@Markins

CEO @Awana & Child Discipleship Forum / Author Forming Faith: Discipling the NextGen in a Post-Christian Culture & @BarnaGroup Childrens Ministry in New Reality

 Nashville & Chicago
childdiscipleship.com
Joined July 2008
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In the past "cool kids ministry" looked down on @Awana Clubs as "old fashion." Fast forward to today & parents r getting kids out of screens & into tactile experiences where kids memorize the Bible & play games. Suddenly Awana U.S. is cool again & we grew by 81,000 kids in 2025.
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Josh Barzon
@JoshuaBarzonOct 19
The fastest route to every gas station in America. This is absolute art. I legit watched this 13 times on repeat.
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Get behind me Santa!
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Teddy Roosevelt’s diary entry from the day his wife died. He never spoke of her death again.
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Michele Steele
@MicheleSteeleOct 18
The director that timed this out should get a sports Emmy
Carter Lowe
@carterjloweOct 18
Oregon cheerleader narrowly avoids rogue whale that popped out of the Autzen Stadium turf #huskers #goducks
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Interesting
Elon Musk
@elonmuskOct 19
Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America. This will be the first of many.
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Our house is surrounded by cattle farms. On the one hand, it’s heartbreaking this time of year when the farmers separate the calves from their mothers to beef them up. Oh the incessant separation mooooing! On the other hand, I do love steak.
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Remarkable day yesterday in college football.
ESPN
@espnOct 18
The FIRST time in the AP Poll era that 5 of the Top 7 teams fall on the same day 😱
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Dear @CTmagazine I 600% increase agree. Best post of the weekend.
The Normie Evangelical (Hunter Baker)
@hunterbakerOct 17
Dear @CTmagazine, you need @dandarling in editorial.
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Parenting children & youth via basic consequences comes straight from the Book of Proverbs. Timeless, beautiful wisdom. Don’t raise your kids to be teenagers. Disciple them to be thriving adults. Moms & Dads, This is the way.
Anthony Bradley
@drantbradleyOct 16
America needs more moms like this! The crazy thing about this story is that she had to talk the teacher into imposing consequences because it would impact her son’s college applications. He’s an honor’s student and a football player. Parents build character!
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This is well articulated.
Christopher Talbot@c_talbotOct 16
Dr. Pinson made a good point today in our college chapel regarding Schaeffer’s Two Contents, Two Realities: 1. Honest answers to honest questions —> apologetics 2. Sound doctrine —> theology 3. True spirituality —> spiritual formation 4. Beauty of human relationships —> Church
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Been going on walks through my neighbors cow farm — here’s a few pics of God’s artistry. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” -Psalm 24:1
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The next time I post anything even remotely hopeful about the @Titans - everyone here on X should just block me. I’ve been blinded by love. Time to admit things may not turn around anytime soon.
Tennessee Titans
@TitansOct 11
Final . @VUMChealth
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I’m not an Alabama fan…but this no call on DPI was just awful. Pure insanity.
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@Ceo_BrandingOct 11
🏈 Bulldogs Benefit From A Bad Non-Call. Bama Loses A Heartbreaker 💔 I am not an Alabama fan. However, I feel for any team and fan base that sees their team giving it their all, playing well enough to lose, and the refs making the difference. It doesn’t take away from the Georgia’s performance to state the refs rolled over the Rolling Tide. Taking the lead would NOT of guaranteed victory. But we deserved to see how it would have went down….. Did it decide the game? Or is that just an excuse?
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I’ve always known that my wife’s grandmother’s name was Thelma. But I just discovered that her full name is Thelma Louise.
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Waffle House@WaffleHouseOct 9
This is the Waffle House Index as of 2:45PM (EST). Please stay safe and follow federal, state and local guidance.
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Chicago Bears
@ChicagoBearsOct 9
Thanks for da memories, Coach 💙
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In about 5 weeks my son Warren & his wife Alex are going to be parents…thus Katie & I will be grandparents. I’m beside myself with hopeful anticipation and completely humbled by this rich blessing.
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The Bathrooms at John Wayne / Orange County Airport are giving off “Disney Springs Parking Garage” vibes.
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I’m 50. People say I look 42. Have 2 adult sons and a granddaughter on the way. Most importantly…my life has meaning and significance…because that’s the undeniable reality of what procreation does to humans. And it’s the finest life has to offer. And…May God’s grace, peace and favor rest upon all who do not have children or grandchildren — 100 fold. Both.
Daily Mail
@DailyMailSep 30
I'm 56 but look 15 years younger. The reason I look so good? I don't have children. Before the inevitable pile-on begins, there IS evidence that having kids turbocharges ageing: INGE VAN LOTRINGEN trib.al/WZ7yYs7

I'm 56 but look years younger... The reason? I don't have children

My sore joints and inability to remember anyone's name may tell a different story, but I don't look my 56 years. People often ask me how I look so young - and my answer has proved controversial.

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This article misrepresents available scientific evidence. Studies suggest that women who have 2-3 kids are healthiest in old age. In particular, having one or more sons is associated with lower dementia risk among women. nypost.com/2026/03/15/hea… womensbrainhealth.org/think-tank/thi…
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