Monthly Archives: May 2016

On the Radio – Walk the Way

On the Radio – Walk the Way

This is Walk the Way, brought to you by Q Place, I’m Jeff Klein. And I’m Pam Klein. Our friend, Mary, is a college professor who recently posted this on her facebook page: I asked my students when they left class today if they were smarter than when they came in – and they all said, “Yes!” I say this is what education is all about. But what had made it such an exceptionally great day? Her post continued: Each pair of students brainstormed ten questions about what we were studying which they thought were important. Then they searched for...Read more …
Confronting Racism by Asking Questions: an insight into genuine spiritual conversations

Confronting Racism by Asking Questions: an insight into genuine spiritual conversations

Listen to enough people, and you become more adept at reading the signs of who is truly engaging with you… “If you allow [people] to express their views … there is an excellent chance that people will reciprocate.” [1] Spoken by a man who loves and follows Jesus, these words are as profoundly simple as they are powerful. But what’s truly shocking is the context in which Daryl Davis employs the art of asking questions and the art of listening. Davis is an African American who, over the course of many years, has made friends with dozens of card-carrying members...Read more …
On the Move with the 9 Arts Book!

On the Move with the 9 Arts Book!

  • Posted on May 3, 2016
  • /Under On Q
With the official launch of the 9 Arts book, Q Place has been on the move! On April 20 and 21 we celebrated the book release in the San Francisco Bay area and in Seattle and had the privilege to share stories, cast vision, and give out copies to those who came! Here are some highlights from Q Place’s time out West: Pastor James B. of Union Church described meaningful encounters he’s had in a Seattle coffee shop. His conclusion? “People want to talk about God if it is safe and they are not judged. They’re willing to come to church too if they sense they will be...Read more …
What can happen when we ask questions.

What can happen when we ask questions.

Roger tells the story of the Christian at his workplace (we’ll call him Joe), who is already good friends with “Sam.” As they share life with each other, Joe asks Sam something like, “What would you think of having a few lunches together to see how the Bible sheds light on life?” Joe has spent time listening to Sam, praying for him, and welcoming him into his life. Significant life topics have already come up in their conversations. Since Sam has experienced the way that Joe listens and asks questions, he trusts that their interactions will help him, so Sam...Read more …
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