1.In the talk, we saw how things like Crocs or Pineapple on Pizza can divide the internet. What is one "unpopular opinion" you hold—whether it’s about food, fashion, or a weird habit—that you are willing to defend to the end? 

2. Thomas was ready to go to Judea to "die with Jesus," but his faith shattered when Jesus actually died. Have you ever had a moment where you were "all in" on a dream, a relationship, or a plan, only to have it fall apart? How did that loss change how you viewed God in that season? 

3. Thomas missed the first appearance of Jesus because he wasn't in the room. When we are hurting or cynical, our instinct is often to isolate. Looking back at a difficult time in your life, did isolation help you heal, or did it make your "walls" taller? How can we stay connected to the community even when we’re "grumpy" (like C.S. Lewis) about our faith? 

4. Read Mark 9:17–24. In this story, a father brings his suffering son to Jesus, desperate for a miracle but struggling with his own "Doubting Thomas" moment. 

A: The father says, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" How does it feel to know that Jesus responds to that kind of "honest doubt" with a miracle rather than a lecture? 

B: In your current season of life, is there a specific "unbelief" or "wall" you need Jesus to help you overcome? 

5. C.S. Lewis argued that we can’t just call Jesus a "good teacher." If Jesus truly is Lord—meaning He has authority over our lives, our schedules, and our pain—what is one area of your life you are working on surrendering to His authority? 

6. Thomas, the man who needed to touch Jesus’ wounds, eventually died from a spear wound while sharing the Gospel in India. He allowed his greatest struggle to become his greatest strength. Do you have a "wound" or a "doubt" in your past that God might want to use to help someone else find "Real Life" today?