Next Up with Grant Skeldon

THINQ Media
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Almost every revival has been sparked by hungry, humble young leaders who knew something needed to change. In NextUp, Grant Skeldon helps young leaders narrow their calling and accelerate their mission. Because the stakes are too high. The world needs young leaders to be at their best. NextUp will help you or the young leaders you know get equipped with the helpful frameworks necessary to better form ow you see God, How you view the world, and how you approach God's mission for your life. Tune in today and watch for new episodes every other Thursday. Like, subscribe, share. Have a next gen topic or story for Grant? Want Grant on your show? Reach out at info@thinqmedia.com.

  1. Regaining our Humor and Humanity | Ray Ortlund

    1d ago

    Regaining our Humor and Humanity | Ray Ortlund

    Why are so many young leaders burning out, exhausted, and frankly, a little miserable? In this episode, Grant sits down with pastor, mentor, and author Ray Ortlund to uncover why next-gen Christians so easily fall into the trap of a grim, transactional "pay-as-you-go" faith. Ray breaks down why living with gusto and having a saintly blast isn't a compromise on holiness, but biblical wisdom from Ecclesiastes designed for longevity and resilience. If you've been slogging through ministry under the heavy weight of performance, this conversation is the perspective shift you need to find true rest in the finished work of Christ. In this episode, they talk about: Breaking free from the grim moralistic trap that makes some Christians miserable. Why Jesus' call to "Come to me and rest" is a radical, punk-rock declaration. Handling over-scheduling and learning when to say no to protect your family and health. What it means to budget for sin when you are physically and spiritually depleted. Ray's personal life goals for maintaining deep, 50-year friendships. Letting go of your own self-importance and letting God make your life count. 👉 Get Ray's Book, Eat Drink and Be Merry: https://www.crossway.org/books/eat-drink-and-be-merry-tpb/ 👉 Check out Renewal Ministries: https://renewalministries.com/ 👉 Follow Ray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayortlund/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    46 min
  2. The Beautiful Battle of Sanctification | Matt Chandler

    May 26

    The Beautiful Battle of Sanctification | Matt Chandler

    In this episode, Grant sits down with pastor and author Matt Chandler to unpack a massive shift happening in youth culture and what it really looks like to lead with prophetic clarity today. Fresh off an incredible move of God at his church, Matt shares why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are craving raw confession and holy transcendence over more comfortable, "cool" churches. They dive into the reality of modern paganism rising in the suburbs, how to navigate the noise of online critics without losing your pastoral edge, and why true spiritual formation looks more like a slow-growing tree than a quick light switch. If you're a young leader trying to figure out how to serve the church faithfully without burning out or compromising, this conversation is a must-watch. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Expectation vs. Agenda: Why 5,000 hours of unbroken prayer set the stage for an authentic move of God led by the youngest generations. ✅ The Death of Secularism: How the failure of secular worldviews is driving people toward spiritual power—and why old-school paganism is growing right next door. ✅ Guarding Your Prophetic Edge: Why Matt refuses to let online labels like "woke" or "Christian nationalist" steal his focus from local pastoral ministry. ✅ The Tree and the Light Switch: A refreshing take on sanctification, the pitfalls of modern church metrics, and why we need to return to the wisdom of the church fathers. 👉 Get Matt's Book, Awake and Alive: https://a.co/d/0j3RPSwU/ 👉 Matt's Website: https://www.pastormattchandler.com/ 👉 Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattchandler74/ 👉 Subscribe to Matt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PastorMattChandler/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    40 min
  3. Navigating Play, Pain and Prayer | Tyler Staton

