Episode 1-Amazed and Afraid

Part 1:

1. Both God and Human
2. Jesus is Lord

Part 2:

1. The work of Jesus, the Messiah
2. The first task: Gathering the tribes of Israel
3. The second task: Cleansing the Temple of God
4. The third task: Dealing with the enemies of Israel
5. The fourth task: Reigning as Lord of Nations

Suggested Reading:

The Priority of Christ by Robert Barron

Jesus and the Victory of God by N. T. Wright

The Everlasting Manby G. K. Chesterton

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

Lord Jesus Chist: Devotion to Jesus in Earliest Christianity by Larry W. Hurtado

The Divine Comedy by Dante

Catholicism

For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people.
From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Europe to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mysteries of CATHOLICISM are revealed.  Learn what Catholics believe and why.  Discover the full meaning of the faith.
-from Catholicism overview

Chapters 27-30

1.  How do you see spiritual discipline and physical discipline as related?

2.  How can we encourage our family members to find their identity in Christ and not in externals?

3.  What is the source of your husband's faith?  Who/what helps him grow in this area?

4.  How do you trust in the goodness of God's plan when circumstances are negative?

Action Point-Thank God for the gift of faith.

Personal Reflection-Do you encourage rather than nag your husband?

Chapters 23-26

1.  How do you encourage your husband to seek and find God's will?

2.  How do you ensure that your family speaks words that edify and bring life?

3.  In addition to the sacrament of confession, how do your foster repentance in your home?

4.  How does the armor of God build us up against the devil?

Personal Reflection-Examine the words you speak as a reflection of your heart.

Action Point-Pray that you would see the sin in your life as God sees it and be truly repentant.

Chapters 21 and 22

Ch. 21
1.  What preconceived ideas are hindering you from loving your spouse as-is?

2.  What do you do to strengthen your marriage relationship?

Ch. 22
3.  Share an example of how prayer has helped overcome negative emotion in your family.

4.  How are we called to act as instruments of restoration in our homes?

Personal Reflection-In what way does the devil use negative emotions to influence your husband? you?

Action Point-Pray for your marriage with your husband.

Chapters 19 and 20

Ch. 19
1.  How can we stop negativity from taking root in our homes?

2.  What tools do you use to keep from being discouraged in the face of your family members' habitual sin?

Ch. 20
3.  How do you react to bad attitudes (your own or others)?

4.  How do you cultivate a culture of thankfulness in your family?

Personal Reflection-What habitual sin do you need to be freed from?  Ask God to take away your affection for this sin.

Action Point-Start a gratitude journal.

Chapters 16, 17 and 18

Ch. 16
1.  How do you take time to make your husband feel like he is a priority?

Ch. 17
2.  How do other godly couples enrich your marriage?

Ch. 18
3.  How is God the Father visible in your husband's fatherhood?

Personal Reflection-Examine your schedule and see if your own priorities are in order.

Action point-Pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance in whatever parenting challenges arise this week.