It is much easier to speak first, thinking you will listen later. But often, speaking first means losing the opportunity to listen at all.

— John Younts, Autor und Referent für christliche Erziehung, Ältester

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Relationships & Family

Occasions: For Reflection

John Younts

John A. „Jay“ Younts ist ein US-amerikanischer Autor, Konferenzreferent und presbyterianischer Ältester, der zu christlicher Erziehung und Lebensführung publiziert. Er steht für eine reformiert geprägte Pädagogik der biblischen Seelsorge, die den Glauben im beiläufigen Alltagsgespräch verankern will und auf eine innere Wandlung durch das Evangelium statt auf bloße Verhaltenskontrolle zielt. Bibellesern bietet er lebensnahe Impulse, biblische Prinzipien auf natürliche Weise in die Kommunikation und den Erziehungsalltag zu integrieren.

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