A podcast on moving towards what's meaningful despite hardship.
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Matthias Barker Podcasts
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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Helping push the local church and the message of Jesus forward through conversations with amazing Christian leaders who have deeply impacted not only me, but also their own local communities.
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Our Foundations are the Future: Phillipa Stroud | Episode 364
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In a time of cultural uncertainty and shaken foundations, Phillipa Stroud offers a steady and hopeful vision in In Our Foundations Are the Future. Drawing from Scripture, history, and spiritual formation, she reminds us that true transformation flows from the resurrection and the ancient practices of the Christian faith. Rather than chasing what's …
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Beauty & The Embassy: Roberta Ahmanson | Episode 363
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Roberta Ahmanson explores beauty as a gracious gift from God—one that awakens wonder, gratitude, and worship. She challenges us to move beyond consuming beauty and instead offer it generously, showing how the Church has long used beauty to direct hearts toward God and remind us of our lasting citizenship in His kingdom. Resources: You may also like…
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Rachel Cruze | Contentment Over Consumption | Episode 362
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Many young adults believe more money means more happiness, but Scripture shows true joy comes from gratitude and contentment. Rachel Cruze explains how comparison drains our joy and fuels unhealthy spending, keeping us stuck in a cycle that never satisfies. She reminds us that gratitude breaks the grip of comparison and leads to generosity. Her mes…
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AI and the Future of Faith Aligned Investing: Bryan Taylor | Episode 361
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Striving to create a significant impact with time, resources, and finances? Bryan Taylor reveals how one can utilize AI, investing, and faith-aligned stewardship. He also explores practical methods that reflect how one can use Socially Responsible Investing, Environmental Social Governance, and Biblically Responsible Investing to help ensure that t…
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The Courage to Do Work that Matters: Robin John | Episode 360
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Robin John highlights how gratitude and faithfulness give us the courage to pursue work that truly matters. His story shows that God moves through those who remain steadfast, even when their choices stand in contrast to the surrounding culture. He challenges us to consider whether we prioritize our own comfort or choose to serve the needs of others…
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Called & Confident: Madison Prewett Troutt | Episode 359
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Madison Prewett Troutt, a podcaster, speaker, and author, unveils the meaning of being called and confident. Her featured talk challenges us not to forget our first love, to understand that until we know who God is, we won't know who we are, and to resist sin and seek repentance. Resources: You may also like It's Personal by Lauren Tomlin Create a …
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Healthy Leadership In Unhealthy Cultures: Carey Nieuwhof | Episode 358
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It's no secret that leaders are often tasked with the challenge of leading people and organizations with unhealthy cultures. Drawing from years of pastoral and organizational experience, Carey Nieuwhof shares his theologically driven insights on how leaders can cultivate healthy leadership in unhealthy cultures. Resources: You may also like Uncover…
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The Family Estrangement Trend: Matthias Barker | Episode 357
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Unresolved trauma, abandonment, and disappointment have become the status quo for many families in our society. In today's episode, Matthias unravels The Family Estrangement Trend, walking through ways we can embrace and explore the pain of family estrangement rather than run from it. Resources: You may also like On the Edge of Burnout by Rebekah L…
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No Topic Off Limits Church: Matt Chandler | Episode 356
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In today's episode, Pastor Matt Chandler brings us a sobering yet hopeful message for today's Church: courage without Christlikeness isn't courage at all. Too many leaders either retreat to avoid fallout or hide behind precision to avoid engagement. Both, Matt reminds us, abandon the flock in a culture desperate for truth and grace. Resources: You …
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Work With Your Hands: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 355
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Today's episode features Rebekah Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. In this episode, Work with Your Hands, Rebekah helps us see the importance of using the two hands God has given us, not only to build beautiful things, but to use them as an act of worship. Resources: You may also like Cultivating Virtue by David Brooks. Create a…
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The Gen Alpha Opportunity: Grant Skeldon I Episode 354
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Today's episode features Grant Skeldon. Author, speaker, and Next Gen Director of THINQ Media. In this episode, The Gen Alpha Opportunity, Grant helps us understand how you and I can not only connect with Gen Alpha, but how we can go about leading them and discipling them well. Resources: You may also like Creating Space for an Outpouring by Zach M…
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The Cost of Conversation: Gabe Lyons | Episode 353
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Today's episode features Gabe Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. In this episode, The Cost of Conversation, Gabe explores how meaningful dialogue—not just talking more—is essential in our polarized age, and he highlights what it really costs us to engage in it well. Though the costs are real, Gabe emphasizes the payoff: deeper tr…
