Week 1: Introduction — The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality

1.Scazzero describes leading a growing, busy church while his own marriage and inner life were quietly falling apart. Does that combination — outward ministry success alongside inner dysfunction — surprise you, or does it resonate with something you've observed or experienced? Why do you think the two can coexist?

2.He argues that "you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature." In your own words, what does he mean by that? Do you agree or disagree at this point in the book?

3.The introduction identifies several markers of emotionally unhealthy spirituality — things like avoiding conflict in the name of Christianity, ignoring difficult emotions, and using God to run from God. Which of these, if any, felt uncomfortably familiar to you when you read the list?