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Bruce W. Martin

Author, Speaker, Counselor, Outdoor Adventure Guide

Bruce is a sought after international keynote speaker and a leading expert on hope. He’s the award-winning author of Desperate For Hope which reached the Amazon Top 100 in Christian books.

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Author, Speaker, Counselor, Outdoor Adventure Guide

Bruce is a sought after international keynote speaker and a leading expert on hope. He’s the award-winning author of Desperate For Hope which reached the Amazon Top 100 in Christian books. A Professional Member of the National Speakers Association, he speaks extensively on finding hope, living fearlessly, investing your life in what matters most, and experiencing incredible meaning and purpose in your life. He founded Invest Your Life, a successful speaking, coaching and counseling practice with over 300 clients worldwide, helping companies and individuals fulfill their purpose in the world. He’s the founder of Born 2 Be Wild, an outdoor adventure company that takes people on 2 to 7 day spiritual transformational treks where people find God, community, and purpose in the outdoors. He’s been married to Marlina for 39 years, and has a son, daughter-in-law, and a dog named Dugg.

Keynote Speaker


Complete Joy

Over and over again in the pages of the New Testament, Jesus and other apostles speak of “joy that is complete.” But what does that actually mean? Joy comes to us in a myriad of different experiences: with people, in certain places and times, and most of those experiences are pleasant. But God tells us we can have joy in persecution, problems, and pain. In hard places. Truth is, most of us probably settle for “partial joy”, a joy that is dependent on pleasant circumstances. But there’s a greater joy available to us, regardless of our circumstances. Complete joy. In this session, we’ll talk about how we can experience joy in any situation.

15-Minute Appointments


(Writers & Speakers)

Bruce is an established writer, speaker, counselor, and author of Desperate For Hope. He’ll be taking one-to-one appointments with aspiring writers and speakers who want to take the next step in their ministry. He specializes in helping people find their voice, pick a lane to serve in, and love others well. He’s also available if you just need a little encouragement and prayer!

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