The Lowder PodcastCommunication Breakdown1.Spiritual Giftsa.1 Corinthians 12: (4-11).b.Looking at the spiritual gifts and expanding to what we are commanded to do, communication is vital. Effective communication is advantageous. 2.Logos a.http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexiconPh/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3056&t=ESVb.The spoken Word of God | Oral Tradition: effective communication which conveyed ideas and truths.c.Key to remember that we are not all called to pastor or teach in some formal setting. But we are all called to make disciples, loving one another, and sharing our testimony.3.Know your Audience!a.If secular business and organizations spend billions collectively to understand and know their existing/potential customers and create products to fit specific needs, could believers take anything away from that?b.1 Corinthians 9: (20-22).c.Obviously we aren’t becoming super Christian sales people. d.Philippians 2: (3-4).4.My Novice Tips (Satirical Tone).a.Assume you talk too much.i.When you understand that you, as a person, suck…it makes you naturally want to talk less. People will thank you for it!ii.Your responses/points being made will be more succinct and actually paid attention to.b.Assume you can learn something from the other person.i.You are not as smart as you think. There is always someone else who is bigger, stronger, faster, and smarter than you. Talk with a tone of humility…even when you are in a position of teaching, explaining, or correcting.c.Contribute with questions.i.People enjoy having an interest taken in them.ii.Don’t interviewiii.Follow your responses/points with a well-meaning question.

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