20 Questions

Deep Christian Questions to Ask Friends

Meaningful questions to explore faith, spiritual growth, and Christian values with friends, fostering deeper connections and mutual spiritual encouragement.

1

How has your relationship with God grown or changed in the past year?

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Why this works

Opens conversation about spiritual development and personal faith journey, revealing areas of growth and challenges they've faced.

2

What's one way God has shown His faithfulness to you recently?

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Why this works

Encourages sharing of personal testimonies and God's work in their life, building faith and encouraging others through their stories.

3

What spiritual discipline has been most meaningful to you lately, and why?

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Why this works

Reveals their current spiritual practices and what's helping them grow closer to God, providing ideas for others to try.

4

How do you see God working in your struggles or difficult circumstances?

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Why this works

Tests their faith perspective during trials and reveals how they find God's purpose and presence in challenging times.

5

What's one area of your faith where you feel God is calling you to grow?

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Why this works

Shows their self-awareness of spiritual growth areas and their openness to God's work in their life.

6

How do you balance being in the world but not of the world in your daily life?

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Why this works

Explores their practical application of Christian values in secular contexts and their approach to cultural engagement.

7

What's the most meaningful Scripture passage to you right now, and why?

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Why this works

Reveals what God is teaching them through His Word and provides spiritual encouragement through shared Scripture.

8

How do you handle doubt or questions about your faith?

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Why this works

Shows their honesty about faith struggles and their approach to working through spiritual questions and uncertainties.

9

What's one way you've seen God use your gifts or talents for His kingdom?

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Why this works

Encourages sharing of how they're serving God and others, revealing their understanding of their spiritual gifts and calling.

10

How do you maintain your faith during busy or stressful seasons of life?

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Why this works

Reveals their practical strategies for staying connected to God during challenging times and their spiritual resilience.

11

What's one prayer request you'd like to share, and how can I pray for you?

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Why this works

Opens opportunity for mutual prayer support and shows their vulnerability in sharing spiritual needs.

12

How do you see God's love reflected in your relationships with others?

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Why this works

Tests their understanding of God's love and how it influences their interactions with family, friends, and others.

13

What's one way you've experienced God's grace in your life recently?

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Why this works

Encourages reflection on God's unmerited favor and helps them recognize His work in their daily life.

14

How do you approach sharing your faith with others who don't know Christ?

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Why this works

Reveals their evangelistic heart and their approach to sharing the Gospel with non-believers.

15

What's one area where you feel God is calling you to trust Him more?

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Why this works

Shows their awareness of areas where they need to grow in faith and their openness to God's work in their life.

16

How do you handle it when God's plan doesn't match your expectations?

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Why this works

Tests their trust in God's sovereignty and their ability to accept His will even when it's difficult.

17

What's one way you've seen God answer prayer in your life?

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Why this works

Encourages sharing of God's faithfulness and builds faith through testimonies of answered prayer.

18

How do you seek God's will when making important decisions?

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Why this works

Reveals their process for discerning God's guidance and their reliance on Him for direction in life choices.

19

What's one way you've grown in your understanding of God's character?

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Why this works

Shows their spiritual maturity and their deepening knowledge of who God is and how He works.

20

How do you encourage others in their faith, and what encouragement do you need?

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Why this works

Reveals their heart for building up other believers and creates opportunity for mutual spiritual encouragement.

Best Practices for Deep Christian Conversations

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Best Practices

Create a Safe Space

Ensure conversations are free from judgment and criticism, allowing friends to share openly about their faith journey and struggles.

Listen with Love

Approach conversations with genuine love and interest, focusing on understanding rather than correcting or teaching.

Pray Together

Include prayer in your conversations, both for the topics discussed and for each other's spiritual growth and needs.

Question Sequences

The Faith Journey

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How has your relationship with God grown recently?
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What's one way God has shown His faithfulness to you?
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What spiritual discipline has been most meaningful?
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How do you see God working in your struggles?

The Growth Areas

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What area of your faith is God calling you to grow?
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How do you handle doubt or questions about faith?
3
What's one way you've seen God use your gifts?
4
How do you maintain faith during busy seasons?

Common Pitfalls

Don't Be Judgmental

Avoid criticizing or judging their faith journey, struggles, or questions. Focus on understanding and supporting them.

Don't Force Answers

Allow them to share at their own pace and don't pressure them to have all the answers or to be at a certain spiritual level.

Don't Compare

Avoid comparing their faith journey to yours or others'. Each person's relationship with God is unique and personal.

Conversation Templates

The Faith Check-In

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Step 1: Start with: "I'd love to hear about your faith journey. How has your relationship with God grown recently?"
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Step 2: Follow with: "What's one way God has shown His faithfulness to you?"
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Step 3: Deepen with: "What area of your faith is God calling you to grow?"

Further Reading

"The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren
"Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis
"The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis

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