Listening – Center for Reaching a Post Christian Culture

March 21, 2020

Published by Curt McDaniel at March 21, 2020

6 Practical Ways Believers Can Gospel-Shine in Times of Crisis

Now is the time for Christians and local churches to be in the personal business.

May 26, 2017

Published by Curt McDaniel at May 26, 2017

What Post-Christian Thinking People Want: 8) Personal Problem-Solving

“I got problems. You’ve got problems. All God’s children got problems.” It seems that problems and difficulties are a common denominator in the human experience. But it is how those problems are addressed and resolved that gives Christians enormous opportunities for gospel witness and persuasive leverage towards post-Christian thinking people. A generation or two ago, our western society found many answers to their life problems either in their own nuclear family, broader family, or close-knit neighborhood relationships. Those were the days when far more marriages and families were kept intact, and where people received “community-wisdom” to the life issues challenging them. […]

March 15, 2017

Published by Curt McDaniel at March 15, 2017

What Post-Christian Thinking People Want: 6) Engaged Listening

I can still remember my father’s wisdom growing up: “Son, always remember that God gave you 2 eyes, 2 ears, and 1 mouth. Listen and watch twice as much, and speak half of what you should.” His words remind me then and now that listening—genuine engaged listening—is something practically everyone appreciates, but is especially an important element in connecting and reaching a world that has largely become post-Christian in thought and in action. What does engaged listening do to a relationship? Consider these quality benefits: • Engaged listening shows respect and trust. It reveals that you value the other person […]