Navigating Our Hypersexualized Culture | Nala Ray, Joshua Broome & Rorisang Thandekiso
THINQ Media Podcast
This week, we’ll listen in on a past breakout session about navigating our hypersexualized culture with insight from Nala Ray, Joshua Broome, and Rorisang Thandekiso. We live in a time where pornography is hard to avoid instead of hard to find. That’s why it’s so important to guard our hearts and minds; this world is saturated with sexual temptation, but that’s not the lifestyle God has for us. Listen to how these speakers grappled with their hypersexualized lifestyle and, ultimately, found peace and purity in Jesus. Resources: You may also like by Mo Isom Aiken on THINQMedia.com....
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Navigating Crisis in the Moment: David Middlebrook & Lawrence Swicegood | Episode 395
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This week, we're sharing a past breakout session about navigating crisis with insight from David Middlebrook and Lawrence Swicegood. We live in a time where it's not a matter of if a crisis hits your church or organization, but when, and how you respond can shape everything that follows. That's why it's so important to prepare ahead of time; this world offers no airtight plan, but that's not a reason to face crisis without wisdom. Listen to how these leaders unpack the courts of public opinion and law, and, ultimately, how thoughtful preparation leads to peace and clarity in the middle...
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Innovations to End Sex Trafficking: Mark Herzlich & Macy Maxson | Episode 394
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Millions worldwide remain trapped in the brutal realities of sex trafficking, but the fight to end it is evolving rapidly through modern innovation and strategic collaboration. In this session, Mark Herzlich (International Justice Mission) and Macy Maxson (Garnuu) share ground-level insights into the fresh approaches, creative solutions, and courageous partnerships that are dismantling trafficking networks and protecting the vulnerable. Together, they will explore how modern interventions are disrupting systems of exploitation, why cross-sector collaborations are key to dismantling...
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Overcoming our Tech Addiction: Darren Whitehead & Chris Kasper | Episode 393
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Let’s be honest: teenagers aren’t the only ones glued to their phones. Most of us live in a state of constant hyper-connectivity, where being "always on" is culturally rewarded but spiritually draining. We long for deep, authentic relationships, yet we struggle to break free from the digital habits holding us back. In this session, Chris Kasper (founder of Techless) and Darren Whitehead (pastor and author of The Digital Fast) sit down for a candid conversation on what it takes to rescue our time, our focus, and our souls from the digital noise. Resources: Take the to help...
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Sexual Identity & Gen Z: Mo Isom Aiken & Elizabeth Woning | Episode 392
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Gen Z is navigating a cultural conversation around sexuality that is louder and more pervasive than anything previous generations experienced. It is actively forming their identities—but where is the Church in this discussion? Instead of avoiding the awkward or uncomfortable, this interactive Q&A steps directly into the tension. We are bypassing the usual talking points to address the raw questions young adults are actually asking about identity, relationships, faith, and cultural pressure. Resources: Take the to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in...
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A Vision for Christian Masculinity: Jefferson Bethke | Episode 391
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What does it truly mean to embrace biblical masculinity today? In this interactive workshop, Jefferson Bethke, author and co-founder of Forming Men, challenges modern cultural stereotypes and unpacks the core principles of strength, integrity, and humility. You will walk away with a clear, actionable vision for how men can faithfully lead, serve, and thrive within their faith, families, and communities. Resources: Take the to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith. You may also like by Jon Tyson THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and...
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Fight for Your Marriage: Gabe and Rebekah Lyons | Episode 390
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Marriage is undeniably hard—tested by financial stress, parenting differences, and a culture that constantly prioritizes the self. While walking away can feel like the easiest option, there is always a way forward. In this workshop, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons unpack core principles from their book, The Fight for Us, offering the practical tools and encouragement you need to overcome difficult circumstances and fight for your relationship. Resources: Take the to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith. You may also like by Toni Nieuwhof on...
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Common and Controversial Questions Young People Are Asking: Jonathan Pokluda & Joel Muddamalle | Episode 389
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If you are overflowing with questions and longing for a deeper spiritual connection, this episode is for you. Hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung sit down with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Pastor Jonathan Pokluda to tackle everything from controversial scriptures to practical, everyday faith. Designed specifically to address the hard questions the next generation wrestles with, this conversation offers clear guidance on how to navigate God’s Word thoughtfully—anchored in both spirit and truth. Resources: Take the to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your...
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Exploring the Unknown: Luke Rodgers | Episode 388
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It’s easy to get swept up in the mysteries of UFOs, Bigfoot, and alien encounters, leaving us with endless questions about what is lurking in the fringes of our world. But how do we look into the strange and unusual without losing our spiritual footing? In this interactive Q&A, Luke Rodgers, co-host of the Blurry Creatures podcast, guides us through these bizarre phenomena using a distinctively biblical framework. By examining historical context and personal testimonies, this session encourages a healthy sense of wonder and curiosity about the unknown, while reminding us how to keep our...
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Special Episode: The Public Square | Guest: Gabe Lyons with David Zanotti
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In this special episode of The Public Square podcast with David Zanotti, Gabe joins the conversation to explore the importance of thoughtful cultural engagement in a noisy, divided world. Together, they discuss the role Christians play in shaping culture through wisdom, courage, truth, and meaningful conversation rather than outrage or fear. Gabe covers the origin story and mission of THINQ to the discipleship, leadership, and challenges facing families, churches, and the next generation. This episode encourages us to stay curious, think well, and advance good. Learn more about Learn...
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