Spiritual growth isn’t always easy to measure. In this episode, Pastor Doug unpacks the signs of a growing faith and how you can recognize God’s work in your life. You’ll discover practical ways to evaluate your walk with Christ and be encouraged to keep moving forward, even when growth feels slow or unseen.

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Discussion Questions:

What are some signs you’ve experienced that show your faith is growing?

How can challenges or setbacks actually reveal growth in your spiritual life?

What practices could you adopt to continue strengthening your faith each day?

Hardship has a way of testing what we really believe. In this episode, Pastor Doug explores how trials can actually deepen our faith instead of destroying it. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on why God allows difficult seasons and how they can shape you into a stronger, more faithful follower of Christ.

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Discussion Questions:

1. How have past struggles strengthened—or weakened—your faith?
2. Why do you think God allows difficult seasons in our lives?
3. What can you do in the middle of hardship to stay rooted in Christ instead of drifting away?

Christianity is often misunderstood—some see it as rules, others as tradition, and still others as just another religion. In this episode, Pastor Doug dives into the heart of what Christianity is really about. You’ll discover the core truth that sets it apart and why embracing it changes everything about how you live.

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Discussion Questions:

How would you personally describe the essence of Christianity in just a few sentences?

What common misconceptions about Christianity have you encountered, and how would you respond to them?

How does understanding the true essence of Christianity impact the way you live each day?

What’s the difference between being taught the truth and being coached to live it out? In this episode, Pastor Doug unpacks how both spiritual teaching and coaching play vital roles in a believer’s growth. You’ll learn why truth without application falls flat—and how walking alongside others can transform faith into real-life change.

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Discussion Questions:

1. How has solid biblical teaching shaped your faith journey?
2. Why is coaching or mentorship important in applying truth to daily life?
3. Who is someone you could invite to either teach you or coach you in your spiritual walk?

What do you do when everything seems broken and nothing makes sense? In this episode, Pastor Doug explores how God’s hope meets us in the middle of loss, chaos, and pain. You’ll discover how faith anchors the soul, even when life feels like it’s falling apart, and why God’s promises offer a hope the world cannot take away.

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Discussion Questions:

When have you experienced God’s hope most clearly in a difficult season?

Why do you think hope rooted in Christ endures when everything else feels uncertain?

How can you offer hope to someone in your life who is facing tragedy or loss right now?

Tragedy has a way of shaking our faith and leaving us searching for answers. In this episode, Pastor Doug shares how God offers hope that goes deeper than pain, loss, or confusion. You’ll be encouraged to see how faith provides strength to endure and the promise of hope that tragedy cannot take away.

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Discussion Questions:

1. How have you seen God bring hope during difficult or tragic times in your life?
2. Why do you think hope rooted in Christ is different from the world’s version of hope?
3. How can you share hope with someone walking through tragedy right now?

Strength without discipline can quickly become destructive. In this episode, Pastor Doug explores why discipline is at the heart of true masculinity and how it shapes men into leaders of character and integrity. You’ll learn how biblical discipline builds freedom, focus, and lasting impact in a man’s life.

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Discussion Questions:

How do you see the difference between worldly discipline and biblical discipline?

In what areas of your life do you need greater discipline to live as a man of God?

How can practicing discipline actually bring more freedom rather than less?

What does true strength look like for a man who follows Christ? In this episode, Pastor Doug unpacks how biblical strength goes beyond physical power or cultural expectations. You’ll discover how God calls men to lead with courage, humility, and faith—living as examples of strength rooted in His Word.

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Discussion Questions:

1. How is God’s definition of strength different from the world’s definition?
2. What areas of your life could grow stronger through greater faith and obedience?
3. How can you encourage other men to embrace godly strength in their daily lives?