Jesus Listens: What Good Leaders Actually Do
A CWJ episode for kids who want to be leaders but talk over their friends. Pastor Justin walks them through Luke 9:18 (where Jesus already knew the answer but still asked) and lands them in the truth that listening shows people they matter.
For Parents
If your kid wants to be a leader but interrupts every conversation, this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through Luke 9:18, where Jesus already knew the answer to his own question but still asked, and lands them in the truth that listening shows people they matter. After it ends, give your kid 60 seconds of uninterrupted talk and just listen.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Good leaders listen.”
Scripture
Luke 9:18
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Key Takeaways
- A CWJ episode for kids on listening as leadership
- Walks kids through Luke 9:18 where Jesus asked his disciples a question he already knew the answer to
- Names the kid-recognizable feeling: the friend who really listens vs. the friend who's just waiting to talk
- Tells the story of Jordan listening to a quiet friend at lunch instead of trying to fix him
- Gives three concrete moves: listen carefully, ask questions, show respect
Try This Week
- Listen carefully. Put your eyes on the person. Don't get distracted.
- Ask questions. Show you actually care about what they're saying.
- Show respect. Don't interrupt. Let people finish.
Talk It Over
Why is listening such an important part of being a good friend or leader?
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