Even before the pandemic, our culture felt increasingly complex and disruptive, leaving many pastors and church leaders unsure how to see clearly, lead confidently and engage effectively. That’s why, in partnership with gloo, Barna Group embarked on its most comprehensive look at the state of the Church in its 35-year history. Barna president David Kinnaman introduced us to this idea in a talk he gave at the Q 2020 Virtual Summit. In today’s podcast, David Kinnaman revisits the talk he gave at the Q 2020 Virtual Summit and goes deeper, updating us on the latest insights his team is learning.

Episode 155 | The State of the Church: David Kinnaman

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How do we value both male and female?  Lisa Bevere, co-founder of Messenger International, helps us put into perspective the history of the LGBTQ movement and how it’s come to undermine how God very uniquely created us to be male and female.  Listen in as she shares with bold conviction and encourages us to ask better questions and get informed.  Resources   The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity  Create a free THINQ Account  to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. More LGBTQ content  from THINQ Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville. 

Fight for Female: Lisa Bevere | Episode 283

“We are not just people who bounce back; we are people who weather storms throughout the entirety of our lives.”  In this THINQ episode, author and speaker Rebekah Lyons brings a powerful message on Building Resilience in a time where we continue to see a growing mental health epidemic and the rise of suicide.  Listen in as she unpacks the 5 Rules of Resilience she’s discovered in her personal journey and pursuit of building a resilient life.   If you want to learn more on this topic, you can check out her book Building a Resilient Life  at rebekahlyons.com.  Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

Building Resilience: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 282

What does it look like to live a life of true freedom?  In this episode, Author and Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda draws us nearer to God and the freedom He has for us. JP brings the hard truth of the gospel and challenges us to submit to God's authority.  Listen in as JP tells us about the healing and freedom God intends for us to have and have abundantly.  Resources:  Sign up for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville. Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. 

Submitting to Freedom: Jonathan Pokluda | Episode 281

Do you live in a "fast faith" or a "sacred slow"?  Author and speaker Alicia Britt Chole calls out how we’ve normalized being busy and distracted in our culture. But what is that doing to our hearts, minds, and souls?  Tune in as she encourages us to embrace boredom, become more attentive to God's presence, and understand He is with us in every moment.  Resources:  Sign up for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.  Create a free THINQ Account  to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. 

A Holy Departure from a Fast Faith: Alicia Britt Chole | Episode 280

If you aren't convicted about the small things in your life, will you be convicted about the big things?  Revivalist Luke LeFevre gives a unique perspective as a young adult ministry leader about how the next generation is gradually descending into compromise because they don’t realize how far they are from God and His Word.  Tune in to this episode of the THINQ Podcast as Luke challenges us to consider our calling toward being a holy people in a culture that is controversial to our faith.  Resources:    Sign up for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.    Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.  

Episode 155 | The State of the Church: David Kinnaman

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