Ben and LaCol Kjar share their extraordinary love story on the Epic Marriage podcast. Ben was born with Crouzon Syndrome and became Utah Valley University's first All-American wrestler after doctors said contact sports were impossible. LaCol was a track athlete who slid into Ben's DMs and came home from their first date knowing she was in trouble—she thought she might be in love.

In this episode, hosts Nick and Alex Leyva explore the faith required when LaCol faced a massive decision: mission to Italy or marriage to Ben. The night before she was supposed to be set apart, Ben proposed. LaCol chose marriage, and the adversary attacked hard whenever they were apart during engagement.

The Kjars prove that extraordinary marriages happen when you choose each other even when the path isn't clear. Their story is featured in "Stand Out: The Ben Kjar Story," releasing January 23, 2026 through Angel Studios. Tickets at standoutfilm.com.

This is Part 1 of a two-episode series with Ben Kjar and LaCol Kjar. Listen to the full conversation on the Epic Marriage Podcast to hear how Ben became UVU's first All-American wrestler after doctors said contact sports were impossible, why LaCol chose marriage over her mission to Italy the night before leaving, and how choosing each other through financial struggle and adversarial attacks created a love story that stands out.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Ben and LaCol dive deeper into refusing to settle for ordinary. Watch their story in Stand Out: The Ben Kjar Story, releasing in theaters January 23, 2026 through Angel Studios. Get tickets at standoutfilm.com. Visit YourEpicMarriage.com for resources designed for temple-sealed couples building marriages that last.

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