In this video, Rob Hoskins unpacks “Walk”—the third building block of closeness—and why a parent’s visible, authentic faith is one of the strongest predictors of whether kids develop lasting faith of their own.

Topics covered include:

• Why kids copy what parents do, not just what they’re told
• What “Walk” means: authentic modeling, not perfect performance
• Research on how parents’ Bible reading and prayer practices influence kids’ habits
• Modeling faith through everyday moments (Scripture, prayer, repentance, honesty)
• Practical ways leaders can prompt parents toward visible faith at home

Key takeaway for leaders

• Kids don’t need parents to model a perfect faith—they need to see a real, consistent one.
• Parents’ visible practices (Bible, prayer, church, honest God-talk) strongly shape whether kids do the same.
• Encourage parents to pick one visible faith habit each week and practice it where kids can see it.
• Remind parents that small “glimpses” matter—glimpses add up over time.
• Leaders should model this too—your own everyday faith language gives parents permission and a picture of what “walk” looks like in real life.