Do you and your spouse find yourselves having the same arguments over and over? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe unpack the communication mistakes that keep couples stuck in painful cycles of conflict. Seemingly small word choices like "you always" and "you never" can instantly trigger defensiveness, and why your tone often communicates more than your actual words.
They share vulnerable examples from their own marriage—from Gabe's direct "bottom line" style to Rebekah's emotional intensity—and how they've learned to replace judgment with curiosity. 
Understand why men rush to "fix" problems when women often just need to be heard, and why verbal affirmation is surprisingly powerful for both partners. You’ll learn the power of "notice and naming" something you admire about your spouse this week—a small shift that can create deeper connection.

The #1 Communication Mistake Couples Make

Relationships

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Next Gen

What happens when you discover the roots of your marriage conflicts go back to childhood? In this vulnerable conversation, Lady A's Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell join Rebekah and Gabe to share how facing their origin stories transformed their relationship.

Chris bravely discusses how addressing childhood wounds of loneliness helped Hillary see his intense reactions not as a "scary grizzly bear" but as a hurt teenager seeking connection.

Learn the importance of making time for reflection, naming emotions rather than recycling blame, and committing to "return" after conflict. This honest discussion shows how looking backward with curiosity rather than blame creates pathways to healing, bringing redemption to even the most difficult marriage moments.

Your Origin Story: Looking Backward to Move Forward with Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell

Why do we need to look back at our past to move forward in marriage? In this meaningful episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore how unresolved childhood experiences shape our marriage conflicts today. They share that the number one trigger in marital fights is actually tone—not words—because "we sense before we make sense" of what our spouse is saying. Drawing from their book "The Fight For Us," they introduce Dr. Chip Dodd's eight primary feelings (hurt, loneliness, sadness, anger, fear, shame, guilt, and gladness) and explain how confessing these emotions transforms them from impairments into gifts. When loneliness is shared, it leads to intimacy; when fear is named, it builds faith.

The Gift of Emotions

How do successful couples work together without losing their connection? In this conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome longtime friends Willie and Korie Robertson (Duck Dynasty) who share their 33-year journey from teenage sweethearts to partners in both marriage and business. They share how they've navigated their different strengths and personalities—from Willie's love of cooking to Korie's organizational skills—and how they've learned to battle through disagreements with respect. You'll learn about honoring each other's unique gifts, abandoning rigid gender roles, and giving each other permission to change and navigate through different seasons of life. 

The Secret to Thriving Together

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same frustrating cycle with your spouse? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore the four "dysfunctional dances" that couples fall into during conflict. They reveal that half of marriages operate in an intense dance (where both partners have strong opinions and high energy), while many others retreat into silence, anxiety, or avoidance. Whether you're dealing with hurt that triggers stonewalling, anger that leads to shouting matches, fear that creates walking on eggshells, or guilt that keeps everything surface-level, this conversation helps identify your unique pattern.  Hear personal experiences of how these unhealthy cycles keep couples emotionally disconnected and how naming your dance is the first step toward breaking free. You'll learn why summer is particularly challenging for marriages and how to reset your relationship before the most stressful seasons hit.

Why Marriages Should Fight

Ever feel like your spouse is the villain in your marriage story? In this honest conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with pastor Jonathan Pokluda ("JP") who challenges that narrative with a powerful truth: the real enemy isn't who you think it is. JP vulnerably shares how he and his wife Monica found themselves stuck in a dysfunctional dance after 21 years, and how a conversation with Gabe and Rebekah became "literally life-changing" for their marriage. You'll learn how the enemy's favorite tactic is getting you to believe your spouse is "crazy" or the problem, while the path to healing comes through confession, prayer, and fighting for—not against—each other. Whether you're experiencing an intense, silent, avoidant, or anxious marriage, this conversation offers hope that you can overcome what divides and build a marriage that thrives.

The #1 Threat To Your Marriage

In this heartfelt season opener, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons introduce their new series "The Fight For Us" based on their upcoming book. After 28 years of marriage, they share why they're passionate about helping couples move from fighting against each other to fighting for their relationship. Drawing from their own struggles and healing journey, they explain how the Christian marriage covenant isn't just about staying together but thriving together. 

