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Could Asbury Lead to Awaken...

03.03.2023

People seem to be waking up. Awake to God’s heart, to hope and to the possibilities that what we’ve read about in days of old could happen again. Asbury University represents a place where the veil became thin and we ...

Q Ideas Podcast episodes:

03.03.2023 Could Asbury Lead to Awakening? \| Rebekah Lyons and Grant Skeldon People seem to be waking up. Awake to God’s heart, to hope and to the possibilities that what we’ve read about in days of old could happen again. Asbury University represents a place where the veil became thin and we ...
12.22.2022 Episode 267 \| Our Top Moments from 2022 In this episode, Q Ideas president Gabe Lyons reflects on some of the most important moments at our events this year. As the year comes to a close, we've appreciated being able to go back, slow down, and think about ...
10.13.2022 Episode 266 \| The Devices That Form Us: Felicia Wu Song Technology is forming us. Our longing for relationship makes our devices seem especially alluring, but do they give us what we long for? Moreover, who is technology inspiring us to become? Felicia Wu Song, professor at Westmont University, joins us ...
10.08.2022 Episode 265 \| Overcoming Disconnection: Todd Hall In one way or another, we've all experienced pieces of the loneliness epidemic in our nation. While there's a myriad of reasons we can attribute this to, professor and author Todd Hall has a keen insight. Perhaps we're in the ...
09.29.2022 Episode 264 \| Uncovering Your Gifts: Tony Cook Over the past few years, there's been an explosion in personality theories. Do these theories help us love our neighbor and communities better? Rev. Dr. Tony Cook from Lutheran Hour Ministries, has helped put together a guide to help Christians ...
09.22.2022 Episode 263 \| Understanding How We Think: Justin L. Barrett As James K.A. Smith says, "you are what you love." In a similar manner, what you pay attention to forms how you think. Justin Barrett, founder of Blueprint 1543, joins us to talk about how we think and process new ...
09.15.2022 Episode 262 \| Hope in a Time of Economic Disruption: Anne Rathbone Bradley With rising costs from inflation, President Biden announcing student loan forgiveness, and questions about an impending recession, the economy has been on the forefront on many people's minds. What should Christians be thinking about in regards to all these issues? ...
09.08.2022 Episode 261 \| Why Pluralism Matters: John Inazu Polarization is at the center of many of the national and local conversations we're having. What we lack in commonality feels like a hinderence. But what if our differences could come together in a confident pluralism? John Inazu, co-editor of ...
09.01.2022 Episode 260 \| Encouraging Pastors: Josh Zeichik Barna research has shown that 42% of pastors have considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year. Issues like stress, loneliness, and political divisions are driving factors in these considerations. In this tumultuous few years, pastors are needing encouragement, both ...
08.25.2022 Episode 259 \| Managing Screen Time: Sissy Goff & David Thomas Every smartphone will let you check your screen time. Many find the weekly reminder of the copious amounts of time spent jarring. For parents, the amount of screen time kids are consuming is even more front of mind. In this ...
08.23.2022 Episode 258 \| Marketing Jesus: Jason Vanderground Why has Christianity become more known for what it stands against than the love it invites people into? How did the world's greatest love story become known as a hate group? Many of the current issues we're facing were directly ...
08.18.2022 Episode 257 \| Cultivating Happiness: Joy Marie Clarkson In world bogged down by the 24/7 news cycle, cultivating happiness can seem like an impossible thing to do. It seems like there is always something bad happening no matter where we look. Joy Marie Clarkson, author of Aggressively Happy, ...
08.16.2022 Episode 256 \| Discovering Your Calling: Stephanie Shackelford Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about what our calling is and how we can live fully into how God created each of us uniquely. Whether you're considering a change in life or helping someone else discover ...
08.11.2022 Episode 255 \| People of Peace: Amy Sherman In this episode, Amy Sherman, director of Sagamore Institute's Center on Faith in Communities, talks about what it means to participate in God's redemptive call in every aspect of life. In this brief breakout, Sherman tells stories of hope to ...
08.09.2022 Episode 254 \| Hiring for More than a Resume: William Vanderbloemen Whether you're looking to hire someone or be hired yourself, the process can be exhausting to find the right fit. William Vanderbloemen, founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, is the expert in staffing churches and values-based businesses. In this episode, he ...
08.04.2022 Episode 253 \| Disappearing Childhood: Matt Markins The rise of the internet has stifled parents' ability to control the types of ideas children are exposed to. This exposure has led to children losing their innocence faster than ever before. How much stock should we put into a ...
