CHAPTER 0: "So, This Is My Squad… and Apparently, God Thinks We’re Ready for the Greatest Story Ever Told"

A story that’s divine, personal, and a bit messy. Through the eyes of 11-year-old Sion and his mismatched, often chaotic crew, we discover that God uses ordinary, quirky, imperfect people to do extraordinary things. It’s not about being ready. It’s about being 'willing'. Even if you don’t have all the answers. Even if you still can't add fractions.

Concepts:

  • Divine Calling in Ordinary Life

  • Imago Dei (The Image of God)

  • Spiritual Growth Through Community

  • Faith as Adventure, Not Arrival

  • Moral Courage

Examples:

  • The Frog King Moment

  • The Squad Introduction

  • The Zoo Scene with the Bullied Boy

  • The Comic About Captain Right

Takeaways:

  • God Starts Big Stories with Small Acts.

  • Your Kids Are Already in the Story.

  • We Are All “The Squad.

  • Faith Is a Team Sport.

  • Courage Can Be Quiet.

Chapter Zero beautifully sets the stage. It teaches that the Gospel is not about perfection—but participation. We’re invited into God’s story not when we’ve got it all figured out, but when we’re humble enough to say “yes,” even if we’re still tripping over our shoelaces and decimals.