https://youtu.be/tWa0QH6xtT4
Discussion Questions:
1. How has a significant career or life transition affected your sense of identity? Can you relate to Adam McHugh’s experience of moving from pastoral ministry to being a wine sommelier?
2. What are some life transitions you have experienced that involved a grieving process? How did you cope with these changes?
3. Tod Bolsinger mentions that grief prepares us for new chapters in our lives. Can you share a personal experience where grieving a loss or transition helped you embrace something new?
4. Adam McHugh’s transition to a seemingly ideal lifestyle still involved grief. What does this teach us about our perceptions of success and happiness?
5. How does your faith influence your ability to process and move through grief? Do you agree with the discussion’s perspective on Christian attitudes towards grief?
6. The speakers reference Holy Saturday and the period between crucifixion and resurrection. How does this period relate to seasons of grief and waiting in your own life?
7. The discussion suggests that Christians often feel pressure to “be joyful always.” How does this cultural expectation impact our ability to grieve?
8. What practical tools or practices do you use to manage grief during transitions? How can these be shared with or adapted by others within your faith community?
9. How can we better support friends, family, and community members who are undergoing significant life transitions and experiencing grief?
10. How can embracing the grieving process enhance personal resilience? Share an instance where dealing with grief made you stronger or more appreciative of life’s ongoing journey.
