Week 1 - Love
Healthy relationships are not built on feelings alone. Love is a daily choice to serve, sacrifice, forgive, and stay committed even when it is difficult. Biblical love moves beyond selfishness and reflects the heart of Jesus. This week we will discover how love becomes the foundation every strong relationship is built on.
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Read: 1 John 4:7-21
Discussion Questions:
How does receiving God’s love help you love others?
Are you more likely to withhold love or give it freely?
If God showed his love through sacrifice, what is one sacrifice I can make to show love?
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Read: Luke 10:25-37
Discussion Questions:
Who is someone in your life that is hard to love?
Which character do you most relate to and why?
Who have you been passing by that you need to stop overlooking?
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Read: Romans 12:9-21
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to be devoted to one another in love and does your life reflect that devotion?
How do you typically respond when someone treats you unfairly?
What is one tangible way you can love your enemy this week?
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Read: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Discussion Questions:
If you really felt like the end was near how would you love differently?
What does it mean that love covers a multitude of sins?
How can you use your gifts to serve others without expectation?
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Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Discussion Questions:
Which characteristic of love do you most need to grow in?
Why is love greater than faith and hope?
What areas in your life do you do the right things while lacking love in your heart?
Week 2 - Grace
Every relationship will eventually require grace because every person is imperfect. Grace gives people room to grow, heal, and move forward without being defined by their failures. When grace is absent, relationships become heavy and fragile. This week we will learn how grace strengthens connection and reflects the goodness of God.
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Read: Colossians 3:12-17
Discussion Questions:
Which “clothing” is hardest for you to put on right now?
Are there any grievances that you’re struggling to forgive?
How do you intentionally practice gratitude in your relationships?
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Read: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Discussion Questions:
Do you find it hard to show grace towards those who have hurt you?
When someone has repented do you struggle to fully release them?
Where might satan be gaining an “advantage” in your relationships through unresolved hurt?
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Read: Luke 6:37-42
Discussion Questions:
How do you love your enemies and still have healthy boundaries?
Why do you think its easier to see other people’s issues than your own?
In your relationships are you more focused on fixing others or examining yourself?
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Read: Romans 15:1-7
Discussion Questions:
How often do you find yourself avoiding people who are hard to deal with.
When was the last time you chose what was best for someone else even when it cost you something?
How does Jesus’ example challenge your current relational habits when it comes to accepting others?
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Read: 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Discussion Questions:
What area in your life do you need to receive undeserved grace?
Do I show kindness based on what people deserve or based on grace?
Who in your life is God asking you to invite to the table?
Week 3 - Communication
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Read: Psalm 13
Discussion Questions:
What does it look like to express honest emotions with God or others?
What does your communication reveal about your perspective?
Do you have someone you can communicate openly and honestly with?
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Read: Proverbs 18:1-24
Discussion Questions:
What was the most convicting part of this chapter to read? Why?
What consequences you have reaped from what you’ve spoken?
Do you tend to speak first or listen first.
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Read: James 3:3-12
Discussion Questions:
In what situations do you most often struggle to control your tongue?
Where in your life do small words tend to create big problems?
Are there patterns in your speech that you’ve normalized but shouldn’t?
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Read: Colossians 4:4-6
Discussion Questions:
Does prayer play a role in your communication?
Where do you tend to miss opportunities for meaningful conversations?
How would others describe the tone in your communication?
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Read: 1 Samuel 1:1-20
Discussion Questions:
If communication is only 7% spoken words, what other ways are we communicating?
Are you more likely to assume intent or ask for clarity?
Are you actively aware of your tone and body language when engaged in communication?
Strong relationships rise or fall on communication. What we say, how we listen, and the way we respond can either build trust or create distance. Healthy communication creates clarity, safety, and understanding. This week we will explore how godly communication brings life to every relationship.
Week 4 - Trust
Trust is the glue that holds relationships together over time. It is built slowly through honesty, consistency, and integrity, but it can be damaged quickly through betrayal or neglect. Without trust, relationships become unstable and uncertain. This week we will look at how trust is formed, protected, and restored.
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Read: Ephesians 4: 25-28
Discussion Questions:
Are you consistently honest, or selectively honest depending on the situation?
Where has unresolved anger created emotional distance in your relationships?
Which of these behaviors: lying, anger, harsh words, or bitterness, most damages trust?
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Read: Luke 16:1-15
Discussion Questions:
Where are you tempted to make decisions that you wouldn't want fully exposed?
Are there areas in your relationships that you’ve been assuming consequences won’t come?
Are your crisis decisions strengthening or weakening trust?
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Read: Philippians 2:3-11
Discussion Questions:
Do I trust God enough to put others first even when it costs me?
How have you seen selfishness erode trust in your relationships?
