Every day we give and receive communication. But good communication doesn’t always come naturally. Strengthening our skills is vital not only for those who specialize in communication but for everyone who wants to have healthy relationships, love our neighbors, and shape the world around us for good.In Authentic Communication, educators Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis offer a wealth of resources from both communication studies and the Bible. This textbook unpacks the essential elements of communication and applies them to common challenges, offering a unique look at biblical principles of communication such as loving our enemies and blessing those who insult us.Dr Tim Muehlhoff's websiteDr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola UniversityDr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPressBook: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging CultureWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Communication is Harder Than We RealizePerspective-TakingThe Way We Communicate Reflects Our Spiritual MaturityABOUT THE GUEST: Dr Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (Biola) in La Mirada, CA. He is the senior director of the Winsome Conviction Project that seeks to open lines of communication, not close them. His newest book, Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture, written with Todd Lewis, blends biblical wisdom with communication research to help Christians become better listeners, wiser speakers, healthier peacemakers, and more faithful witnesses. RELATED LINKS:Dr Tim Muehlhoff's websiteDr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola UniversityDr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPressBook: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging CultureTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:42 - Introducing Dr Tim Muehlhoff03:06 - Communication is Harder than We Realize03:25 - ...isolation, negative attitudes, stereotypes03:56 - ...let people self-identify04:48 - ...often we focus on ourselves and not on others05:52 - Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture06:12 - ...monologue conversations06:51 - ...authentic conversations08:08 - ...agenda anxiety09:11 - Perspective-Taking09:22 - ...step into the other person's perspective and feelings11:12 - ...walking with the person12:15 - A Better Framework in an Argument Culture13:01 - ...connectiveness makes conflict go easier14:08 - ...we do not talk to each other15:05 - Communication in Social Media15:53 - ...do you really want to engage or just unload?16:58 - ... what's the goal of posting?17:20 - ...opportunity to be Christian communicators17:46 - The Way We Communicate Reflects Our Spiritual Maturity18:24 - ...responding in love and gentleness18:50 - ...speaking in the right frame of mind and heart19:39 - Communication Research Aligns with Scripture22:04 - Enc