In this episode, pastor, author, and Christianity Today columnist Andrew Wilson uses the acronym W.E.I.R.D.E.R. (W-western, E-education, I-industrialized, R-rich, D-democratic, E-ex-Christian, R-romantic) to explain how our Western culture is distancing itself from Christianity, even though Christianity is the foundation of Western society.

He discusses seven major developments from the year 1776— globalization, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Enrichment, the American Revolution, the rise of post-Christianity, and the dawn of Romanticism—and explains their relevance to social changes happening today.

Listen in as Andrew helps us understand why many aspects of our society feel unfamiliar right now and calls us to intentionally operate in our Christian values.

Resources

• Check out Andrew’s book, Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West.

• Apply the THINQ Framework to pressing cultural issues.

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3, 2024.

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

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

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

On this episode of the THINQ Podcast, Katy Faust, the Founder and President of Them Before Us, shares a unique perspective on third-party reproduction methods such as sperm donation, egg donation, IVF, and surrogacy.

She refers to these methods as “Big Fertility” and argues that they often prioritize the desires of adults over the best interests of children. Katy highlights the psychological and emotional challenges faced by children who are not raised by their biological parents.

Listen to Katy as she discusses the potential exploitation and unfairness involved in these methods, and explains how they frequently benefit wealthier individuals at the expense of financially vulnerable women.

Resources:

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.
• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:
• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3, 2024.
• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.
• Bring the 28-Day Digital Fast to your family, church or workplace throughout the month of January.
• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:
  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon
  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson
  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

“We have devalued and deprioritized mothering to the extent that young people today do not want to have children and if they do, they do not want to care for them," says social worker, psychoanalyst, and author Erica Komisar.

In this episode of THINQ Podcast, Erica speaks about the mental health epidemic among kids and pinpoints the two things that are causing kids to break down: 1) How we’re raising our children and 2) What we’re exposing them to.

She specifically speaks to the significance of mothers and the important physical and mental health foundation a mother gives her children during the ages 0-3 and again at ages 9-25. She also points to the profound ramifications of technology and social media on our children.

Listen in to hear what solutions Erica proposes to help parents turn things around…

Resources:

• Check out Erica’s book Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters andChicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety.

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3, 2024.

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

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

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

In this week's THINQ podcast episode, Parenting and Leadership Coach Suzanne Phillips challenges us to think about who is spending time with our children and how they are influencing them.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding our kids' curriculum and the agendas being promoted by different organizations. Suzanne also sheds light on corporations involved in education, such as the CDC, Pfizer Institute, Planned Parenthood, and SIECUS, which focuses on "Sex Ed for Social Change" and receives seed funding from Hugh Hefner.

Tune in as Suzanne asks "who is teaching your kids" and encourages parents to educate themselves on what the public school system is teaching and what our legislators are voting for.

Resources:

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3, 2024.

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Grant Skeldon interviews author Trillia Newbell in this episode of the THINQ Podcast. Trillia discusses the challenges of raising kids in today's chaotic culture, particularly the impact of social media on our children's perceptions. She emphasizes the importance of countering negative societal narratives with the message of each child's identity in Christ.

Trillia encourages parents to embrace the presence of God amid chaos, highlighting the reassurance that comes with serving a God who understands our struggles. She also emphasizes that despite the world's tumultuous nature, we do not have to be consumed by it.

Listen in as she shares the importance of utilizing scriptural teachings to attain peace, and calls us as parents to walk confidently in the peace of Jesus Christ so we can instill the same confidence and peace in our children.

Resources:

• Check out God’s Very Good Idea, 52 Weeks in the Word, and other titles by Trillia.

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom.

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3, 2024.

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

In this episode of the THINQ Podcast, Pastor Jon Tyson emphasizes the importance of unwavering faithfulness, regardless of the challenges we face—be it wars, rampant abuse, or political chaos. Originally presented during the pandemic, the message remains relevant today as it explores the question, "How do we remain faithful to what God has entrusted to us in this moment?"

Jon encourages leaders to remain steadfast and unshaken in their commitment to their responsibilities. He also highlights two major pitfalls that can derail a leader's ability to finish well: "Failure of Nerve and Failure of Heart", and urges leaders to anchor their identity in Christ and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Listen in as Tyson urges leaders to guard their hearts and remain faithful to their calling in order to avoid the common pitfalls and lead with the same unwavering resolve that Jesus demonstrated.

Resources:

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3, 2024.

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

What is the best way to navigate traumatic events?

In this week's episode, Dr. Diane Langberg, a practicing psychologist whose clinical expertise includes 50 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy, gives a gripping perspective in her talk “Trauma as a Place of Service.”

Join us as she presents the idea that trauma is a significant mission field for Christ-followers, and she encourages us to reconsider our perspectives.

Resources:

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3.

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

How should Christians respond to reports of sexual abuse, especially within the church?

In this episode, Rachael Denhollander, an attorney, author, advocate, and educator known for her work on sexual abuse, shares her journey as the first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who abused hundreds of young athletes.

Rachael prompts us to ask better questions about our theology in order to address sexual abuse more effectively and to better protect the vulnerable in our churches and communities.

Resources:

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:

• Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.

• Host Faithfulness in our Political Moment in your local community on October 3.

• Check out Rachael’s book, What is a Girl Worth: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nasser and USA Gymnastics

• Research from Anna C. Salter, Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, And Other Sex Offenders

• More from the THINQ Podcast Network:

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons