Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Learning the Lost Art of Listening
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Mar 12, 2026 Becky Harling, author and speaker who teaches listening skills for stronger relationships. She explores why we overestimate our listening, practical habits to focus and remove distractions, and how listening can be a spiritual act that fosters healing. Short steps and memorable stories show when to ask questions, resist fixing, and be present for unexpected conversations.
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Intentionally Put Your Thoughts Aside
- Be intentional: mentally “put your thoughts in a box” so you can focus fully on the other person.
- Becky recommends quietly praying to set aside your day’s worries before listening to your spouse or child.
Feeling Heard Equals Feeling Loved
- Feeling heard is nearly identical to feeling loved, so listening directly communicates love.
- Becky cites David Augsburger to show listening’s spiritual and relational weight in families and marriages.
Five Simple Listening Habits To Start Today
- Start with small habits: put your phone away, lean in, nod appropriately, and say "tell me more."
- Becky lists these immediate, actionable steps to reduce distraction and invite deeper sharing.
