Jesus was the Master of long form listening. When he was 12 years old his earthly parents lost track of him during a Passover celebration; the Bible says:
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. (Luke 2:46 ESV)
To be a follower of Jesus therefore, is to be committed to the art and practice of listening. A Christian is by definition:
quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger (James 1:19 ESV)
Easier said than done, of course, in the Internet generation.
If you find yourself struggling with this part of your calling and witness as a Christian then these 5 questions may be helpful to you in your efforts to become a better listener.