Speaking Like Jesus: Communicating Truth with Power and Love

In this thought-provoking episode of Emunah, host Dr. Tamara Henry and co-host Paula Vineyard explore the power of communication—how it shapes relationships, deepens understanding, and reflects Christ’s character in our everyday lives.

Using the life and words of Jesus as a model communicator, the hosts highlight key communication strategies found in the Gospels: asking powerful questions, speaking truth in love, active listening, and using stories to connect on a heart level. They also explore how modern communication tools—from texting to social media—require us to adapt while still honoring the principles of grace-filled, meaningful dialogue.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

• Why communication is a spiritual discipline, not just a soft skill

• How Jesus used questions to invite transformation

• The role of storytelling, silence, and body language in effective communication

• Adapting to modern platforms while maintaining authenticity

• The spiritual practice of listening and speaking with grace

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Communication is central to connection and community

• Asking questions opens doors to deeper dialogue

• Truth must be spoken with both boldness and compassion

• Listening is just as important as speaking

• Stories and parables can illustrate deep truths

• Nonverbal cues—like silence and body language—communicate powerfully

• Communication must evolve across platforms, but its purpose remains

• Prayer and biblical reflection guide how we speak and engage

📖 Scripture Reflection
"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
— Colossians 4:5–6 (ESV)

🙏 Paula ends the episode with a heartfelt prayer for wisdom in our words and conversations.

🗣️ Jesus’ Communication Blueprint (and How We Can Apply It Today)✨ Encouraging Yourself in the Lord1. Ask Questions

• Biblical Example: “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15)

• Purpose: Engage the heart and provoke thought

• Modern Use: Use open-ended questions in mentoring, teaching, and counseling

2. Engage Others

• Biblical Example: The woman at the well (John 4)

• Purpose: Build relationships and invite transformation

• Modern Use: Prioritize real conversations over passive content

3. Speak the Truth

• Biblical Examples:

  • “Go and sin no more.” (John 8:11)

  • “Do you want to get well?” (John 5:6)

• Purpose: Set people free with truth, offered in grace

• Modern Use: Be honest yet kind—truth and love together

4. Stay Silent / Use Nonverbal Cues

• Biblical Examples:

  • Writing in the dust (John 8:6)

  • Silence before Pilate (Matthew 27:12–14)

• Purpose: Communicate without words, when appropriate

• Modern Use: Be present; know when to speak and when to be still

5. Tell Stories & Use Parables

• Biblical Examples:

  • The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)

  • The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)

• Purpose: Make truth relatable and memorable

• Modern Use: Use personal stories, metaphors, and testimonies to teach and connect

It’s not arrogance—it’s agreement with God’s truth to see yourself as worthy and beautiful.

• “David encouraged himself in the Lord” (1 Samuel 30:6)

• “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14)

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