Queer Theology

Cultivating Curiosity [Listener Question]


Listen Later

We’re answering a listener question on the podcast this week: Have you always been so open minded? And if you haven’t, what was it that made you become this way? Not only do we answer this question but we discuss the importance of curiosity and open-mindedness in ALL aspects of life. We share their personal experiences of how we were able to cultivate curiosity and the role it has played in our journeys of self-discovery and growth. One thing that is so important is the need for courage to stay open to new ideas and perspectives, even when it challenges our beliefs. We’ve also got some practical tips on how to cultivate curiosity and how you can work on being more open to the world around you.

 

Takeaways

  • Curiosity and open-mindedness are important for personal growth and self-discovery.
  • Cultivating curiosity requires courage to challenge our beliefs and be open to new ideas and perspectives.
  • Reading books and engaging with longer-form content are effective ways to explore new topics and expand our knowledge.
  • Starting with low-stakes topics can help build the muscle of curiosity before diving into more complex issues.
  • Curiosity grounded in joy and connection is vital in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
  •  

    Chapters

    (07:34) The Role of Courage in Challenging Beliefs

    (13:25) Unhooking from Fear and Indoctrination

    (19:45) Practical Tips for Cultivating Curiosity

    (27:27) The Importance of the Micro and Connection

    (32:26) Curiosity Grounded in Joy and Connection

     

    Resources:

    • Get curious at queertheology.com/books
    • Ask your own question at queertheology.com/listen
    • Join the  Sanctuary Collective Community
    • If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology.

      EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

      The post Cultivating Curiosity [Listener Question] appeared first on Queer Theology.

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Queer TheologyBy Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns

      • 4.3
      • 4.3
      • 4.3
      • 4.3
      • 4.3

      4.3

      204 ratings


      More shows like Queer Theology

      View all
      Fresh Air by NPR

      Fresh Air

      38,430 Listeners

      For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast by Jen Hatmaker

      For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast

      6,432 Listeners

      Ologies with Alie Ward by Alie Ward

      Ologies with Alie Ward

      24,585 Listeners

      How to Survive the End of the World by How to Survive the End of the World

      How to Survive the End of the World

      2,225 Listeners

      Everything Happens with Kate Bowler by Everything Happens Studios

      Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

      5,159 Listeners

      Straight White American Jesus by Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller

      Straight White American Jesus

      1,951 Listeners

      Factually! with Adam Conover by Headgum

      Factually! with Adam Conover

      2,230 Listeners

      No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp by Tokens Media

      No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp

      572 Listeners

      We Can Do Hard Things by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle

      We Can Do Hard Things

      41,512 Listeners

      NPR's Book of the Day by NPR

      NPR's Book of the Day

      678 Listeners

      All There Is with Anderson Cooper by CNN Podcasts

      All There Is with Anderson Cooper

      10,660 Listeners

      I've Had It by Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan

      I've Had It

      18,270 Listeners

      Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus by Lemonada Media

      Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

      10,883 Listeners

      Data Over Dogma by Daniel McClellan and Daniel Beecher

      Data Over Dogma

      1,455 Listeners

      The Oprah Podcast by Harpo

      The Oprah Podcast

      2,038 Listeners