In a discussion based on their book Resilient, Valerie Bell and Matt Markins equip parents to raise kids who are resilient disciples for Christ who won't give up their faith in the face of cultural pressure. Our guests outline the three 'B's' for developing resilience and discuss the importance of balancing God's truth with His love.
In a discussion based on their book Resilient, Valerie Bell and Matt Markins equip parents to raise kids who are resilient disciples for Christ who won't give up their faith in the face of cultural pressure. Our guests outline the three 'B's' for developing resilience and discuss the importance of balancing God's truth with His love.
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Valerie Bell is an award-winning author and a popular public speaker who challenges her audiences to live out their faith with courage in their everyday world. She is also the CEO of Awana, which ministers to over four-and-a-half million children in 129 countries through more than 55,000 church partners. Her books include Resilient, An African Awakening, and Real Survivors. Valerie and her husband, Steve, have two grown sons and five grandchildren. Learn more about Valerie at her website, valeriebell.org.
Matt Markins is President and Chief Strategy Officer of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. He is also a public speaker and co-author of three books, including Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church. Matt and his wife, Katie, have volunteered in children’s ministry for more than 20 years, and they have two sons.
