The Question Habit: Build resilient relationships with God and others one question at a time

by Mandy Pallock

What if you could deepen every relationship just by knowing what questions to ask? Your entire life is a series of questions meant to open doors to meaningful relationships. Think of them as focused, intentional, and everyday conversations with people you and God value. Questions are key to discovering the God-designed uniqueness of yourself and others, cultivating intentional relationships with heartfelt, open-ended sharing, and inspiring and mentoring with the why and how behind the what. Asking and listening well can take every relationship deeper. Are you ready to discover how to use the power of purposeful questions?

218 pages, Hardcover

First published June 16, 2023

About the author

Mandy Pallock passionately believes that lives will change as people engage with God’s Word. She is happily married to the man of her dreams, Peter, and they are raising three children together in South Texas. She’s a writer, speaker, and podcaster at presentlyengaged.com.

Mandy is a co-creator of Life Purpose Planning, a tool to help high schoolers and young adults understand and live out their God-given life purposes. She knows that discovering our purpose starts with asking a good question.

Mandy has over 20 years of professional experience in print and digital communication in the non-profit sphere. She has written for and supported Bible Study Fellowship, Splendeur Magazine, Character Training Institute (now Strata Leadership), and more. And she’s cheering for you as you live out your God-given life purpose!

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Reviews

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, thought provoking question ideas that are amazing to have in your back pocket! It was a fantastic read and I highly recommend it to anyone trying to build their relationships, as it helps you come up with your own questions, as well as offering a place to start. Definitely going to need to do a re-read to soak up all the goodness!

[Dusti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Question Habit beautifully encourages readers towards deeper and more intentional relationship through understanding more about the “why” we pursue meaningful relationship before answering the “how”. It motivated and challenged me to look for the opportunities daily to bring a basic conversation to deeper places of the heart, and hopefully being a catalyst towards knowing the love of Christ. The appendix questions are amazing and we use them regularly too!

[Krista Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for learning how to have a curious mindset in conversations. Helpful and insightful questions don't have to turn into an interrogation session. The right kind of curiosity enhances a dialog and promotes discovery! People generally want to feel heard and seen. Knowing how to ask questions is an essential skill for promoting relationships and learning.

[Sherry Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a mom, wife, friend, daughter, sister, coworker, mentor, I find myself talking to people all the time. However, while talking is easy, connecting with a person on a deeper level can be difficult. I loved Mandy's book because she uses personal stories, Biblical wisdom, and practical tips that anyone can use to help engage another person in a way that makes them feel comfortable and important. I was engaged with the book from start to finish and had a hard time putting it down. What I appreciate the most, and the reason why I know I'll be recommending this book over and over, is because while Mandy is so thoughtful and wise, I never felt overwhelmed. Throughout the book she cheers you on and includes so much practical advice that it makes you feel equipped and excited.
This is a great tool for anyone involved in discipleship or who wants to connect with a less communicative family member. The lists of questions at the back of the book are fantastic and a great resource to use in lots of different settings!