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Are you ever tempted to skip church? Maybe you wonder whether it matters to anyone else if you show up. Maybe you think your church’s weekly worship service is great when you’re able to make it, but it’s optional if something else comes up. Well, this week’s episode of The Deep Dish is all about why going to church matters. Scroll down for the podcast link and some discussion questions you can use with friends. We’ve also included two helpful articles for further discussion on church life.

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Your Church Needs You to Show Up

Church is vital to the Christian life, but sometimes church life is challenging. In this week’s episode of "The Deep Dish", Melissa Kruger, Courtney Doctor, and Vanessa Hawkins talk about the beautiful role of the church in our lives and how to move beyond church hurt and other obstacles to thriving in the body of Christ.

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Discussion Questions

In what ways are you currently “showing up” (or not showing up) in your church community?
What is most likely to keep you from showing up at church, either literally or figuratively?
How have you experienced being known, loved, and cared for by the church?
What has your participation in your church community taught you about God and what he values? What liturgies or traditions in your church are most meaningful to you?
What encouragement would you offer someone who has been hurt by people within the church? If this is you, what has helped you persevere in seeing the church’s beauty?
What change or next step would you like to take to be more engaged in your church? How can your discussion partners pray for you?

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