Season 1, Episode 1 – Hey, Friends!

Discussion/Journaling Questions

1. Exploring Faith Through Wonder: Bishop DeDe mentions the importance of “wondering” in understanding faith. Reflect on a time when you questioned or re-examined your own beliefs. How did this process impact your faith journey?
2. Faith in a Modern Context: The podcast highlights the challenges of discussing faith in today’s world, particularly in the face of division and fear. How do you see the role of faith in addressing contemporary societal issues? Where do you think faith communities can make the most impact?
3. The Intersection of Faith and Life: The “so what” segment of the podcast focuses on applying faith to our daily lives. Think about a recent event in your life where your faith guided your actions. How did your beliefs influence the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?
4. Words and Faith: The podcast discusses the importance of language in expressing faith. Consider the words or phrases you use to describe your beliefs. How do these words shape your understanding of your faith and the way you communicate it to others?
5. Creating a Safe Space for Faith Dialogue: This episode emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for curiosity and questioning. Reflect on your own experiences in faith communities. Have you felt encouraged to ask questions, or have you faced barriers to open dialogue?
6. The Role of Humor in Faith: The podcast aims to maintain a balance between seriousness and humor in discussions about faith. How do you see the role of humor in spiritual conversations? Can it enhance understanding, or do you think it sometimes detracts from the seriousness of the subject?

AI Disclosure: To support our small staff in their limited time, many of our episode discussion questions are first generated by AI and then edited and refined by staff members to be in line with our podcast goals and our diocesan vision and mission.