    May 19

    Navigating Play, Pain and Prayer | Tyler Staton

    In this episode, Grant sits down with pastor and author Tyler Staton to tackle a massive tension facing the next generation of leaders: the desire for worldly influence versus the call to a more private hiddenness and prayer. When you're young, you want to change the world, but it is easy to overestimate our own capacity and underestimate the slow, humble work of God. Tyler opens up about his battle with advanced cancer, how suffering shifted his soul's perspective on ministry, and why true kingdom movement starts in the secret place, not on a platform. They dive into how young leaders can navigate the pressures of platform growth without losing their intimacy with Jesus, and what it looks like to honestly and regularly surrender our motives. In this episode, you'll learn: The Prayer Gap: Why young leaders naturally gravitate toward high-profile strategies like church planting while often overlooking quiet, global prayer movements.  The Illusion of Pure Motives: How to regularly surrender your ego and distinguish between serving the church out of love versus using the bride of Christ to fuel your platform.  Kingdom Hiddenness: Why Jesus frequently ran from worldly economics and power, and why the true kingdom grows in humility and hiddenness.  The Deathbed Perspective: How a life-threatening crisis reframes your priorities and forces you to focus on what will actually matter in the end. Subscribe to Tyler's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tyler_staton/ Tyler's website: https://www.tylerstaton.com/ Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylercstaton/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    1h 4m
  4. Forging Ride-or-Die Friends in a Flaky World | Jennie Allen

    May 13

    Forging Ride-or-Die Friends in a Flaky World | Jennie Allen

    We've all heard the lie that leadership is lonely, but does it have to be? In this episode, Grant sits down with author and visionary Jennie Allen to dismantle the myth that ministry requires isolation. As a generation of leaders often thrust into influence early, many of us have traded deep personal connection for artificial digital content. Jennie shares why the Western experiment of independence is failing and offers a practical framework to fight back—starting with her five miles, five friends rule. From navigating the complexity of couple-friendships to the one question that makes anyone feel truly known, this conversation is a roadmap for any young leader ready to move past small talk and start building a ride or die community. It's time to stop looking for a platform and start looking for your people. In this conversation, they explore: Why proximity is the greatest catalyst for deep relationship. The 911 approach to friendship and why initiation is king. How to lead out of a place of emotional health and vulnerability. 👉 Jennie's Website: https://www.jennieallen.com/ 👉 Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennieallen/ 👉 Jennie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniesallen/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    1h 10m
  5. The Blueprint for Fighting Fair in Marriage | Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

    May 5

    The Blueprint for Fighting Fair in Marriage | Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

    In this week's episode, Grant sits down with legendary author and marriage expert Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (author of Love and Respect) to dive into the messy, but necessary work of resolving conflict in relationships. After 52 years of marriage, Emerson has realized that even the most influential leaders often default to teenager behavior the moment they walk through their front door. They break down the clashing preferences that lead to heated fellowship and how the next generation of leaders can build a marriage that doesn't just survive leadership, but fuels it. Using the A.R.T. framework, Emerson explains how to stop stepping on each other's air hoses and start fighting for—not against—your spouse. In this episode, they discuss: The Myth of Right vs. Wrong: Why most marriage fights are actually about clashing preferences rather than biblical mandates. The A.R.T. of Fighting Fair: A deep dive into Awareness, Restraint, and Turnaround. Own and Hone the Tone: Why you can be right, but still be wrong at the top of your voice. The Power of the Bedroom: Why getting it right in the bedroom is the bedrock for decision-making outside of it. Leading with Prayer: How 90 seconds of inviting Jesus into a stalemate can change the trajectory of an argument. 👉 Love & Respect Website: https://www.loveandrespect.com/ 👉 Check out Dr. Emerson's Podcast: https://www.loveandrespect.com/podcast/the-a-r-t-of-fighting-fair-in-marriage/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    59 min
  6. Intentional Singleness | Riley Kehoe

    Apr 29

    Intentional Singleness | Riley Kehoe

    In this conversation, Grant Skeldon sits down with author and speaker Riley Kehoe to discuss a topic that often feels like a four-letter word in Christian dating culture: waiting. For many in the next generation, the advice to, "just work on yourself," can feel like a platitude. But Riley challenges this perspective, sharing how a radical year of singleness let her become a God-sustained vessel of love and not put her life on hold like so many expected. Riley and Grant dive into why we often over-spiritualize dating and how to discern if you are in a season of pulling back like a bow and arrow to be flung forward into what God has next. Whether you're currently dating or intentionally single, this episode offers practical wisdom on how to steward your heart and your self-esteem before diving into a relationship. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The Bow and Arrow Analogy: Why taking time off isn't a setback, but a necessary preparation for your future. ✅ Dating Your Self-Esteem: Why we tend to attract the level of health (or brokenness) we believe we deserve. ✅ The Inside Life: Insights from The Emotionally Healthy Leader on addressing the iceberg of our internal world before bringing it into a relationship. ✅ Practical Intentionality: How to use a season of singleness to pursue healing, find mentors, and host the presence of God. Riley's website: https://www.rileywithcourage.com/ Riley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/ Riley's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rileywithcourage/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    52 min
  7. How To Do The Dating Challenge | JJ & Kait Tomlin | Part 2

    Apr 24

    How To Do The Dating Challenge | JJ & Kait Tomlin | Part 2

    In this second installment of the Dating Challenge 2-part series, Grant is joined by friends JJ and Kait Tomlin, the powerhouse couple behind the Heart of Dating ministry. Kait, a dating coach and author, and JJ, a dating counselor, share their own unconventional story; from meeting on a Zoom call during the covid pandemic to navigating a long-distance relationship built on character over chemistry. They unpack practical wisdom on: The Dating Challenge: Why the best setups often come from trusted mentors like Dr. Henry Cloud. Intentionality: How to move past the infatuation phase and take things one date at a time. Leading in Singleness: Why your current season isn't a waiting room, but a training ground for your calling. Whether you're currently dating or just trying to navigate singleness with purpose, this conversation offers a refreshing, godly roadmap for navigating the exciting road ahead. 👉 Subscribe to Heart of Dating: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofDating 👉 Heart of Dating Website: https://www.heartofdating.com/ 👉 Kait's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitness/ 👉 JJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    34 min
  8. How To Do The Dating Challenge | Alec & Maddie Bevere | Part 1

    Apr 15

    How To Do The Dating Challenge | Alec & Maddie Bevere | Part 1

    In the first half of a 2-part series on Dr. Henry Cloud's Dating Challenge, Grant sits down with Alec and Maddie Bevere for a raw, funny, and deeply practical look at what it means to steward your dating life for the sake of the Kingdom. For a generation of leaders often stuck in the waiting trap—hoping God will drop a spouse on their doorstep while they stay passive—Alec and Maddie's story is a masterclass in intentional action. From Maddie's leap of faith moving from a journalism career in Australia to a mattress on a living room floor in Colorado, to the taboo dating of a Bevere boy, they share how God used their relationship as a laboratory for growth. Applying the Dating for Growth framework from Dr. Henry Cloud's How to Get a Date Worth Keeping, they pull back the curtain on the internal barriers and anxieties that often hold us back from our full calling. If you're navigating the tension between your personal life and your mission, this conversation is your roadmap to moving forward with wisdom and discernment. In this conversation, they dive into: The Aussie Leap: Why Maddie left everything behind for a calling she didn't yet see. Dating as Leadership Prep: Why your relational health is the foundation for your future impact. The Power of a Model: How following a proven framework can lead to a miracle. The stakes are too high for us to get dating wrong. It's time to stop waiting for "the one" and start becoming the leader God has called you to be. 👉 Check out Alec and Maddie's new venture: Alpha Shake 👉 Alec's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alec_b/ 👉 Maddie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeleinebevere/ MORE RESOURCES: ➡︎ Watch Grant's THINQ talks here: https://thinqmedia.com/speakers/grant-skeldon ➡︎ Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at: https://thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Take our assessment to see how you apply the THINQ Framework to your everyday life: https://thinqmedia.com/assessment/ ➡︎ Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: https://events.thinqmedia.com/ ➡︎ Lead a THINQ-guided conversation with your family or small group: https://thinqmedia.com/engage/ ================================================================================= ➡︎ Join us at THINQ Summit 2026 in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee: https://events.thinqmedia.com/summit26 ================================================================================= More from the THINQ Podcast Network: ➡︎ Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@rebekah_lyons/ ➡︎ The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent/ ➡︎ UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons/ ➡︎ NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148/

    41 min
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Almost every revival has been sparked by hungry, humble young leaders who knew something needed to change. In NextUp, Grant Skeldon helps young leaders narrow their calling and accelerate their mission. Because the stakes are too high. The world needs young leaders to be at their best. NextUp will help you or the young leaders you know get equipped with the helpful frameworks necessary to better form ow you see God, How you view the world, and how you approach God's mission for your life. Tune in today and watch for new episodes every other Thursday. Like, subscribe, share. Have a next gen topic or story for Grant? Want Grant on your show? Reach out at info@thinqmedia.com.

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  • Creator
    THINQ Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 THINQ Media
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    Next Up with Grant Skeldon

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