The Lost Art of Listening with Pastor Brian Davies

Listening may be the most powerful yet underutilized tool in our spiritual arsenal, particularly in a culture that prizes quick responses and winning arguments over deep understanding.Grab Pastor Brian Davies' new book! • Pastor Brian Davies introduces his book "Captivating Conversations: How Christians Can Reclaim the Lost Art of Listening" • Jesus modeled asking questions rather than simply giving answers, demonstrating that transformation happens through invitation, not instruction• The "OCI" approach—being Open, Curious, and Inquisitive—creates space for genuine dialogue and relationship• Leadership should mirror Christ's approach of "leading through" rather than "leading over" people• Asking good questions helps us understand the stories behind people's positions and creates bridges for meaningful conversation• When Christians focus more on ecclesiology than mission, we lose perspective on what matters most• Our posture toward fellow believers should prioritize unity in mission over critiquing differences in practiceThe Best Pizza Franchise OpportunityAnthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen is the hottest new Cheesesteak & NY Pizza Franchise.Support the show⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Care about the future of the LCMS?Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org