Empower your children with the gift of tenacity through these practical, meaningful tools for their mental and spiritual health.
Trekking toward Tenacity walks through Psalm 139 verse by verse, discovering how we can help our children develop mentally healthy habits. The goal is to coach our kids to be more tenacious because we live in a tumultuous world. It can be hard to stay focused on God and on mentally healthy habits in that tumult, but this book gives concrete ways to help kids to do just that.
By teaching parents practical application steps to implement with kids of all ages, ranging from preschool to adolescent, this book will give them new tools to support their families in the quest for better mental health. It will provide rock-solid encouragement for parents who are stressed out and wondering if they’re making the right choices for their families. It provides counterintelligence against the onslaught of increased risks of mental health challenges for children and young adults today.
Chris Morris is a passionate mental health advocate dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health issues within the church. Because of a lifelong struggle with depression and suicidality, Chris became committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging others to seek after holistic health. As a writer and speaker, Chris has shared his personal story and insights with audiences across the country, inspiring many individuals to take control of their own health, break free from poor theological teaching placed upon them, and seek the support they need. Chris is deeply committed to creating a more compassionate and supportive world and church for individuals living with mental health issues. Find out more at ChrisMorrisWrites.com.
“Chris offers us a unique gift in Trekking Towards Tenacity: part bible study, part meditation, part training for parents in how to form and shape the faith of their children. Many books do one or two of those well, but Chris skillfully leads the reader through all of them in a way for those of us raising kids to take our own spiritual formation seriously and grow in how we walk spiritually with our kids. This book is all about how to practically learn to live in God’s loving presence, putting both our spiritual and mental health front and center. Using Ps 139 as a guide, Chris walks us directly into the intersections of our lives and helps us recover how to experience God’s presence, build mental and spiritual resiliency, and curate conversations with our kids about their life and faith. If you’re looking to strengthen your faith or gain a more creative imagination for how to shepherd your kids this is a fantastic resource.”
—Matt Tebbe, co-author of Having the Mind of Christ, Pastor at The Table Indianapolis
“With anxiety and depression on the rise among children and teenagers, Chris Morris’s insight and strategies for combating the lies and misconceptions surrounding mental health are exactly what parents need in their parenting arsenal. Trekking Towards Tenacity provides parents with thoughtful discussion starters, enlightening Scripture explorations, and actionable steps to bettering the mental health of the family as a whole. As someone who serves in youth ministry and sees the debilitating effects of mental illness among our teens, I recommend this book to any Christian parent who values the mental health of their children.”
—Stephanie Gilbert, co-author of Pastors’ Wives Tell All and co-host of the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast
“This book has the potential to save lives and build healthy dynamics in homes across the nation. Chris Morris’s vulnerability about his own life and family is inspiring and a testimony of God’s relentless pursuit of His children. As a pastor’s wife, I hear how mental illness is affecting our families, and Trekking Towards Tenacity is a tool that I recommend to all Christian parents. It is the real deal!”
—Jessica Taylor, co-author of Pastors’ Wives Tell All and co-host of the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast
“God’s word can teach you how to parent through mental health battles. Trekking Towards Tenacity opens your eyes to the power of scripture, self-reflection, and activation exercises that promote healthy change and breakthrough. Our world is saturated with new mental health cases daily. Chris focuses on pivotal points like understanding God's intimate knowledge and presence, learning gratitude, the significance of prayer, and the ability to embrace our emotions and vulnerabilities as strengths. What if learning those pivotal points would bring more peace to your home?”
—Christy Boulware, author of Nervous Breakthrough, Founder of Fearless Unite, podcast host of Fearless Tips and Talks
“A wise and wonderful walk through Psalm 139, Trekking Toward Tenacity is the kind of book you'll want to read slowly, marking it up and letting it soak deep into your heart and soul. Both conversational and honest in his style, Chris weaves Scripture and spiritual wisdom throughout this warm and gentle book. I came away thinking this: "We are all disheveled souls, but God still loves us, and there is always hope.”
—Susy Flory, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor, director of West Coast Christian Writers, and doctoral candidate at Houston Theological Seminary
ISBN 9781684263899
Pages 192
Dimensions (inches) 5.5 x 8.25
Weight (pounds) .5