What would change in your relationships if you consistently “lowered yourself” first?
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Read: Judges 16:1-22
Discussion Questions:
Do you ever confuse emotional connection with trustworthy character?
Have you ever ignored your own wisdom to avoid relational discomfort?
What has broken trust cost you in the past?
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Read: Genesis 39:1-15
Discussion Questions:
What habits help us build trust with others?
What areas of your life are hardest to keep consistent when no one is watching?
What situations in your life require you to choose integrity over convenience?
Week 5 - Conflict Management
Conflict is unavoidable in every relationship, but unhealthy conflict is not. The way we handle disagreement often reveals the maturity of our character and the condition of our heart. God does not call us to avoid conflict but to navigate it with wisdom, humility, and love. This week we will learn how healthy conflict can actually strengthen relationships.
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Read: James 1:19-21
Discussion Questions:
1. Which comes hardest for you right now:
being quick to listen?
being slow to speak?
being slow to anger?
2. Are there any recent conversations where you were more focused on being understood than on truly understanding?
3. In what situations do you tend to speak before inviting God into your response?
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Read: Galatians 6:1-10
Discussion Questions:
When you see someone struggling spiritually, what is your first internal response—compassion, frustration, judgment, avoidance, or prayer
Are you willing to let others help carry your burdens—or do you resist vulnerability?
Are there any areas where you have blamed others instead of honestly examining your own walk?
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Read: 2 Samuel 12:1-13
Discussion Questions:
Why is loving confrontation sometimes an act of mercy rather than judgment?
What does Nathan teach us about how to confront sin with wisdom and courage?
Are you willing to receive correction from people God has placed in your life?
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Read: Esther 5:1-8
Discussion Questions:
Have you ever spoken too soon and wished you had waited for a better moment?
What does Esther show us about the power of patience and discernment?
Is there any area where you need to stop forcing outcomes and trust God’s timing?
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Read: Exodus 18:5-24
Discussion Questions:
Is there any wise counsel you’ve been resisting because it would require a change in the way you’ve been living?
Who in my life has the kind of spiritual maturity and honesty that I should listen to more carefully?
What would obedience look like if I actually responded to the wise counsel I’ve been given?
Week 6 - Encouragement
People thrive where encouragement is present. Our words have the power to strengthen, inspire, and remind others of their value and purpose. In a world filled with criticism and negativity, encouragement becomes a powerful expression of love. This week we will discover how life giving words can transform relationships.
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Read: Proverbs 16:24
Discussion Questions:
When is the last time your words genuinely lifted someone up? What did you say and why did it stick?
What would it look like to make encouragement a daily habit instead of a random moment?
Who is one person you can intentionally encourage this week?
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Read: Exodus 17:8-13
Discussion Questions:
Who has been an Aaron and Hur in your life? What did they do to encourage you?
Who have you been an Aaron or Hur to? What did you do to encourage them?
What is one practical way you can let someone support you rather than shutting them out?
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Read: 1 Samuel 23:15-18
Discussion Questions:
Are you a Jonathan or a David? Are you needing encouragement or are you needing to encourage others?
Is your encouragement rooted in the truth of God’s word and character?
Are conversations about faith a natural part of your relationships?
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Read: Hebrews 10:24-25
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think it’s necessary for us to spend time with other believers?
What kind of influence do you bring to your relationships, movement towards God or distraction away from Him?
Who is someone this week that you can encourage or challenge in their faith?
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Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Discussion Questions:
If your words were a “construction crew” what would they be building in people?
When has someone’s encouragement actually changed your day or your direction?
What tends to stick with you longer words of encouragement or words of criticism? Why?
Week 7 - Faithfulness
Healthy relationships are built through consistency over time. Faithfulness is choosing commitment when emotions fade, circumstances change, or life becomes difficult. It is showing up again and again with integrity, loyalty, and perseverance. This week we will see how faithfulness creates strength, security, and lasting impact in relationships.
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Read: Galatians 5:13-26
Discussion Questions:
When things get hard in relationships, what fruits are the first to disappear in your life?
In your relationships which is more evident…the works of the flesh or the fruit of the Spirit?
Am I letting the Holy Spirit shape how I treat people or am I just reacting based on how I feel in the moment?
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Read: Ruth 1:8-18
Discussion Questions:
Am I the kind of person who stays committed to people even when it’s inconvenient or do I pull back when things get hard?
Who in your life are you truly committed to and not just connected to?
Have I been expecting loyalty from others that I’m not fully offering myself?
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Read: 2 Kings 2:1-12
Discussion Questions:
Do I stay committed in relationships or do I slowly drift when it’s no longer new or exciting?
Am I willing to walk through multiple seasons with people or do I only stay for the parts that benefit me?
