Today we’re speaking with the authors of the book Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging. Chris and Julie Bennett moved their family of 4 children from their secure position as leaders of a church in Oklahoma to what they considered the most disconnected city in America—Los Angeles—to begin a ministry of establishing strong families. They’re here to talk about this rollercoaster ride and how God was at work doing what he does best—turning chaos into an inspiring story of hope and purpose.
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Chris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. He is a graduate of Baylor University, which he attended with the love of his life, his wife, Julie. He and his family made the bold decision to uproot their lives from Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles, California, where together they run their own production company, Welcome Home Entertainment. He is passionate about being a father to his four kids, Beau, Nate, Brooks, and Joy. Chris and Julie host a weekly podcast called Becoming Family and are in the process of developing a docs-series where they explore the power and diversity of family through the stories of those who have experienced it. Currently, Chris serves as the lead Pastor of Vintage Church in Malibu, California.
Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of Baylor University and the wife of her husband of 23 years, Chris. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she bravely battled over the next three years. She is the proud mama to her four wonders, Beau, Nate, Brooks, and Joy. Along with her husband she hosts a weekly podcast, Becoming Family, and is in the process of developing their docs-series about the power and diversity of family through the stories of those who have experienced it. Julie currently resides in Malibu, California.
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