It isn't a perfect match for your very good post, but "Tactics" by Gregory Koukl is great at training you to use questions rather than lobbing facts at the person with whom you disagree.
Yes, I've read it twice because my instinct is to bury them in facts and logic. I'm learning to hold back and listen better, but always can use a reminder.
For a wonderful (if a smidge long) treatment of this topic, Jeremiah Burroughs' Irenicum: To the Lovers of Truth and Peace is a splendid book. If I were a pastor (and definitely when I'm a father) it would be required reading for any man who wants to use a social media platform.
It isn't a perfect match for your very good post, but "Tactics" by Gregory Koukl is great at training you to use questions rather than lobbing facts at the person with whom you disagree.
Yes, I've read it twice because my instinct is to bury them in facts and logic. I'm learning to hold back and listen better, but always can use a reminder.
Same. Genuine curiosity goes a long way
For a wonderful (if a smidge long) treatment of this topic, Jeremiah Burroughs' Irenicum: To the Lovers of Truth and Peace is a splendid book. If I were a pastor (and definitely when I'm a father) it would be required reading for any man who wants to use a social media platform.
If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.
Thanks for that book recommendation
Your writing has been very helpful to me
Thanks man! I’m glad to hear it