Intentional Churches Podcast

This conversation explores the lost art of developing authentic friendships, particularly among the younger generation. The discussion highlights the impact of social media and technology on social connection and the rise of the loneliness epidemic. The importance of deep listening and powerful questions is emphasized as a means to address loneliness and foster meaningful relationships. The conversation also delves into the implementation of these practices in church leadership and preaching. Despite the challenges, there is hope for a culture that values and cultivates authentic friendships. To learn more, please visit: intentionalchurches.com   Chapters: (00:00) The Lost Art of Developing Authentic Friendships  (03:00) The Loneliness Epidemic  (05:44) Addressing Loneliness in Church  (08:37) The Power of Deep Listening and Powerful Questions  (11:19) Improving Questioning Skills (14:28) Implementing Deep Listening and Powerful Questions (17:46) The Impact on Preaching (20:41) Practicing Deep Listening and Curiosity  (22:23) Hope for Developing Authentic Friendships

Show Notes

This conversation explores the lost art of developing authentic friendships, particularly among the younger generation. The discussion highlights the impact of social media and technology on social connection and the rise of the loneliness epidemic. The importance of deep listening and powerful questions is emphasized as a means to address loneliness and foster meaningful relationships. The conversation also delves into the implementation of these practices in church leadership and preaching. Despite the challenges, there is hope for a culture that values and cultivates authentic friendships.

To learn more, please visit: intentionalchurches.com

 

Chapters:

(00:00) The Lost Art of Developing Authentic Friendships 

(03:00) The Loneliness Epidemic 

(05:44) Addressing Loneliness in Church 

(08:37) The Power of Deep Listening and Powerful Questions 

(11:19) Improving Questioning Skills

(14:28) Implementing Deep Listening and Powerful Questions

(17:46) The Impact on Preaching

(20:41) Practicing Deep Listening and Curiosity 

(22:23) Hope for Developing Authentic Friendships

What is Intentional Churches Podcast?

Church Leader, shift your focus from mere institutional insights to individual transformation. Be intentional. Join hosts Doug Parks (CEO and Co-Founder of Intentional Churches) and Erin Johnston (Co-Executive Pastor of Canyon Ridge Christian Church) as they share weekly thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways that will resource you to help your people encounter Jesus. Take the step toward authentic discipleship of your congregation so you can mobilize the ninety-nine to reach the one.