A Christian Approach for Communicating with Your Neighbor 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. You'll find wisdom to address questions like:
- How can we overcome our natural biases and take someone else's perspective? - When are persuasion tactics ethical-and when aren't they? - What does healthy forgiveness look like? - How should Christians offer alternative views to the dominant voices in society? - Is constructive dialogue practical in a culture of argument?
What's new in thesecond edition:
- a new chapter on perspective taking in light of disagreement, - a new chapter on communication in estranged relationships, - an updated recommended resources section, and - updated research and sources based on the past fifteen years of fresh scholarship in communication studies.
This book lays a foundation for engaging people who hold different views, seeking to open pathways for communication. Embrace the invitationto communicate well as a Christian with Authentic Communication.
"In this second edition of Authentic Communication, Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis offer a primer for both Christians and non-Christians striving to connect well in our interpersonally fractured cultural moment. They want us to do more than consider the exchange of words between humans. Instead, we're challenged to reflect on the theological, social, and cultural ramifications every communication event produces. Civil discourse requires empathy, and Muehlhoff and Lewis teach us what biblically-grounded empathy should look like."
Ed Uszynski, speaker, Bible teacher, and author of Untangling Critical Race Theory
"Drawing on lifetimes of expertise and insights from psychology, philosophy, rhetorical theory, and Scripture, Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis have given us a wise and practical introduction to the communication issues that affect us all. I especially appreciated their sensitive analysis of how Christians should seek to share the gospel with a postmodern audience. In an era of polarizing sound bites, this readable, compassionate, and intellectually solid book is a breath of fresh air."
Julia D. Hejduk, Reverend Jacob Beverly Stiteler Professor of Classics at Baylor Universit
