The Psychology of Totalitarianism: Mattias Desmet | Episode 299
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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 society and warns about the risks associated with current cultural norms, media consumption, and reliance on manipulative technologies. Listen as he explains how governments and mass media leverage fear,...
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Why Idea Exchange Matters: Clay Travis | Episode 298
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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 encourages us to use our voice to engage in cultural conversations without self-censoring, and to share our honest opinions and beliefs to maintain a healthy marketplace of ideas and promote genuine, open...
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Debate Ideas, Not People: Denise Gitsham | Episode 297
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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 polarized society. Listen in as she encourages us to "debate ideas rather than people" and urges Christians to speak truth with love, emphasizing that our true adversaries are not people, but the...
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Why Everything Feels Weird: Andrew Wilson | Episode 296
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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— globalization, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Enrichment, the American Revolution, the rise of post-Christianity, and the dawn of Romanticism—and explains their...
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Third Party Reproduction: Katy Faust | Episode 295
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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 emotional challenges faced by children who are not raised by their biological parents. Listen to Katy as she discusses the potential exploitation and unfairness involved in these methods, and...
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Our Children Need You: Erica Komisar | Episode 294
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“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 raising our children and 2) What we’re exposing them to. She specifically speaks to the significance of mothers and the important physical and mental health foundation a mother gives her children...
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Who is Teaching Your Child: Suzanne Phillips | Episode 293
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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, Pfizer Institute, Planned Parenthood, and SIECUS, which focuses on "Sex Ed for Social Change" and receives seed funding from Hugh Hefner. Tune in as Suzanne asks "who is teaching your kids" and...
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Parenting in a Chaotic Culture: Trillia Newbell | Episode 292
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Grant Skeldon interviews author Trillia Newbell in this episode of the THINQ Podcast. Trillia discusses the challenges of raising kids in today's chaotic culture, particularly the impact of social media on our children's perceptions. She emphasizes the importance of countering negative societal narratives with the message of each child's identity in Christ. Trillia encourages parents to embrace the presence of God amid chaos, highlighting the reassurance that comes with serving a God who understands our struggles. She also emphasizes that despite the world's tumultuous nature, we do not have...
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Faithfulness Over Influence: Jon Tyson | Episode 291
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In this episode of the THINQ Podcast, Pastor Jon Tyson emphasizes the importance of unwavering faithfulness, regardless of the challenges we face—be it wars, rampant abuse, or political chaos. Originally presented during the pandemic, the message remains relevant today as it explores the question, "How do we remain faithful to what God has entrusted to us in this moment?" Jon encourages leaders to remain steadfast and unshaken in their commitment to their responsibilities. He also highlights two major pitfalls that can derail a leader's ability to finish well: "Failure of Nerve and Failure...
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Trauma as a Place of Service: Dr. Diane Langberg | Episode 290
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What is the best way to navigate traumatic events? In this week's episode, Dr. Diane Langberg, a practicing psychologist whose clinical expertise includes 50 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy, gives a gripping perspective in her talk “Trauma as a Place of Service.” Join us as she presents the idea that trauma is a significant mission field for Christ-followers, and she encourages us to reconsider our perspectives. Resources: to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. where you can gather with like-minded...
info_outlineOn 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 emotional challenges faced by children who are not raised by their biological parents.
Listen to Katy as she discusses the potential exploitation and unfairness involved in these methods, and explains how they frequently benefit wealthier individuals at the expense of financially vulnerable women.
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