Who has God placed in my life that I need to remain faithful to, even when it requires effort and intentionality?
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Read: 1 John 3:16-18
Discussion Questions:
If someone looked at my actions, not just my words, would they feel His love from me?
Am I faithful in the small, everyday ways of showing love or only in big moments?
What is one habit that I could implement to help me move from words to actions?
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Read: Proverbs 3:1-6
Discussion Questions:
Is God’s word your standard for what faithfulness looks like in your relationships?
When relationships are not convenient, do I stay faithful to God’s way or do I take control and handle it my own way?
What would it look like for me to trust God with my relationships even when I don’t see immediate results?
Week 8 - Offense
Few things destroy relationships faster than unresolved offense. Hurt, bitterness, and resentment can quietly grow until they create walls between people. God calls us to deal with offense quickly so our hearts remain free and healthy. This week we will learn how forgiveness and humility protect relationships from destruction.
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Read: Joshua 22:9-34
Discussion Questions:
What did the western tribes assume when they heard about the altar? And why do you think their assumption felt reasonable to them?
Have you ever assumed someone’s motives and later realized you were wrong? What happened?
Why do we tend to assume the worst instead of asking questions first and what practical changes can you make?
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Read: Hebrews 12:14-15
Discussion Questions:
What does the writer mean by a “root of bitterness”?
What are some early signs that a “root of bitterness” is starting in someone’s heart?
How does offense turn into bitterness over time and are there any relationships where there is root of bitterness in your life?
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Read: Proverbs 19:11
Discussion Questions:
What do you think it means to “overlook an offense”?
How is overlooking an offense different from ignoring sin or avoiding hard conversations?
What is your natural response when you feel offended, react quickly or pause and seek understanding?
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Read: Luke 15:11-32
Discussion Questions:
Why is the older brother so offended when the younger brother returns?
What does the father’s response teach us about God’s heart towards people who have picked up an offense?
How can offense stay hidden on the outside but grow internally?
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Read: 1 Peter 2:23
Discussion Questions:
What stands out to you most about how Jesus responded to being insulted and mistreated?
How does trusting God change the way we respond to offense?
Is there someone or some situation you still need to “entrust to God”?
Week 9 - Navigating Expectations
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Read: 2 Kings 5:9-14
Discussion Questions:
What expectations do you carry into relationships, spoken or unspoken?
When you’re disappointed, do you communicate clearly or shut down and become passive?
What’s one expectation you should actually communicate instead of just assuming?
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Read: John 11:17-37
Discussion Questions:
Where might God be asking you to trust Him, even if it looks different than you hoped?
When things don’t go how you expected, do you lean toward God, or pull away from Him?
What are your expectations of others during difficult seasons in your life?
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Read: Ecclesiastes 7:10
Discussion Questions:
What parts of your past do you tend to idolize or replay?
Are your expectations shaped more by reality or by a filtered version of the past?
Do you ever compare your current relationships to how things “used to be”?
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Read: Jonah 4:1-11
Discussion Questions:
Do you find yourself guarded, critical, or distant because you’re expecting the worst?
Have you ever overreacted when things didn’t go as you expected?
What do your frustrations reveal about your expectations?
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Read: Ephesians 3:14-21
Discussion Questions:
In what relationship are you settling for less than God’s best?
Where are you waiting for God to do something “dramatic” while ignoring what’s already happening?
Who in your life needs to experience God’s love through you?
Unspoken or unrealistic expectations often create frustration and disappointment in relationships. Many conflicts are not caused by bad intentions but by assumptions that were never communicated clearly. Healthy relationships require honesty, understanding, and flexibility. This week we will learn how to navigate expectations in a way that brings clarity and unity.
Week 10 - Fear
Fear can quietly sabotage relationships by creating insecurity, control, avoidance, or isolation. It keeps people from being vulnerable, trusting deeply, and loving freely. God never intended fear to lead our relationships. This week we will discover how perfect love drives out fear and allows relationships to flourish.
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Read: Luke 22:54-62
Discussion Questions:
What kinds of fear do you think Peter may have been experiencing as he sat in the courtyard?
Have there been moments where fear caused you to become quiet, feel small, or become less honest in your relationships?
When pressure rises, do I become more faithful or more self-protective?
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Read: 1 Kings 19:1-9
Discussion Questions:
Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted in a way that made things feel heavier or darker than they actually were?
What does unhealthy isolation often do to fear?
What kinds of threats or pressures tend to affect you most deeply?
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Read: 1 Samuel 15:1-25
Discussion Questions:
How can the fear of what people think show up before we even realize it?
Where are you most tempted to seek approval from others instead of God?
Who has the most influence over your decisions right now?
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Read: Numbers 13:26-33
Discussion Questions:
Why is fear so contagious in relationships?
