So often when we think of communicating, we predominantly think of speaking. But, the reality is, so much of communication is listening. We can communicate a lot without even saying a word. I’ve heard it said this way, “Answering before listening is both stupid and rude”. Well, yes, that’s pretty harsh, but it has merit. In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, we dive into the art of being a great listener. Why it's so important and we discuss some practical skills to help you keep developing as a listener.

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Have you noticed that it is very hard having hard conversations? Why is it so hard? Well, we know why, its difficult to speak the truth in love and to discern if it is actually the truth or our truth. And, we don't want to hurt people's feelings and we don't want mess up our relationships. But, it is possible to have heathy, but hard conversations and communicate in a way that is honoring. When we do, it's worth it.

In this weeks Speak with People podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Charity Byers from Blessing Ranch Ministries. We discuss some practical tools to help us have those hard conversations. 

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If you want to win in your relationships, the truth of it is, you have to value healthy communication. You can communicate all you want, but if it's not healthy, you will not win in your relationships or truly communicate. You will think you are communicating, but if it doesn't come from a healthy place, you are just throwing out words. That's why you may need to go back to the basics of communication. Especially when you're communicating over text messages, emails or face to face over coffee. There are some basics that will make an exponential difference in your communications. In this week's episode, Jason Raitz our host, is joined by Dennis Poulette and they present some very simple, but very profound basics of communicating. These will help you in numerous ways and grow your communication exponentially. Thank for you joining us, for listening, leaving a review and sharing this podcast on your social media and with your friends.

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The reality is, if your soul is empty, you will not have anything worthwhile to share with others. Sure, you may have lots to share. But, it most likely will come from a place of emptiness and in the end won't fill anyone's souls. This is why the soul of a communicator is so terribly important. We worry about our outward appearance, our words, our gestures, our listening and the list goes on and on. But, if we're being honest, we don't spend nearly the same amount of time pouring into our souls. We need healthy and filled souls if we're going to Speak with people and that's why we devoted this episode to just that, the soul of a communicator.

Our host, Jason Raitz interviews Dr. Tom Rundel and they have a great conversation about the life and soul of a communicator. Are there daily practices that help keep our souls healthy? Are there warning signs that warn us if our soul is becoming unhealthy? Thanks for joining us and thanks for subscribing, leaving a review and sharing this podcast.

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Do not for one second believe the old rumor that being kind is being weak! Kindness is not weakness. Like Andy Stanley says, "Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness".

Just imagine what our homes, our schools, our neighborhoods and work places would be like if we lived this out? Why don't more people operate with kindness? How do I really live a life of kindness? What are the important parts of kindness? Can I really do this?

These are just some of the questions that we answer on this week's episode of the Speak with People podcast. Join Jason Raitz and his cohost, Rebekah Raitz as they dive into the world of kindness and how it really does change the world. Thanks for listening, for subscribing, leaving a review and sharing this podcast with people that matter in your life.

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Our words really do matter. We may not believe that or think that or agree with that, but words matter so much to God that He used them to create everything. So, if words matter that much to God, they should matter to us and we should choose them wisely. In this episode we discuss how powerful words are and some very practical ways we can choose words that will breathe life into someone. The choice is yours, speak life or speak death. 

Our host, Jason Raitz is joined by his Guest Co-Host, Rebekah Raitz and he asks her if there was a time when he used words that wrecked her in her childhood. Thanks for joining us, for subscribing, for leaving a review and for sharing this podcast with friends. 

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We live in a world where distractions are at an all time high and speakers are fighting more than ever to be heard. The speakers conference will teach you a pathway that will help you become a more effective, authentic, empathetic and captivating speaker. Our time together will help you be heard and cause your audience to LEAN IN.

Would you rather have someone speak with you or at you? Do you know the difference? Is it really all that important? Maybe you're thinking of someone now who continually speaks at you, probably doesn't feel all that good? In episode number two, Jason and Dennis tackle this very question, With or At. Thanks for joining us, for commenting, for subscribing and inviting others to do the same.

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Welcome to the launch of the Speak with People podcast! We're a group of passionate leaders who believe our words matter and have great significance! In this inaugural episode, our Host, Jason Raitz is joined by his co-host, Dennis Poulette and they answer the question, 'Why is the Speak with People' Podcast needed? Thank you for joining us, commenting, subscribing and inviting others to do the same!