Randy L Boyd
Randy L Boyd
The Power of Listening: Why Hearing Each Other Matters More Than Talking
The Power of Listening: Why Hearing Each Other Matters More Than Talking
The Power of Listening: Why Hearing Each Other Matters More Than Talking
Monday 18th August 2025
Discover how genuine listening can transform relationships in this episode with Randy and Cathy Boyd.
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Episode Overview
- Listening is more impactful than talking for building connection.
- Identify and avoid common barriers like distractions and assumptions.
- Use tone and body language to enhance communication.
- Validate your partner's feelings even without agreement.
- Reflective questions can improve your listening skills.
Listening is love in action—it says you matter to me.
In this episode of Healing Courageously, Randy and Cathy Boyd tackle the art of listening, a skill that seems simple yet is deceptively tricky. The pair explore why truly hearing each other is more vital than talking in building meaningful relationships. With humorous anecdotes and heartfelt discussions, they highlight how listening can transform marriages and partnerships by making your spouse feel valued and understood.
You might find yourself nodding along as they share common pitfalls, like the 'verbal villains'—those pesky habits that interrupt genuine communication. Are you guilty of being the 'robber' who snatches the conversation, or the 'interrogator' with a million questions? No worries, Randy and Cathy offer practical advice to help you dodge these traps. They emphasise that listening isn't just about hearing words but involves reading body language and asking curious questions.
Their chat on tone of voice is particularly enlightening, demonstrating how emphasis on different words can change the meaning entirely—who knew 'I love you' could be so versatile? The episode also touches on barriers like distractions and assumptions that can sabotage effective listening. They advocate for creating a safe space where your partner feels heard, validating their feelings even if you don't agree.
Listening is described as a sacrificial gift, one that honours and accepts your partner, diffusing tension and disarming defences. Randy and Cathy wrap up with reflection questions to ponder throughout the week, encouraging you to practice these listening tools and strengthen your relationship. So, are you ready to turn off the telly and put your phone down for some quality listening time?