TIPS FOR FIRESIDE DISCUSSION

Pose one clear question.

Make sure everyone is clear about what you are discussing and make sure each guy answers for themselves not for someone else.

Be ok with some moments of awkward silence.

Honor vulnerability.

Thank guys for sharing and don't try to comfort too quickly or break tension with jokes or cliche responses.

Pause and pray when it is appropriate.

You might pray for direction for the discussion or pray for the man sharing.

Ask follow up questions of each other.

Don’t settle for surface answers when you know there is more. But don’t be pushy if someone doesn’t want to share.

Guide to the Good News

Rather than telling people what you think about their answer, ask them a question like: “What do you think God has to think about that?” or “Can you think of a verse or story in the bible that relates to what you shared?” After they have shared, have one or two guys speak some grace or truth in their situation.