Show Notes
This episode helps equip leaders with confidence to lead healthy and honest conversations. Our hosts and guests share how to create a welcoming environment, understand group dynamics, handle difficult questions and disagreements, and more.
Guests: Dr Tasha Chapman, PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Keith Wilson, National Ambassador Coordinator at Christianity Explored
00:00 Welcome 01:08 Meet the Guests: Tasha Chapman & Keith Wilson 02:12 Preparing for Session One 04:28 Creating a Welcoming Environment 06:30 Common Leader Mistakes 07:13 Understanding Group Dynamics 08:43 Drawing Out Quiet Participants 10:09 Keeping Discussions on Track 12:01 Handling Difficult Questions 17:34 Managing Disagreement 18:24 Other Faith Perspectives 19:21 Caring for Guests & Setting Boundaries 22:01 Key Takeaways 23:06 Thank you for joining us!
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