In this episode Scott sits down with Josh Garrett and Qaaim Stainback to discuss the 'Guard Your Gospel' session with Lecrae from our Guarded Men's Conference.

Link to a video from this session:

Guard Your Gospel, with Lecrae

1) On this episode, race and racism was at the forefront of discussion. What has been your experience with the discussion surrounding race? 2) Josh mentioned that Lecrae asked, "Who am I to withhold forgiveness?" Forgiving others is one of the hardest aspects of following Jesus. How have you been hurt and what did your healing process look like? 3) Lecrae mentioned that kids only get one dad and that his ultimate role in life is as a father. How does that resonate with or challenge you? How do you struggle with the tension of getting distracted from what is most important? 4) Lecrae exhibited great humility in not naming the influential Christian Leaders who had hurt him. What has been your experience with being hurt by the church or it's leaders? What is your response in times of betrayal? 5) One of the most intriguing aspects of Lecrae's interview were the complexities he brought up. We live in an absolute/extreme culture (e.g.—You have to be Republican vs. Democrat, Liberal vs. Conservative.) How have you fallen victim to this tendency? How do you rest in complexities? 6) When you see other people's scars, you're reminded that you can heal. What are wounds you're still healing from? How can we pray for that? 7) We don't know what's going to happen when we tell the truth. Are others going to think I am weak or that I wasn't strong enough? What were some situations or struggles you were worried might cause people to see you as weak? 8) In order to protect ourselves, we will weld on certain forms of masculinity to survive. Whether it is pretending everything is okay, acting differently than we feel, etc. What are ways you have welded on armor to protect yourself. (Read Ephesians 6:10-20) 9) "God is a relational God, not a transactional God." How does that statement resonate and challenge your view of God? Pray Ephesians 1:15-23 over your Group.