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Discussion Questions:
- JR Briggs talks about the neurological power of questions to “hijack” the brain and engage people more deeply. How have you seen this dynamic play out in your own conversations or leadership?
- The episode explores the idea that leaders often feel pressured to have all the answers. How do you think a culture of curiosity and question-asking might reshape leadership within churches or organizations?
- JR Briggs describes four levels of questions: information, interaction, understanding, and transformation. Can you share a time when a transformative (level four) question led to significant personal change for you or someone you know?
- What do you think are the most common barriers to asking good questions in ministry or everyday life? How do you personally navigate those obstacles?
- Markus Watson and JR Briggs discuss curiosity, wisdom, humility, and courage as essentials for asking meaningful questions. Which of these qualities do you find most challenging to cultivate? Why?
- JR points out that Jesus was far more likely to ask questions than give direct answers. How does this realization influence your approach to teaching, preaching, or spiritual conversations?
- In the episode, Markus and JR note that asking questions is an act of love and hospitality. How might adopting this posture change the way you interact with congregants, colleagues, or family?
- They mention that questions can help leaders slow down in moments of tension and move away from knee-jerk reactions. Can you describe a scenario where asking a question helped you or someone else navigate a tense situation more effectively?
- Adaptive leadership is discussed as requiring ongoing learning—and “unlearning.” What are some things you or your congregation may need to “unlearn” in order to adapt and thrive in a changing world?
- JR Briggs shares his practice of collecting good questions and challenging himself to ask ones that make people pause and reflect. What practical steps could you take to become a better question-asker in your own context?
