80 Questions to Ask About Faith

Exploring the depths of faith can be as enriching as it is personal, touching every corner of our lives, from our innermost beliefs to the connections we share with others.

I’ll guide you through some thoughtful questions that aim to deepen your understanding of your own faith, as well as how it connects with others around you.

As we go through these questions, you might find yourself reflecting on your experiences, your values, and how your beliefs shape your life.

Personal Beliefs and Convictions

1. What does faith mean to you personally?
2. How has your faith shaped your life decisions?
3. When did you first feel a strong sense of faith?
4. What core beliefs define your faith?
5. How has your faith evolved over time?
6. What are the non-negotiable aspects of your faith?
7. In what ways does your faith influence your values?
8. What inspires you to stay committed to your faith?
9. What aspects of your faith bring you the most peace?
10. What do you find most fulfilling about your faith?

Spiritual Growth and Development

1. What role does prayer or meditation play in your spiritual life?
2. Who in your faith community has been a mentor to you spiritually?
3. How does your faith help you cope with uncertainty?
4. How has your understanding of your faith deepened over time?
5. What aspects of your faith do you focus on during tough times?
6. What does your faith teach about the purpose of life?
7. How do you engage with texts or teachings from your faith?
8. How often do you reflect on your spiritual progress?
9. How do you overcome obstacles in your spiritual journey?
10. How do you stay connected to your faith community?

Exploring Doubts and Challenges

1. What are some doubts you’ve faced in your faith journey?
2. How do you approach questioning your faith?
3. What do you do when you feel disconnected from your faith?
4. What resources do you turn to when your faith is tested?
5. How do you support others who are struggling with their faith?
6. What do you learn from moments of doubt in your faith?
7. What do you do when you feel distant from your faith community?
8. How do you deal with feelings of uncertainty in your faith?
9. How do you find comfort when your faith is shaken?
10. How does your faith guide you through moral dilemmas?

Faith in Daily Life

1. What role does faith play in your professional life?
2. How do you incorporate your religious beliefs into your interactions with others?
3. What daily practices do you follow to express your faith?
4. How does your faith shape your views on community service?
5. What holidays related to your faith are most important to you, and how do you observe them?
6. How do you react when your faith-based values are questioned in social settings?
7. How does your faith influence your leisure activities?
8. What aspect of your faith do you wish you could practice more regularly?
9. How do you educate others about your faith in casual conversations?
10. How do you find opportunities to live out your faith every day?

Faith and Life Transitions

1. How does your faith provide support during the loss of a loved one?
2. What role did faith play in your decisions about education or career paths?
3. How has your faith helped you cope with moving to a new place?
4. What guidance does your faith offer when starting a new phase in life?
5. How do you seek comfort in your faith during times of uncertainty?
6. How have your spiritual practices evolved as you’ve transitioned through different life stages?
7. How do you incorporate faith into celebrations of major life milestones?
8. How does your faith address the concept of legacy and leaving something behind?
9. What role does faith play in coping with loss or grief?
10. How does your faith help you navigate new beginnings?

Faith in Relationships

1. How does your faith influence your relationships?
2. What role does faith play in your marriage or partnership?
3. How do you navigate faith differences in relationships?
4. How do you share your faith with your children or family members?
5. What role does faith play in your friendships?
6. How do you support a partner or friend in their faith journey?
7. How do you handle conflicts in relationships with people of different faiths?
8. How do you build a relationship centered on shared faith?
9. How has your faith helped mend broken relationships?
10. How does your faith help you forgive in relationships?

Community and Shared Faith

1. What role does community play in your faith experience?
2. How do you participate in your faith community’s activities?
3. What challenges has your faith community faced, and how were they addressed?
4. How do you welcome newcomers into your faith community?
5. What are the key values promoted within your community?
6. How does your community celebrate major religious holidays?
7. What role does your faith community play in your personal spiritual growth?
8. What outreach programs does your community participate in?
9. How do you educate children and new members about your faith?
10. How do you balance personal faith practices with community traditions?

Understanding Different Religions and Beliefs

1. What motivates you to learn about different religions?
2. How do you approach studying other belief systems?
3. What have you learned from exploring other faiths?
4. How do you respect beliefs that differ from your own?
5. What role does interfaith dialogue play in your faith journey?
6. How do you find common ground with people of other faiths?
7. How do you balance your beliefs with understanding others’?
8. How does learning about other faiths strengthen your own?
9. How do you approach conversations about faith with people of different beliefs?
10. What similarities do you see between different religions?