Podcasts about six conversations pathways

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Would you like to have better conversations with your kids? If you're tired of conversations that are shallow or forced, you are going to love this episode with Heather Holleman as she shares from her book, The Six Conversations. You will be able to connect with your kids and spouse in new ways after learning better questions to ask. On this episode, you will learn: 3:40 The mindset you need to create a warm connection 6:14 The beauty of journaling and noting other's concerns 14:01 How to love with your face 19:04 Teaching your kids to have good conversations 23:30 Modeling curiosity to your children Dr. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, a speaker and an author. Her books include Seated with Christ: Lively freely in a culture of comparison, and today we're talking about her book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connected in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. She serves alongside her husband Ashley in speaking and writing. They've been full time staff with Cru for 20 years. They have two daughters. Find out more about Heather Holleman and her book, The Six Conversations https://heatherholleman.com/books-2/six-conversations/ Learn more about Seated & Sent, the speaking and coaching ministry of Heather and Ashley Holleman https://seatedandsent.com/ Want to have better conversations with your spouse? Read Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier and get the discussion rolling in a fun way! https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Conversation is getting harder. We’re feeling more isolated. Loneliness is becoming an epidemic. The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting Again in an Age of Isolation and Incivility reflects one of the deepest passions in the heart of Dr. Heather Holleman, to connect people in loving community. How do you talk with one another - especially when you disagree. Incivility doesn't have to rule these conversations. Curiosity could be the key to breaking down walls and getting to the heart of the story. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College, will help you understand Critical theory and it's impact on your world. From sexuality to social justice, Trueman explores the failed philosophies of Karl Marx and the Frankfurt School, providing historical context and describing the evolution of these ideas in our culture today. He'll discuss the consequences of Critical theory and how Christians can respond to its various movements in society. This episode features an intriguing discussion, as well as a thought-provoking Q & A with college students. Get Dr. Trueman's book, To Change All Worlds, for a gift of any amount, to learn more about Critical Theory. Check out Focus on the Family's The Daily Citizen, a website that provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias Listen to Jim's conversation with Rosaria Butterfield on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Get Heather Holleman’s book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation. Empowering Your Family to Face CRT with Dr. Carol Swain will equip you to know what CRT is and isn’t and how you can respond to what it teaches with confidence and scriptural accuracy. Read this article to learn to teach your kids about Critical Race Theory through a Christian worldview. Read this article to learn about the relationship between Socialism and Christianity Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

We are happy to introduce you to the six conversations. We used this material in a workshop we did at church. We wanted to help the church have better Thanksgiving dinners after the elections. The best way to do that is to start by having better conversations, period. I hope you enjoy this and pick up the book. NOTES: We based our workshop and this podcast on this book: The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility by Heather Holleman RECAP/TAKEAWAYS Foundation for a Good Conversation. Be Curious “It's hard to be mad and curious at the same time.” Believe the best Express concern Share your life Use strong verbs. Conversation Goals To be encouraging Help someone grow Provoke marveling or awe. Types of Conversations/Questions Physical: Body/Space/Sense Emotional: Feelings/Emotions Volitional: Will/Choice How did you come to make that choice? Cognitive: Knowledge/Thinking Social: Relationships/People Tell me the story about how… Spiritual: Biblical/Prayer GET IN TOUCH: We'd love to hear from you. Please send us an email or question at comment@cithonahillpodcast.com. MUSIC: Little Lily Swing, Tri-Tachyon, Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing

This is our unabridged episode with Heather Holleman. How important is it to be a good conversationalist? In an age of widespread loneliness, close relationships are at a premium, and it's harder than ever to find common ground, even with those we spend time with on a daily basis. According to Heather Holleman, this is due in part to the fact that we have lost the ability to have what she calls “good conversations.” “Good conversations create personal closeness,” she says. “When you have good conversations, it could intervene in the loneliness epidemic.” In this episode, she discusses her book “The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Inactivity,” in which she offers loads of practical tips for becoming better listeners, talkers, question askers, and ultimately, human beings. Show Notes: Similar episodes Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness Kelly Corrigan: How Vulnerability Leads to Connection Curt Thompson: The Power of Being Known Resources mentioned this episode The Six Conversations by Heather Holleman Transcript for Abridged Episode Join NSE+ Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Subscriber: NSE+ See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

