Every day we give and receive communication. But good communication doesn’t always come naturally. Strengthening our skills is vital not only for those who specialize in communication but for everyone who wants to have healthy relationships, love our neighbors, and shape the world around us for good.
In Authentic Communication, educators Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis offer a wealth of resources from both communication studies and the Bible. This textbook unpacks the essential elements of communication and applies them to common challenges, offering a unique look at biblical principles of communication such as loving our enemies and blessing those who insult us.
Dr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola University
Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Communication is Harder Than We Realize
- Perspective-Taking
- The Way We Communicate Reflects Our Spiritual Maturity
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (Biola) in La Mirada, CA. He is the senior director of the Winsome Conviction Project that seeks to open lines of communication, not close them.
His newest book, Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture, written with Todd Lewis, blends biblical wisdom with communication research to help Christians become better listeners, wiser speakers, healthier peacemakers, and more faithful witnesses.
RELATED LINKS:
- Dr Tim Muehlhoff’s website
- Dr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola University
- Dr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPress
- Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture
TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:
00:42 – Introducing Dr Tim Muehlhoff
03:06 – Communication is Harder than We Realize
03:25 – …isolation, negative attitudes, stereotypes
03:56 – …let people self-identify
04:48 – …often we focus on ourselves and not on others
05:52 – Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture
06:12 – …monologue conversations
06:51 – …authentic conversations
08:08 – …agenda anxiety
09:11 – Perspective-Taking
09:22 – …step into the other person’s perspective and feelings
11:12 – …walking with the person
12:15 – A Better Framework in an Argument Culture
13:01 – …connectiveness makes conflict go easier
14:08 – …we do not talk to each other
15:05 – Communication in Social Media
15:53 – …do you really want to engage or just unload?
16:58 – … what’s the goal of posting?
17:20 – …opportunity to be Christian communicators
17:46 – The Way We Communicate Reflects Our Spiritual Maturity
18:24 – …responding in love and gentleness
18:50 – …speaking in the right frame of mind and heart
19:39 – Communication Research Aligns with Scripture
22:04 – Encouragement When You May Have Not Communicated Authentically
22:34 – …love wins
25:21 – …start by hearing the other person’s perspective
25:59 – Communicating More Like Christ
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