THINQ Media Podcast

THINQ Media & Gabe Lyons

THINQ Media 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.

  1. 2H AGO

    Confronting the Secular Creed: Rebecca McLaughlin | Episode 382

    In a culture that elevates self-expression as the ultimate authority, Confronting the Secular Creed examines the dominant beliefs shaping modern identity and challenges the narrative of "living your truth." By applying the THINQ Framework, this talk explores the historical and theological roots of today's cultural assumptions, helping you understand how they influence your thinking. Whether you are navigating competing worldviews or struggling to articulate objective truth, this conversation equips you to engage the world with wisdom, conviction, and grace. Resources: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Watch the talk, Confronting the Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Why Theology Matters by Joel Muddamalle on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    16 min
  2. 4D AGO

    Critical Thinking in Community: Matt Whitlock, Joakim Magnus & Abby Lee | Episode 381

    In a culture of noise and rapid reactions, this panel discussion serves as a vital call to slow down. Create Critical Thinking in Your Community explores how to cultivate environments where questions are welcomed and context is honored, moving beyond the pressure of immediate responses toward a collective pursuit of wisdom.   This conversation isn't just about having the right answers; it's about forming thoughtful people who engage culture with clarity and compassion. By helping others develop critical thinking skills, we empower them to engage with ideas that truly build up and strengthen the communities around them. Resources: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Sign up to host a THINQ Local event in your community Watch the talk, Critical Thinking In Community by Matt Whitlock, Abigail Lee & Joakim Magnus on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Discover Your True Path by Ben Crawshaw on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    18 min
  3. APR 13

    Tell The Truth: Lara Logan | Episode 380

    In a world of spin and partial narratives, this Tell the Truth talk challenges us to rediscover honesty as a vital spiritual and cultural discipline. This conversation explores how truth-telling goes beyond mere facts to shape our character, inform our actions, and build trustworthy communities. Whether you are navigating online spaces or personal struggles, this talk equips you to live with the clarity and courage needed to engage your community with compassion and integrity. Resources: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Watch the talk, Tell the Truth by Lara Logan on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Cultivating Virtue by David Brooks on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    17 min
  4. APR 6

    Sextortion: Chris McKenna | Episode 379

    The internet connects us, but it also exposes us to predators who use deception and shame to exploit trust. In The Case of Sextortion, we examine how these schemes manipulate individuals into sharing intimate content, often leading to threats of exposure and financial demands. This talk moves past fear to offer a clear understanding of how these traps work, equipping communities to protect one another with wisdom, courage, and intentional care. Resources: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Watch the talk, In the Case of Sextortion by Chris McKenna on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Fostering Resilience by Tori Hope Petersen on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    18 min
  5. MAR 30

    Christian Persecution: Ezekiel Samaila | Episode 378

    Ezekiel Samaila shares first-hand accounts of raids across Africa, offering a perspective rooted in resilience, compassion, and hope. This conversation explores how to stand with the marginalized and find courage in the face of resistance through the testimonies of those following God at any cost. It is a powerful invitation to understand the global reality of persecution with clarity and a deepened commitment to faithfulness. Resources: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Watch the talk, Christian Persecution by Ezekiel Samaila on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Faith in the Face of Persecution by Gia Chacon on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    12 min
  6. MAR 23

    All Scripture, All People: Davis Powell | Episode 377

    The Bible is a living message for every culture, yet over 500 languages still wait for their first translated verse. All Scripture, All People explores the universal reach of God's Word and challenges the Church, from Nashville to Nairobi, to engage in the global spread of the gospel. This conversation will help you read and apply the Word more faithfully, recognizing its power to bring hope and flourishing to every community. Resources: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Watch the talk, All Scripture, All People by Davis Powell on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Christian Persecution by Ezekiel Samaila on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    13 min
  7. MAR 16

    Navigating the Digital Control Grid: Catherine Austin Fitts | Episode 376

    In this interview, Catherine Austin Fitts looks beneath the surface of screens and algorithms to reveal how systems like Digital ID and programmable money influence our attention, behavior, and culture. Rather than rejecting technology, she encourages us to approach it with discernment and intention, offering a way to steward our digital lives more thoughtfully. If you have ever felt your attention was hijacked or tech felt addictive, this conversation provides the wisdom needed to engage your screens without surrendering your mind. Resources: Watch the interview, Navigating the Digital Control Grid by Catherine Austin Fitts on THINQMedia.com. Listen to the extended conversation Gabe Lyons shared with Catherine Austin Fitts, Avoiding the Digital Control Grid. View a collection of similar talks and conversations at THINQMedia.com/resilience. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    19 min
  8. MAR 9

    The Bisexual Deception: Mo Isom Aiken | Episode 375

    In a culture that often avoids or oversimplifies conversations about identity, "The Bisexual Deception" explores the narratives and spiritual pressures shaping our understanding of sexuality. Rather than reducing people to labels, this talk invites listeners to move past cultural confusion toward a place of clarity, nuance, and compassion. By examining how society influences our view of desire and identity, this conversation equips you to look beneath the surface, challenge prevailing assumptions, and respond to the world with both wisdom and empathy. Resources: Watch the talk, The Bisexual Deception by Mo Isom Aiken on THINQMedia.com. You may also like Sex, Faith and Gender by Laurie Krieg, Matthew Liu, Preston Sprinkle and Kat LaPrairie. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.  Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. 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 thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

    14 min
4.4
out of 5
182 Ratings

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THINQ Media 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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