How important is it to be a good conversationalist? In an age of widespread loneliness, close relationships are at a premium, and it's harder than ever to find common ground, even with those we spend time with on a daily basis. According to Heather Holleman, this is due in part to the fact that we have lost the ability to have what she calls “good conversations.” “Good conversations create personal closeness,” she says. “When you have good conversations, it could intervene in the loneliness epidemic.” In this episode, she discusses her book “The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Inactivity,” in which she offers loads of practical tips for becoming better listeners, talkers, question askers, and ultimately, human beings. Show Notes: Similar episodes Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness Kelly Corrigan: How Vulnerability Leads to Connection Curt Thompson: The Power of Being Known Resources mentioned this episode The Six Conversations by Heather Holleman Join NSE+ Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows  Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter  Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Subscriber: NSE+ See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy  Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways for Connecting in a World of Incivility and Isolation", joins Terry and Alan for a fantastic equipping conversation that will help you connect with people, love people, and make sharing Jesus a more normal part of your relationships. 

Conversations are a crucial life skill.  They are literally the way in which we communicate with one another, relate to each other, and feel seen, valued, and heard.  It's something we start practicing as soon as we begin to talk.  Even so, we struggle to be able to have deep, meaningful conversations with others; especially with strangers.  But what could happen if we were able to change that?  What could we learn from each other if we were able to learn to listen well and communicate well with people?  As it turns out, Dr. Heather Holleman has discovered that there are six primary topics that we, as humans, prefer to converse about.  This week, she joins John to discuss her new book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility.  Today they talk through the four mindsets, the three fresh goals, and the six types of conversations that you can use to build deep, warm relationships both with your mentees and with any other person you encounter.Connect with Dr. Holleman:https://heatherholleman.com/Purchase The Six Conversations: The Six ConversationsPurchase This Seat's Saved: This Seat's Saved Purchase the You Can Mentor book:You Can Mentor: How to Impact Your Community, Fulfill the Great Commission, and Break Generational Cursesyoucanmentor.com 

Dr. Heather Holleman, author of The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, talks about the four mindsets of a loving conversation, how to be curious about someone else in a conversation, and the three fresh goals of any conversation.

We hear from Heather Holleman, an associate teaching professor at Penn State. We explore her book: The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. Heather explains the 4 key mindsets and 3 goals of conversation we need to have successful conversations. She details how we can ask questions in all the ways it means to be human. Heather concludes by describing how we can integrate our faith into our conversations.

We all seek connection with others but its not always easy to be in relationship with the people in your circle of influence.  Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the gift of genuinely listening, curiosity, breaking conversational habits, and much more. We are hosting our Spring Fundraiser--if you would like to become part of the Faith Radio giving family there is no better time than right now! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give joyfully now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on November 4, 2022

Brant talks with Dr. Heather Holleman, author of the books "Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus" and "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility."  https://heatherholleman.com/

Successfully dating long-distance, plus becoming a master communicator, and is it OK to keep finances separate in marriage?Featured musical artist:   Kerrie Roberts    Roundtable: Living Through a Long-Distance RelationshipLong-distance dating can be exciting, but it's not without its pitfalls. To help those working through long-distance relational dynamics, we brought in guests who've walked that journey to engagement and marriage. They'll share some of the challenges they had to overcome, what God taught them in that season, and what you need to be aware of if you pursue a relationship across states, time zones or even continents.Culture: Improve Your Communication Skills Despite technology that keeps us incredibly connected and reachable, record numbers of young adults feel isolated and lonely. Are real relationships, conversations and connections a thing of the past? Dr. Heather Holleman is a professor at Penn State who joins us this week to offer practical wisdom on improving your communication skills by looking others in the eye, staying attuned to them, avoiding toxic conversations, and learning to listen well.The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility   Inbox: His and Hers Finances?Her friend recently met a guy online, but the relationship is already revealing some red flags. In particular, he has said that if they eventually get married they should each have their own bank accounts, and their assets would always be kept separate in case of divorce. Is this biblical? Should our listener provide counsel to her friend? Counselor Tim Sanford weighs in.

