Faith & Feels: Becoming an Everyday Leader for God for Teens & Youth


A 6-week Bible study that combines:

  • Faith & Feels (emotions + real-life struggles),

  • Level Up: You’re a Leader (influence + responsibility), and

  • God in the Group Chat (relationships + words + choices).

This combo will help teens connect faith to their feelings, friendships, and future—and challenge them to step up as leaders in their everyday lives.

🌟 Faith & Feels: Becoming an Everyday Leader for God

6-Week Bible Study Plan for Teens

🔥 Big Idea:

Life is full of emotions, drama, and choices. God’s Word helps us navigate our feelings, grow as leaders, and use our influence for good—starting with the way we talk to each other, the way we handle conflict, and the way we encourage or tear down.

📅 Weekly Breakdown:

Week 1: Real Talk – What’s Up With My Feelings?

  • Focus: God cares about your feelings. They matter, but they don’t have to control you.

  • Scriptures: Psalm 139:1-4, Psalm 34:18, Proverbs 4:23

  • Discussion:

    • When was the last time you felt really angry, sad, or hyped up?

    • Do you feel like God cares about your feelings?

    • How can we tell the difference between feeling something and letting it drive our choices?

  • Activity: Feelings Chart – “What’s my go-to emotion?” (Fun printable or big poster)

  • Snack Tie-In: Sour Patch Kids – life’s sweet and sour moments

Week 2: The Spill – When Words Wreck (or Build) Relationships

  • Focus: Words are powerful. What you say shapes your influence.

  • Scriptures: James 3:5-10, Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29

  • Discussion:

    • What’s the meanest (or nicest) thing someone’s ever said to you?

    • What’s something you’ve said you regret?

    • How can we use our words to build people up instead of tearing them down?

  • Activity:

    • Group Chat Scenarios – Role-play situations where words can hurt/help

    • Sticky Notes of Kindness – Everyone writes 1 encouragement for someone else in the group

  • Snack Tie-In: Pop Rocks – words that explode or fizzle

Week 3: Anger Issues – When You Want to Explode

  • Focus: Handling anger without blowing up

  • Scriptures: James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:26-27

  • Discussion:

    • What usually makes you mad?

    • What does healthy anger look like?

    • Can anger ever be a good thing? How can we handle it in a God-honoring way?

  • Activity:

    • “Cooling Off” Tools: Share strategies for calming down (breathing, walking away, prayer)

  • Snack Tie-In: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos – fiery feels

Week 4: Chill Out – What to Do With Anxiety & Stress

  • Focus: Trusting God when life feels overwhelming

  • Scriptures: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:7

  • Discussion:

    • What stresses you out the most?

    • What’s one thing you can’t control that you wish you could?

    • How can prayer help us with anxiety?

  • Activity:

    • Worry Jar – write worries on slips of paper, pray over them, then toss them in a “worry jar”

  • Snack Tie-In: Gummy Bears – soft, stretchy, not-so-tough

Week 5: You’re a Leader (Whether You Like It or Not)

  • Focus: Influence isn’t about popularity—it’s about character

  • Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17

  • Discussion:

    • Who do you look up to, and why?

    • How can you lead in small ways at school, home, and online?

    • What kind of influence do you want to have in your group chat, friend group, or team?

  • Activity:

    • Leadership Vision Board – draw or write 3 ways you can lead this week

  • Snack Tie-In: Chips & Dip – leadership is about adding flavor to the world

Week 6: The Glow Up – Living a Life That Shines

  • Focus: Living for God in your words, actions, and relationships

  • Scriptures: Philippians 2:14-16, Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:9-10

  • Discussion:

    • What’s one thing you’ve learned in this study that you want to actually do?

    • How can you be an encourager this week?

    • What does a “shining life” look like at school, online, or at home?

  • Activity:

    • Encouragement Chain – make a chain of paper links with words of encouragement; display it

    • Prayer Huddle – pray for each other

  • Snack Tie-In: Glow-in-the-dark candy (like glow sticks + Starburst = fun theme!)

🏁 Optional Bonus:

🎤 Student-Led Week: Let a teen pick a topic or verse and lead the discussion (with guidance).

Want me to make printable leader notes and student worksheets for this? I can create a ready-to-use PDF kit with the outline, discussion questions, and activity instructions! Let me know! ✨

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