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📖 EPISODE SUMMARY
In this powerful first episode of our 2-part series Leap of Faith, Danny shares a personal story from his recent vacation—ziplining from the highest starting point in the Smoky Mountains at Ober Mountain. Standing at over 3,400 feet, he faced the fear of the unknown but made the decision not to hesitate. That real-life leap becomes the backdrop for a deeper conversation about what it means to stand on the edge of God’s calling in your own life.

Drawing from Matthew 14 and Proverbs 3:5–6, this episode challenges listeners to recognize the sacred space between comfort and calling—to move forward even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Faith, after all, isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about trusting the One who calls us out of the boat.

Whether you’re considering a new job, stepping into ministry, or letting go of something old, this episode will encourage you to trust God enough to take that first step.

🪴 SMALL GROUP COMPANION GUIDE
Episode 1: Standing on the Edge

🎯 Key Scripture
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

“Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.”
— Matthew 14:29 (NIV)

❓ Discussion Questions
What does your current “edge” look like?
Is there a decision, calling, or transition God is inviting you into?

What fears or doubts keep you from stepping forward?
What’s your “boat”—the thing that feels safe but might be keeping you stuck?

Danny said, “I had already decided I wasn’t going to hesitate.”
How does pre-deciding to trust God impact your ability to act when the moment comes?

What would it look like to “trust in the Lord with all your heart” in your current season?

Can you think of a time in your past when you took a leap of faith?
What happened? What did you learn about God through it?

🔎 Going Deeper
Read Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

What does this teach you about the difference between faith and certainty?

Reflect on Peter’s story in Matthew 14.

Where do you identify with Peter? With the others in the boat?

Prayer Challenge:
Spend time this week praying specifically over the “edge” you’re facing. Ask God to give you clarity, courage, and confidence to move forward.

🧘‍♀️ Prayer Focus
“Lord, give us the faith to step where You’re calling us. Even when the path ahead is unclear, let us trust in Your voice more than we trust in our comfort. Help us pre-decide that we will obey—so that when the moment comes, we don’t hesitate. Give us courage, strength, and peace in the leap. Amen.”

📝 Group Challenge This Week:
Do one small thing that moves you toward your leap of faith.
It could be making a phone call, filling out an application, having a hard conversation, or even journaling your fears and surrendering them in prayer.