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\nOne of the signs of a healthy church is people asking tough questions. These questions may be theological, or they may involve life issues. When people are comfortable asking about difficult subjects, it shows trust in leadership. Thom and Sam discuss the importance of having a church culture that encourages asking hard questions.
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\n \tPeople don't ask tough questions when they don't trust you.
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\n \tPeople don't ask tough questions when they don't know you.
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\n \tPeople don't ask tough questions when they don't understand you.
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\n \tPeople don't ask tough questions when they expect you to ignore them.
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\n \tPeople don't ask tough questions when they expect you to dodge them.
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\n \tPeople don't ask tough questions when they expect you to judge them.
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