Breaking Down Barriers: The Art of Active Listening

In this episode, we have Andrew Arthur back with us to dive deep into the art of active listening. We chat about the common obstacles we face, like distractions and assumptions, that can disrupt our ability to truly hear others, especially in long-term relationships. 

Andrew shares a golden nugget for exceptional listening: asking "What do you need from me right now?" as a way to better support those in emotional need. We even touch on how this skill translates to our spiritual lives, suggesting we quiet our inner chatter to connect with God. 

Wrapping up, we leave you with some practical tips to enhance your listening skills.

To learn more about Andrew and his mediation services, visit GenesisChristianMediation.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Importance of active listening
• Roadblocks to effective communication
• Removing oneself from the center stage
• Asking "What do you need from me right now?"
• Providing support and affirmation in times of crisis
• Assumptions in long-term relationships
• Barriers to good listening
• Listening to God and spiritual connection
• Practical advice for improving listening skills

More Resources:

• Untangling Emotions* by Groves and Smith
• Words Have Power
• 40 Days to Oneness by Stephen Cervantes

Related Podcasts:

• Conflict Management for Marriage Healing from Betrayal
• Do Your Emotional Beliefs Lead You to Connection or Disconnection?
• The Goal is Connecting

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