Hypotherables
What if there were a resource that not only made expressing an opinion less intimidating, but actually made it fun for people to explore and expand theological concepts in community?
Hypotherables is a radical new spin on youth ministry curriculum that uses original, compelling stories to stimulate spirited group discussions about a range of spiritual topics. Everyday faith issues like evangelism, honesty, temptation, and grace are reframed in the form of captivating stories culminating in a HYPOTHEtical question for the group to discuss—free from the fear of “wrong” answers. And because each story is an imaginative modern paRABLE—full of twists, turns, drama, and comedy—leaders can easily take the conversation even deeper. The informative sidebar commentary and convenient discussion guides make it nearly effortless to draw out rich biblical truths from the layers of metaphor embedded within each story.
This product is a digital download containing 10 one-of-a-kind hypotherables. Each session comes with:
A high-definition narrated video of the hypotherable
A slide presentation (in both Keynote and PowerPoint formats) for leaders who wish to narrate the story in their own voice and style
A Script + Commentary with the story, slide change cues, and informational remarks
A Conversation Catalyst with follow–up questions, thematic talking points, relevant Scripture references, and a closing prayer
It’s draining to be constantly creating or seeking out fresh new ways to spark meaningful faith conversations with your group. But it doesn’t have to be. With Hypotherables, the questions are hypothetical, but the conversations are real.
About the Authors
Erik Ullestad is a youth minister in Des Moines, Iowa, who’s been collaborating with Jake in a variety of capacities since 2008. He is a husband, father, sports enthusiast, aspiring musician, and beloved child of God.
Jake Bouma is a youth worker in Des Moines, Iowa, who’s been collaborating with Erik since their friendship began in 2008. He is a husband, feline enthusiast, cancer survivor, semi-pro theologian, and vessel of God’s grace.