Fearless Church Podcast

WEEK 1 OF 5  // Chris Williams Please describe what the phrase "The Elephant in the Room" means to you. How are you most likely to address "The Elephant in the Room" with your friends and family? Read aloud Psalm 139:13-14 and Paslam 51:5. What words or phrases stand out to you the most in these verses? Why do they stand out to you?   Pastor Chris said, "In the womb...God...

WEEK 2 OF 2  // Chris Williams As this school year ends for many of our students, what were some of your favorite things about summer break when you were a kid? In your opinion, what does it mean to "Live by Faith"? Why or why not? Read aloud Matthew 14:22-33. What part of this story do you resonate with the most? Why? When would you most likely pray something like what Peter says to Jes...

WEEK 1 OF 2  // Laine Meek Do you have any regrets of not acting on past opportunities to take a big step of faith? Do you have any current opportunities to step out in faith? What are the barriers that are holding you back? When you are older and sitting on the back porch with your grandkids, what stories would you like to tell them? What legacy would you like to leave your family when you are go...

WEEK 3 OF 3  // John McGee (Senior Director of Watermark Church Resources) Is there anyone you should reach out to and encourage or listen to after this message? What did you learn today about how to walk with those who are battling depression? How are you like Job's friends? The good part of the worst parts? Do people in your life know if you are struggling with anything right now? Has anyon...

WEEK 2 OF 3  // Brian Tate Discuss a few topics and decide who is the greatest of all time for that topic. Which of the three sections of the greatest commandment (Love God with all of you, Love others, or Love yourself) is more difficult for you, and why? What area of yourself (love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength) do you need to work on and why? What areas of your life do you n...

WEEK 1 OF 3  // Chris Williams Why do you think "Don't Hide" is popular in the Fearless Code? What parts of your life are you most tempted to "hide" from those who know you best? Read aloud 1 Kings 19:1-8. What parts of this story can you relate to the most? Why? In your opinion, why did God choose to provide first for Elijah's physical needs? How does God's phys...

WEEK 3 OF 3  // Chris Williams Who in your life right now would most benefit from going to Fearless Man Camp? How can you best reach out and invite them this week? Read aloud James 1:2-4. What part of this passage stands out to you the most? Read aloud Romans 8:18-30. What part of this passage is most confusing to you? How can we help one another better understand the confusing parts of this passa...

WEEK 2 OF 3  // Chris Williams As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, what are you looking forward to this Spring? Read aloud Hebrews 11:1 as a group. Work together to try and reword this verse so a child can understand it. What were some common doubts people have about God that Pastor Chris shared? Which one stood out to you the most? Read aloud Mark 9:21-24. When have you ever need...

WEEK 1 OF 3  // Chris Williams What is your favorite Easter candy? What is your least favorite Easter candy? In your opinion, why is church sometimes a difficult place to talk about our doubts and discouragements? Read aloud John 20:24-29. What part of this story can you relate to the most? Why? Read aloud John 20:29 in at least three different translations. Why do you think Jesus says people who...

WEEK 4 OF 4  // Chris Williams Who was the first person to invite you or bring you to church? How did they ask you? Why do you think you accepted their invitation? Who do you plan on inviting to attend an Easter service with you this year? How do you plan to ask them? As a group, take a few moments to pray for those you plan to invite to attend Easter service with you. Pastor Chris said we engage...

WEEK 3 OF 4  // Stephen Julian Discussion Questions: How do you contribute to the "Madness" of the world around you? Do you see your heart as headed toward Jesus or away from him? What is the evidence for this? Stephen shared five practical actions we could take. Which one will you focus on during the season? Have you ever tried to protect Jesus from someone because you disagreed with th...

WEEK 2 OF 4  // Chris Williams Discussion Questions: Is there anyone in your life right now that you believe it would be a good idea to invite to Fearless Man Camp? If so, how do you plan to ask them to sign up? Read aloud Romans 12:18. What are some critical ways you could apply this command to your life over the next 30 days? Read aloud Matthew 10:16-20. What part of this passage stands out to y...

