While it’s easy to understand what it means to be mentally intelligent, what does it take to be relationally intelligent? God wants us to thrive in our relationships. But sadly, because of sin, otherwise healthy relationships have become distorted between God and man, parent and child, and within peer groups. Guests John Trent and Dewey Wilson, co-authors of The Relationally Intelligent Child, sit down with Dr. Tim Clinton to explain how parents can pass on relational behaviors to their children. They encourage imparting crucial skills such as fearless exploration, unwavering resilience, and wise decision-making.
About Today's Guests: Dr. John Trent & Dr. Dewey Wilson
Dr. John Trent is president and founder of Dr. John Trent’s Strong Families (StrongFamilies.com), a multifaceted organization dedicated to strengthening marriage and family relationships. He leads the organization with his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg. Trent is the author or co-author of over 30 books, including The Blessing, The Language of Love and Choosing to Live the Blessing. He holds a Master of Theology Degree and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Counseling. John and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters and two grandchildren, and live in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Dewey Wilson is co-founder, president and CEO of Strong Marriages, a mentoring ministry designed to strengthen marriages and families in God’s church, based in Dallas, Texas. Wilson has written or co-written the resources for the Strong Marriages curriculum and developed an extensive online personality test, called “The Connect Assessment.” He earned a Master of Arts degree in Family and Marriage, as well as a Ph.D. in Philosophy in General Psychology with an emphasis on Cognition and Instruction. Prior to serving in ministry and professional counseling, he was a home builder with a successful construction business in North Texas. Dewey and his wife, Lynne, have two daughters and one granddaughter.
Resources Mentioned:
The Relationally Intelligent Child: Five Keys to Helping Your Kids Connect Well with Others
Connect Assessment book by Dr. John Trent
https://www.strongfamilies.com - Dr. John Trent’s Strong Families ministry
https://www.strongmarriages.com - Dr. Wilson’s ministry website
The Two Sides of Love: The Secret to Valuing Differences book by Gary Smalley
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