short youth group discussion questions 2023

What does it mean for you to be created by God? How does that play out in your life, or does it?

What is hard about accepting yourself?

How would you describe your personality?

Do you find you are harder on yourself than other people? Explain why or why not?

What is one question you would like to ask God in person?

What are the things that you like about yourself and what do you not like about yourself. Explain why?

What do you think is the purpose of the Bible?

Is it hard to change? Explain why.

If there is one thing you could instantaneously change about yourself, what would it be and why? What’s preventing you from working on that change (if applicable)?

Is prayer important to you? Why or why not? Is it hard or easy for you?

Who is one person you would like to go back in history to interview? Why?

What kind of things do you tend to worry about or get anxious about?

How do you feel when another person notices a quality or attribute about you?

Who are your role models and why?

Do you think people live in poverty because of their own decisions or because of uncontrollable circumstances that happen to them, or both?

Is there a biblical character you identify with and why?

Do you act differently in certain situations than others? Do you act differently at school than at church? Different at home than with your friends?

How do you deal with pressure or stress?

What are healthy ways to deal with stress/pressure?

Do you have a pet peeve that makes you irrationally angry? Why gets under your skin?

How would you describe good leadership? Would you call yourself a leader? Why or why not?

Do you think the Bible is relevant to your life, why or why not?

Why do you think we have so much anger in our society?

Do you feel pressured to be someone that you’re not? Explain.

Why do you think some people bully or attack others? What is their motivation?

What is your biggest fear? From where do you think most people draw their self-esteem? What gives them identity?

If you’re feeling down, what cheers you up?

Do you think you’re a patient person? Why or why not?

How does it feel to not have what you want when you want it?

Is it easy for you to work towards a goal, or do you get frustrated and quit quickly?

Have you ever set a long-term goal for yourself to work toward? What was that experience like? (Examples, improving in sports, music, hobby/activity, academics)

Do you set realistic expectations for yourself? Explain.

What qualities make someone a good friend?

If you were standing before God and He asked you, “Why should I let you into heaven?” What would you say?

Who would you die for?

Do you consider yourself a good friend? Explain.

Do you sometimes think you’re capable of doing more than you are?

What’s it like to get in over your head in a situation and not be able to solve it yourself?

What is the one thing that motivates you the most everyday?

What is something that demotivates you, or zaps all of your energy to make progress?

If you had a terminal illness and only had six months to live, how would you spend your time?

Do you think Christians are easily recognizable to others? Why or why not? Should they be?

If you could change one thing in the world for good, what would it be?

Do you think you’re the same person in your social media that you are in person? What is different?

Why do you think people go to church, or should go to church?

What kind of things do you willingly post about yourself on social media?

What is something you wouldn’t post about yourself on social media?

Have you ever thought about what God’s calling is in your life?

What does it mean/look like to have healthy relationships in your life?

Can you think of any biblical examples of healthy relationships and what can they teach us?

What makes relationships hard?

Do you find yourself giving up on relationships or people when things get difficult?

When a relationship has an issue—what techniques or problem solving strategies do you like to use? (Example, having an intentional conversation about the issue, writing a letter, bringing in a mediator, etc)

Do you feel you are good at conflict resolution? Explain.

What’s the most important element of a good relationship to you and WHY?

Do you find yourself to be confrontational or more passive when conflict arises?

What does the Bible mean to you?

Have you ever lost someone, either through death or a broken relationship that was important to you and you’ll never get to talk to them again? What has that experience been like for you?

How do you feel when someone tries to get you to do something you don’t want to do?

Why do you think some people brag or exaggerate about themselves? What do you think they’re hoping to accomplish?

Why do you think people talk badly about other people sometime? Why put someone else down?

Which best describes you during conflict among friends and family—a peacemaker, a fighter, a defender, an instigator, or a hider? Is there another way you’d describe yourself?

Among groups of friends, are you the person who comes up with ideas about what to do, the person who goes along with what everyone else is doing, or a combination of the two?

Have you ever held a grudge against someone? What was that experience like for you?

Why do you think some people give up on life?

Are there certain people you don’t like following on social media? Why?

How often do you read the Bible?

What do you think when you hear someone making fun of a group of people different than them?

How does someone follow Jesus? What does it look like?

What confuses you about prayer?

What is social justice to you, and do you think it is important?

What does equality mean to you?

How often do you help others? How?

Have you ever taken part in mission or served others? What was the experience like?

How would you like to be remembered? (Your legacy)

How do you show Jesus to people who are different than you? What are actual examples from your life?

Do you find most of your friends are similar to you or different?

What is a good way to get to know someone different than you? Think situations or conversation topics.

If you could take away someone’s pain, whose would it be?

youth group discussion questions For Kids 2023

What was a time you felt afraid?

If you have siblings, what is something you love about each of them?

If you could be the sidekick of any cartoon or movie character, which character would you choose and why?

What is one question you want to ask God?

What two animals would you combine into one new animal?

If you could be any flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be and why?

What are three things you like about yourself?

What kind of person do you want to be when you grow up?

What does prayer mean to you?

What biblical time period would you like to live in and why?

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

What is your favorite part about Christmas?

What famous person would you like to meet?

What song makes you want to dance?

Do you have any pets? If not, what pet would you like?

If you could become invisible, what would you like to do and where would you like to go?

What is your favorite family tradition?

If you could add a 13th month to the year, where would you put it and what would you call it?

What’s the last movie you watched in a theater?

If you could be another person for a day, who would you be?

Where is your favorite place in the world?

If you could relive any day of your life so far, what day would you choose and why?

Who is your favorite person in the Bible?

What is the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

What is something that makes you feel sad?

What talent do you wish you had?

What about heaven are you most excited for?

youth group discussion questions For Teens 2023

What do you think the purpose of life is?

What’s a weird habit you have?

Do you ever feel lonely? When?

If you were a city, which city would you be and why?

Who are you proudest of?

If you could have an endless supply of any food, what food would you pick?

Who do you trust the most?

What is something you love that also frustrates you?

What do you most often daydream about?

What is something new you tried recently and loved?

What is something you’re passionate about and want to spend more time doing?

Share a defining moment in your life. How did it affect you?

What would you do if you were not afraid?

If you have kids one day, would you want to raise them like your parents raised you? Why or why not?

What do you think would be your first impression of yourself?

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Do you believe people are inherently good or bad?

What is your favorite way to spend free time?

How has God spoken to you recently?

Who is the most creative and exciting person you know?

What emotion do you have the most trouble expressing?

Who is the most genuine person you know and why?

What is a way God has shown up in your life recently?

What is something you’re good at?

What makes you lose track of time?

What does this world need more of?

youth group discussion questions For Adults 2023

What is a spiritual story/testimony you would like to share?

What is the kindest thing anyone has done for you?

What color do you think of when you think of joy?

Share a personal example of an answered prayer.

What do you want to let go of?

What is your most satisfying achievement?

How do you show love to others?

How do you like to receive love?

What can you do now that you couldn’t do a year ago?

What risk are you happy you took?

In whose presence are you the most comfortable?

What kind of social gathering do you like best?

What makes a person a good listener?

What is your favorite worship song/hymn?

What is the biggest disappointment you’ve experienced?

Are you spring, summer, fall or winter? Why?

Would you like to be famous? In what way?

Which biblical person do you relate to the most?

What are three things you believe about God?

What is your favorite room in your house and why?

Who has changed your life?