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We are all involved in some sort of vocation. No matter where or what it is, we know that God calls us to be faithful in those places.  In this final episode on the 6 Practices of the Church, Greg Thompson shows have the opportunity to practice vocation well in a way that makes the world a better place. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What does it mean to be part of a community? Is it different to invest in the Church or in the places you live and work? In part 6 of the "6 Practices of the Church," Greg Thompson and Gabe talk about the importance of community, what it is, and what it means to be a people of hospitality. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The way that we build character depends on how we approach even the littlest habits and moments of our day. What does it mean to live out our faith in our daily habits? Greg Thompson continues with the fifth part of this seven-part series. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The core of who we are is our identity. In the 4th episode of "Six Practices of the Church," Greg Thompson speaks to the importance of knowing who we are as image-bearers. When we lose sight of identity, we stray away from our God-given purpose. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The church has always clung to core beliefs. In this time of turmoil, how can can the church lead by example? How can we become reacquainted with what Christians have always believed? This is part 3 of Gabe Lyons and Greg Thompson series on "The Six Practices of the Church." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Gabe Lyons and Greg Thompson continue their "6 practices of the Church" series with this discussion about the importance of embracing our context. How do we love our neighbors well in this cultural moment? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In the face of the trials and confusion of the broader world, the Church has always clung to core beliefs. In this time of turmoil, how can can the Church lead by example?  Greg Thompson helps us become reacquainted with the practices Christians have always believed and lived out. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How can we move from shallow Christianity to deep transformation? Pete Scazzero, author of the book "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship," shares more of his own journey toward emotional health and casts a hopeful vision for how the global Church can overcome its current discipleship crisis. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How can we move from shallow Christianity to deep transformation? Pete Scazzero, author of the new book "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship," shares his own journey toward emotional health and casts a hopeful vision for how the global Church can overcome its current discipleship crisis. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our modern culture is obsessed with identity. However, theologian Carl Trueman argues that no historical phenomenon is its own cause. He explains what that means for the Church’s witness today, and he gives guidance for the future as Christians navigate our culture amidst humanity’s ever-changing quest for identity. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In a world that rejects masculinity as toxic, what does it mean to be a man walking in Jesus' footsteps? Brant Hansen, author of "The Men We Need," proposes a renewed vision of what it means to be a man of ambition for the right things. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In the wake of the reversal of Roe v Wade, what can we do to help promote life and healing within culture? Is there some common ground? Elizabeth Kirk of Columbus School of Law discusses why adoption is one way we can help remedy the issue and redeem children's lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How much stock should we put into a local church’s children’s ministry rather than discipling our kids? Matt Markins of Awana discusses the necessity of child discipleship and how we can best play a role in faithfully raising children. The 2023 Culture Summit is coming in April.  Click Here to learn more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Are we a democracy or a republic?  There is confusion surrounding the United States’ governmental structure. Where does the term “democratic republic” fit in? How does it change how we interact with the government? Political philosopher William B. Allen of Michigan State University help us understand these terms better.

One of the reason to ask questions is the learn the meaning of something.  So what are some questions to help us answer the meaning for Christmas?  Pastor Tim Keller offers some insights from the opening verses of 1 John. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In the face of eruptive and disruptive culture changes from economics and communications to bioethics and beyond, Leonard Sweet helps us understand how we fight fire with fire, not only catching up to our culture but leading our friends and neighbors to the feet of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Between the pandemic, drought issues, and the war in Ukraine, issues around the world food supply and distribution have become front and center.  How can we think better and help our communities be more food secure?  Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms and Eddy Badrina of Eden Green Technologies help us define our relationship with our food. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This Thanksgiving weekend and always finding, celebrating and cultivating the good, true and beautiful, is key to how we will shape the future of our neighborhoods, cities and communities.  Ann Voskamp unpacks how genuine gratitude can dynamically transform our communities. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How much concern we should pay to the culture at hand?   What good can we really do engaging in a broken world? Does God share these concerns? Every generation must answer these questions in the same way creatives, artisans, industry and civic leaders have done for two millennia. Author and theologian Tim Keller provides a fundamental perspective on why culture matters to God and therefore must matter to us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do you wonder about your calling is and how you can live fully into how God created you? Whether you're considering a change in life or helping someone else discover their giftings, Stephanie Shackelford of Barna explains 3 practical steps to take to help discern your calling.

In one way or another, we've all experienced pieces of the loneliness epidemic in our nation. While there's a myriad of reasons we can attribute this to, professor and author Todd Hall joins Gabe to offer keen insight about connection, relationships, and attachment theory.

