THINQ Media Podcast

In a culture that often avoids or oversimplifies conversations about identity, "The Bisexual Deception" explores the narratives and spiritual pressures shaping our understanding of sexuality. Rather than reducing people to labels, this talk invites listeners to move past cultural confusion toward a place of clarity, nuance, and compassion. By examining how society influences our view of desire and identity, this conversation equips you to look beneath the surface, challenge prevailing assumptions, and respond to the world with both wisdom and empathy. Resources:

• Watch the talk, The Bisexual Deception by Mo Isom Aiken on THINQMedia.com.
• You may also like Sex, Faith and Gender by Laurie Krieg, Matthew Liu, Preston Sprinkle and Kat LaPrairie.
• Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox
  • Let's Talk Politics

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

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• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

Modern dating often feels like an exhausting cycle of endless options and emotional fatigue. In "The Dating Dilemma," Dr. Henry Cloud brings clarity to this landscape by anchoring relationship strategies in both cultural wisdom and biblical integrity. By shifting the focus from simply finding the "right person" to becoming the right person, this conversation equips you to navigate singleness and dating with renewed dignity, courage, and purpose. Resources:

• Watch the talk, The Dating Dilemma by Henry Cloud on THINQMedia.com.
• You may also like The Power of We by Bryan Coley
• Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox
  • Let's Talk Politics

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

While empathy is essential for leadership and discipleship, it often shifts from a gift to a burden when it becomes a mere slogan rather than intentional care. In "Avoiding Toxic Empathy," Allie Beth Stuckey explores how this emotional tool can be misunderstood or misused, potentially blinding us to reality and morality. By examining how empathy can inadvertently lead to callousness, this conversation challenges us to pursue a kindness that remains firmly rooted in truth. Resources:

• Watch the talk, Avoiding Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey on THINQMedia.com.
• You may also like Discipleship For Cultural Discernment by Matt Whitlock
• Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

In a world quick to label pain and struggle, James Ward challenges us to break free from life's repetitive patterns by reframing how we see ourselves. This conversation pushes past cultural narratives of victimhood toward a life of dignity, examining how faith fundamentally reshapes our understanding of community, hope, and personal responsibility. Join us as we rethink our purpose in every season and discover a more empowered way to engage the world around us. Resources:

• Watch the talk, It Begins with Relationships by LaTasha Morrison on THINQMedia.com.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• Take the THINQ Asessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

In our digital age, building real relationships takes more than just luck. This session explores how to turn your texting habits into a meaningful way to care for people in their everyday lives. It's about moving beyond simple notifications to foster a true sense of belonging. Following the THINQ Framework, we look at how to use modern tech with a sense of discernment. We'll discuss how to cut through the clutter by asking better questions and choosing depth over volume. If you want to lead your community more effectively, this talk offers a practical path to more intentional connection. Resources:

• Watch the talk, Texting: The Secret to Engage Communities by Mike Cantrell on THINQMedia.com.
• You might also like Friendship Against All Odds by Tiffany Whittier and Michael Kent.
• Learn more about Powered by Text.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

Modern culture tells young adults to delay marriage for career and "freedom," but Brad's talk, Get Married Young, uses data to challenge that script. He breaks down the Midas Mindset—the belief that happiness comes from chasing success—by showing that married fathers are statistically the most fulfilled. This isn't a plea for nostalgia; it's a reality check on what actually brings lasting joy. Brad reframes marriage not as a loss of independence, but as a vital transition from boyhood to maturity. By prioritizing commitment and shared purpose over endless self-actualization, he offers a countercultural path to a more meaningful life. If you're ready to rethink the timeline for success, this conversation is essential listening. Resources:

• Watch the talk, Get Married Young by Brad Wilcox on THINQMedia.com.
• Watch the Rhythms for Life Podcast episode with Brad Wilcox: Beyond the Soulmate Myth: Building Marriages that Last
• Read the Book, Get Married by Brad Wilcox
• You may also like Single Christian Female by Katelyn Beaty
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

Justice feels urgent, loud, and often divisive, but pursuing it requires more than just winning arguments. In this episode, we step beyond slogans to explore justice as a practice grounded in truth, righteousness, and the flourishing of others. This isn't about picking political sides; it's about thinking deeply about how our convictions intersect with the life of our communities. We explore what justice looks like in everyday life, focusing on how to balance strong conviction with genuine compassion. If you are seeking a clearer way to engage the world—one that works toward justice without sacrificing wisdom or human dignity—this conversation will stretch and sharpen your thinking. Resources:

• Watch the talk, What it Means to Pursue Justice by Mark Herzlich on THINQMedia.com.
• Learn more about International Justice Mission.
• Create great conversations in your communitity using THINQ Local as a resource and tool.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Family conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

In an era where beliefs are often reduced to slogans and tribalism, it's easy to forget that true identity runs deeper than ideology. This conversation explores what it means to root our sense of self in something enduring: our story, our calling, and the truths that shape us. By anchoring ourselves in these foundations, we can find clarity without chaos and conviction without division. Instead of falling into the trap of reactive thinking, this talk invites a way of life that is both faithful and discerning—offering the lasting wisdom needed to navigate a polarized world. Resources:

• Watch the talk, Identity Over Ideologies by Nala Ray on THINQMedia.com.
• You may also like Discerning New Age Spirituality by Taliah Scroggins.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Family conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

In this THINQ talk, A Brief History of Renewal, we step back to see how renewal has surfaced again and again during moments of tension, fatigue, and longing within the church. By tracing patterns from the early church to modern awakenings, the talk reveals that renewal rarely looks the same, but often begins with humility, honesty, and a return to first loves. Rather than chasing the next movement, this conversation invites thoughtful discernment—paying attention to how God is already at work and considering what faithfulness looks like in our time.

Resources:

• You may also like Kingdom Virtues by Tony Evans.
• Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Family conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

In a moment of cultural tension, Patrick Lencioni invites us to rethink our role—not as louder voices, but as faithful contributors. In this THINQ talk, he introduces Working Genius, the six ways God uniquely wires each of us to serve: Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity. No one has all six—and that's by design. When our gifts work together, wisdom becomes truth in action. This conversation reframes culture as a shared work to steward, showing how honoring our strengths and the strengths of others leads not only to better work, but real cultural change.

Resources:

• You may also like Beyond Vanity by Tim Chaddick.
• Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith.
• Take the Working Genius Assessment to discover your natural gifts.
• Dwell offers several Bible-in-a-Year plans to match how you want to journey through Scripture - whether by theme, by story, or by order of the books themselves. Head over to dwellbible.com/thinq and find your perfect plan!
• 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.
• Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN.
• Host a THINQ Family conversation series in your home:
  • Let's Talk Civility
  • Let's Talk Relationships
  • Let's Talk Mental Health
  • Let's Talk Tech Detox

More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:

• THINQ Media
• UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
• NextUp with Grant Skeldon
• Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
• The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips