THINQ Media (formerly Q Ideas) educates, equips and empowers Christian thought leaders to create conversations that lead to wisdom. We do this through our new digital platform, a podcast network, and a series of regional and national events designed to convene leaders around topics that matter to Christians today. Listen to the THINQ Media Podcast to learn, explore and consider how you can be faithful in our cultural context.
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Life-Driven Innovation: Sarah Gabel Seifert | Episode 327
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14:32Sarah Gabel Seifert and Gabe Lyons discuss the heart behind Sarah’s pro-life baby brand company, EveryLife, and the challenges of standing for life in today’s marketplace. Sarah Gabel reminds us that innovation and conviction can go hand-in-hand—that businesses don’t just have to sell products, they can stand for something greater. Listen in to hea…
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The Subtle Trap of Calling Idolatry: Trip Lee | Episode 326
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21:19Pastor, author, and hip-hop artist, Trip Lee has spent years using his platform to call people to authentic faith in Christ. In this episode, Trip unpacks how we often fall into the subtle trap of calling things “good” when, in reality, they’ve taken God’s place in our hearts. He challenges us to rethink what we truly worship and whether the things…
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A Healthy Fear of God: John Bevere | Episode 325
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26:39Bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International, John Bevere has spent decades calling believers to deeper intimacy with God through reverence and obedience. In this episode, John unpacks what it means to have a healthy fear of God—not a fear that drives us away, but one that draws us closer in awe, respect, and devotion. Lis…
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Grassroots Revival: Jessi Green | Episode 324
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8:27Revivalist, speaker, and leader behind Saturate Global, Jessi Green is dedicated to seeing grassroots revival break out across America. She carries a passion for awakening people to the transformative power of the gospel and mobilizing believers to bring renewal to their communities. In this episode, Jessi shares how true revival isn’t just about b…
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Unmasking Spiritual Warfare: Jonathan “JP” Pokluda | Episode 323
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26:02In this episode, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of Your Story Has a Villain, unmasks a topic most people have a hard time talking about—including Christians. JP explores who Satan really is, where Satan is, and the spiritual warfare Satan is capable of unleashing in our lives. JP also gives insight into…
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Reclaiming Femininity: Lisa Bevere | Episode 322
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14:08With a message for both women and men, internationally known speaker and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere addresses the confusing gender identity narratives in our culture. She calls out how God's original design of male and female has turned from a power union to a power struggle to the point that now women are acting like men and men…
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A Global Glimpse of God: Rorisang Thandekiso | Episode 321
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15:57Global Christian leader Rorisang Thandekiso brings a song and a fire for the Gospel that addresses the complacency we sometimes find in our Christian culture and leadership. Listen in as she reminds us to put down our pursuit for accolades, remember our personal encounter with God, and pursue Him with fervor. Resources Follow Rorisang on Instagram …
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The Censorship Trend: Ryan Bangert | Episode 320
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17:18Ryan Bangert from Alliance Defending Freedom addresses the growing trend of censorship and its threat to free speech and truth. Highlighting cases worldwide and in the U.S., Ryan discusses how individuals face penalties for expressing beliefs on topics like gender, religion, and politics, often under government pressure. He emphasizes that free spe…
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Reframing Success for Singles: Annie F. Downs | Episode 319
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14:56“What if there is more than one reliable path to an abundant life in Christ?” New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker Annie F. Downs confronts the discrepancy that 46% of U.S. adults are single but only 23% of the church is unmarried. Listen in as she asks Christian leaders to reframe their theology on singleness and consider the …
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Navigating A Sex Saturated Culture: Joshua Broome | Episode 318
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14:12“There are so many times we disqualify ourselves from God’s grace…We ask, 'Don’t you know who I am? Don’t you know what I’ve done?'” Joshua Broome spent six years in the adult film industry before he discovered God’s truth and grace. He's now a pastor and shares with others about the impact of fatherlessness and the snares of pornography. With 40 m…
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Uncovering What Drives You: Mike Foster | Episode 317
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22:01Ever wonder what really drives your emotions, your choices, and your relationship with yourself and others? Author, speaker and executive coach Mike Foster teaches the Primal Question Framework that includes the 7 important questions people should ask to help uncover what drives their deepest need. These questions help us identify old wounds and pa…
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Expose Your Secret: Jason VanRuler | Episode 316
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15:08Are you walking with pebbles in your shoes? Therapist and author Jason VanRuler offers this simple metaphor as a way to show how unbearable and damaging secrets can be if we don't address them. With leaders in church and culture falling all around us, it's important for us to understand the gravity of secrets. Jason points out that we all have two …
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The Church in Light of Political Failure: Jon Tyson | Episode 315
