Are you managing stress or is your stress managing you? What practical steps can you take each day for sustained emotional, spiritual and relational health? In the Rhythms for Life podcast, authors, speakers, and founders of THINQ Media, Gabe Lyons and Rebekah Lyons, invite listeners to journey with them and expert guests into transparent conversations brimming with practical advice. From artists, nutritionists and psychologists to thought leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs, listeners will ...
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THINQ Media (formerly Q Ideas) educates, equips and empowers Christian thought leaders to create conversations that lead to wisdom. We do this through our new digital platform, a podcast network, and a series of regional and national events designed to convene leaders around topics that matter to Christians today. Listen to the THINQ Media Podcast to learn, explore and consider how you can be faithful in our cultural context.
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The Censorship Trend: Ryan Bangert | Episode 320
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17:18Ryan Bangert from Alliance Defending Freedom addresses the growing trend of censorship and its threat to free speech and truth. Highlighting cases worldwide and in the U.S., Ryan discusses how individuals face penalties for expressing beliefs on topics like gender, religion, and politics, often under government pressure. He emphasizes that free spe…
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Reframing Success for Singles: Annie F. Downs | Episode 319
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14:56“What if there is more than one reliable path to an abundant life in Christ?” New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker Annie F. Downs confronts the discrepancy that 46% of U.S. adults are single but only 23% of the church is unmarried. Listen in as she asks Christian leaders to reframe their theology on singleness and consider the …
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Replace Lies, Foster Hope: Tori Hope Petersen
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43:17In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah Lyons has a conversation with Tori Hope Petersen, speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author of Fostered and Breaking the Patterns that Break You. Tori shares her inspiring journey of living in 12 different homes in the foster care system, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and lessons she learne…
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Navigating A Sex Saturated Culture: Joshua Broome | Episode 318
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14:12“There are so many times we disqualify ourselves from God’s grace…We ask, 'Don’t you know who I am? Don’t you know what I’ve done?'” Joshua Broome spent six years in the adult film industry before he discovered God’s truth and grace. He's now a pastor and shares with others about the impact of fatherlessness and the snares of pornography. With 40 m…
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Uncovering What Drives You: Mike Foster | Episode 317
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22:01Ever wonder what really drives your emotions, your choices, and your relationship with yourself and others? Author, speaker and executive coach Mike Foster teaches the Primal Question Framework that includes the 7 important questions people should ask to help uncover what drives their deepest need. These questions help us identify old wounds and pa…
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Expose Your Secret: Jason VanRuler | Episode 316
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15:08Are you walking with pebbles in your shoes? Therapist and author Jason VanRuler offers this simple metaphor as a way to show how unbearable and damaging secrets can be if we don't address them. With leaders in church and culture falling all around us, it's important for us to understand the gravity of secrets. Jason points out that we all have two …
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In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Zach Meerkreebs, author of Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility. Zach shares how he and tens of thousands across the world experienced the presence of God through the Asbury Outpouring in February, 2023, putting him on a path to discover how radical hu…
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The Church in Light of Political Failure: Jon Tyson | Episode 315
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22:38As we approach the Presidential Inauguration next week, we're featuring a new talk from Pastor Jon Tyson of Church of the City New York. Jon helps us understand where we are as a nation politically and how we as Christians should respond. He introduces the idea of becoming “a creative minority" instead of becoming syncretized or separated. Listen i…
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Should Christians Manifest: Alex Seeley | Episode 314
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15:28At the start of this New Year, you may be setting goals and working to achieve them. If you're following the trends, you may even be "manifesting" them into fruition. But can you really "manifest" anything into reality? In this episode, Pastor Alex Seeley of The Belonging Co tackles this increasingly popular subject of "manifesting." She gives us f…
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The Building Blocks of Storytelling: Josh Whitehouse | Episode 313
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16:50Do you remember playing with Legos as a kid? The holiday season often brings up nostalgic memories like playing with building blocks as a child . . . and so does this THINQ Podcast episode! It's all about Legos—but with a unique spin. THINQ Nxt Gen Director, Grant Skeldon, interviews Josh Whitehouse, Creative Director at Go Chatter Studios. They di…
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Ending Human Trafficking: Jason Dukes & Cambri Driskell | Episode 312
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7:50In this episode, against the backdrop of Christmas, you'll hear about a hard-to-talk-about topic, but one that demands our attention AND one that magnifies our need for the Hope we have in Jesus Christ! Jason Dukes and Cambri Driskell of Love Justice International share a brief but powerful talk called Ending Human Trafficking. Together they bring …
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On the Edge of Burnout: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 311
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16:03Are you teetering on the edge of burnout? In this week’s episode, you'll hear from THINQ Co-founder, Rebekah Lyons as she shares a timely message on stress and burnout. Rebekah outlines alarming burnout stats plaguing the next generation and counters them with four key Rhythms of Renewal that are meant to restore spiritual, physical, relational, an…
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The Emptiness of Platform Building: Grant Skeldon | Episode 310
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16:09At the end of the day, do you feel empty? In this episode, THINQ Nxt Gen Director, Grant Skeldon, gives an important message not just for the younger generation, but for any leader who’s striving and believing their performance and platform are tied to their worth and value. Grant asks the hard questions to help us do a heart check and discern whet…
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What A.I. Wants: Gabe Lyons | Episode 309
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13:24Gabe Lyons provides a critical review of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and discusses how Christians should thoughtfully engage with technology. He highlights A.I.'s significant role in daily life and expresses concerns regarding the decline in human cognitive abilities. Gabe points to decreased hippocampal activity due to over-reliance on technolo…
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The Debt Disaster: Jade Warshaw | Episode 308
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14:38In this episode, we’re talking about our "Debt Disaster" with debt elimination expert and financial coach Jade Warshaw. Our national debt is in the trillions, student loan debt is in the trillions, and the majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Sadly, it’s keeping the next generation from flourishing—from getting married, having fam…
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Detox from Digital Distraction: Darren Whitehead
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41:11In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Darren Whitehead, pastor of Church of the City and author of The Digital Fast. Together they discuss navigating a digitally saturated world. Darren shares his experience with a "Digital Fast" experiment he initiated at his church, which aimed to reduce digital distraction and…
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Empathy Driven Design: Wilson Smith | Episode 307
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15:30In this episode of the THINQ Podcast, we’re featuring a talk by Nike shoe designer, Wilson Smith. Wilson shares from his experience working at Nike for 40 years and teaching Product Design at the University of Oregon. Wilson inspires us to think creatively, adapt to the needs of others, and use our gifts with greater empathy and understanding. He c…
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In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Lisa Bevere, author of The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity. Lisa's calling is to help women navigate today’s complex moral and cultural issues. Lisa talks about empowering women by reclaiming a sense of divine identity and purpose. She elaborates on her beli…
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Creative Exploration: Anna Halpine | Episode 306
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12:11In this episode, Anna Halpine, the CEO of the FEMM Foundation—a research and evidence-based program dedicated to improving women’s health—discusses the importance of boldly speaking up, especially if you're in the unrepresented silent majority. Anna shares her story of creating disruption at age 21 at the United Nations Conference on Population and…
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In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Gabe Lyons discusses the need to build a hopeful and resilient future amid social fragmentation, distrust in institutions, and economic instability. Gabe shares three core principles for building a positive future: resilience, trust, and community. He also suggests that crisis periods often lead people ba…
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The Business of Disruption Sheeba Philip | Episode 305
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13:38In today's episode, Business and Brand Strategist Sheeba Philip reminds us, as Christian leaders, that "You and I are fully capable of causing disruption in our organizations, communities, and the world. We are not immune." Sheeba emphasizes the importance of leading with intention and adhering to biblical principles as we strive to positively infl…
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Confronting Demons: Fr. Carlos Martins | Episode 304
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16:47In this episode, exorcist and demonology expert Father Carlos Martins discusses exorcisms, demonology, and spiritual warfare. Father Carlos shares a chilling experience from an exorcism that made him realize the spiritual battle we are engaged in, and stressed the importance of recognizing the victory and authority we have in Jesus Christ. Listen i…
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In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons talk with New York Times bestselling author and Founder of Ancient Nutrition, Jordan Rubin. Jordan shares his near-death story of overcoming Crohn's disease by using ancient nutritional methods found in the Bible. He explains how this journey has led to his decades-long commitment to make history’s most power…
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Discerning New Age Spirituality: Tailah Scroggins | Episode 303
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13:31As Halloween approaches, we're discerning the topic of New Age spirituality in today's episode with Tailah Scroggins, a Nashville-based minister and Christian artist. Tailah shares her personal journey from years of involvement in the occult. She now educates others about recognizing and avoiding the deception of New Age Spirituality. Listen in as …
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A Holistic Approach to Body, Mind, and Spirit: Alisa Keeton
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45:19In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe have a conversation with wellness professional Alisa Keeton about the strong connection between physical fitness, mental health, and spiritual well-being. Alisa shares her 20-year journey in fitness instruction and emphasizes that wellness is not just about physical fitness, but about connecting…
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The Authority of Scripture: Gabrielle McCullough | Episode 302
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17:17In this inspiring THINQ Podcast episode, young evangelist and bible teacher from Waco, Texas, Gabrielle McCullough passionately discusses her mission of calling her generation and all generations back to the Word of God. Gabrielle highlights the decreasing engagement with the Bible in today's society and the timeless relevance of its principles. Sh…
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Resilience on the Narrow Path: Rich Villodas
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51:01In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Rich Villodas to explore the themes of his latest book, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls. Rich shares why he felt compelled to write about the Sermon on the Mount and how its radical teachings are more relevant than ever in today’s culture, especially in a time of p…
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The $100 Trillion Wealth Transfer: Ken Costa | Episode 301
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14:38In this episode, Ken Costa, a prominent investment banker, author, and philanthropist, discusses the forthcoming $100 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations. Ken emphasizes that this shift encompasses more than just money; it also involves values, priorities, and influence. He delves into the ethical considerations surrou…
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In this episode, hosts Rebekah and Gabe Lyons interview author, counselor and relationship expert Debra Fileta. They define and discuss soul care through the six rhythms Jesus lived: Nourish, Rest, Connect, Protect, Savor, and Tune In. They delve into the differences between self care and soul care and the reasons why people struggle with the deep …
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The Prepper Phenomenon: Jayson Orvis | Episode 300
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15:50In the latest episode of THINQ Podcast, Jayson Orvis, a well-known author and expert in the prepper movement, discusses the intersection of prepping with faith, community, and personal responsibility. Jason sheds light on the increasing interest in prepping as a response to economic instability, natural disasters, and societal breakdowns. He reveal…
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