Conversations are happening everywhere! Even so, we often struggle to understand the person sitting across from us or to feel understood by them. We exist in a culture where everyone desires conversations and deep relationships, but they're getting harder and harder to find. Our guest today, English professor, author, and speaker Heather Holleman, offers a winsome entryway into practicing deeper and more meaningful conversations rooted in seeing all people as created in the image of God. Heather isn't just a theorist of good conversation, she's an expert at them herself. We hope you get a sense of her passion for real connection in this episode about her new book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. If you're interested in going deeper into today's content, feel free to check out her free resources. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State University. She is the author of numerous books on evangelism, communication, and Christian formation. As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app or send us a comment at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: Music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Jesse Koopman, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we concluded our weekly theme: "Warning Signs", and we discussed the importance of being alert for Christ's return. We aren't called just to be alive in Christ, but also alert for His return. Do we live with alertness? Do we share it? The scripture reference was Matthew 24:36-44. Our guest was Heather Holleman. She is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State and an author. Crucial conversations can be warning signs, especially when sharing the Gospel with others. We talked about her book, "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility". Finally, today is Founder's Day at Moody Bible Institute. This one-time all-day celebration commemorates the life and ministry of MBI Founder D. L. Moody through powerful teaching and preaching sessions and more. Hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We all seek connection with others but its not always easy to be in relationship with the people in your circle of influence.  Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the gift of genuinely listening, curiosity, breaking conversational habits, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore episode originally aired on November 04, 2022

Loneliness is becoming an epidemic. Conversation is getting harder, and we're feeling more isolated. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Heather Holleman, associate teaching professor at Penn State joins us to talk about her new book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility where she reimagines having better conversations and more meaningful connections with people. Heather shows us how to embrace the Four Mindsets of a Loving Conversation and the Three Fresh Goals for Conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are going to be talking about “Cultivating relationships through meaningful conversations.” Having conversations with other people seems to be getting harder and that is affecting how we are connecting to others in our families, churches, and communities. Why are we feeling so isolated and what can we do to improve our communication with others to build stronger relationships? Our guest today, Dr. Heather Holleman, author of the book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting Again in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, is here to shine a light on this topic and answer questions that can help move us forward in connecting with others by having better conversations!Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journal - https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/product-page/prayer-journalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer Journal Binder - https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/product-page/prayer-binderCoffee and Bible Time Courses - https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/courses Book - The Six Conversations: https://amzn.to/3HIFD6WWebsite & Blog: https://coffeeandbibletime.hopp.to/heather-hollemanFree Resources (100 Questions & More): https://coffeeandbibletime.hopp.to/heather-holleman1 Heather's Current Reads - Touch the World Through Prayer: https://amzn.to/3WdJIEsDelighting in the Trinity (Reeves): https://amzn.to/3j7TnOdGentle and Lowly (Ortlund): https://amzn.to/3W86EW0The Book of Psalms: https://www.alabasterco.com/collections/old-testament/products/book-of-psalms?ref=CoffeeandBibleThe Book of Romans: https://www.alabasterco.com/collections/bibles/products/book-of-romans?ref=CoffeeandBibleSupport the show

Today we are going to be talking about “Cultivating relationships through meaningful conversations.” Having conversations with other people seems to be getting harder and that is affecting how we are connecting to others in our families, churches, and communities. Why are we feeling so isolated and what can we do to improve our communication with others to build stronger relationships? Our guest today, Dr. Heather Holleman, author of the book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting Again in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, is here to shine a light on this topic and answer questions that can help move us forward in connecting with others by having better conversations!Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journal - https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/product-page/prayer-journalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer Journal Binder - https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/product-page/prayer-binderCoffee and Bible Time Courses - https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/courses Book - The Six Conversations: https://amzn.to/3HIFD6WWebsite & Blog: https://coffeeandbibletime.hopp.to/heather-hollemanFree Resources (100 Questions & More): https://coffeeandbibletime.hopp.to/heather-holleman1 Heather's Current Reads - Touch the World Through Prayer: https://amzn.to/3WdJIEsDelighting in the Trinity (Reeves): https://amzn.to/3j7TnOdGentle and Lowly (Ortlund): https://amzn.to/3W86EW0The Book of Psalms: https://www.alabasterco.com/collections/old-testament/products/book-of-psalms?ref=CoffeeandBibleThe Book of Romans: https://www.alabasterco.com/collections/bibles/products/book-of-romans?ref=CoffeeandBible

