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 website

Dr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola University

Dr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPress

Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture

• Living Out Authentic Communication
• Biblical Forgiveness and Communication
• Communication Reflects Discipleship

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.

• Dr Tim Muehlhoff's website
• Dr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola University
• Dr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPress
• Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture

00:38 - Introducing Dr Tim Muehlhoff

01:48 - Living Out Authentic Communication

02:22 - ...destructive conflict vs conflict that helps relationships grow

03:06 - ...compromise

03:55 - ...latent conflict

04:22 - ...setting ground rules

04:36 - ...it will take time

04:50 - Conflicts Within the Church

05:16 - ...expect conflict

06:06 - ...advancing Jesus' kingdom

06:39 - ...the danger of choosing not to engage in conflict

09:23 - Biblical Forgiveness & Communication

10:00 - ...authentic forgiveness

10:19 - ...giving up your right to get even

10:39 - ...not the same as reconciliation

13:12 - ...not forgiving is not an option

14:33 - Being persuasive without manipulation, marketing, and winning arguments

16:00 - ...the most persuasive thing is your reputation

16:45 - Christians Engaging in Popular Culture

17:29 - ...being part of the community

18:17 - ...help our enemies

19:43 - Communication Reflects Discipleship

20:15 - ...Jesus only overturned the tables once...

21:02 - ...but what did Jesus mostly do?

22:06 - A Few Habits to Incorporate Authentic Communication

22:27 - ...talk is cheap

23:14 - ...how you start a conversation

23:39 - ...believe the best about a person

24:02 - Finding Dr Muehlhoff - winsomeconviction .com

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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 website

Dr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola University

Dr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPress

Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture

• Communication is Harder Than We Realize
• Perspective-Taking
• The Way We Communicate Reflects Our Spiritual Maturity

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.

• Dr Tim Muehlhoff's website
• Dr Tim Muehlhoff at Biola University
• Dr Tim Muehlehoff on IVPress
• Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture

00:42 - Introducing Dr Tim Muehlhoff

03:06 - Communication is Harder than We Realize

03:25 - ...isolation, negative attitudes, stereotypes

03:56 - ...let people self-identify

04:48 - ...often we focus on ourselves and not on others

05:52 - Book: Authentic Communication, Christian Speech Engaging Culture

06:12 - ...monologue conversations

06:51 - ...authentic conversations

08:08 - ...agenda anxiety

09:11 - Perspective-Taking

09:22 - ...step into the other person's perspective and feelings

11:12 - ...walking with the person

12:15 - A Better Framework in an Argument Culture

13:01 - ...connectiveness makes conflict go easier

14:08 - ...we do not talk to each other

15:05 - Communication in Social Media

15:53 - ...do you really want to engage or just unload?

16:58 - ... what's the goal of posting?

17:20 - ...opportunity to be Christian communicators

17:46 - The Way We Communicate Reflects Our Spiritual Maturity

18:24 - ...responding in love and gentleness

18:50 - ...speaking in the right frame of mind and heart

19:39 - Communication Research Aligns with Scripture

22:04 - Encouragement When You May Have Not Communicated Authentically

22:34 - ...love wins

25:21 - ...start by hearing the other person's perspective

25:59 - Communicating More Like Christ

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God invites you to love him with all of who you are for all time. How do we remain steadfast in our love and faith?

Dr Lina Abujamra is a pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda.

Dr Lina Abujamra's Website

Dr Lina Abujamra on IVPress

Book: All Your Life

• Emotional Spiritual Experiences Are Not Enough
• What Jesus Really Wants for His Disciples
• Helping Ourselves and Others to Love Jesus and Follow His All Our Live

Lina Abujamra is a pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda.

• Dr Lina Abujamra's Website
• Dr Lina Abujamra on IVPress
• Book: All Your Life

00:39 - Introducing Dr Lina Abujamra

01:38 - Questions and challenges that Gen Z Have About Faith

02:50 - ...Shift in the last five years - revival pockets

04:03 - ...social media is not spiritual formation

07:20 - Emotional Spiritual Experiences Are Not Enough

07:52 - ... conferences are a reset

11:26 - The Role of Discipleship

12:13 - ...to become more Christlike

13:05 - ...not an individual sport, but a group experience

15:07 - ...foundational practices

15:41 - ...the goal of a Christian life

20:32 - What Jesus Really Wants for His Disciples

20:45 - ...Matt 28

20:52 - ...John 15

20:56 - ...John 17

21:06 - ...vertical and horizontal elements

21:23 - ...spiritual giftedness

21:26 - ...your story

22:35 - ...must result in changed people

23:09 - Highlighting Chapters in Book: All Your Life

24:01 - ...does God have your heart?

25:35 - ...the calling

27:23 - ...emotions

29:25 - Helping Ourselves and Others to Love Jesus and Follow His All Our Lives

29:50 - ...desire to follow Jesus

30:17 - ...ask Jesus

31:42 - ...obedience

31:50 - ...practical aspects

32:22 - ...engage someone; mentorship

33:36 - Lina's Heart's Desire

34:35 - Getting in Touch with Dr Lina Abujamra

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