08.02.2022 Episode 252 \| The Ethics of Cybersecurity: Paul J. Maurer With the increase in both personal and national security threats, cybersecurity has become a major cause of concern in our culture. Moreso, the need for qualified, ethical workers to fight these threats is at an all time high. Paul J. ...
07.28.2022 Episode 251 \| Love Your Enemies: Don Brewster Human trafficking is one of the great evils of our time and often seems like an issue so big we don’t know how to respond. Is there a root cause behind human trafficking, and can the Church make a difference ...
07.21.2022 Episode 250 \| Decades of Despair: Anthony Hendricks In a nine-minute talk, Anthony Hendricks covers 500+ years of history, starting in 1453 and ending in our present day. This not only provides us with context to better understand the long legacy of American racism; it also challenges us ...
07.14.2022 Introducing: NeuroFaith with Dr. Curt Thompson Have you wondered how the intersection of mental health, science and faith converge? How we can strengthen our relationship with God, ourselves and others? Join Dr. Curt Thompson, board-certified psychiatrist, as he explores themes of interpersonal neurobiology and Christianity. NeuroFaith ...
07.08.2022 Episode 249 \| Adoption is an Option: Elizabeth Kirk As changes to abortion laws continue to pervade the news every day, what can the Church do to help promote life and healing within culture? Studies show that while the majority of people on both sides of the political aisle ...
06.30.2022 Episode 248 \| Democracy or Republic?: William B. Allen Often, there is confusion surrounding the United States’ governmental structure. With taglines like the Washington Post’s “Democracy Dies in Darkness” or the protest rally cry, “This is what democracy looks like!” it’s easy to see why. Where does the term ...
06.23.2022 Episode 247 \| The Secret of Being Content: Scott Sauls At the pace our world moves, it’s often difficult to live in the moment. We would rather look forward to the next meeting, next gadget, or next vacation. Is there an alternate way to live as a Christian? Can contentment ...
06.16.2022 Episode 246 \| The Power of Proclamation: Rashawn Copeland Rashawn Copeland, founder of I’m So Blessed Daily and Without Walls Ministries, has spent his adult life teaching millions of people through social media and online content. Through his TikTok and social media accounts, he proclaims the gospel to people ...
06.09.2022 Episode 245 \| Beauty in Minimalism: Matt & Elizabeth Impola Minimalism may be something you read about in self-help books or see on TV, but Jesus himself led a minimalist lifestyle. Many modern day Westerners, fed up with the consumerism of our day have embraced tiny house living as an ...
06.02.2022 Episode 244 \| Us Vs. Them?: Rebekah Lyons It seems like the ideological, religious, and political divide has become wider and wider in the last few years. Rather than disagreeing and having thoughtful conversations, people of all sides have decided to leave conversations they don’t agree with. Is ...
05.26.2022 Episode 243 \| Trauma as a Place of Service: Diane Langberg What can we do? It's the natural question after a disaster. Our hearts break for the hurting and the grieved. We want to reach out, to help. As citizens of planet earth, we are regularly and often confronted with the ...
04.28.2022 Special Release: Engage Big Ideas with Us We are now halfway though this year's Culture Summit. We've talked about important subjects like the news, cancel culture, the Uyghur genocide and technology. We're looking forward to discussing the Amish, the metaverse, climate change and more. Join us live ...
04.21.2022 Episode 241\| Raise the Signal Flag: Gabe Lyons In an increasingly secular, chaotic and uncertain cultural moment, how must Christians believe, think and act? In this Q Talk, Gabe Lyons sets up the Q 2020 Virtual Summit by educating us about “the Spirit of Babylon” present in our ...
04.14.2022 Episode 240 \| A Bitcoin Future: Jimmy Song Here in the United States, we've been watching as inflation is quickly changing the marketplace. Is there a way we could have anticipated this rate of inflation? When we think about money, is there a better way forward? Bitcoin expert, ...
04.07.2022 Episode 239 \| The Character Gap: Dr. Christian Miller Is it possible that we see ourselves as more moral than we actually are? How can we remedy this gap? What can we learn from history and Scripture? Dr. Christian Miller joins Gabe Lyons to talk about his work on ...
03.31.2022 Episode 238 \| Ending Sexual Abuse: Rachael Denhollander The Christian world is continually rocked by sexual abuse and harassment allegations against well-known people and organziations. What can we do to prevent these tragedies from occuring? Are theology, culture and policies causing these issues? And can we be a ...
03.24.2022 Episode 237 \| How to Change Culture: Andy Crouch & Sho Baraka It's been almost 15 years since the book Culture Making released. In this interview with Andy Crouch and Sho Baraka, hosted by Grant Skeldon, they talk about what it looks like to create culture. Do the same rules still apply? ...
