UL #379: The Art of Asking Better Questions (J.R. Briggs)

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Why do good questions matter more than ever—and how can learning to ask them change the way we live, lead, and relate?

In this episode, Alan talks with J.R. Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions (IVP, 2025). J.R. invites us into a life shaped less by quick answers and more by curiosity, wisdom, and deeper connection. He shows how great questions can transform conversations, strengthen relationships, and open us more fully to the work of God.

Together, Alan and J.R. explore how asking better questions can slow us down, deepen our leadership, strengthen our communities, and nurture a more attentive life with God.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why we’ve grown uncomfortable with questions—and what we lose when we stop asking them
• How children model the curiosity adults often forget
• Why Jesus asked more than 300 questions—and what that reveals about spiritual formation
• How leaders can move from expertise to openness
• Practical ways to grow into a person who listens well and leads wisely

Resources Mentioned:

• The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs (IVP, 2025)
• Learn more at jrbriggs.com