THINQ Media Podcast

In this episode, we're diving into the power of art to move, inspire, and transform. Grant Skeldon sits down with Zac Lawson and Rebecca Brunner—two artists who believe creativity isn't just for entertainment, but a way to connect with deeper truth and emotion. Zac Lawson is a two-time grammy-nominated songwriter/producer with his brother, JVKE, best known for their song  Golden Hour . Rebecca Bru...

This episode explores the intersection of faith, creativity, and meaningful work with master craftsman Matt Impola. Matt is the founder of Handcrafted Movement, a company dedicated to building intentional, beautiful, and functional spaces. Learn from Matt why craftsmanship still matters in a world of mass production and instant gratification. He'll challenge you to rethink the way you approach you...

Founder of the Justice Defense Fund, Laila Mickelwait is the driving force behind the global movement to hold Pornhub accountable for its role in trafficking and abuse. In this episode, Laila exposes the dark realities of the porn industry, shares the incredible story behind the movement to take down Pornhub, and challenges us to take a stand for truth, justice, and the protection of the vulnerabl...

At the Asbury Outpouring, pastor and revival leader Zach Meerkreebs witnessed firsthand what happens when people make room for the Holy Spirit to work. In this episode, Zach unpacks how we can posture ourselves to receive an outpouring of God's presence. He calls us to move beyond just longing for revival and instead take practical steps to create space for God to move in our lives, our churches,...

Sarah 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 hear how her story challenges us to think about how y...

Pastor, 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 we pursue—success, relationships, comfort—are act...

Bestselling 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. Listen in as he explains why a proper understanding o...

Revivalist, 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 big events—it's about ordinary people being ignit...

In 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 how Satan's attacks are proportional to our minis...

With 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 are acting like women. Listen in as she implores...

Global 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 and check out her book Disciple: Walking with God...

Ryan 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 speech is fundamental to human dignity, truth, and di...

"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 nuance of listening and respecting single men and...

"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 million Americans regularly viewing pornography, t...

Ever 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 patterns that continue to sabotage our story and emp...

Are 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 choices in dealing with our secrets: We can disclo...

As 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 in as he encourages us to find ways in our communit...

At 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 five important questions to ask in discerning this...

Do 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 discuss how Josh is using Legos and stop motion anim...

In 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 light to the human trafficking epidemic across th...

Are 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, and vocational health. Tune in to learn how you can...

At 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 whether or not we're using God as a stepping stone or...

Gabe 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 technology, leading to a culture where convenience might o...

In 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 families, and living out their dreams. Jade Warshaw s...

In 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 challenges us to put ourselves in others' shoes and...