016 - How to Teach Difficult and Sometimes Sensitive Topics
Episode 16 | Join us as we talk about How to Teach Difficult and Sometimes Sensitive Topics. In this episode we discuss the challenges of teaching certain topics in 2023 and we share some ideas on how teach those topics in an appropriate way.
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Discussion Questions:
As a reminder, our 6 Ideas on How to Teach Difficult and Sometimes Sensitive Topics
1. Be Prepared: Study up, pray, think through possible difficult questions
2. Avoid sensationalism
3. Remember, the Bible is full of difficult and sensitive topics
4. Instead of approaching topics from the “Don’t Do It” standpoint, focus on God’s plan and purposes.
5. Don’t feel like you have to have all the answers
6. Never promise confidentiality.
Of the 6 ideas, what is one you think you could implement pretty easily?
How do you typically handle difficult and sensitive topics?
What is the most challenging topic you feel we face these days?
Would you say your youth group does a pretty good job addressing difficult topics or would you say you have room to grow?
What is your understanding of teaching “Don’t Do It” vs. “Focusing on God’s plan”?
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