Hope and Anxiety: A 3-Week Series

This series invites you to journey with your students through conversations that not only open up space to talk about mental health, depression, and anxiety, but also ask the question, “What might God have to say about all of this?”

Details:

3 lesson plans and student handouts (PDF format)
Leader’s guide for activities and discussions
Social media and keynote graphics

$30.00

Weekly Summaries

Week 1 – Mental Health

A clip from a well-known movie will illustrate that different emotions (even the uncomfortable ones) are important for personal growth. This will create a dialogue for students and leaders to have a generative conversation about the topic of mental health in our current culture. The group will also see the humanity of Jesus as depicted in scripture and learn to care for their mental health using his example.

Week 2 – Depression

A challenging and frustrating activity will give students insight into some of the physical and mental limitations that depression can introduce. Students and leaders will listen to three readings and process their conversations around how depression is viewed and what God might have to say about it. *While this is not a full-scope discussion of depression, it does drill down into one facet to make it more accessible, as well as provide a safe place to discuss such a sensitive topic.

Week 3 – Anxiety

This lesson begins with a “low-stakes” fun activity.. As the activity unfolds, an element of competition will be introduced to create a level of performance anxiety. You’ll examine how expectations and the failure to meet them are deeply connected to feelings of anxiety. Students will be reminded that they never suffer alone and that God is a God of abundance.

Testimonials

“Holy Disruptions is everything I've wanted in a youth group curriculum! It engages our teenagers' questions and ideas without offering overly simplified answers.”

- Laurel Capesius, Director and Campus Minister at Winthrop Wesley Foundation

“Holy Disruptions gave our leaders a teaching foundation while also creating and fostering space for our students to do their own theological exploration.”

- Nathan Wheeler, Youth Ministry and Young Adult Coordinator, Cumberland Presbyterian Church

“This material has allowed students to process through what God is teaching and speaking to them.”

- Kelsey Fisher, Program Coordinator, City Service Mission

What makes Holy
Disruptions different?

Holy Disruptions series are designed to delve into the unique experiences of today’s youth, spark deep theological reflection, and foster transformative discussions. Our three-part methodology empowers students to align with God’s vision and desires for the world.

Interruption

Facilitate a disorienting experience – where students are most receptive to growth.

Reflection

Invite students to investigate their reaction to the disorienting moment.

Holy Disruption

Ask students to explore what God says about it.