"In a world of trite, algorithm-formed answers, the call of God's people is to learn to craft the best questions all over again. And J.R. Briggs has shown us how to do so."

“When it comes to living a whole and healthy life, one of my favorite teachers is J.R. Briggs. If you've been feeling a disconnect in your leadership, community, or relationships, here is a book that will breathe new life into tired systems. In The Art of Asking Better Questions, J.R. not only teaches us why questions are so important, but he shows us how to ask them with nuance, sensitivity, and love."

"The world is filled with too many answers which are facile, manipulative, or shallow. But a good question opens the door to self-awareness, to healthy relationships, and to spiritual depth. J.R. Briggs invites us to follow the way of Jesus, who used good questions to dignify and to dive in, to clarify and to confront, to reframe and to renew. And he shows us how to do the same."

"There is nothing less interesting than an answer without a question. Yet, all too often, Christians are guilty of rushing to offer answers rather than patiently asking questions and listening to the questions that are on the hearts and minds of our neighbors. I know of no better guide for becoming a better question asker than J.R. Briggs. Having been on the receiving end of J.R.'s thoughtful questions, I have experienced the rare gift of being truly, deeply listened to. I highly recommend this to anyone, especially leaders."

"This book will inspire you and open up conversational pathways you never imagined."

“By far this is the best resource on becoming a person who asks great questions! The diverse research, helpful footnotes, numerous biblical examples, and tons of practical exercises make this a valuable book. I will be rereading, marking up, and sharing with my tribe for years to come. J.R. Briggs' transparency is disarming, and his boldness is challenging—what a perfect combo! You've got to dive into this book, don't put it off—you won't regret it.”

"What if the key to deeper leadership isn't having the right answers but asking better questions? This book is a powerful reminder that questions expand perspective, deepen engagement, and strengthen connections. In today's ever-changing world, few skills are more vital for leaders. With this conviction, J.R. Briggs provides a road map for cultivating curiosity by offering examples, practical frameworks, and a treasure trove of hard-hitting questions. If you want to live and lead with greater depth, humility, and impact, The Art of Asking Better Questions is an essential guide."

"If, as J.R. Briggs so powerfully communicates in the pages that follow, 'good questions are gifts we extend to others,' then reading this book feels like sitting next to the tree on Christmas morning. The quality of our lives truly is determined by the quality of questions we ask God, ourselves, and others, and this fantastic book helps you move toward better questions and a better life. What are you waiting for?"

"If a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver, then asking quality questions may be compared to a pearl of great prize. If you would like to learn how to ask better questions and thereby cultivate a richer relationship with God and others, then why not give yourself the gift of this intriguing, insightful book by J.R. Briggs and make your world--and the world--a better place?"

"J.R. Briggs asks the best questions of anyone I know. This book inspires both humility and curiosity, often missing in us, to see and seek to understand the other. It has already made me more intentional about how I ask questions."

“Who would have known that so much growth could come by asking better questions? Well, J.R. Briggs. This is something he's not just taught but also modeled for as long as I've known him. Many of us have been urging him to write this kind of book, and we are the better now that he has. Combining relevant research with inspiring stories and practical guidance, J.R. shows how our lives, relationships, and world might be enriched by asking better questions. I hope it will be read by leaders, teachers, and every person who wants to grow."

"I can't remember the last time that I read a book that caused me to stop mid-sentence and try something new in real time. But J.R. Briggs' book The Art of Asking Better Questions has become both an inspiration and a goad. Like all good art that doesn't come easy, the desire to ask better questions has been frustrating for me. But through this book, I have been inspired to become a more artful questioner and have shared with my entire consulting team lessons from the book that are making all of us better."

"In an age dominated by simple answers, J.R. Briggs demonstrates the power of curiosity and engaged inquiry. J.R. shows how good questions do more than reveal information or direction; they bring us into relationship with God and others who challenge, encourage, and shape our thinking and encourage our souls. Life is better because of questions, and J.R. will guide you in the art of cultivating questions for transformation."

“J.R. Briggs is a master teacher of the art of asking better questions. To open these pages is truly to open yourself to a world of becoming a better person. Read this book and experience some of the greatest questions ever asked and, in return, some of the truest encounters with people ever recorded. In these most antagonistic of times, this is what we need: Christians who can ask better questions and can encounter people as persons."

"Full disclosure—J.R. Briggs is an automatic read for me, and The Art of Asking Better Questions proves why."

"In The Art of Asking Better Questions, author and 'professional question asker' J.R. Briggs challenges readers to reflect on these information-eliciting expressions that compose so much of our language: questions. More than attracting information, attending to questions cultivates curiosity, enhances awareness, and places a renewed and sharpened focus on the world outside us—persons, places, and things. Using entertaining illustrations and accessible writing, J.R. invites readers to see questions not merely as instruments of information but as a means of formation."