Podcast: Something to think about

Have you ever been in a situation where you are sharing something with other people, and they don’t seem to get what you are saying? Or are they listening but not understanding what’s being said? Well, this week I will share five reasons why people don’t listen to others.

Being a good listener can help us win business, grow our relationships and even resolve conflicts. But there is an art to becoming a good listener and there are 4 principles that can help you become a good listener. We explore that in detail this week,

Our core scripture is from James 1:19 be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.

In part four of our series we look at several reasons why speaking the truth in love is important to preserving your relationships with others.

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. To become like minded
2. To heal the relationship
3. To ensure the relationship is fruitful
4. Help the relationship grow

How much do you understand about the words you use to say difficult things? In part 3 of our speaking the truth in love series we explore the language pattern that will help you achieve a peaceful outcome.

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. Speak honestly
2. To to build others
3. Compassionate
4. Kind

Sometimes our mindsets and belief systems can affect how we interact with others especially when we have to share something that is difficult to say. This week in part two of our series we explore 5 mindsets that can help you say difficult things in a loving way.

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. Don’t make fun
2. Have sincere thoughts
3. Look to identify and meet the needs of the person
4. Never accuse people

Have you ever been told something by someone and it hurt you to the core? or have you told someone something and they respond in a negative way? This is something that happens regularly in our daily interactions with other. And this month we start a new series about speaking the truth in love.

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. What you say must be correct and fair
2. Don’t use tricks to get peoples attention
3. Don’t twist what you say
4. Clearly reveal the truth
5. Don’t lie
6. Seek to make peace

This is the final part of our series on peace and we explore 3 principles that will enable you to resolve conflicts with others.

Our core scripture remains John 14:27.

Joh 14:27 GW “I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.

Key Points:

1. Think about the outcome
2. make the right decision
3. let go of faults

If you’ve ever had conversations with others that end in conflict this episode will show you why and what to do about it. We explore 3 reasons why conversations end badly and what you can do to resolve it.

Our core scripture remains John 14:27.

Joh 14:27 GW “I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.

Key Points:

1. Talk about the solution vs find fault
2. remain calm vs being hostile
3. Be accomodating vs condemning