A Different Kind of Friday Night on Broadway

About The Podcast

The son of a pastor and former music industry exec, Daniel McLeod can be found most Friday nights on Nashville’s Broadway. But he isn’t partying—he’s sharing the word of God with bouncers, barhoppers, and anyone who’ll listen. Daniel shares about those experiences and what he’s learned about youthful rebellion, initiating conversations about God, and mentorships.

Show Notes

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Discussion

1. Did you go through a period of rebellion in your teens and 20s? How did your rebellious nature manifest itself—drinking, drugs, unhealthy relationships, etc.? What caused that rebellious period to end? Were there any friends or loved ones in your life who played a part in guiding you back to wholeheartedly following Jesus?
2. In advising listeners to “walk in courage,” Daniel alludes to a saying that’s often given as the true meaning of courage: not doing something without fear, but being afraid and doing it anyway. What’s the most important thing you’ve accomplished in your life despite being scared? Joshua 1:9
3. Daniel discusses a period in the early history of the Church in which the Roman Empire legalized Christianity, thus ending a long period of persecution of Christians—and yet the growth of the church slowed considerably. Can you recall a time in your life when you were granted more freedom or greater access to something, but that easier availability made it mean less?
4. Think of the mentors who’ve had the most significant impact on your life. How did those relationships begin? How did you bring up the idea of a one-on-one mentorship with these people? Were you initially afraid to approach them? If you’ve been a mentor to someone else, how did they approach you, and what was it about them or their “pitch” that made you decide they were worth your time and effort? Matthew 28:19-20
5. How do you usually approach new social situations? Do you make the effort to reach out to people and begin conversations, or are you more likely to hang back and wait for people to approach you? Do you ever get disappointed or resentful if others don’t make the first move?
6. When in your life have you held the most power or influence? Over whom did you have that influence or authority? Did you treat them differently compared to how you treated them before you achieved that position? Looking back, did you use your influence responsibly? What things did you do to keep from getting a big ego or misusing your power? Philippians 2:3

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