Wild at Heart

Read Chapter 3 - The Question that Haunts Every Man

Discussion Questions

1. What is your response to Eldridge's premise that "If a man does not find those things for which his heart is made, if he is never even invited to live for them from his deep heart, he will look for them in some other way."
2. Be honest with yourself - what role does fear play in your life? In what way does it shape who you are as a man? Do you ever fear being "exposed?"
3. How do we move from "posers" to "real men" on Sunday mornings. What can we do to create an environment where we can be real with each other as men?

Wild at Heart

Read Intro & Chapter 1

Discussion Questions

1. What is your reaction to the author's depiction of "authentic masculinity?" - see page 12 and 13
2. How would you honestly answer the questions: What brings you alive? What stirs your heart?
3. Do you agree that the Church has a tendency to tell men "this is what you ought to be...this is what you ought to do?" If yes, do you believe this reflects what it means to be a Christ-follower?
4. If you had a million dollars coming to you and could go anywhere, where would you go, what would you do?

Read Chapter 2 - The Wild One whose Image we Bear

Discussion Questions:

1. What three words would describe your father? Which of your father's attributes do you think you inherited?
2. What is Godliness? What do you think of when someone is described as a real Godly man?
3. How do you think a man of God would act if the Spirit of God got a hold of him (e.g. Sampson)?
4. On a scale of 1 to 10, rate your willingness to take risk: (a) at school, (b) your relationships, (c) in general?