Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley talk about the good and bad qualities of a listener and how to grow in your skill of listening.

Topics Discussed

00:00 – Introduction and the Listening Test

06:30 – Can Listening Be Learned?

08:20 – Common Pitfalls of Poor Listening

17:45 – Real-Life Distractions in Counseling

24:40 – Biblical Portrait of a Foolish Listener

27:00 – What Makes a Good Listener?

34:30 – Eye Contact, Body Language, and Active Engagement

41:00 – Asking Clarifying Questions

45:20 – Final Encouragement to Pastors, Helpers, and Sufferers