Pastor, author, and hip-hop artist, Trip Lee has spent years using his platform to call people to authentic faith in Christ. In this episode, Trip unpacks how we often fall into the subtle trap of calling things “good” when, in reality, they’ve taken God’s place in our hearts. He challenges us to rethink what we truly worship and whether the things we pursue—success, relationships, comfort—are actually distractions from a deeper devotion to God.

Listen in as Trip makes it clear that God alone is worthy of our ultimate affection and trust, and anything else—no matter how good—becomes dangerous when it takes His place.

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  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International, John Bevere has spent decades calling believers to deeper intimacy with God through reverence and obedience. In this episode, John unpacks what it means to have a healthy fear of God—not a fear that drives us away, but one that draws us closer in awe, respect, and devotion.

Listen in as he explains why a proper understanding of this biblical concept is crucial for a thriving faith and how it unlocks deeper wisdom, boldness, and blessing in our lives.

Resources

• Learn more about John Bevere and his work.

• Check out John’s books, including The Awe of God.

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  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Revivalist, speaker, and leader behind Saturate Global, Jessi Green is dedicated to seeing grassroots revival break out across America. She carries a passion for awakening people to the transformative power of the gospel and mobilizing believers to bring renewal to their communities.

In this episode, Jessi shares how true revival isn’t just about big events—it’s about ordinary people being ignited by the Spirit to bring change right where they are. She challenges us to rethink what revival really looks like—it’s not confined to church walls or conferences but happens in homes, workplaces, and the streets when believers step out in faith.

Listen in as she reminds us that revival starts with individuals who are willing to be obedient, to pray, and to take action.

Resources

• Learn more about Jessi Green and check out her book Saturate: Leaving Behind Satus Quo Religion For a Faith That Really Works.

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• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

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  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

In this episode, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of Your Story Has a Villain, unmasks a topic most people have a hard time talking about—including Christians. JP explores who Satan really is, where Satan is, and the spiritual warfare Satan is capable of unleashing in our lives. JP also gives insight into how Satan's attacks are proportional to our ministry and influence.

Listen in to learn important strategies to counter the Enemy's lies and accusations with the victory and abundant life we have in Jesus.

Resources

• Learn more about Jonathan “JP” Pokluda and his work as Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.

• Check out Jonathan’s books, including his latest, Your Story Has A Villian.

• 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.

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  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

With a message for both women and men, internationally known speaker and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere addresses the confusing gender identity narratives in our culture. She calls out how God's original design of male and female has turned from a power union to a power struggle to the point that now women are acting like men and men are acting like women.

Listen in as she implores the next generation of leaders to understand the truth of God’s unique design and encourages women to come together and reclaim their femininity to, in turn, make all of mankind stronger.

Resources

• Learn more about Lisa Bevere and the mission and work of Messenger International.

• Check out LIsa’s book The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity.

• 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.

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  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Global Christian leader Rorisang Thandekiso brings a song and a fire for the Gospel that addresses the complacency we sometimes find in our Christian culture and leadership.

Listen in as she reminds us to put down our pursuit for accolades, remember our personal encounter with God, and pursue Him with fervor.

Resources

• Follow Rorisang on Instagram and check out her book Disciple: Walking with God.

• 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.

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  • Participate in Let's Talk Tech Detox.

  • Bring the 28-Day Digital Fast to your family, workplace, or church.

  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Ryan 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 speech is fundamental to human dignity, truth, and divine purpose, urging resistance to censorship and false ideologies.

Listen in as Ryan calls for safeguarding free speech as essential not only to personal freedoms, but also to preserving space for the Gospel and truth for future generations.

Resources

• Check out more from Ryan Bangert and his work with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).

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  • Participate in Let's Talk Tech Detox.

  • Bring the 28-Day Digital Fast to your family, workplace, or church.

  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

“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 nuance of listening and respecting single men and women the same way we do married men and women.

Resources

• Check out more from Annie F. Downs, including her books, her podcast That Sounds Fun, and her Single Purpose League.

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  • Participate in Let's Talk Tech Detox.

  • Bring the 28-Day Digital Fast to your family, workplace, or church.

  • Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons