The Greatest Story Ever Told: How Bear Grylls’ new book can help young people rediscover the wonder of the gospel

Alice Pinney recommends Bear Grylls’ new book to Christian parents as a resource that can help their youth and children who might be taking Jesus for granted

One of the biggest challenges many Christian parents face is watching their children grow up knowing all the right answers about Jesus but not wanting to live for him. When I tell teenagers in church about how Jesus died on the cross for them, one of the most common responses I get is a subtle eye roll and a quiet “yeah, I know.” Many youth and children in churches know the facts but struggle to connect them with the wonder, beauty, and urgency of following Christ for themselves.

As I walk alongside Christian parents one of the biggest challenges is helping their children move from simply knowing about Jesus to truly wanting to live for him and grow in faith for themselves. For many, faith has always been part of their lives, and the story of Jesus feels ordinary rather than life changing. The challenge is how we can walk alongside youth and children to rediscover the wonder of the Gospel for themselves.

I’m always on the lookout for resources that can help to present the Gospel in fresh ways to those who feel it’s overfamiliar. Bear Grylls’ new book, The Greatest Story Ever Told, does exactly that

Working frequently alongside young people and parents, I’m always on the lookout for resources that can ……