BREAKING STRONGHOLDS STUDY GUIDE
Episode 2: The Advocates
Discussion Questions
What’s one thing that stood out to you as you studied the scriptures for Episode 1 on the Sevenapples App?
AS YOU WATCH Breaking Strongholds Episode 2, look for answers to these questions:
1. Honest talk about suicide–What is Peyton’s concern about taking the SafeTALK course?
2. Communication–What is blocking the communication between Ethan and Ryan?
3. Mentoring–How does Ryan feel about Benjamin at the beginning of the episode? At the end?
WATCH - Breaking Strongholds Episode 2
TALK IT OVER -
1. Discuss your answers to the questions above as a group.
2. Honest talk about suicide - Read Ephesians 5:8-14
a. Peyton had concerns about talking with someone about suicide. What concerns do you have about talking honestly about suicide?
b. How does God encourage you in Ephesians 5:8-14 to have honest conversations and bring difficult subjects into the Light?
c. What could help you feel more comfortable with those conversations?
3. Communication – Ryan and Ethan profoundly affect each other’s thoughts and emotions but are not communicating. Share about a relationship you have observed or been involved in that had (has) a similar dynamic.
4. Mentoring—
a. Why did Ryan begin to open up to Benjamin?
b. An older, wiser friend in life is important. What characteristics do you look for in a mentor?
MEET THE ACTORS - Watch the following video to meet actors Terry Weaver (Ethan James) and Ulises Larramendi (Chaplain Vic Raphael) as they share an important message.
THE TAKE-AWAY CHALLENGE - Sevenapples App
Before you leave, download the Sevenapples App on your phone.
Swipe right. Select “Gallery Collections” scroll to Breaking Strongholds and click on the link.
Select on Episode 2, “The Advocate” Companion Materials, and Swipe Left.
Follow the directions on the App.
GOING DEEPER - ACT SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (FREE Online)
In Episode 2, Chaplain Vic introduces the SafeTalk Suicide Prevention course, a real course available through LivingWorks. One of the successful ways to help prevent suicide is to become certified in a proven suicide prevention training program. Stay Here is a FREE online training that teaches life-saving suicide prevention skills. This dynamic, interactive content provides a high-impact learning experience. The Stay Here mission is to train 1 million individuals, 10,000 schools, and 10,000 churches within the ACT Suicide Prevention Training to see a suicide-free generation. We highly recommend EVERYONE take this FREE online training.
For further understanding of the suicide dilemma in our nation, watch Heavy Dirty Soul, a sermon that examines the necessity of acknowledging our brokenness and asking for help. The Gospel According to Twenty-One Pilots is a sermon series created by Justin Ulmer, who plays ‘Pastor Justin’ in Breaking Strongholds.
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Suicide in Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or Text “Home” to 741741
