THINQ Media Podcast

In an increasingly secular, chaotic and uncertain cultural moment, how must Christians believe, think and act? In this Q Talk, Gabe Lyons sets up the Q 2020 Virtual Summit by educating us about "the Spirit of Babylon" present in our own society.  Want to hear more talks like this and connect with like-minded leaders? Join us April 28 & 29 for The Culture Summit. We'll be hosting 35+ conversations...

Here in the United States, we've been watching as inflation is quickly changing the marketplace. Is there a way we could have anticipated this rate of inflation? When we think about money, is there a better way forward? Bitcoin expert, Jimmy Song, shares his thoughts on how he sees Bitcoin as the future of currency.  Want more talks like this? Join us virtually for our annual Culture Summit event,...

Is it possible that we see ourselves as more moral than we actually are? How can we remedy this gap? What can we learn from history and Scripture? Dr. Christian Miller joins Gabe Lyons to talk about his work on character and virtue formation. Interested in more conversations like this? Join us at The Culture Summit happening April 28-29. Find out more on how you can join us at qideas.org/2022

The Christian world is continually rocked by sexual abuse and harassment allegations against well-known people and organziations. What can we do to prevent these tragedies from occuring? Are theology, culture and policies causing these issues? And can we be a part of identifying solutions? Attorney and advocate Rachael Denhollander shares how we can create systems and structures that prevent abuse...

It's been almost 15 years since the book  Culture Making  released. In this interview with Andy Crouch and Sho Baraka, hosted by Grant Skeldon, they talk about what it looks like to create culture. Do the same rules still apply? How can we create in a way that keeps us relevant? Andy and Sho answer these questions in this week's episode.  Want to hear more talks like these? Join us in Nashville or...

In a world that rejects masculinity as toxic, what does it mean to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and his version of what it means to be a man? Brant Hansen, author of The Men We Need, reminds men and women alike of man's first role, to be keepers of the garden. He proposes a renewed vision of what it means to be a man in the 21st century and petitions all men to be ambitious about the right thi...

In many ways, the events of the last year completely disrupted and upended our lives. It can be tempting, then, to try to merely endure or ignore this disruption. But instead, Danielle Strickland challenges us to see the disruption of this moment as an invitation and an opportunity for something greater. How will you respond? This talk was given at The Culture Summit in 2021. If you want to hear m...

In this talk from the 2013 Q Women and Calling event, Kathy Keller discusses the way that gender roles have misused in the past. The antidote has been to throw the whole idea away. Is this the correct response?   Keller argues that to reject our genders—as women and men—is to push away a great gift from God, given to us to reflect his nature more fully. The key to a fuller understanding of these i...

Through a year marked by confusion, chaos, and polarization, Gabe, Rebekah and Grant talk about what the Church has to offer in this moment. They spend time talking about what it means to connect and gather together as a body of believers in the midst of this cultural confusion. They also share a first look at The Culture Summit happening this April along with some of the topics we'll be talking a...

The inauguration of Barack Obama led to conjecture that America was officially a post-racial society. Over the past few years, it's evident that it will take more than the election of a person of color to move our nation past the systemic racism existing in workplaces, schools, and prisons. In this talk from 2016, Adam Thomason leads a conversation on how we can dismantle unjust structures still s...

We're living in a time in which more and more people seem to believe no truth is absolute and all authority is suspect. In light of these cultural trends, how can we reclaim and hold fast to an appropriate understanding of the power, authority and truth of God's Word? That's a critical question that Gen Z leader Gabrielle Odom helps us wrestle with in this talk. Join us April 28-29 in Nashville, T...

What lessons can Christians learn from the African American legacy and experience? Tyler Burns, president of The Witness, challenges us to see the gift of the black Christian experience in this powerful talk.   This talk was given at the 2021 Culture Summit. If you're interested in ideas and conversations like these, join us this year, April 28-29 in downtown Nashville.  

Even before the chaos of the last couple years, we were already facing many troubling statistics surrounding mental health. Now, with the added stress of a pandemic and various cultural tensions, mental health struggles have become a reality for even more people. In light of this, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares a conversation with Q President Gabe Lyons with some practical tips for caring for o...

In a culture that demands our time and efficiency, how can Christians slow down? Is it possible to have emptier calendars, more rest, and still live faithful and productive lives? Kelly M. Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant College, explores these questions and more in his new book, You're Only Human . Listen in as he discusses some of his ideas from the book and gives wisdom on h...

Leading well in our current cultural moment can feel exhausting. But in this powerful talk, pastor Jon Tyson reminds us that this is the very time and place God has called us to lead. He challenges us to consider how this truth might build our courage and help us live more faithfully—wherever we've been called. Hear more talks from Jon Tyson and many other leaders by starting a free trial to Q Med...

In this episode, Q Ideas president Gabe Lyons reflects on some of the most important Q Moments from 2021. As another chaotic year comes to a close, we know you'll appreciate the chance to take a step back and reflect on some of the most important ideas of the year, so you can prepare well for what might lie ahead in 2022. Want to watch these full talks and conversations? Visit qideas.org/top10 to...

There comes small moments and decisions that end up impacting our lives for years to come. Dr. Michael Lindsay calls them "hinge moments". How do we identify these moments? As Christians, what practices can I adopt to wisely navigate them? In this interview, Dr. Lindsay discusses these questions and more from his newest book, Hinge Moments. Hear more converations like these at our annnual Culture...

Although we are more connected than ever before, loneliness seems to be plaguing our modern society more and more each passing year. Why do people, particularly young people, feel more lonely than ever? How can we as Christians respond to the problem of loneliness amongst our friends, families, and churches? Guided by current research from Barna Group, Susan Mettes explores these questions and mor...

Thanks to documentaries like The Social Dilemma and an abundance of eye-opening research, we're all-too aware of the pitfalls surrounding social media. But is there a better way for us to engage? Is it possible for us to succeed at social media without losing our souls? Author and podcaster Annie F. Downs argues the answer is yes. She shares her insights and best practices with us in this talk. To...

In a culture focused on outcomes and success, are Christians called to live any differently? Author and spoken word artist Hosanna Wong argues the answer is yes. Through an original spoken word poem and a powerful talk, Hosanna challenges us to be those who are intentional about listening to God—first and foremost.   Want more talks like these? Start a free trial to Q Media, our online learning pl...

We were designed to create and co-create. How do feelings stemming from shame prohibit our ability to fulfill that calling? How does human desire play into this conversation? Dr. Curt Thompson helps us connect ideas between shame, desire and creating.   Find more talks like this, including more from Dr. Curt Thompson, on Q Media. Start a free trial at qideas.org/trial.

Over the past few years, our culture has watched at the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements rock our institutions. How can we, as Christians, be a people that champions the vunerable, protects the weak and redeems the God-given place of power? Dr. Diane Langberg offers her clinical and theological perspective on these questions and how Chrisitans can navigate these sensitive issues. Her book, Redeemin...