Moms Night Out
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8. While the moms are handling their challenges the dads are having their own adventures with the kids. How did the fathers handle their challenges differently than their wives? What differences do you see in the way you and your spouse handle your children?
9. How do you think Moms’ Night Out shared the importance of the roles of both parents?
10. Allyson sees Kevin—Sean’s best friend—as someone who never grew up. How do you see Kevin? Have you ever judged someone and later discovered he or she was different than you thought?
11. When Bridget and Allyson discover that baby Phoenix is in the care of Bones—at the tattoo parlor—everyone’s plans change. What worried you most during their search for baby Phoenix? Why?
12. Bones becomes an unlikely advisor and hero in the book. Out of all the things he told Allyson at the police station what stood out to you the most? How did his words resonate within you?
13. All of us have things we try to hide from others. What type of freedom did Sondra experience after the truth of her tattoo came out? Was there ever a time in your life when a hidden truth, that you dared to share, set you free?
14. Sitting in the jail cell Bridget asked Ally, “You must think I’m a horrible mom, don’t you?” How did these two women’s worries about “not measuring up” change throughout the book? Do you ever find yourself comparing yourself to other moms? What has God said to you about this?
15. At the end of the book unlikely forces gather to help find baby Phoenix. How do you imagine things playing out within the community after this night? What changes would you like to see happen in your own church and community?
16. Have you seen the movie too? What things did you like about the movie? What things did you like about the book?
17. Who would you like to share this story with? How do you think this story will impact him or her?