THINQ Media Podcast

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...

In 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 Development in 1999. She recalls watching a group...

In 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 influence the culture and industries around us. She en...

In 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 in as he provides a deeper understanding of this of...

As 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 Tailah emphasizes the importance of understanding...

In this inspiring THINQ Podcast episode, young evangelist and bible teacher from Waco, Texas, Gabrielle McCullough passionately discusses her mission of calling her generation and all generations back to the Word of God. Gabrielle highlights the decreasing engagement with the Bible in today's society and the timeless relevance of its principles. She uplifts young leaders to hold fast to scriptural...

In this episode, Ken Costa, a prominent investment banker, author, and philanthropist, discusses the forthcoming $100 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations. Ken emphasizes that this shift encompasses more than just money; it also involves values, priorities, and influence. He delves into the ethical considerations surrounding this transfer and underscores the importance...

In the latest episode of THINQ Podcast, Jayson Orvis, a well-known author and expert in the prepper movement, discusses the intersection of prepping with faith, community, and personal responsibility. Jason sheds light on the increasing interest in prepping as a response to economic instability, natural disasters, and societal breakdowns. He reveals insights into the historical roots of prepping a...

This episode features author and Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University (Belgium), Mattias Desmet. Mattias is recognized as the world's leading expert on the theory of mass formation as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mattias highlights the profound impact of propaganda on an individual's psychological well-being. He brings attention to the cultural groupthink prevalent in socie...

In this episode, author, attorney, and radio show host Clay Travis discusses the issue of cancel culture and the growing fear that prevents open debate about cultural issues. From campus protests over the Israel-Palestine war to transgenderism in sports, Clay highlights the importance of the marketplace of ideas and the need for critical thinking and healthy debate. Listen in to hear how he encour...

In this week's THINQ Podcast episode, we want to help you think well about the upcoming election. Author and political commentator Denise Gitsham shares her experience of working in secular media as a Christian, striving to prioritize Kingdom principles over partisan agendas. Denise shares valuable lessons she's learned while striving to foster empathy, compassion, and unity in an increasingly pol...

In this episode, pastor, author, and Christianity Today columnist Andrew Wilson uses the acronym W.E.I.R.D.E.R. (W-western, E-education, I-industrialized, R-rich, D-democratic, E-ex-Christian, R-romantic) to explain how our Western culture is distancing itself from Christianity, even though Christianity is the foundation of Western society. He discusses seven major developments from the year 1776—...

On this episode of the THINQ Podcast, Katy Faust, the Founder and President of Them Before Us, shares a unique perspective on third-party reproduction methods such as sperm donation, egg donation, IVF, and surrogacy. She refers to these methods as "Big Fertility" and argues that they often prioritize the desires of adults over the best interests of children. Katy highlights the psychological and e...

"We have devalued and deprioritized mothering to the extent that young people today do not want to have children and if they do, they do not want to care for them," says social worker, psychoanalyst, and author Erica Komisar. In this episode of THINQ Podcast, Erica speaks about the mental health epidemic among kids and pinpoints the two things that are causing kids to break down: 1) How we're rais...

In this week's THINQ podcast episode, Parenting and Leadership Coach Suzanne Phillips challenges us to think about who is spending time with our children and how they are influencing them. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our kids' curriculum and the agendas being promoted by different organizations. Suzanne also sheds light on corporations involved in education, such as the CDC, Pfi...