Planting the Gospel - Gospel Conversations

Sep 16

Episode Summary

In this episode, Haley Miller, director of Zero Hour Student Ministries, shares how high school students are being awakened and unleashed as everyday disciple-makers on their campuses. With Gen Z known as the first truly post-Christian generation in U.S. history, the need for repeated opportunities to see and respond to the gospel has never been greater. Haley introduces the FROG Questions—a simple, practical tool to help students build trust, spark meaningful conversations, and create safe spaces where gospel conversations naturally emerge.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. The Vision of Zero Hour

Zero Hour longs for every student in every high school to encounter the gospel.
This requires both a miracle of God and radical dependence on Him.
Students are living rhythms of extraordinary prayer, relational investment, and inviting friends to discover Jesus in Scripture.

2. Why Gospel Conversations Matter

Only 3–5% of public high school students actively follow Jesus.
Loving friends well means more than kindness—it means creating spaces where spiritual conversations are possible.
“A good friend asks good questions.”

3. The FROG Questions Framework
An acronym to spark everyday conversations:

Friends & Family → Tell me about your family. What’s home like?
Recreation → What do you do for fun?
Occupation → Do you have a job? Do you like it?
Goals & Gifts → What are your goals? What are you passionate about?

4. Stories of Impact

Gabe’s Story → After months of prayer and asking simple questions, a friend texted him out of the blue: “What’s the meaning of the cross?” That friendship led to Scripture discovery.
Josh’s Story → On the Zero Hour ops team, Josh started asking a “question of the day” at work. His coworkers now anticipate it, seeing his genuine care and sparking ongoing connection.

5. Simplicity that Opens Doors

FROG Questions aren’t a formula—they’re a pathway to deeper trust and curiosity.
In a generation marked by loneliness, asking good questions demonstrates genuine care and reflects the heart of Jesus.

Final Thoughts

Gospel conversations often begin with simple questions and authentic curiosity. By combining extraordinary prayer with intentional listening, students and adults alike can create safe spaces for friendships to grow and the gospel to be shared naturally. The FROG Questions provide a practical tool to help anyone step into these meaningful conversations.