03.17.2022 Episode 236 \| Keepers of the Garden: Brant Hansen In a world that rejects masculinity as toxic, what does it mean to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and his version of what it means to be a man? Brant Hansen, author of The Men We Need, reminds men ...
03.15.2022 Episode 235 \| Divine Interruption: Danielle Strickland In many ways, the events of the last year completely disrupted and upended our lives. It can be tempting, then, to try to merely endure or ignore this disruption. But instead, Danielle Strickland challenges us to see the disruption of ...
03.10.2022 Episode 234 \| Called to Be a Woman: Kathy Keller In this talk from the 2013 Q Women and Calling event, Kathy Keller discusses the way that gender roles have misused in the past. The antidote has been to throw the whole idea away. Is this the correct response? Keller ...
03.01.2022 Episode 233 \| Leading Through Our Cultural Moment: Gabe & Rebekah Lyons & Grant Skeldon Through a year marked by confusion, chaos, and polarization, Gabe, Rebekah and Grant talk about what the Church has to offer in this moment. They spend time talking about what it means to connect and gather together as a body ...
02.24.2022 Episode 232 \| Systemic Preference: Adam Thomason The inauguration of Barack Obama led to conjecture that America was officially a post-racial society. Over the past few years, it's evident that it will take more than the election of a person of color to move our nation past ...
02.17.2022 Episode 231 \| A Firm Foundation: Gabrielle Odom We’re living in a time in which more and more people seem to believe no truth is absolute and all authority is suspect. In light of these cultural trends, how can we reclaim and hold fast to an appropriate understanding ...
02.10.2022 Episode 230 \| Race in America: Soledad O'Brien We all have felt the temperature rise over the last few years around the topic of race. As we are experiencing a once in a generation moment, how can we think well and commit to being a part of the ...
02.03.2022 Episode 229 \| The Gift of the Black Christian Experience: Tyler Burns What lessons can Christians learn from the African American legacy and experience? Tyler Burns, president of The Witness, challenges us to see the gift of the black Christian experience in this powerful talk. This talk was given at the 2021 ...
01.27.2022 Episode 227 \| Mental Health Practices: Dr. Curt Thompson Even before the chaos of the last couple years, we were already facing many troubling statistics surrounding mental health. Now, with the added stress of a pandemic and various cultural tensions, mental health struggles have become a reality for even ...
01.25.2022 Episode 226 \| You're Only Human: Kelly Kapic In a culture that demands our time and efficiency, how can Christians slow down? Is it possible to have emptier calendars, more rest, and still live faithful and productive lives? Kelly M. Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant College, ...
01.13.2022 Episode 225 \| Faithfulness Over Influence: Jon Tyson Leading well in our current cultural moment can feel exhausting. But in this powerful talk, pastor Jon Tyson reminds us that this is the very time and place God has called us to lead. He challenges us to consider how ...
12.23.2021 Episode 224 \| Our Top Moments from 2021 In this episode, Q Ideas president Gabe Lyons reflects on some of the most important Q Moments from 2021. As another chaotic year comes to a close, we know you’ll appreciate the chance to take a step back and reflect ...
12.16.2021 Episode 223 \| Thriving Underground: David Platt In countries around the world, Christian communities are facing intense persecution. Yet at the same time, these “underground” churches are growing exponentially as the gospel spreads in some of the most unlikely places. What can we learn from our brothers ...
12.09.2021 Episode 222 \| Hinge Moments: Michael Lindsay There comes small moments and decisions that end up impacting our lives for years to come. Dr. Michael Lindsay calls them "hinge moments". How do we identify these moments? As Christians, what practices can I adopt to wisely navigate them? ...
12.07.2021 Episode 221 \| The Loneliness Epidemic: Susan Mettes Although we are more connected than ever before, loneliness seems to be plaguing our modern society more and more each passing year. Why do people, particularly young people, feel more lonely than ever? How can we as Christians respond to ...
12.02.2021 Episode 220 \| Boundaries for Public Life: Annie F. Downs Thanks to documentaries like The Social Dilemma and an abundance of eye-opening research, we’re all-too aware of the pitfalls surrounding social media. But is there a better way for us to engage? Is it possible for us to succeed at ...
11.23.2021 Episode 219 \| Listening Before Leading: Hosanna Wong In a culture focused on outcomes and success, are Christians called to live any differently? Author and spoken word artist Hosanna Wong argues the answer is yes. Through an original spoken word poem and a powerful talk, Hosanna challenges us ...

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03.03.2023 Could Asbury Lead to Awakening? \| Rebekah Lyons and Grant Skeldon People seem to be waking up. Awake to God’s heart, to hope and to the possibilities that what we’ve read about in days of old could happen again. Asbury University represents a place where the veil became thin and we ...
12.22.2022 Episode 267 \| Our Top Moments from 2022 In this episode, Q Ideas president Gabe Lyons reflects on some of the most important moments at our events this year. As the year comes to a close, we've appreciated being able to go back, slow down, and think about ...
10.13.2022 Episode 266 \| The Devices That Form Us: Felicia Wu Song Technology is forming us. Our longing for relationship makes our devices seem especially alluring, but do they give us what we long for? Moreover, who is technology inspiring us to become? Felicia Wu Song, professor at Westmont University, joins us ...
10.08.2022 Episode 265 \| Overcoming Disconnection: Todd Hall In one way or another, we've all experienced pieces of the loneliness epidemic in our nation. While there's a myriad of reasons we can attribute this to, professor and author Todd Hall has a keen insight. Perhaps we're in the ...
09.29.2022 Episode 264 \| Uncovering Your Gifts: Tony Cook Over the past few years, there's been an explosion in personality theories. Do these theories help us love our neighbor and communities better? Rev. Dr. Tony Cook from Lutheran Hour Ministries, has helped put together a guide to help Christians ...
09.22.2022 Episode 263 \| Understanding How We Think: Justin L. Barrett As James K.A. Smith says, "you are what you love." In a similar manner, what you pay attention to forms how you think. Justin Barrett, founder of Blueprint 1543, joins us to talk about how we think and process new ...
09.15.2022 Episode 262 \| Hope in a Time of Economic Disruption: Anne Rathbone Bradley With rising costs from inflation, President Biden announcing student loan forgiveness, and questions about an impending recession, the economy has been on the forefront on many people's minds. What should Christians be thinking about in regards to all these issues? ...
09.08.2022 Episode 261 \| Why Pluralism Matters: John Inazu Polarization is at the center of many of the national and local conversations we're having. What we lack in commonality feels like a hinderence. But what if our differences could come together in a confident pluralism? John Inazu, co-editor of ...
09.01.2022 Episode 260 \| Encouraging Pastors: Josh Zeichik Barna research has shown that 42% of pastors have considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year. Issues like stress, loneliness, and political divisions are driving factors in these considerations. In this tumultuous few years, pastors are needing encouragement, both ...
08.25.2022 Episode 259 \| Managing Screen Time: Sissy Goff & David Thomas Every smartphone will let you check your screen time. Many find the weekly reminder of the copious amounts of time spent jarring. For parents, the amount of screen time kids are consuming is even more front of mind. In this ...
08.23.2022 Episode 258 \| Marketing Jesus: Jason Vanderground Why has Christianity become more known for what it stands against than the love it invites people into? How did the world's greatest love story become known as a hate group? Many of the current issues we're facing were directly ...
08.18.2022 Episode 257 \| Cultivating Happiness: Joy Marie Clarkson In world bogged down by the 24/7 news cycle, cultivating happiness can seem like an impossible thing to do. It seems like there is always something bad happening no matter where we look. Joy Marie Clarkson, author of Aggressively Happy, ...
08.16.2022 Episode 256 \| Discovering Your Calling: Stephanie Shackelford Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about what our calling is and how we can live fully into how God created each of us uniquely. Whether you're considering a change in life or helping someone else discover ...
08.11.2022 Episode 255 \| People of Peace: Amy Sherman In this episode, Amy Sherman, director of Sagamore Institute's Center on Faith in Communities, talks about what it means to participate in God's redemptive call in every aspect of life. In this brief breakout, Sherman tells stories of hope to ...
08.09.2022 Episode 254 \| Hiring for More than a Resume: William Vanderbloemen Whether you're looking to hire someone or be hired yourself, the process can be exhausting to find the right fit. William Vanderbloemen, founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, is the expert in staffing churches and values-based businesses. In this episode, he ...
08.04.2022 Episode 253 \| Disappearing Childhood: Matt Markins The rise of the internet has stifled parents' ability to control the types of ideas children are exposed to. This exposure has led to children losing their innocence faster than ever before. How much stock should we put into a ...
08.02.2022 Episode 252 \| The Ethics of Cybersecurity: Paul J. Maurer With the increase in both personal and national security threats, cybersecurity has become a major cause of concern in our culture. Moreso, the need for qualified, ethical workers to fight these threats is at an all time high. Paul J. ...
07.28.2022 Episode 251 \| Love Your Enemies: Don Brewster Human trafficking is one of the great evils of our time and often seems like an issue so big we don’t know how to respond. Is there a root cause behind human trafficking, and can the Church make a difference ...
07.21.2022 Episode 250 \| Decades of Despair: Anthony Hendricks In a nine-minute talk, Anthony Hendricks covers 500+ years of history, starting in 1453 and ending in our present day. This not only provides us with context to better understand the long legacy of American racism; it also challenges us ...
07.14.2022 Introducing: NeuroFaith with Dr. Curt Thompson Have you wondered how the intersection of mental health, science and faith converge? How we can strengthen our relationship with God, ourselves and others? Join Dr. Curt Thompson, board-certified psychiatrist, as he explores themes of interpersonal neurobiology and Christianity. NeuroFaith ...
07.08.2022 Episode 249 \| Adoption is an Option: Elizabeth Kirk As changes to abortion laws continue to pervade the news every day, what can the Church do to help promote life and healing within culture? Studies show that while the majority of people on both sides of the political aisle ...
06.30.2022 Episode 248 \| Democracy or Republic?: William B. Allen Often, there is confusion surrounding the United States’ governmental structure. With taglines like the Washington Post’s “Democracy Dies in Darkness” or the protest rally cry, “This is what democracy looks like!” it’s easy to see why. Where does the term ...
06.23.2022 Episode 247 \| The Secret of Being Content: Scott Sauls At the pace our world moves, it’s often difficult to live in the moment. We would rather look forward to the next meeting, next gadget, or next vacation. Is there an alternate way to live as a Christian? Can contentment ...
06.16.2022 Episode 246 \| The Power of Proclamation: Rashawn Copeland Rashawn Copeland, founder of I’m So Blessed Daily and Without Walls Ministries, has spent his adult life teaching millions of people through social media and online content. Through his TikTok and social media accounts, he proclaims the gospel to people ...
06.09.2022 Episode 245 \| Beauty in Minimalism: Matt & Elizabeth Impola Minimalism may be something you read about in self-help books or see on TV, but Jesus himself led a minimalist lifestyle. Many modern day Westerners, fed up with the consumerism of our day have embraced tiny house living as an ...
06.02.2022 Episode 244 \| Us Vs. Them?: Rebekah Lyons It seems like the ideological, religious, and political divide has become wider and wider in the last few years. Rather than disagreeing and having thoughtful conversations, people of all sides have decided to leave conversations they don’t agree with. Is ...
05.26.2022 Episode 243 \| Trauma as a Place of Service: Diane Langberg What can we do? It's the natural question after a disaster. Our hearts break for the hurting and the grieved. We want to reach out, to help. As citizens of planet earth, we are regularly and often confronted with the ...
04.28.2022 Special Release: Engage Big Ideas with Us We are now halfway though this year's Culture Summit. We've talked about important subjects like the news, cancel culture, the Uyghur genocide and technology. We're looking forward to discussing the Amish, the metaverse, climate change and more. Join us live ...
04.21.2022 Episode 241\| Raise the Signal Flag: Gabe Lyons In an increasingly secular, chaotic and uncertain cultural moment, how must Christians believe, think and act? In this Q Talk, Gabe Lyons sets up the Q 2020 Virtual Summit by educating us about “the Spirit of Babylon” present in our ...
04.14.2022 Episode 240 \| A Bitcoin Future: Jimmy Song Here in the United States, we've been watching as inflation is quickly changing the marketplace. Is there a way we could have anticipated this rate of inflation? When we think about money, is there a better way forward? Bitcoin expert, ...
04.07.2022 Episode 239 \| The Character Gap: Dr. Christian Miller Is it possible that we see ourselves as more moral than we actually are? How can we remedy this gap? What can we learn from history and Scripture? Dr. Christian Miller joins Gabe Lyons to talk about his work on ...
03.31.2022 Episode 238 \| Ending Sexual Abuse: Rachael Denhollander The Christian world is continually rocked by sexual abuse and harassment allegations against well-known people and organziations. What can we do to prevent these tragedies from occuring? Are theology, culture and policies causing these issues? And can we be a ...
03.24.2022 Episode 237 \| How to Change Culture: Andy Crouch & Sho Baraka It's been almost 15 years since the book Culture Making released. In this interview with Andy Crouch and Sho Baraka, hosted by Grant Skeldon, they talk about what it looks like to create culture. Do the same rules still apply? ...
03.17.2022 Episode 236 \| Keepers of the Garden: Brant Hansen In a world that rejects masculinity as toxic, what does it mean to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and his version of what it means to be a man? Brant Hansen, author of The Men We Need, reminds men ...
03.15.2022 Episode 235 \| Divine Interruption: Danielle Strickland In many ways, the events of the last year completely disrupted and upended our lives. It can be tempting, then, to try to merely endure or ignore this disruption. But instead, Danielle Strickland challenges us to see the disruption of ...
03.10.2022 Episode 234 \| Called to Be a Woman: Kathy Keller In this talk from the 2013 Q Women and Calling event, Kathy Keller discusses the way that gender roles have misused in the past. The antidote has been to throw the whole idea away. Is this the correct response? Keller ...
03.01.2022 Episode 233 \| Leading Through Our Cultural Moment: Gabe & Rebekah Lyons & Grant Skeldon Through a year marked by confusion, chaos, and polarization, Gabe, Rebekah and Grant talk about what the Church has to offer in this moment. They spend time talking about what it means to connect and gather together as a body ...
02.24.2022 Episode 232 \| Systemic Preference: Adam Thomason The inauguration of Barack Obama led to conjecture that America was officially a post-racial society. Over the past few years, it's evident that it will take more than the election of a person of color to move our nation past ...
02.17.2022 Episode 231 \| A Firm Foundation: Gabrielle Odom We’re living in a time in which more and more people seem to believe no truth is absolute and all authority is suspect. In light of these cultural trends, how can we reclaim and hold fast to an appropriate understanding ...
02.10.2022 Episode 230 \| Race in America: Soledad O'Brien We all have felt the temperature rise over the last few years around the topic of race. As we are experiencing a once in a generation moment, how can we think well and commit to being a part of the ...
02.03.2022 Episode 229 \| The Gift of the Black Christian Experience: Tyler Burns What lessons can Christians learn from the African American legacy and experience? Tyler Burns, president of The Witness, challenges us to see the gift of the black Christian experience in this powerful talk. This talk was given at the 2021 ...
01.27.2022 Episode 227 \| Mental Health Practices: Dr. Curt Thompson Even before the chaos of the last couple years, we were already facing many troubling statistics surrounding mental health. Now, with the added stress of a pandemic and various cultural tensions, mental health struggles have become a reality for even ...
01.25.2022 Episode 226 \| You're Only Human: Kelly Kapic In a culture that demands our time and efficiency, how can Christians slow down? Is it possible to have emptier calendars, more rest, and still live faithful and productive lives? Kelly M. Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant College, ...
01.13.2022 Episode 225 \| Faithfulness Over Influence: Jon Tyson Leading well in our current cultural moment can feel exhausting. But in this powerful talk, pastor Jon Tyson reminds us that this is the very time and place God has called us to lead. He challenges us to consider how ...
12.23.2021 Episode 224 \| Our Top Moments from 2021 In this episode, Q Ideas president Gabe Lyons reflects on some of the most important Q Moments from 2021. As another chaotic year comes to a close, we know you’ll appreciate the chance to take a step back and reflect ...
12.16.2021 Episode 223 \| Thriving Underground: David Platt In countries around the world, Christian communities are facing intense persecution. Yet at the same time, these “underground” churches are growing exponentially as the gospel spreads in some of the most unlikely places. What can we learn from our brothers ...
12.09.2021 Episode 222 \| Hinge Moments: Michael Lindsay There comes small moments and decisions that end up impacting our lives for years to come. Dr. Michael Lindsay calls them "hinge moments". How do we identify these moments? As Christians, what practices can I adopt to wisely navigate them? ...
12.07.2021 Episode 221 \| The Loneliness Epidemic: Susan Mettes Although we are more connected than ever before, loneliness seems to be plaguing our modern society more and more each passing year. Why do people, particularly young people, feel more lonely than ever? How can we as Christians respond to ...
12.02.2021 Episode 220 \| Boundaries for Public Life: Annie F. Downs Thanks to documentaries like The Social Dilemma and an abundance of eye-opening research, we’re all-too aware of the pitfalls surrounding social media. But is there a better way for us to engage? Is it possible for us to succeed at ...
11.23.2021 Episode 219 \| Listening Before Leading: Hosanna Wong In a culture focused on outcomes and success, are Christians called to live any differently? Author and spoken word artist Hosanna Wong argues the answer is yes. Through an original spoken word poem and a powerful talk, Hosanna challenges us ...