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How to Focus in Chaos: Jessica Hook | Episode 352
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Today's episode features Jessica Hook—an accomplished artist turned champion shooter who has spent over a decade competing in action shooting sports. With a background in both the video game industry and high-pressure competition, Jessica has learned what it takes to stay focused when chaos hits. She shares practical wisdom on building mental disci…
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Establish Daily Rhythms: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 351
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Today's episode features Rebekah Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. Rebekah is passionate about helping people take charge of their emotional health, and in this talk she shares four life-giving rhythms that calm inner chaos and make space for a flourishing life. In a time when anxiety, panic, and depression are on the rise, thes…
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Choosing Hope in Depression: Gloria Umanah | Episode 350
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Today's episode features Gloria Umanah—spoken-word artist, visionary of Hope Booth, and founder of The Ex-Nihilo Collective. Grant Skeldon, THINQ Next Gen Director, interviews Gloria about her story and the hope she found in the midst of depression. Gloria reminds us of the power of community in a lonely world and the truth that every person with a…
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Mental Health Practices: Curt Thompson | Episode 349
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Today's episode features Dr. Curt Thompson—psychiatrist, speaker, author, and podcast host of Being Known and NeuroFaith (A THINQ Media Podcast). He unpacks why anxiety has become the dominant emotion for the next generation and how we can respond with healthier practices. Dr. Thompson offers practical tools for calming anxiety, regulating emotions…
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The Future of War: Alina Polyakova | Episode 348
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Today's episode features Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). She's a leading voice on transatlantic relations, European security, Russia and Ukraine, tech policy, and populism. At a time when global alliances are being tested and democratic institutions face real pressure, Dr. Polyakova brings c…
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Raising Children That Shift Culture: Mark and Jan Foreman | Episode 347
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Are you a parent or grandparent who wants to shift and shape culture? You'll enjoy today's episode! We're featuring an important talk from our THINQ library by Mark and Jan Foreman: Raising Children That Shift Culture. Mark and Jan are pastors, authors, and the parents behind the Switchfoot frontmen, Jon and Tim Foreman. They share wisdom from thei…
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The Fallacy of Control: Sharon Hodde Miller | Episode 346
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In today's episode, we're featuring a talk from our THINQ library called "The Fallacy of Control" by pastor & author Sharon Hodde Miller. Sharon challenges the cultural lie that tells us control is peace. She describes how the illusion of control only fuels anxiety, fractures relationships, and burdens us with unrealistic expectations. If you're ho…
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New, Not Next: Christine Caine | Episode 345
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Today's episode features a talk from the THINQ library by Christine Caine called New, Not Next. Christine is an author, speaker, evangelist, and founder of A21 Campaign, an organization that combats human trafficking. Christine flips a cultural script we've all felt: the pressure to chase the next title, the next opportunity, the next version of su…
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From Shame to Purity: Mo Isom Aiken | Episode 344
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Today's episode is a courageous and necessary one. You're going to hear from Mo Isom Aiken, Founder of Bold Life International, who shares about one of the most sensitive and often misunderstood topics in the Church: sexuality. In her talk, From Shame to Purity, Mo doesn't shy away from the pain, confusion, or silence many of us have experienced in…
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How to Think Well: QUESTIONS | Gabe Lyons | Episode 343
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As thought leaders, it's our job to ask better questions than the rest of the world. In this episode, Gabe Lyons wraps up our 5-part series on the THINQ Framework, unpacking the final piece–the "Q" for "QUESTIONS." Listen in to find out how QUESTIONS are the tool that uncovers our assumptions and motivations and the compass that keeps our convictio…
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How to Think Well: NUANCE | Gabe Lyons | Episode 342
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In this week's episode, Gabe Lyons unpacks the "N" for "NUANCE" in the THINQ Framework. He shares how NAUNCE is often misunderstood, but learning to hold tension, acknowledge complexity, and speak with grace is essential if we want to reflect the character of Jesus in today's polarized culture. Tune in to learn how we can communicate truth with bot…
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How to Think Well: INQUIRY | Gabe Lyons | Episode 341
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In a culture of hot takes and hardened views, learning to ask the right questions can open hearts, deepen relationships, and reveal truth. In this episode, Gabe Lyons uncovers the power of INQUIRY—the third lens in the THINQ Framework. Hear how the practice of asking better questions before offering quick answers gives us access to understanding ot…
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How to Think Well: HISTORY | Gabe Lyons | Episode 340
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You can't make sense of the moment you're in without knowing the history of how you got there. History anchors us to the bigger story. Today's episode features HISTORY as part 2 of the 5-part THINQ Framework. Gabe Lyons shares why understanding the broader historical context—what has come before us, what ideas have shaped us, and maybe where we've …
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