Pastor, Wife Share Phenomenal Faith Journey With Candace Cameron Bure
By Movieguide® Contributor
Pastor Chris Bennett and his wife Julie are opening up about how they continue to trust in God’s plan, even in the face of adversity.
“We were just on a faith journey, but we had so much expectation in our hearts,” Chris said of the family’s decision to uproot their lives in Oklahoma and move to California.
Julie added, “Our adventure, adventurous choice, and risk really turned into a journey of really having to be a brave one. Life gave us no choice but to be a brave one.”
The Bennetts quickly faced a series of trials, from losing the housing they had counted on, to Julie getting diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. The couple remained strong in their faith, though, continuing to heed God’s call.
“Every place of trial and suffering was like another base camp that God took us through so that we would have a measure of endurance to then go to the next place,” Chris explained.
The couple also spoke about what has given them the courage to continue trusting in God’s plan, with Chris saying, “God’s track record is what’s given me the faith to keep stepping out.”
“It’s almost as if, whatever we do by faith, God will partner Himself with. Because God’s looking to partner, He wants to come alongside us,” he said.
Julie agreed, saying that, even when she’s struggling and questioning God, He finds ways to reach her and reaffirm her faith.
“When I open it up, whether that’s going to His word, whether that’s God sending a friend along, whether that’s in my community, I’m like, ‘Oh, You’ve just brought something more whole in me and You’ve constructed something better, so now I can rip open these things You give to me and Your word becomes more alive,’” she shared.
The Bennetts tell their story in their upcoming book, “Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging.”
A synopsis of the book reads, “In a time when so many suffer from loneliness and it feels like developing authentic relationships is impossible, Chris and Julie invite you to step into their story to discover the fundamentals that lead to healthy, thriving families and friendships. You’ll discover the power of embracing vulnerability, accepting imperfection, and extending forgiveness, while finding fulfillment through enforcing boundaries and honoring and serving others.”
“It was written to help anyone and everyone overcome the barriers to experience the power of family in this era of isolation,” Chris said in an Instagram video about the book’s release.
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