You’re in a conversation and someone start talking about rights: “human rights,” “women’s rights,” “gay rights,” “trans rights,” or maybe they refer to things like healthcare, income, or a job as “rights.” What would you say? Definitions matter. In conversations, we often find ourselves using the same vocabulary as others, but not …
You’re scrolling through social media and someone shares a post that doesn’t sound quite right. Is it true, or is it another case of misinformation on the Internet? What would you say? Misinformation has always been around, but it’s even more of a challenge now that so much of our lives are …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The Church is just full of hypocrites!” What would you say? Have you ever met someone who claims to be a Christian, but doesn’t act like it? Maybe they are even outspoken about what the Bible says, or why a particular point of Christianity is …
You’re in a conversation and someone keeps interrupting you or you’re in a conversation and someone complains it’s bigoted to think that Jesus is the only way to God or you’re in a conversation, and someone says, “You’re a Christian because you live in America. If you lived in Iran, you’d be a Muslim.” …
You’re in a conversation and you see a clear weakness in your friend’s argument. You want to drive home your point, but you’re worried that they’ll disengage if you come across too strongly. What would you say? When talking with someone who feels strongly about something, but may not have the best …
You’re in a conversation and suddenly an assertion is leveled against your view and you don’t know how to answer it. Now maybe you’ve forgotten the reasoning or evidence, or maybe haven’t done your research in the first place. What would you say? The What Would You Say videos are a great way …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Jesus was a good teacher, but he wasn’t God.” What would you say? Many people instinctively like Jesus, but they’re not ready to call him God. They want him to be another Moses, Confucius, or Buddha. They want him to be just a wise human …
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 …
You’re in a conversation and someone calls you “intolerant,” not because you are being cruel or harsh but only because you disagree. It’s clear that their understanding of “tolerance” and your understanding of “tolerance” are very different things. What would you say? Definitions matter. In conversations with others, we often find ourselves …
You’re in a conversation with a friend or a family member, and it’s clear you have different values or convictions about a given topic. You want to have a productive conversation, but you don’t want to come across as pushy or dogmatic. What would you say? It’s important to go into conversation …
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