FaithStory Interview Guide

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FaithStory Interview Guide

Sit down with a believer and walk through these questions together. Capture their story of God's faithfulness — a legacy for their family, their church, and future generations.

"They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." Revelation 12:11

How to Use This Guide

  1. Print it — Click "Print / Save as PDF" to create a paper worksheet with writing lines for each question.
  2. Record it — Use the microphone button next to each question to record their response in their own voice. Recordings stay on your device.
  3. Go at their pace — There are 15 cornerstone questions plus deposit and withdrawal reflections. You don't have to do them all at once. Come back anytime.
  4. Share the story — This becomes a record of God's faithfulness in their life — a gift to their family and church for generations to come.
Interview Details
Name of Person Interviewed
Interviewer
Date
Church / Family

Part 1: Cornerstone Questions

15 questions that trace the pivotal moments of a believer's faith journey

Part 2: G.R.O.W. Deposit

A daily deposit into your faith account — Gratitude, Remember & Reflect, Occupy & Obey, Walk it out/Worship

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Gratitude

Not surface-level thanksgiving, but a posture of gratitude for both the great and the subtle movements of God on your behalf.
Personal Gratitude
What are you personally grateful for today?
Family & Relationships
What are you grateful for in your relationships?
Life & Provision
Where do you see God's provision in your life?
R

Remember & Reflect

Remember God's Word and His faithfulness. Reflect on how His truth applies to your life and circumstances today.
Scripture
What scripture or spiritual truth are you reflecting on?
Reflection
How does this truth apply to your life right now?
O

Occupy & Obey

Consider how you will occupy your time and resources for God's purposes. What specific act of obedience is He leading you toward?
Obedience
What is God calling you to do?
Application
How will you apply what you've learned?
W

Walk it out / Worship

Commit to walking out your faith through action. Let your life be an act of worship, honoring God in all you do.
Worship Response
How will you worship God through your actions?
Intercession
Who is God placing on your heart to pray for?
Final Thoughts
Any closing thoughts, prayers, or commitments?

Part 3: Withdrawals

Processing difficult seasons by drawing from your deposits of faith

When life brings difficult seasons, we "withdraw" from our deposits of faith. Walk through these reflections to process hard times and find a path of faith forward.
Categories of Hard Seasons
Which of these describes your season? (circle one when printing)
Loss or Grief Doubt or Questions Conflict or Hurt Waiting Season Health Struggle Fear or Anxiety Other Hard Season
Step 1: Name It
Give this season a name and describe what's happening (or what happened).
Step 2: How It's Hitting You
What are you feeling? (circle all that apply when printing)
Sad Angry Confused Lonely Afraid Numb Overwhelmed Disappointed Still Hopeful
How is this season affecting your faith, your relationships, your daily life?
Step 3: Drawing From Your Deposits
Look back at your cornerstone answers and past moments of faithfulness. Which past memory, answered prayer, or scripture speaks to where you are right now?
Step 4: Faith Forward
What is one small step you can take — a prayer, an act of trust, a conversation, a decision — to keep walking with Jesus through this?
A Prayer for This Season
Write or speak a prayer for where you are right now.