Why is comparison one of the first responses when we feel intimidated?
How can comparison make us feel disqualified from what God has called us to?
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Read: Matthew 25:14-27
Discussion Questions:
How can fear make “playing it safe” appear wise when its actually disobedience?
Is there an area in your relationships where fear has made you passive?
The servant blames the master, how do we sometimes shift blame in relationships instead of taking responsibility?
Week 11 - Singleness
Singleness is not a waiting room for real life to begin. It is a meaningful season filled with purpose, growth, and opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The way we steward singleness shapes the health of future relationships as well. This week we will explore how to embrace singleness with confidence and intentionality.
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Read: 2 Timothy 2:22
Discussion Questions:
What are some things in my life right now that I know I need to run from, and why have I been trying to stay close to them
What are some boundaries you might need to put in place?
Do your current habits show that you’re chasing God or just trying not to mess up?
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Read: Psalm 119:9-16 MSG
Discussion Questions:
What does “single-minded in pursuit of you” look like in real life?
Do you delight in God’s Word like this passage describes, or does it feel like a duty?
What is one specific step you can take this week to pursue God more intentionally?
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Read: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 MSG
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to be “whole and holy” in your daily life?
What does a life centered on “pleasing the Master” look like in your current season?
Do you think most Christians today actually live with “undivided devotion”? Why or why not?
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Read: Philippians 4:11-13
Discussion Questions:
What tends to steal your contentment the most in relationships?
Am I waiting for someone or something to make me content rather than pursuing contentment in Him?
How does contentment reflect trust in God’s plan for your relationships?
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Read: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Discussion Questions:
Why is it harder to stay spiritually strong when we’re isolated?
What problem is described in verses 7–8 about the person who is alone?
Am I the kind of friend/community I’m hoping to have, or am I expecting from others what I’m not giving?
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Read: Genesis 2:24
Discussion Questions:
What are ways that couples can grow together spiritually?
Where do you see God’s design clashing with modern ideas of independence, convenience, or self fulfillment?
If you’re married how can you ensure you’re operating as a team together and not separately as individuals?
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Read: Ephesians 5:21-33
Discussion Questions:
Where might subtle disrespect erode trust in marriage?
Why do you think the enemy works so hard to distort words like submission, leadership, love, and honor?
If you’re married how can you model these attributes this week?
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Read: 1 Peter 3:1-7
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think God wants a wife’s hope anchored in Him rather than her husbands behavior?
Why do you think God specifically calls husbands to show honor?
If you’re married, what steps can you take to grow in displaying God’s heart for your marriage?
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Read: Genesis 2:25
Discussion Questions:
What parts of your life do you tend to keep hidden: emotions, struggles, fears, thoughts?
Do you rely on physical closeness to compensate for lack of deeper intimacy?
If you’re married, are you drifting into routine instead of pursuing intimacy?
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Read: Ecclesiastes 9:9
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think more marriages don’t reflect the joy that God intended for them?
What do you think it means to truly enjoy your spouse?
If you’re married are you building a friendship or just running a household?
Week 12 - Marriage
Marriage is one of God’s clearest pictures of covenant, sacrifice, and commitment. Healthy marriages are not built accidentally but through intentional love, humility, communication, and perseverance. Every season of marriage requires growth and dependence on God. This week we will look at how to build a marriage that honors God and lasts through every season.
Week 13 - Parenting
Parenting is both a tremendous responsibility and a powerful opportunity. More than providing for our children, God calls us to guide, disciple, and model faith for the next generation. No parent does it perfectly, but God gives wisdom and grace for the journey. This week we will discover how intentional parenting can leave a lasting spiritual legacy.
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Read: 2 Timothy 1:3-5
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to model what you teach?
What role did your parents or grandparents play in shaping your life?
If you have kids what small steps can you take to ensure that spiritual conversations happen naturally in your home?
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Read: Ephesians 6:1-3
Discussion Questions:
How might dishonor or disrespect in a family affect generational faith?
How often do you connect everyday moments to God’s truth?
Are you building a culture in your home where honor is normal?
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Read: Hebrews 12:5-11
Discussion Questions:
How do you clearly communicate love during moments of discipline?
It’s important to separate “who they are” from “what they did”. How do you reinforce a child’s identity even while correcting behavior?
If you have kids do your kids experience your correction as love, frustration, or anger?
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Read: Colossians 3:20-21
Discussion Questions:
How does discouragement in childhood affect faith and character in later life?
How do small everyday interactions in the home have long-term spiritual consequences?
If you have kids how can you promote obedience without provoking discouragement?
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Read: Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think so many parents have outsourced the role of discipleship to Pastors in the church?
What are some things you need to start doing in order to become a pastor in your own home?
How does discipling your children look different in every season?