Heather's Top  5 CliftonStrengths are: STRATEGIC, MAXIMIZER, ACTIVATOR, FUTURISTIC & ACHIEVER DR. HEATHER HOLLEMAN is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She designs advanced writing curriculum for the English department and loves helping students thrive professionally. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, and an award-winning book on evangelism (cowritten with her husband, Ashley Holleman) called Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus. Her latest book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility (Fall 2022) helps fight the loneliness epidemic by inviting readers to enjoy better conversations. Heather also serves with Faculty Commons in the graduate student and professor ministry of Cru. She has two daughters and three cats, and she blogs daily at heatherholleman.com. Her podcast is “The Verb with Heather Holleman.” When she's not writing or teaching, Heather is growing a plum orchard, looking for turtles in the woods, or gathering with friends for dinner and a movie. CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

YALL! This new book from the author, speaker, and teacher, Heather Holleman is SO GOOD! Heather has a new book out called "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility." In this book, she writes about how to bless others in conversation. She also shares some practical ways to talk to people and make new friends! I am such a fan of Heather and her books, so this conversation was an absolute joy for me. I pray this conversation blesses you too AND teaches you how to bless others in conversation. Thanks for listening! Connect with Heather: https://heatherholleman.com/

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we kicked off the theme of "Preparation", as we move closer to Christmas. The holidays tend to mean more people, social gatherings, and conversations. We discussed initiating and holding good, sincere, and biblical conversations. The scripture reference was Colossians 4:5-6. Our special guest was Heather Holleman. She is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State and an author. We talked about her new book, "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility". Finally, today was the 3rd day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to be better at conversation. Whether it's business networking, personal relationships or catching up with old friends, we can all use a little help when it comes to talking to others. This video will teach you the basics of how to have better conversations with anyone, on any topic. You'll learn how to make small talk, keep the conversation going, and end on a good note. So watch the video and start becoming a master of conversation today! DR. HEATHER HOLLEMAN is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, and an award-winning book on evangelism (cowritten with her husband, Ashley Holleman) called Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus. Her fall 2022 release, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, helps fight the loneliness epidemic by inviting readers to enjoy better conversations. Check out Dr Heather's books on Amazon: https://amz.run/6AZC Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They own over 1900 units totaling over $250M in assets under management. Their students have closed on more than 55,000 units totaling over $5B (billion) in assets. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake... Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting #multifamily #realestateinvesting #commercialrealestate #loopnet #costart #biggerpockets #realestateinvest #multifamilyapartment #apartmentbuildings #multifamilydeals #multifamilyanalysis #analyzemultifamily #Multifamilyunderwriting #multifamilycommunity #multifamilyinvestors

Thank you for listening to My Yes Is On The Table, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Hand and Coming Alive Ministries.  Today Jenn welcomes Heather Holleman to the show to discuss her new book.  Dr. Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, a speaker and an author. Heather's new book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility Heather's previous visit on Coming Alive Conversations podcast Connect with Heather Holleman: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Connect with Jenn: Instagram, Facebook, Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Science writer Heather Zeiger unpacks the continually increasing pediatric care crisis and how each of us has been made to be temporarily abled. Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the need for us to grow closer and identify with others in a more loving way. Click here for today's show notes

