How to Have a Conversation: Engaging Controversial Topics

You’re in a conversation with a coworker and they’re pretty vocal about a controversial topic. You want to say something, but you’re having a hard time gathering the confidence to respond.

What would you say?

Questions are a risk-free way to engage in a conversation, giving you latitude, liberty and effectiveness, without assuming too much responsibility. They can be used to engage a close friend or a complete stranger. The next time you’re in a conversation and don’t know how to proceed. Here are three things to remember:

First, don’t immediately try to answer the challenge or run from it.
Second, gather Intel about the challenge.
Third, always ask for clarification with some form of this question: “What do you mean by that?”

Thanks to Greg Koukl for his contributions to this video. Greg is the Founder and President of Stand to Reason. You can learn more by visiting https://www.str.org/

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Tactics, A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, 10th Anniversary Edition by Greg Koukl.
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