Summer School

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Have you ever felt the weight of modern culture pressing on you, demanding that you define yourself or create your own identity? What are some of the ways this pressure has influenced you, both positively and negatively?

The speaker discussed how pressure to create oneself can lead to overcommitting and exhaustion. Have you experienced this? How can we guard against it?

Consider this: the speaker proposed that our identity is not something we create, but something we discover in our connection to Jesus. How might this perspective bring a sense of freedom and hope, as the speaker suggests?

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What parts of Psalm 22 most resonated with your personal experiences of trauma? Why did those sections stand out to you?

How can regularly speaking Psalm 22 with Jesus help in processing trauma over time? What spiritual benefits might it provide?

When have you felt spiritually resistant or "cranky" about engaging with God? What fragments of the past tend to intrude on you during those times?

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How does your social media and technology usage compare to what was discussed in the talk? Do you find yourself constantly connected?

What anxieties, failures, or struggles do you bring to times of solitude with God? How can lingering in his presence address these?

In what ways have you found solitude and quieting your soul to be nourishing? What fruits has it borne in your life and relationships? What priorities or habits might need adjusting to protect time for solitude and prayer better? What steps could you take to implement this?

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What are some ways that trauma impacts a person's ability to engage with daily life and relationships?

How can understanding the different symptom clusters of post-traumatic stress help people show empathy for those recovering from trauma?

What are some challenges related to shame, identity, and storytelling that trauma survivors often face? How can friends provide support?

How does the speaker recommend pacing counseling for trauma to prioritize emotional and physical safety? What are some specific techniques mentioned?