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22:38As we approach the Presidential Inauguration next week, we're featuring a new talk from Pastor Jon Tyson of Church of the City New York. Jon helps us understand where we are as a nation politically and how we as Christians should respond. He introduces the idea of becoming “a creative minority" instead of becoming syncretized or separated. Listen i…
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Should Christians Manifest: Alex Seeley | Episode 314
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15:28At the start of this New Year, you may be setting goals and working to achieve them. If you're following the trends, you may even be "manifesting" them into fruition. But can you really "manifest" anything into reality? In this episode, Pastor Alex Seeley of The Belonging Co tackles this increasingly popular subject of "manifesting." She gives us f…
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The Building Blocks of Storytelling: Josh Whitehouse | Episode 313
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16:50Do you remember playing with Legos as a kid? The holiday season often brings up nostalgic memories like playing with building blocks as a child . . . and so does this THINQ Podcast episode! It's all about Legos—but with a unique spin. THINQ Nxt Gen Director, Grant Skeldon, interviews Josh Whitehouse, Creative Director at Go Chatter Studios. They di…
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Ending Human Trafficking: Jason Dukes & Cambri Driskell | Episode 312
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7:50In this episode, against the backdrop of Christmas, you'll hear about a hard-to-talk-about topic, but one that demands our attention AND one that magnifies our need for the Hope we have in Jesus Christ! Jason Dukes and Cambri Driskell of Love Justice International share a brief but powerful talk called Ending Human Trafficking. Together they bring …
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On the Edge of Burnout: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 311
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16:03Are you teetering on the edge of burnout? In this week’s episode, you'll hear from THINQ Co-founder, Rebekah Lyons as she shares a timely message on stress and burnout. Rebekah outlines alarming burnout stats plaguing the next generation and counters them with four key Rhythms of Renewal that are meant to restore spiritual, physical, relational, an…
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The Emptiness of Platform Building: Grant Skeldon | Episode 310
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16:09At the end of the day, do you feel empty? In this episode, THINQ Nxt Gen Director, Grant Skeldon, gives an important message not just for the younger generation, but for any leader who’s striving and believing their performance and platform are tied to their worth and value. Grant asks the hard questions to help us do a heart check and discern whet…
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What A.I. Wants: Gabe Lyons | Episode 309
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13:24Gabe Lyons provides a critical review of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and discusses how Christians should thoughtfully engage with technology. He highlights A.I.'s significant role in daily life and expresses concerns regarding the decline in human cognitive abilities. Gabe points to decreased hippocampal activity due to over-reliance on technolo…
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The Debt Disaster: Jade Warshaw | Episode 308
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14:38In this episode, we’re talking about our "Debt Disaster" with debt elimination expert and financial coach Jade Warshaw. Our national debt is in the trillions, student loan debt is in the trillions, and the majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Sadly, it’s keeping the next generation from flourishing—from getting married, having fam…
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Empathy Driven Design: Wilson Smith | Episode 307
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15:30In this episode of the THINQ Podcast, we’re featuring a talk by Nike shoe designer, Wilson Smith. Wilson shares from his experience working at Nike for 40 years and teaching Product Design at the University of Oregon. Wilson inspires us to think creatively, adapt to the needs of others, and use our gifts with greater empathy and understanding. He c…
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Creative Exploration: Anna Halpine | Episode 306
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12:11In this episode, Anna Halpine, the CEO of the FEMM Foundation—a research and evidence-based program dedicated to improving women’s health—discusses the importance of boldly speaking up, especially if you're in the unrepresented silent majority. Anna shares her story of creating disruption at age 21 at the United Nations Conference on Population and…
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The Business of Disruption Sheeba Philip | Episode 305
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13:38In today's episode, Business and Brand Strategist Sheeba Philip reminds us, as Christian leaders, that "You and I are fully capable of causing disruption in our organizations, communities, and the world. We are not immune." Sheeba emphasizes the importance of leading with intention and adhering to biblical principles as we strive to positively infl…
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Confronting Demons: Fr. Carlos Martins | Episode 304
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16:47In this episode, exorcist and demonology expert Father Carlos Martins discusses exorcisms, demonology, and spiritual warfare. Father Carlos shares a chilling experience from an exorcism that made him realize the spiritual battle we are engaged in, and stressed the importance of recognizing the victory and authority we have in Jesus Christ. Listen i…
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Discerning New Age Spirituality: Tailah Scroggins | Episode 303
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13:31As Halloween approaches, we're discerning the topic of New Age spirituality in today's episode with Tailah Scroggins, a Nashville-based minister and Christian artist. Tailah shares her personal journey from years of involvement in the occult. She now educates others about recognizing and avoiding the deception of New Age Spirituality. Listen in as …
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