Episode Summary: This is it—launch week for One Story: Every Generation. Groups across our church are gathering with open Bibles and open hearts. If you're feeling a little nervous about your first meeting, this episode is for you. Jimmy shares 10 practical encouragements (countdown style) to help you lead with confidence and calm—from embracing the awkward to remembering that God is already ahead of you.

Key Takeaway: Your faithful presence matters, but God's presence is the power that changes everything. Simple faithfulness beats impressive leadership every time.

What You'll Hear:

• Why silence isn't failure (it's processing)
• How to end well even if the middle felt messy
• The difference between going first and slipping into teaching mode
• Why this week's win is connection, not depth
• And a reminder: if it feels awkward, you're doing it right

This Week's Focus: Create a safe space for people to share. Let the rhythm form. Trust that what feels new today will feel normal soon.

Runtime: 3:59

Release Date: January 8, 2026

Episode Summary: For years, your group has relied on quarterly guides—faithful, helpful, trustworthy. But starting in January with One Story: Every Generation, we're stepping into something different. In this episode, we address the real concern many leaders are feeling: without the quarterlies, will the Bible alone be enough? Spoiler: it always has been.

Key Takeaway: When God's people wrestle with God's Word together, God shows up. Your job isn't to be the expert with all the answers—it's to be the guide who creates space for people to hear from God themselves.

Scripture Reference: Implicit throughout - The sufficiency of Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit in teaching and transforming God's people.

Practical Steps:

1. Reframe the shift - The quarterlies were good, but they accidentally taught us we can't hear from God without a middleman. One Story removes that barrier.
2. Embrace your role - You're not the expert. You're the guide. The study guides aren't answer keys—they're tools to help you ask better questions.
3. Respond with confidence - When people express concern, acknowledge it honestly while pointing to what's exciting: we're reading the Bible itself, not commentary about it.

This Week's Challenge: Next time someone expresses concern about losing the quarterlies, try this response: "I know—it feels different. And honestly, I'm a little nervous too. But here's what I'm excited about: instead of us reading commentary about the Bible, we're just going to read the Bible. And I think we're going to be surprised by what God shows us when we stop looking for someone else to tell us what it means."

(And if that doesn't work, just blame Jimmy.)

Quote to Remember: "We're betting everything on the belief that when God's people wrestle with God's Word together, God shows up."

Runtime: 4:26

Release Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Episode Summary: Every small group leader dreads the question: "How do I know if God is speaking to me?" In this episode, we tackle how to help your people hear from God—even when you're not always sure you're hearing Him yourself. The good news? Your job isn't to BE God's voice. It's to help them recognize His voice for themselves.

Key Takeaway: Your job isn't to BE God's voice for your group. It's to help them recognize His voice for themselves. Teaching people to hear God is how they grow from attenders into disciples.

Scripture Reference: John 10:27 - "My sheep hear my voice"

Practical Steps:

1. Normalize talking about it - Share when you've sensed God's leading, even the small stuff. When you're honest about listening for God, it gives others permission to try.
2. Create space to practice - Ask questions like "What do you think God might be saying to you about this?" or "Where have you sensed God's presence this week?" Let silence happen. Let people think.

This Week's Challenge: At your next meeting, ask your group: "When's the last time you felt like God was speaking to you?" Then let them answer. Don't fix it. Don't teach on it. Just listen.

Quote to Remember: "You're not the spiritual expert who has it all figured out. You're the guide helping others listen."

Runtime: 3:00 Release Date: December 2