What you pay attention to and love forms how you think. Justin Barrett of Blueprint 1543 talks about how we think and process new ideas. How do we discern when we should change our mind? Dr. Barrett explains how we can create a framework for this type of thinking.

Polarization is at the center of many of the national and local conversations we're having. What we lack in commonality feels like a hindrance. But John Inazu of Uncommon Ground wants us to consider how our differences could come together in a confident pluralism.

Screen time for young people has been a concern for many parents already, but the pandemic lockdowns made matters worse.  Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling Ministries  talk about how parents can manage their kids' screen time in a healthy and accessible way.

How did the world's greatest love story become known as a hate group? Many of the current issues we're facing were directly addressed by the words and life of Jesus. Jason Vanderground has been working on a project called He Gets Us, where they have attempted to answer these questions.

What does it means to participate in God's redemptive call in every aspect of life?  Amy Sherman of the Sagamore Institute's Center on Faith in Communities tells stories of hope to encourage Christians to keep fighting for the good, beautiful, true, just, prosperous, and sustainable- and why these matter.

Have you wondered how the intersection of mental health, science and faith converge? How we can strengthen our relationship with God, ourselves and others? In this special show, NeuroFaith's Curt Thompson talks with Jon and Tristen Collins about why emotions matter to God and how our emotions show our humanity.

Have you wondered how the intersection of mental health, science and faith converge? How we can strengthen our relationship with God, ourselves and others? In this special show, NeuroFaith's Curt Thompson talks with Jon and Tristen Collins about why emotions matter to God and how our emotions show our humanity. 

Are we a democracy or a republic?  There is confusion surrounding the United States’ governmental structure. Where does the term “democratic republic” fit in? Wow does it change how we interact with the government? Political philosopher William B. Allen of Michigan State University help us understand these terms better.

A decade after the release of "When Helping Hurts," Brian Fikkert has teamed up with Kelly Kapic to offer deeper reflections on the topics of poverty, human flourishing, and God’s story of change for the poor and ourselves. They believe the opposite of poverty isn’t the American dream.

How do we move our nation past the systemic racism existing in workplaces, schools, and prisons?  Adam Thomason leads a conversation on how we can dismantle unjust structures still so prevalent in society - and encourages us to think about how and what to build in their place.

Can Christians engage conversations around the LGBTQ+ issue with both theological faithfulness and courageous love? Dr. Preston Sprinkle along with Laurie Krieg, Matthew Liu and Kat LaPrairie share how Christ followers consider the difficult questions surrounding faith, sexuality and gender.

A bedrock principle of our nation is its ability to accommodate diverse beliefs and practices, but this is challenging and citizens of the U.S. are more polarized than ever.  John Inazu and others talks about how Christians can help the nation live together peacefully and honor our differences.

As inflation is quickly changing the marketplace, is there a way we could have anticipated this rate of inflation? When we think about money, is there a better way forward? Bitcoin expert, Jimmy Song, shares his thoughts on how he sees Bitcoin as the future of currency.

The Christian world is continually rocked by sexual abuse and harassment allegations against well-known people and organziations. What can we do to prevent these tragedies from occuring? Attorney and advocate Rachael Denhollander shares how we can create systems and structures that prevent abuse.

It's been almost 15 years since the book "Culture Making" released. The book's author Andy Crouch and Sho Baraka talk about what it looks like to create culture. Do the same rules still apply? How can we create in a way that keeps us relevant?

Q founders Gabe and Rebekah Lyons are joined by Q's NXT GEN Director Grant Skeldon to talk about this year's Culture summit April 28-29, both in Nashville and virtually.  Learn more about the Culture Summit at www.qideas.org/2022.

More and more people seem to believe no truth is absolute and all authority is suspect. How can we reclaim and hold fast to an appropriate understanding of the power, authority and truth of God’s Word? John Mark Comer and Gabrielle Odom offer reasons to rest in the Bible's authority.

What lessons can Christians learn from the African American legacy and experience?  Artist and activist Danielle Coke challenges us to move beyond performative allyship and live into our true calling as Christ-followers.  Tyler Burns, president of The Witness, challenges us to see the gift of the black Christian experience.

Leading well in our current cultural moment can feel exhausting. Pastor Jon Tyson reminds us this is the very time and place God has called us to lead. He challenges us to consider how this truth might build our courage and help us live more faithfully—wherever we’ve been called.

We were designed to create and co-create. How do feelings stemming from shame prohibit our ability to fulfill that calling? How does human desire play into this conversation? Again this week, Dr. Curt Thompson helps us connect ideas between shame, desire and creating.