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Q Ideas Podcast episodes:

Could Asbury Lead to Awakening? | Rebekah Lyons and Grant Skeldon

Episode 267 | Our Top Moments from 2022

Episode 266 | The Devices That Form Us: Felicia Wu Song

Episode 265 | Overcoming Disconnection: Todd Hall

Episode 264 | Uncovering Your Gifts: Tony Cook

Episode 263 | Understanding How We Think: Justin L. Barrett

Episode 262 | Hope in a Time of Economic Disruption: Anne Rathbone Bradley

Episode 261 | Why Pluralism Matters: John Inazu

Episode 260 | Encouraging Pastors: Josh Zeichik

Episode 259 | Managing Screen Time: Sissy Goff & David Thomas

Episode 258 | Marketing Jesus: Jason Vanderground

Episode 257 | Cultivating Happiness: Joy Marie Clarkson

Episode 256 | Discovering Your Calling: Stephanie Shackelford

Episode 255 | People of Peace: Amy Sherman

Episode 254 | Hiring for More than a Resume: William Vanderbloemen

Episode 253 | Disappearing Childhood: Matt Markins

Episode 252 | The Ethics of Cybersecurity: Paul J. Maurer

Episode 251 | Love Your Enemies: Don Brewster

Episode 250 | Decades of Despair: Anthony Hendricks

Introducing: NeuroFaith with Dr. Curt Thompson

Episode 249 | Adoption is an Option: Elizabeth Kirk

Episode 248 | Democracy or Republic?: William B. Allen

Episode 247 | The Secret of Being Content: Scott Sauls

Episode 246 | The Power of Proclamation: Rashawn Copeland

Episode 245 | Beauty in Minimalism: Matt & Elizabeth Impola

Episode 244 | Us Vs. Them?: Rebekah Lyons

Episode 243 | Trauma as a Place of Service: Diane Langberg

Special Release: Engage Big Ideas with Us

Episode 241| Raise the Signal Flag: Gabe Lyons

Episode 240 | A Bitcoin Future: Jimmy Song

Episode 239 | The Character Gap: Dr. Christian Miller

Episode 238 | Ending Sexual Abuse: Rachael Denhollander

Episode 237 | How to Change Culture: Andy Crouch & Sho Baraka

Episode 236 | Keepers of the Garden: Brant Hansen

Episode 235 | Divine Interruption: Danielle Strickland

Episode 234 | Called to Be a Woman: Kathy Keller

Episode 233 | Leading Through Our Cultural Moment: Gabe & Rebekah Lyons & Grant Skeldon

Episode 232 | Systemic Preference: Adam Thomason

Episode 231 | A Firm Foundation: Gabrielle Odom

Episode 230 | Race in America: Soledad O'Brien

Episode 229 | The Gift of the Black Christian Experience: Tyler Burns

Episode 227 | Mental Health Practices: Dr. Curt Thompson

Episode 226 | You're Only Human: Kelly Kapic

Episode 225 | Faithfulness Over Influence: Jon Tyson

Episode 224 | Our Top Moments from 2021

Episode 223 | Thriving Underground: David Platt

Episode 222 | Hinge Moments: Michael Lindsay

Episode 221 | The Loneliness Epidemic: Susan Mettes

Episode 220 | Boundaries for Public Life: Annie F. Downs

Episode 219 | Listening Before Leading: Hosanna Wong