Grab a coffee & use these questions to explore Sunday's message with a friend or with your connection group.
January 18, 2026 // Pirates: The Pirate Of Fear
1. What’s the scariest weather you’ve ever experienced? What made it so scary? (thunderstorm, turbulence, blizzard, etc.)
2. What part of the message or story stood out to you the most - and why?
3. When you’re in the middle of a ‘storm,’ what do you usually do first? Panic, problem-solve, pray, withdraw, etc.? What do you think that reveals about what’s driving you in those moments? (faith or fear)
4. The Pirate of Fear asks, “What if this doesn’t end well?” What’s a “what if” question the pirate of fear has been whispering to you lately?
5. Read Mark 4:35-41. Garry mentioned how it says Jesus was in the boat the whole time - but the disciples still felt alone. Have you ever felt like God was distant or “asleep” in a difficult season? What helped (or could help) you remember that He was still present?
6. Garry said fear stopped driving because God was at the wheel of his life. Practically speaking, what might it look like for God to be “at the wheel” of your life this week?
For an easy way to read it wherever you go, check out the Bible under the Helpful Stuff tab on the TMP app.
1. What’s the scariest weather you’ve ever experienced? What made it so scary? (thunderstorm, turbulence, blizzard, etc.)
2. What part of the message or story stood out to you the most - and why?
3. When you’re in the middle of a ‘storm,’ what do you usually do first? Panic, problem-solve, pray, withdraw, etc.? What do you think that reveals about what’s driving you in those moments? (faith or fear)
4. The Pirate of Fear asks, “What if this doesn’t end well?” What’s a “what if” question the pirate of fear has been whispering to you lately?
5. Read Mark 4:35-41. Garry mentioned how it says Jesus was in the boat the whole time - but the disciples still felt alone. Have you ever felt like God was distant or “asleep” in a difficult season? What helped (or could help) you remember that He was still present?
6. Garry said fear stopped driving because God was at the wheel of his life. Practically speaking, what might it look like for God to be “at the wheel” of your life this week?
For an easy way to read it wherever you go, check out the Bible under the Helpful Stuff tab on the TMP app.