WEEK 1 OF 4  // Andy Hahn Discussion Questions: In what ways do you see or feel the 'Madness' of the world around you? What are the subjects/areas that you, your friend, or family often debate or argue about? Pastor Andy shared a word picture (3 Buckets of Belief) to use as a tool to help sort out our beliefs/practices. Offer a personal example of one or two things you have in each &quot...

WEEK 4 OF 4  // Chris Williams Discussion Questions: If you are married or currently dating someone, please share with our group how the two of you met. What were your first impressions of one another? Read 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Romans 12:2 aloud. What do you think is the main idea for each of these verses? How might you combine these two ideas into one simple statement? Pastor Chris shared thre...

WEEK 3 OF 4  // Chris Williams Discussion Questions: What experience do you have with being a single adult actively involved in a church? In your opinion, how are single adults often thought about church? Have you ever considered being single as a gift from God? In your opinion, why is the gift of singleness often not considered a gift but rather an unwanted burden? Read aloud 1 Corinthians 7:32-2...

WEEK 2 OF 4  //  Andy Hahn Discussion Questions: On a 1-10 scale, how comfortable are you talking about issues related to sex/intimacy? Why did you use the number you did? What or who shaped your view about sex growing up? How has that affected you, your relationships, and your marriage (if married) for good or bad? The 'big idea' today was that God designed sex to be a powerful and plea...

WEEK 1 OF 4  //  Andy Hahn Discussion Questions: Have you ever been in love? If so, what most drew you to that person? If you're searching for love, what are you most looking for in another person? Read Philippians 2:3-4. How would you define/describe "sacrificial love" based on these verses?  How does humility contribute to valuing others above ourselves? Share a personal experienc...

WEEK 3 OF 3  //  Chris Williams Discussion Questions: In your opinion or experience, why are people often reluctant to join a local church? Read Philippians 2:2 aloud in at least three different translations. As a group, work together to rewrite this verse in your own words. Read Ephesians 4:16 aloud. Based on this passage, why do you think it's so important that a person commit to serve in a...

WEEK 2 OF 3  //  Dave Sudduth Discussion Questions: What has your experience been when you've tried to practice your faith in isolation? Look up a list of "one another" verses. Which ones seem easy? Which seems tough? Do any worry you? What does it look like for you to take new ground regarding these verses? What is your next step to connect to God's people at Fearless? ABOUT F...

WEEK 1 OF 3  //  Chris Williams Discussion Questions: Please share with our group when you signed up for something but didn't follow through. Why do you think you didn't follow through? Describe to us your personal experience with church membership. For you, is church membership important? Why or why not? Read aloud Philippians 3:10-14. What part of this passage stands out to you most? W...

WEEK 1 OF 1  //  Chris Williams Sermon Locations and Times: As you think about 2024, what are you most looking forward to this year? Why? Do you like to use the New Year to set goals and make new commitments? Why or why not? As a group, read aloud Habakkuk 2:1-3. Have you ever experienced God giving you a vision of what He wants to do in your life? If so, please share this vision with your group. ...

WEEK 4 OF 4  //  Chris Williams ABOUT FEARLESS CHURCH Fearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we’ll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let’s pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES 2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30...

WEEK 3 OF 4  //  Brian Tate Discussion Questions: Share some good news that has happened to you in the past few weeks. Share a time that you received some bad news and how you felt. What Jesus has done (past), what Jesus is doing (present, or what Jesus will do (future): Which one is easier for you to share? Why? Which one is more difficult for you to share? Why? How often are you sharing the good...

WEEK 2 OF 4  //  Laine Meek Discussion Questions: Discuss times in life when you felt happy. How long did that happiness last? Have you ever experienced true joy? Explain. What current pursuits to happiness are getting in the way of you experiencing pure joy?  ABOUT FEARLESS CHURCH Fearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we’ll walk with yo...

WEEK 1 OF 4  //  Matt Missler Discussion Questions: Have you ever prayed and felt like God was silent like you weren't getting any answers or direction? How has that feeling affected your prayers going forward? When you've experienced painful seasons of life, have you been more likely to cling closer to God or to push away from God? Why do you think that is? Describe a time when somethin...