We were designed to create and co-create. How do feelings stemming from shame prohibit our ability to fulfill that calling? How does human desire play into this conversation? Dr. Curt Thompson helps us connect ideas between shame, desire and creating.

There comes small moments and decisions that end up impacting our lives for years to come. Dr. Michael Lindsay calls them "hinge moments". How do we identify these moments? How do we wisely navigate them? Dr. Lindsay discusses these questions and more from his newest book, "Hinge Moments."

How can we, as Christians, be a people that champions the vunerable, protects the weak and redeems the God-given place of power? Dr. Diane Langberg offers her clinical and theological perspective on these questions and how Chrisitans can navigate these sensitive issues.

As we wind down 2021, we present a replay of the first QIdeas with Gabe Lyons show.  In it, author and pastor Tim Keller provides a fundamental perspective on why culture matters to God and therefore must matter to us.

Author and spoken word artist Hosanna Wong challenges us to be those who are intentional about listening to God—first and foremost, then those we seek to minister to.  Then Christian battle rapper Street Hymns talks about faithfully engaging the specific lane of culture he was called into.

Although we are more connected than ever before, loneliness seems to be plaguing our modern society more and more.  How can we as Christians respond to the problem of loneliness amongst our friends, families, and churches?  Susan Mettes, author of "The Loneliness Epidemic,"  explores these questions.

Young adults are increasingly disillusioned with politics and public life. Is it possible to overcome the divide in our nation and fight for unity amid diverse thought? AEI's Faith & Public Life Director, Jeff Pickering, encourages us with what Christians brings to the table.

How is God moving in the next generation? Luke LeFevre of the Revival Coalition shares the powerful ways he’s seen God move in his city, pointing to hope for revival in this generation. Also highlighted is a session from the recent NXT Gen Summit.

Jeff & André Shinabarger of Plywood People and co-authors of "Love or Work: Is it Possible to Change the World, Stay in Love, and Raise a Healthy Family?" provide practical insight and address the complexities of juggling careers, family and marriage in our modern era.

Our modern culture is obsessed with identity. However, theologian Carl Trueman argues that no historical phenomenon is its own cause. He explains what that means for the Church’s witness today, and he gives guidance for the future as Christians navigate our culture amidst humanity’s ever-changing quest for identity.

Rod Dreher continues talking with Gabe Lyons  about his new book, "Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents." Rod shares what inspired this book, why he believes America is moving toward “soft” totalitarianism, and how we can prepare to live faithfully.

In our unique cultural moment, how is the local church being equipped to advance the common good? Luke Bobo of Made to Flourish joins Gabe Lyons for an honest conversation about how churches can champion ideas as a way to advance good. They also talk about the Common Good Conference.

Gabe continues his conversation wiht Matt Markins of Awana and contributor to the book "Resilient" about key research on what our kids really need to be resilient disciples of Christ.  They also talk about the upcoming Child Discipleship Forum, Sept 16 & 17.

In a post-Christian culture, how can we equip our children to become resilient disciples of Christ? Matt Markins of Awana and contributor to the book "Resilient" highlights key research on what our kids really need and points us toward a hopeful future of the Church.

How can we move from shallow Christianity to deep transformation? Pete Scazzero, author of the new book "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship," shares more of his own journey toward emotional health and casts a hopeful vision for how the global Church can overcome its current discipleship crisis.

As Congress debates the Equality Act that would codify sexual orientation and gender identity protections into federal civil rights laws, ADF's Kristen Waggoner talks about how it goes too far to inhibit religious liberties. Tim Schultz and Ryan T. Anderson debate the Fairness for All policy alternative.

Do you know where your food comes from? Convoy of Hope's Dan Clark and Jason Streubel (aka “Dr. Dirt") helps us see how our food supply is complex, political and spiritual. They challenge the Church to lead the way in pursuing food security in our local communities.

Gabe continues looking at the what we've learned from the pandemic, asking journalist Alex Berenson about what happened in media reporting around COVID and asking child welfare expert Naomi Schaefer Riley how children were impacted by the pandemic.

As the pandemic winds down, how do we think through what happened?  What are the agreements?  Disagreements?   Gabe talks with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Martin Kulldorff about the health and public policy actions by researchers and governments, and offer their perspectives on what happened.

Cognitive neuroscientist Caroline Leaf talks about how neuroplasticity gives us keys to how to think better.  Neuroeconomist Gregory Berns elaborates on the evidence that neuroscience is providing on how to think differently.

Getting back to basic practices, Dimas Salaberrios, president of Concerts of Prayer Greater NY, encourages us to embrace the labor of prayer in our daily lives.  Jo Saxton shares about how the power of hospitality can help us and change our communities in even the most challenging moments.