Teen guys will talk. But not if it doesn’t feel safe.
Real Talk gives them twelve chapters of honest material. The Leader Guide gives you the structure to lead a group through it.
Teen guys are dealing with real things. Identity, pressure, emotions, faith. And most of them aren’t talking about it. Not because they don’t want to. Because no one’s created a space where it feels okay.
Real Talk gives you that space. The Leader Guide was built for youth pastors and small group leaders who want to take a group through the series without having to build the framework from scratch.
It’s designed to be used with the Student Book. Students can read independently between sessions or as part of the group.
What the Leader Guide includes
- 12 session outlines that follow the Student Book chapter by chapter, one session per chapter
- Icebreakers and discussion questions calibrated to teen guys, not too heavy, not too light
- Key themes and facilitator notes for each session
- Guidance on creating the kind of safety that gets guys to actually talk
Free resources to hand out.
Two printable downloads you can give your guys and their parents. No cost.
For your guys
Real Talk Tools
A daily check-in, honest prompts, one-sentence prayers, and scripture cards.
For their parents
Hearts & Home
Simple ways to connect with the heart of a teenage son, without lectures or pressure.