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For student leaders

Everything you need to lead a Whisper gathering.

  2. 2 Learn how a gathering runsThe same five parts every week
  3. 3 Open the Week 1 guideFlow: listen, respond, act

Gather Guides

One guide per week, paired with a deck from the Conversations Box. Each opens in Google Docs.

Week01 Flow How to have a meaningful conversation: listen, respond, act. Week02 Sparks Ask better questions that move from surface to substance. Week03 Cares Become people who care rather than compare. Week04 Moments Move from mindless interactions to meaningful moments. Week05 Virtues Choose virtues over vices and become who the world needs. Week06 What’s Your Story? Know your own story and share it, moving from aimless to purpose.

How a gathering runs

  1. Warm upTwo students welcome everyone and lead an icebreaker.
  2. Name the topicOne to three students introduce the week’s idea.
  3. Share a storyOne student tells a 3–5 minute story from their own life.
  4. Group conversationCircles of 7–8 people talk through the week’s deck.
  5. Wrap upTwo students close with one clear action step for the week.

Printables

Print-ready PDFs. Pick the size that fits your printer or poster wall.

The Whisper pamphlet cover: Combat student loneliness

Pamphlet

16 pages on what Whisper is and why it matters.

PDF · 11 MB
The Whisper messaging card

Messaging Card

A handout that explains Whisper in one glance.

4×6″
The Story Block card

Story Block

Six blocks for Week 6’s warm-up.

4×6″

Videos

Show one at a gathering, or watch before you lead. All videos on YouTube

Brand Toolkit

Everything to make your posters, posts and slides look like Whisper.

Make it Whisper Studio Design on-brand posts, stories, flyers and posters right in your browser. Open Studio Google Drive Logos Google Drive Fonts Google Drive Brand Guidelines On this site Card decks online

FAQ

What happens at a gathering?

Every week follows the same five parts: a warm-up icebreaker, naming the topic, one student’s story, small-group conversation with that week’s deck, and a wrap-up with an action step. See how a gathering runs.

Which deck goes with which week?

Week 1 Flow, Week 2 Sparks, Week 3 Cares, Week 4 Moments, Week 5 Virtues, Week 6 What’s Your Story? Each guide tells you how to use its deck.

How big should each conversation group be?

Split into circles of 7–8 people. Two leaders show the room how to use the deck before everyone breaks up.

Do we need to get through every question?

No. The point is a real conversation where everyone is seen, heard and known. Pick the questions you think will land with your group.

I’m sharing the story this week. What should it be?

Three to five minutes, and honest rather than polished. Each guide has prompt questions to help you find yours. Your openness gives everyone else permission to open up too.

Can I make my own posters or posts?

Yes. Whisper Studio makes on-brand posts, stories, flyers and posters, and the Brand Toolkit has logos and fonts.

Who do I ask when I’m stuck?

Start with the adult volunteer who coaches your school. You can also email the Whisper team at bryan@hearthewhisper.com.