The Art of Asking Better Questions (J.R. Briggs)
Why do good questions matter more than ever—and how can learning to ask them change the way we live, lead, and relate?
In this episode, Alan talks with J.R. Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions (IVP, 2025). J.R. invites us into a life shaped less by quick answers and more by curiosity, wisdom, and deeper connection. He shows how great questions can transform conversations, strengthen relationships, and open us more fully to the work of God.
Together, Alan and J.R. explore how asking better questions can slow us down, deepen our leadership, strengthen our communities, and nurture a more attentive life with God.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why we’ve grown uncomfortable with questions—and what we lose when we stop asking them
- How children model the curiosity adults often forget
- Why Jesus asked more than 300 questions—and what that reveals about spiritual formation
- How leaders can move from expertise to openness
- Practical ways to grow into a person who listens well and leads wisely
Resources Mentioned:
- The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs (IVP, 2025)
- Learn more at jrbriggs.com
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Alan consults and coaches leaders and their organizations in the U.S. and around the world, helping them work towards long-term productivity that lasts rather than settling for quick fixes that don’t. He is the award-winning author of five books, including An Unhurried Life, An Unhurried Leader, and A Non-Anxious Life.
Gem is the co-host of the Unhurried Living Podcast as well as the author of Hold That Thought and co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Her work has appeared in Propel Women and Our Daily Bread.
