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:
- Living Out Authentic Communication
- Biblical Forgiveness and Communication
- Communication Reflects Discipleship
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:
00:38 – Introducing Dr Tim Muehlhoff
01:48 – Living Out Authentic Communication
02:22 – …destructive conflict vs conflict that helps relationships grow
03:06 – …compromise
03:55 – …latent conflict
04:22 – …setting ground rules
04:36 – …it will take time
04:50 – Conflicts Within the Church
05:16 – …expect conflict
06:06 – …advancing Jesus’ kingdom
06:39 – …the danger of choosing not to engage in conflict
09:23 – Biblical Forgiveness & Communication
10:00 – …authentic forgiveness
10:19 – …giving up your right to get even
10:39 – …not the same as reconciliation
13:12 – …not forgiving is not an option
14:33 – Being persuasive without manipulation, marketing, and winning arguments
16:00 – …the most persuasive thing is your reputation
16:45 – Christians Engaging in Popular Culture
17:29 – …being part of the community
18:17 – …help our enemies
19:43 – Communication Reflects Discipleship
20:15 – …Jesus only overturned the tables once…
21:02 – …but what did Jesus mostly do?
22:06 – A Few Habits to Incorporate Authentic Communication
22:27 – …talk is cheap
23:14 – …how you start a conversation
23:39 – …believe the best about a person
24:02 – Finding Dr Muehlhoff – winsomeconviction .com
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