Best Qideas Podcasts (2024)

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How Children View God and the Afterlife: Dr. Melanie Nyhof | Episode 273 26:56

2h ago26:56

26:56

Do you remember your very first image or concept of God? Your first thoughts about death and the afterlife? In this episode, Gabe talks to Dr. Melanie Nyhof, a developmental psychologist at Carthage College who conducts cross-cultural developmental research examining the development of religious and cultural concepts. Gabe and Melanie specifically …

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Contributions Science Can and Cannot Make in Understanding Morality | Dr. David Lahti, Episode 272 28:49

34m ago28:49

28:49

“...in no way could [the theory of evolution] replace, much less undermine, morality,” says Dr. David Lahti, Assistant Professor of Biology at Queens College, City University of New York. In this episode, Gabe has a fascinating conversation with David, covering everything from the learned behaviors of birds and what makes birds happy to why young p…

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How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Human Connection: Dr. Rosalind W. Picard | Episode 271 25:00

2h ago25:00

25:00

In this episode, Gabe interviews Dr. Rosalind Picard, a renowned scientist, inventor, engineer, and member of the faculty of MIT's Media Lab. Rosalind helps us define and understand affective computing and what role empathy, emotion, and human connection have in relation to A.I. and other technologies. They talk about the relational and ethical ten…

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What It Means To Be Human: Dr. Curt Thompson | Episode 270 23:57

2d ago23:57

23:57

“…the Bible gives us a grounding for what it means for us to be human, but science can give us a bigger window into the mechanics of how we then apply that meaning on a day-to-day basis,” says psychiatrist and author Dr. Curt Thompson. In this episode, Gabe continues our Science and Faith series with Curt, discussing how God has designed our brains…

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The Science of Spirituality: Lisa Miller | Episode 269 34:53

7d ago34:53

34:53

“In the United States, we wait for people to bottom out,” says New York Times bestselling author and psychologist Lisa Miller. But she reminds us “we were built for this,” describing how God designed and equipped us with an awakened brain made of three circuits that we can access: We are guided. We are loved and held. And we are never alone. THINQ …

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Could Asbury Lead to Awakening? | Rebekah Lyons and Grant Skeldon 29:23

1y ago29:23

29:23

People seem to be waking up. Awake to God’s heart, to hope and to the possibilities that what we’ve read about in days of old could happen again. Asbury University represents a place where the veil became thin and we want to have a conversation about it and what it may mean for all of us. What God is doing in Asbury wasn’t meant to stay in Kentucky…

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Episode 267 | Our Top Moments from 2022 44:41

1+ y ago44:41

44:41

In this episode, Q Ideas president Gabe Lyons reflects on some of the most important moments at our events this year. As the year comes to a close, we've appreciated being able to go back, slow down, and think about some of this year's big ideas. While there are prevailing cultural narratives, as Christians we have a unique place to stand due to ou…

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Episode 266 | The Devices That Form Us: Felicia Wu Song 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

30:37

Technology is forming us. Our longing for relationship makes our devices seem especially alluring, but do they give us what we long for? Moreover, who is technology inspiring us to become? Felicia Wu Song, professor at Westmont University, joins us to talk about these very questions. This episode is the last episode in our 5 part series on characte…

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Episode 265 | Overcoming Disconnection: Todd Hall 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

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 has a keen insight. Perhaps we're in the way of our own success. We seek information when what we need is relational connection. Join us as we talk with Dr. Hall abo…

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Episode 264 | Uncovering Your Gifts: Tony Cook 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

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Episode 263 | Understanding How We Think: Justin L. Barrett 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

As James K.A. Smith says, "you are what you love." In a similar manner, what you pay attention to forms how you think. Justin Barrett, founder of Blueprint 1543, joins us to talk about how we think and process new ideas. What ideas do we hold that we should keep? How do we discern when we should change our mind? Dr. Barrett explains how we can crea…

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Episode 262 | Hope in a Time of Economic Disruption: Anne Rathbone Bradley 21:49

1+ y ago21:49

21:49

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Episode 261 | Why Pluralism Matters: John Inazu 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

Polarization is at the center of many of the national and local conversations we're having. What we lack in commonality feels like a hinderence. But what if our differences could come together in a confident pluralism? John Inazu, co-editor of Uncommon Ground, tackles some of these questions in today's first part of our 5 episode series on science …

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Episode 260 | Encouraging Pastors: Josh Zeichik 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

25:08

Barna research has shown that 42% of pastors have considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year. Issues like stress, loneliness, and political divisions are driving factors in these considerations. In this tumultuous few years, pastors are needing encouragement, both personally and professionally. Josh Zeichik, director of church engageme…

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Episode 259 | Managing Screen Time: Sissy Goff & David Thomas 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

Every smartphone will let you check your screen time. Many find the weekly reminder of the copious amounts of time spent jarring. For parents, the amount of screen time kids are consuming is even more front of mind. In this week's episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling Ministries are joined by Erick Goss from Minno, to talk ab…

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Episode 258 | Marketing Jesus: Jason Vanderground 22:29

1+ y ago22:29

22:29

Why has Christianity become more known for what it stands against than the love it invites people into? 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 h…

