What's going on at the table:

We begin our season with scene 1--right at the start of the action. However, before the story started, there were several setup steps in order to prep the characters and set the stage. That's what those placards on the table are all about. They give our players prompts to work from to build the story. You don't need to know what they say to enjoy the story, but you can check out the full setup process on the How to Play page.

You'll also notice dice being passed back and forth. This part of the game is also explained in the How to Play page. But for the curious, the quick explanation as to what those dice are about is that they are indicating the "success" or "failure" of the scene.

From left to right, our characters this season are: Doctor Joe Adams, Principal Kyle Kellogg, Pastor Stanton Kellogg, and Agatha Trees.

Discussion Guide

In one scene, Dr. Joe says, “We’re not just some Christian church or school out there. But we are the Adventist school.” Principal Kyle responds with, “This is what I love the most about Adventism…It’s a wide enough net that it can fit a whole lot of folks.” What does it mean to identify as a Seventh-day Adventist? What should it mean?

When discussing how to respond to a financial crisis, Dr. Joe states, “[We are] trying to project more hope.” Agatha says, “I just feel like we’ve been saying we’ve got a message of hope for a long time. And I’m just not seeing any fruition to that.” Dr. Joe and Agatha seem to demonstrate a dichotomy between hope and realism in the face of a difficult decision. How is hope and realism compatible? How are they incompatible? When is it appropriate to intentionally choose hope and optimism? When is it inappropriate?

In Matthew 5, Jesus repeatedly uses the phrase “You have heard that it was said…” before presenting a new interpretation or understanding of Scripture meant to impact the reader’s life. What are some poor interpretations of Scripture that you have seen that you think Jesus would correct? What are some interpretations you hold that Jesus is asking you to change?

In the debrief, Zach points out that sometimes someone’s questioning is seen as a lack of faith. Where do questions fit into faithfulness or faithlessness?

In the debrief, Nick says, “We have cultivated a culture where we use all the words [quote scripture and use spiritual language], but seldom are we willing to entertain that maybe not everyone is feeling hopeful today. And that’s where the community is supposed to come in.” How should a healthy church community engage with someone who is feeling hopeless?

What's going on at the table:

Episode 1: Faith is in These Moments

Discussion Guide

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