Unglued by Lysa TerKeurst
Week 2: Chapters 1–2 — The Struggle Is Real, and There Is a Better Way
Read Chapters 1–2 of Unglued by Lysa TerKeurst. Primary Scripture: James 1:19–20; Proverbs 29:11.
Previewing Week 2 of Unglued
Read 3 of 8 discussion questions below. Unlock the complete 9-week guide when you’re ready.
Lysa begins by naming the struggle plainly and then offering a framework for understanding it — let these chapters invite you to get specific about your own patterns before you try to fix them.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Lysa shares a vivid personal story of coming unglued — whether with her children, in traffic, or with someone who pushed a familiar button. Which of her stories felt most "that's me" to you, and why?
2.She introduces the idea that we each have a default "reactor" style. In your own words, how would you describe the difference between stuffing emotions and exploding with them?
3.Lysa argues that both stuffing and exploding are really just different ways of letting our emotions control us rather than the other way around. Do you agree? Which tendency feels more like your default?
a.What situations tend to push you toward stuffing?
b.What situations tend to push you toward exploding?