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Episode 257 | Cultivating Happiness: Joy Marie Clarkson 16:19

1+ y ago16:19

16:19

In world bogged down by the 24/7 news cycle, cultivating happiness can seem like an impossible thing to do. It seems like there is always something bad happening no matter where we look. Joy Marie Clarkson, author of Aggressively Happy, shares 3 ways that she has found to begin to be a person truly content. Use promo code QIDEAS at check out at bak…

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Episode 256 | Discovering Your Calling: Stephanie Shackelford 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

20:54

Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about what our calling is and how we can live fully into how God created each of us uniquely. Whether you're considering a change in life or helping someone else discover their giftings, this short talk will help lay out some practical steps to moving that direction. Dr. Stephanie Shackelford, senior fellow a…

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Episode 255 | People of Peace: Amy Sherman 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

21:21

In this episode, Amy Sherman, director of Sagamore Institute's Center on Faith in Communities, talks about what it means to participate in God's redemptive call in every aspect of life. In this brief breakout, Sherman tells stories of hope to encourage Christians to keep fighting for the good, beautiful, true, just, prosperous, and sustainable- and…

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Episode 254 | Hiring for More than a Resume: William Vanderbloemen 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

17:39

Whether you're looking to hire someone or be hired yourself, the process can be exhausting to find the right fit. William Vanderbloemen, founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, is the expert in staffing churches and values-based businesses. In this episode, he will offer 3 pieces of advice for those looking for the perfect candidate or those looking…

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Episode 253 | Disappearing Childhood: Matt Markins 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

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Episode 252 | The Ethics of Cybersecurity: Paul J. Maurer 13:54

1+ y ago13:54

13:54

With the increase in both personal and national security threats, cybersecurity has become a major cause of concern in our culture. Moreso, the need for qualified, ethical workers to fight these threats is at an all time high. Paul J. Maurer, president of Montreat College, has been equipping his students to do just that. Through their cybersecurity…

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Episode 251 | Love Your Enemies: Don Brewster 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

18:45

Human trafficking is one of the great evils of our time and often seems like an issue so big we don’t know how to respond. Is there a root cause behind human trafficking, and can the Church make a difference in stopping it? Agape International Missions (AIM) has been doing this, rescuing those in trafficking and helping with the arrest of trafficke…

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Episode 250 | Decades of Despair: Anthony Hendricks 13:42

1+ y ago13:42

13:42

In a nine-minute talk, Anthony Hendricks covers 500+ years of history, starting in 1453 and ending in our present day. This not only provides us with context to better understand the long legacy of American racism; it also challenges us to create a more hopeful future where all are treated equally and equitably. Watch this talk and more from leader…

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Introducing: NeuroFaith with Dr. Curt Thompson 44:03

2y ago44:03

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Have you wondered how the intersection of mental health, science and faith converge? How we can strengthen our relationship with God, ourselves and others? Join Dr. Curt Thompson, board-certified psychiatrist, as he explores themes of interpersonal neurobiology and Christianity. NeuroFaith invites listeners to discover how their minds were built to…

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How Children View God and the Afterlife: Dr. Melanie Nyhof | Episode 273 26:56

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Contributions Science Can and Cannot Make in Understanding Morality | Dr. David Lahti, Episode 272 28:49

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How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Human Connection: Dr. Rosalind W. Picard | Episode 271 25:00

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What It Means To Be Human: Dr. Curt Thompson | Episode 270 23:57

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The Science of Spirituality: Lisa Miller | Episode 269 34:53

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Could Asbury Lead to Awakening? | Rebekah Lyons and Grant Skeldon 29:23

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Episode 267 | Our Top Moments from 2022 44:41

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Episode 266 | The Devices That Form Us: Felicia Wu Song 30:37

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Episode 265 | Overcoming Disconnection: Todd Hall 27:39

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Episode 264 | Uncovering Your Gifts: Tony Cook 25:50

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Episode 263 | Understanding How We Think: Justin L. Barrett 27:34

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Episode 262 | Hope in a Time of Economic Disruption: Anne Rathbone Bradley 21:49

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Episode 261 | Why Pluralism Matters: John Inazu 26:52

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Episode 260 | Encouraging Pastors: Josh Zeichik 25:08

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Episode 259 | Managing Screen Time: Sissy Goff & David Thomas 23:07

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Episode 258 | Marketing Jesus: Jason Vanderground 22:29

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Episode 257 | Cultivating Happiness: Joy Marie Clarkson 16:19

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Episode 256 | Discovering Your Calling: Stephanie Shackelford 20:54

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Episode 255 | People of Peace: Amy Sherman 21:21

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Episode 254 | Hiring for More than a Resume: William Vanderbloemen 17:39

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Episode 253 | Disappearing Childhood: Matt Markins 18:23

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Episode 252 | The Ethics of Cybersecurity: Paul J. Maurer 13:54

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Episode 251 | Love Your Enemies: Don Brewster 18:45

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Episode 250 | Decades of Despair: Anthony Hendricks 13:42

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Introducing: NeuroFaith with Dr. Curt Thompson 44:03

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