The Six Conversations-Pathways to connecting in an age of isolation and incivility -Guest : Heather Holleman Am I Resting or Just Being Lazy? Guest: Amy DiMarcangelo is the author of A Hunger for More: Finding Satisfaction in Jesus When the Good Life Doesn't Fill You (TGC/Crossway, May 2022) and a regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition. Enjoying the Bible - Literary Approaches to Loving the Scriptures - Guest: Matthew Mullins is associate professor of English and history of ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Six Conversations-Pathways to connecting in an age of isolation and incivility -Guest : Heather Holleman Am I Resting or Just Being Lazy? Guest: Amy DiMarcangelo is the author of A Hunger for More: Finding Satisfaction in Jesus When the Good Life Doesn't Fill You (TGC/Crossway, May 2022) and a regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition. Enjoying the Bible - Literary Approaches to Loving the Scriptures - Guest: Matthew Mullins is associate professor of English and history of ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all seek connection with others but its not always easy to be in relationship with the people in your circle of influence.  Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the gift of genuinely listening, curiosity, breaking conversational habits, and much more.

Let's face it.  We talk and communicate all the time.  But few connections are made.  We LONG for connection with those we love.  We were CREATED for meaningful dialogue.   But we live in a disconnected world.  Conversation is getting harder.  We are feeling more isolated than ever before!  We want to change all of that!  In this episode, Elizabeth is talking to Dr. Heather Holleman about her newest book, “The Six Conversations – Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility."

Author Heather Holleman joins the program to talk about her new book "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility."  Copyright WGNR Radio 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation is getting harder. We’re feeling more isolated. Loneliness is becoming an epidemic. The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility reflects one of the deepest passions of Dr. Heather Holleman: To connect people in loving community. Heather shows us how to embrace the Four Mindsets of a Loving Conversation and Three Fresh Goals for Conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a girl Heather Holleman was a complainer, a gossiper, used foul language, couldn’t connect with anybody. But now as an Associate Teaching Professor of English at Penn State, she’s leading colleagues and students into the love of Jesus. The difference is Jesus but it has also been the hard work of learning how to connect at a deep heart level in all her relationships. And Heather captures all her lessons learned in her new book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation & Incivility. First, Heather’s life-giving connection with an Uber driver. Then, the moment God awakened Heather from her slumber of self-absorption. Next, in our cancel culture of anger, depression, anxiety, and unforgiveness, what we long for most is warm connections with fellow human beings! Then, Heather’s atheist colleague who loves hearing about Jesus and so many of her students who come to her asking why she loves and believes in Jesus. Next, believing the best in others. Then, how to have conversations with people who are really uncomfortable opening up. Then, 3 questions our culture desperately needs right now. Last, if you’re afraid of deep conversation or you just feel you’re not conversation gifted, you can learn. Really!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we foster meaningful connections with others? Dr. Heather Holleman gives us practical advice on conversations! Learn more about her book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. Dr. Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She designs advanced writing curriculum for the English department and loves helping students thrive professionally. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated With Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison; and an award-winning book on evangelism (co-written with her husband Ashley Holleman) called Sent: Living a Life that Invites Others to Jesus. Her forthcoming book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility (Fall 2022) helps fight the loneliness epidemic by inviting readers to enjoy better conversations. Heather also serves with Faculty Commons in the professor and graduate student ministry of Cru. She has two daughters and three cats, and she blogs daily at www.HeatherHolleman.com. Her podcast is "The Verb with Heather Holleman." When she's not writing or teaching, Heather is growing a plum orchard, looking for turtles in the woods, or gathering with friends for dinner and a movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loneliness is becoming an epidemic. Conversation is getting harder, and we're feeling more isolated. On Wednesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Heather Holleman, associate teaching professor at Penn State joins us to talk about her new book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility where she reimagines having better conversations and more meaningful connections with people. Heather shows us how to embrace the Four Mindsets of a Loving Conversation and the Three Fresh Goals for Conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This encore presentation originally aired on June 02, 2022 Not many of us enter each day with the mindset of having loving and authentic conversations, but we should be. Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the gift of genuinely listening, what people actually think about personal questions, and much more.

Not many of us enter each day with the mindset of having loving and authentic conversations, but we should be. Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the gift of genuinely listening, what people actually think about personal questions, and much more.