Curiosity can be a powerful spiritual practice, but only when it’s rooted in empathy. Today, GracePointe’s founding pastor Stan Mitchell explains how empathic curiosity can help us deepen our connection with other humans and have more grace for ourselves and others. He describes Jesus’ radical empathy for Judas and for the people who crucified him, and he reminds us that loving others is ultimately about seeking to understand them.  

Episode Recap:

Curiosity is a powerful spiritual practice (2:51)
Curiosity reminds us that there’s always more to learn and discover (9:27)
Empathic curiosity is a desire to understand the feelings of others (13:21)
Love seeks to understand before seeking to be understood (20:08)
Even during his crucifixion, Jesus had empathy (27:42)
Empathic curiosity understands that each of us contains potential for good or evil (34:20)
Empathic curiosity makes us better people (46:35)


Resources:

“Curious: A Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It”
“Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”
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