Go Groups: Session One
It Starts with You
Philip Harding
Session one overview
In this video, Philip discusses the importance of doing more with what we have been given and starting something that changes lives. It starts with you. He talks about Moses and Peter's journey to reflect on our own personal journeys and how they have prepared us for our purpose.
Philip introduces a circle format as a simplified version of the hero's journey to represent our own journey, including the challenges and transformations we face. He encourages reflection on both good and painful experiences as potential resources to help others.
He also challenges us to reflect on readings from Psalms 90 and 1 Peter 4, emphasizing perseverance through fiery trials. Philip concludes by encouraging everyone to take time reflecting on their own journey and seeking feedback from others in order to connect with their passion, purpose, and calling.
Module 1 Experiments
Chapters of your life
Write out the chapter titles of significant moments from your life journey.
BHAP Statement
Fill in the blanks for your Big, Hairy, Audacious Purpose statement.
Feedback and Reflection 🫰🏼🫰🏼
Get feedback / input from other people and reflect on your experiments. 250 words for each.
Module One Experiment Guidebook
Action items:
Reflect on the writings from Moses and Peter's journey to gain guidance for your own journey.
Take stock of all the resources you have and think about the challenges and difficult days as well as the good days.
Use the 'chapters of your life' exercise to refocus your priorities, connect your passion, purpose, and calling in new ways, and head out on the journey more confidently.
Get feedback from family, friends, and coworkers to gain a different perspective on your story.
Do more with what you've been given and start something that changes lives.
Reflect on the fiery trials you've already been through and don't be surprised when facing more during the journey.
Spend time reflecting on the journey and make the most of the experience.
Notes:
The module is about doing more with what you've been given.
Chapters of your life - Moses and Peter
Psalm 90 is read and reflected upon. (Moses)
The hero's journey is explained.
First Peter chapter 4 is discussed.
Fiery trials are mentioned.
The importance of reflecting on one's journey is emphasized. The chapters of your life exercise is mentioned.
Massive transformation is possible through reflection. Feedback from family and friends is encouraged.
Additional resources
Lesson Video: It Starts with You
Watch this extended lesson video with Philip on the importance of starting with YOU and your BHAP.
Impact Junkie Show Podcast x See all podcast episodes
IJ Mason MacDonald shares the chapters of his life connecting to his BHAP.
Listen to this amazing story driving his passion to solve the 22+ military suicides every day. Mason is a 20-year Army veteran, Army Ranger, special forces soldier, Purple Heart recipient, and helicopter pilot doing more with what he has been given.
*NOTE: This episode covers some heavy topics of military combat and mental health.