Key Verse: “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.  For you will be treated as you treat others.  The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own?" -  Matthew 7:1-3

• Zack talked about joining in with his friend in making fun of other people.  How much of an issue is that at your school?  Who do they target at your school?

• Why do so many Christians get involved with talking down to other students?

Key Verse:  "Jesus told him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.'" -  John 14:6

• How many of your friends are looking into other religions to find answers to life?  What are they exploring?

• Why do you people follow such religions?

• What do other religions promise their believers?

• Read John 14:6.  In reference to only one faith is the truth faith, how does this verse give us hope in Christ?

• Why are people so turned off by Christianity today?

Key Verse: "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.  If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, 'Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.'" -  Proverbs 3:27-29

• This hiker had issues.  What were his main problems?

• He kept saying, “I’m not this, or I’m not that.”  He could have done something.  What story in the Bible does this clip remind you about?

Key Verse: "Then he said to the crowd, 'If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.'" -  Luke 9:23

• Have you ever felt like your life is so messed up that you have blown your chance with God?  Explain.

• Christ does not love us based on our performance, but what He did at the cross for us.  Have you ever struggled with feeling that you’re not doing enough for God?  Why do you feel that way?

• In the Christian faith, the cross symbolizes everything we believe.  What does the cross of Christ mean to you?  

Key Verse:  "Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." - Proverbs 1:7

• How has fear gripped your life?  What areas in your life have you been fearful?

• Erwin McManus acknowledges his own lack of courage, but where does he get his strength from each day?   

• “Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is the absence of self.”  What does that quote mean to you?

• Read Proverbs 1:7.  What does it mean to fear the Lord?  

Key Verse:  "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." -  2 Corinthians 6:19-20

• Miles was enjoying his new relationship with God and going to church when Katrina hit New Orleans.  How do you think you would respond to that type of tragedy in your life?

• Miles was angry with God after what had happened.  When have you been angry at God?  What was the reason for your anger?

Key Verse: "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17

• David Nasser talked about society dictating his identity to fit in.  What are you doing now to try to fit in?

• When our identity is found in the world, the world can own us quickly.  Nasser mentioned the feeling of being a nobody.  Why do people feel that way at times?  

• When Nasser became a Christian, it felt strange for him because his identity was now found in Christ.  What changes when a person comes to Christ?  What is hard to change as a Christian from your old ways?

Key Verse: "We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy…" - Colossians 1:11

• How does your core strength affect your athletic performance?

• What are some things you can do to strengthen your core physically?

• How does your physical core strength relate to your spiritual core strength?

• Read Colossians 1:11.  The core strength values for FCA are integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence.  Which of these areas are you the strongest?  Weakest?

Key Verse:  “Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" Matthew 14:27-31

• Faith isn’t faith unless it is tested.  Do you agree with Chris?  Why or why not?

• It is easy to have faith when everything is going well.  Why is true faith revealed when our life is stressed out?

Katelyn- High School Basketball Player

Key Verse: "Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ." -  Colossians 3:23-24

• Can you feel Katelyn’s pain and pressure?  What are her biggest struggles?

• How is she showing integrity toward her mom? 

• Do you struggle with feeling like you’re good enough?  Explain.