Called & Confident: Madison Prewett Troutt | Episode 359
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Madison Prewett Troutt, a podcaster, speaker, and author, unveils the meaning of being called and confident. Her featured talk challenges us not to forget our first love, to understand that until we know who God is, we won’t know who we are, and to resist sin and seek repentance. Resources: You may also like by Lauren Tomlin 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 as you think through cultural topics. where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask...
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The Family Estrangement Trend: Matthias Barker | Episode 357
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Unresolved trauma, abandonment, and disappointment have become the status quo for many families in our society. In today’s episode, Matthias unravels The Family Estrangement Trend, walking through ways we can embrace and explore the pain of family estrangement rather than run from it. Resources: You may also like by Rebekah Lyons 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 as you think through cultural topics. where you can gather with like-minded leaders,...
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No Topic Off Limits Church: Matt Chandler | Episode 356
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In today’s episode, Pastor Matt Chandler brings us a sobering yet hopeful message for today’s Church: courage without Christlikeness isn’t courage at all. Too many leaders either retreat to avoid fallout or hide behind precision to avoid engagement. Both, Matt reminds us, abandon the flock in a culture desperate for truth and grace. Resources: You may also like by Jon Tyson 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 as you think through cultural topics. ...
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Work With Your Hands: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 355
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Today’s episode features Rebekah Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. In this episode, Work with Your Hands, Rebekah helps us see the importance of using the two hands God has given us, not only to build beautiful things, but to use them as an act of worship. Resources: You may also like by David Brooks. 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 as you think through cultural topics. where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask...
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The Gen Alpha Opportunity: Grant Skeldon I Episode 354
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Today’s episode features Grant Skeldon. Author, speaker, and Next Gen Director of THINQ Media. In this episode, The Gen Alpha Opportunity, Grant helps us understand how you and I can not only connect with Gen Alpha, but how we can go about leading them and discipling them well. Resources: You may also like by Zach Meerkreebs. 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 as you think through cultural topics. where you can gather with like-minded leaders,...
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The Cost of Conversation: Gabe Lyons | Episode 353
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Today’s episode features Gabe Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. In this episode, The Cost of Conversation, Gabe explores how meaningful dialogue—not just talking more—is essential in our polarized age, and he highlights what it really costs us to engage in it well. Though the costs are real, Gabe emphasizes the payoff: deeper trust, communal wisdom, the ability to discern better paths forward, and a culture that resists division and builds bridges rather than walls. Resources: You may also like Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on...
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How to Focus in Chaos: Jessica Hook | Episode 352
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Today’s episode features Jessica Hook—an accomplished artist turned champion shooter who has spent over a decade competing in action shooting sports. With a background in both the video game industry and high-pressure competition, Jessica has learned what it takes to stay focused when chaos hits. She shares practical wisdom on building mental discipline, preparing for pressure, and even seeing failure as a step toward success. If you’ve ever struggled to keep your focus in stressful moments, this talk will give you tools to stay grounded and thrive under pressure. Resources: You may...
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Establish Daily Rhythms: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 351
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Today’s episode features Rebekah Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. Rebekah is passionate about helping people take charge of their emotional health, and in this talk she shares four life-giving rhythms that calm inner chaos and make space for a flourishing life. In a time when anxiety, panic, and depression are on the rise, these rhythms are more than just good habits—they’re lifelines that ground us and sustain us. If you’re longing for practices that bring peace, renewal, and hope, this message will encourage you to step into a healthier way of living....
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Choosing Hope in Depression: Gloria Umanah | Episode 350
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Today’s episode features Gloria Umanah—spoken-word artist, visionary of Hope Booth, and founder of The Ex-Nihilo Collective. Grant Skeldon, THINQ Next Gen Director, interviews Gloria about her story and the hope she found in the midst of depression. Gloria reminds us of the power of community in a lonely world and the truth that every person with a pulse has a purpose. If you’ve wrestled with hopelessness or simply need encouragement to keep going, this episode will point you back to the life-giving hope found in Jesus. Resources: You may also like by Brooke Keels or by Malcolm...
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Mental Health Practices: Curt Thompson | Episode 349
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Today’s episode features Dr. Curt Thompson—psychiatrist, speaker, author, and podcast host of Being Known and NeuroFaith (A THINQ Media Podcast). He unpacks why anxiety has become the dominant emotion for the next generation and how we can respond with healthier practices. Dr. Thompson offers practical tools for calming anxiety, regulating emotions, and creating space for both mind and body to thrive. If you’ve felt overwhelmed or burned out, this talk will help you find greater peace and resilience. Resources: YMAL: You may also like by Heather Rice-Minus. and download the THINQ...
info_outlineIn a culture of hot takes and hardened views, learning to ask the right questions can open hearts, deepen relationships, and reveal truth.
In this episode, Gabe Lyons uncovers the power of INQUIRY—the third lens in the THINQ Framework. Hear how the practice of asking better questions before offering quick answers gives us access to understanding others and influencing them with wisdom.
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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.
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Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
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Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
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Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN.
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