Fitly Spoken: Developing Biblical Communication and Social Skills

by Greg S. Baker

The bedrock of any relationship is communication; yet, the ability to communicate isn’t intrinsic to our natures. We must learn to do it. This book takes a look at the many methods and techniques which can be learned and developed to help build your relationships within the many different spheres of your life. From marriage to business, the principles taught in this book can help you achieve stronger relationships through the use of effective communication skills. Developed from Biblical principles and extensively tested, Fitly Spoken will give you the tools you need to become an effective and dynamic communicator.

Have you ever said something you didn’t mean? Have you ever struggled to express your feelings? Have you ever said something you later regretted? Have you ever acted on misunderstanding and either been hurt or hurt someone else? Do you find yourself arguing endlessly with neither giving in nor anything getting accomplished? Have you tried to correct someone in sincerity only to have them be offended? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this book is for you.

Learn to express yourself in ways that others understand and can relate to. Learn to avoid the dangers of misunderstandings and cut through tangled emotions to discern what is really trying to be said. Use trigger words and phrases to promote positive reactions to negative situations. Establish good communication lines with those around you, and forge stronger and more meaningful relationships in every area from personal to business. Learn what to say, how to say it, and when to say it.

Written for the average person or the business professional, Fitly Spoken is your guide to developing strong communication and social skills in any environment or circumstance. Life is relationships—and communication is how we explore the depth and breadth of that relationship. This book will give you the tools to effectively communicate with everyone in your life.

211 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 23, 2011

Reviews

[Russell Holland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ken Baker’s Fitly Spoken is a very good treatment of the topic of communication from a Christian perspective. He wrote a lot of helpful and practical tips, insights, and principles for Christian communication. The simplicity of the book shines, with short, digestible, and entirely practical information. An excellent part of the book is Baker’s extensive usage of Scripture throughout. It is refreshing to find a biblical focus in his writing. However, he also uses it quite freely, regardless of its application and meaning. So some of the verses are only loosely applicable to the point Baker is making. It is not a pervasive problem, but a problem nonetheless. One further negative note is that much of what Baker writes needs some nuance and real-life context. One should take his advice with a grain of salt and be willing to alter it upon analysis of the circumstances. Overall, in spite of these few quibbles, it is a helpful book.

[Brad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not well-written, but has a lot of good ideas for maintaining good relationships & communication. If you're interested in studying communication skills from a Biblical perspective, this is a good primer but hardly the only volume you'll need to consult. I just need to find another one myself now.