For Schaeffer, struggling to reconcile his a strong Christian upbringing and an early marriage to his college sweetheart Cara Cohen are part of his story, but ultimately he now is looking towards a bright future with his own partner of ten years Sean, with a supportive family and friends. Coming from an athletic family, Schaeffer was a natural to compete on NBC’s Titan Games in 2019, where he went up against other physically astounding athletes in the high-powered competition show (Schaeffer made it all the way to the semi-finals)! Schaeffer’s adoration for both Cohen and her family is obviously mutual; he says “She’s still my best friend,” Schaeffer said.