Season 1, Episode 2 – I believe…

 

Discussion/Journaling Questions

1. Exploring Faith Conversations: Reflect on your comfort level when talking about faith. What are the challenges or fears you face in these conversations? How does this episode challenge or affirm your feelings about speaking openly about your beliefs?
2. Understanding Covenant: Consider the concept of covenant as described in the episode. What does it mean for you to make a covenant with God or with others? How do your personal experiences with promises or commitments influence your understanding of this spiritual covenant?
3. Creator and Creation: The episode discusses God as the Creator and the tension between scientific understanding and religious belief. How do you reconcile or hold space for both science and faith in your life? Do you see them as complementary or in conflict?
4. Trinity and Relationship: The conversation about the Trinity emphasizes the relational aspect of God. How do you experience or understand your relationship with each person of the Trinity—God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit? How does this relationship shape your faith and actions?
5. Responding to Division and Dehumanization: The episode highlights the ongoing issue of dehumanization in society. Reflect on the ways you see this in your community or the wider world. How does your faith call you to respond to these challenges? What steps can you take to embody the life force and creative power of God in addressing these issues?
6. The So What of Faith: Consider the question “So what?” in relation to your faith. How does your belief in God influence your daily life and your interactions with others? What difference does your faith make in the way you live and engage with the world?
7. Dynamic Faith: The episode touches on the dynamic nature of faith, comparing it to a dance or interplay between God and humanity. How do you experience the movement of faith in your life? Are there moments when you feel closer or more distant from God, and how do you navigate those times?
8. Personal Reflection on the Baptismal Covenant: Check out the Baptismal Covenant and reflect on how its affirmations and promises resonate with you today. Consider what it means to make a commitment to live out your faith in community. How does this shape your understanding of being part of a larger spiritual tradition?

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