The end of the year and entrance into another is the perfect time to consider our spiritual journey. So I thought I would offer a space to do that here with Book 2 of my spiritual coming-of-age series, Faith Reimagined. A Rediscovered Faith follows the spiritual journey of Peter Daniel Young as he considers deep questions of faith, life, and everything in between.
Whether you are facing your own faith crisis and wonder if Christianity is still relevant to your world, or you know someone who is struggling themselves, discover with Peter why the story of Jesus and his love still matters. For him, his family and friends, the Church — and for you.
Join the journey now to get ready for the final book in the trilogy coming next month: A Refined Faith. I’m launching a Kickstarter hootenanny, with self-study and reflection workbooks and video studies to go along with the series, so GO HERE to follow and get notified.
The book club runs through January 24, 2024, with a week break for Christmas. Each episode will discuss 8 chapters with some questions to consider.
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🗓️ Here are the dates and deets:
January 24 | Chapters 32–39
The tension ratchets this week for Peter — both with his own faith and with a number of people close to him. He begins to think differently about the newfound faith that had saved his Christianity.
After you have a listen, here are some questions to guide your reading, with more inside the episode:
Do you resonate with Peter’s desire for something fresh and new in his faith? If so, what?
Why might asking questions about faith, life, and everything in between be so vital for growth? Why might people be resistant to them?
Some conflict rises between Peter and his parents. Who do you identify with? Can you understand both perspectives? How so?
What view of the Bible do you identify with in this reading? Why?
Why might it be helpful to go backwards in order to go forwards in our faith? What might be the benefit?
Why does tension rise between Peter and his brother JT? Who do you identify with most, and why?
The week ends with Doc VanDyke and his patience and understanding. Who has been this person for you during a similar period of questioning and doubt? How did it make the difference? Who might you come alongside in the same way?
This book club is meant to be a self-study exploration rediscovering faith. Feel free to read and listen along, then come back to offer your comments and discussion below!
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