Reply 2 HSCO 508

Reply 2 HSCO 508

A communication spiral is a pattern of interaction that help us to understand the behaviors of others. This spiraling effect occurs when the actions of an individual magnify the actions of another. The type of spiral is dependent upon the ways in which we interact (Stewart, 2012). For example, if a person experiences trust and understanding in communication with another, the response tends to be much of the same, and the communication spiral is positive. If a person experiences a lack of trust, misunderstandings, and distance, the response tends to be negative. The negative responses reinforce one another, creating a negative communication pattern, or degenerative spiral (Stewart, 2012). In the beginning of the Fireproof movie (Kendrick, 2008), the pattern of communication between Catherine and Caleb was mostly negative because both parties were distant, resentful, and there was clearly a lack of trust. Their communication efforts mirrored one another, and thus a degenerative communication spiral was formed. Catherine saw Caleb as selfish and spiritually absent. Caleb was resentful and felt that Catherine did not recognize his accomplishments or worthiness. Neither character put forth an effort to actively listen to the other. Proverbs 18:2 states, “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion (ESV).” As Caleb worked through the Love Dare and his personal relationship with the Lord became stronger, Catherine began to see positive changes, and their relationship was no longer void of a foundation to root their communication process on. Ultimately, the degenerative communication spiral was repaired. Their lack of communication, commitment, and focus was now replaced with their faith in God and each other, leading to self-disclosure and the revealing of identities. When Caleb’s heart changed, so did his relationship with his wife. As Hebrews 4:12 teaches, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart (ESV).”

References Kendrick, A. (Director). (2008). Fireproof [Motion Picture]. Albany, GA: Sony Pictures. Stewart, J. (2012). Bridges not walls: A book about interpersonal communication (11th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.

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