The Fight for Us

We want to personally invite you to gather your current team or group of friends and join us for our new event, THINQ Summit 2025! This innovation gives us a chance to expand our format, cover more cultural topics, offer more engaging experiences throughout the city, and learn together across all generations. It will be an incredible time for us to reconnect, collaborate, and creatively engage our ever-changing cultural moment with the confidence in God’s unfolding plans for His Church!

THINQ Summit 2025 Invitation

Thought Leader

Michael Whittle, the Founder of Pulpit A.I. and Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Subsplash, encourages local churches to embrace the evolving use of artificial intelligence.




He shares how a simple tweet announcing Pulpit A.I. sparked a significant online conversation about the Church's role in the realm of artificial intelligence. What he intended as a helpful resource became an opportunity for discussion about technology, tradition, and the future of ministry.




Watch as Michael challenges Christians to be at the forefront of digital innovation, using these tools to positively shape culture.

Can God Use A.I.?

Future

You might be surprised to know that our Founder and President, Gabe Lyons, hates going to conferences. To him, the average, cookie-cutter conference equates to constant sitting and listening with no creative space for curiosity, engagement, or innovation.
 
That’s why our team has designed THINQ Summit 2025—for curious learners like Gabe and like YOU who want to get immersed in the content and interact and innovate with like-minded leaders!
 
Watch as Gabe explains more . . .

An Invitation from Gabe Lyons

THINQ Summit Invitation from Gabe

Leadership can be lonely. The weight of ministry is heavy. And in times like these—where division is rampant and the next generation is often misunderstood or criticized—I think we need to fight for community among other leaders.

Young Pastors Summit is a gathering with space for you to step away from the demands of ministry and take your cape off. It’s a chance to connect with other pastors who understand the unique pressures you face as a young pastor, to build friendships that will sustain you for the long haul, and to be poured into as much as you pour into others.

Young Pastors Summit 2025

Dr. Arianna Molloy, Associate Professor of Organizational Communication at Biola University and author of Healthy Calling dives into the realities of burnout from your calling.

 
As part of IVP, an organization dedicated to creating and publishing resources that deepen lives in Christ while engaging the university, the church, and the world, she tells us why our calling matters and how it connects us relationally to the Caller, Jesus Christ. She encourages us to avoid the temptations of workaholism and job idolization and evaluate where we are on the spectrum of burnout.

Healthy Calling

Education

There are certainly areas in which Catholics and Protestants don't agree. But where do they find common ground? In this clip - an excerpt from a full talk at Q Nashville in 2014 - the theologians Timothy George (a Protestant) and Matthew Levering (a Catholic) discuss areas in which we can find common ground. 

Catholics & Evangelicals

Church

Watch as Nick Benoit, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Wonderhunt, shares how Wonderhunt films express the truth of the Gospel,  engage emotions, and inspire viewers to explore deeper questions of faith.

Wonderhunt

Business

In this THINQ moment, Pastor Alex Seeley of The Belonging Co tackles this increasingly popular subject of "manifesting." She gives us five important questions to ask in discerning this and any new philosophy that comes up in culture. Watch now as she helps us understand what "manifesting" really is and whether or not this should be a practice in the Christian faith.

Should Christians Manifest?

Spiritual Formation

At the Asbury Outpouring, pastor and revival leader Zach Meerkreebs witnessed firsthand what happens when people make room for the Holy Spirit to work. In this talk, Zach unpacks how we can posture ourselves to receive an outpouring of God’s presence. He calls us to move beyond just longing for revival and instead take practical steps to create space for God to move in our lives, our churches, and our culture. Zach reminds us that revival isn’t something we manufacture—it’s something we prepare for. 
He challenges us to ask: Are we creating space for God to move, or are we too distracted, too busy, or too skeptical to welcome His presence?
Zach makes it clear that when we surrender, seek Him, and cultivate expectant faith, we create the conditions for an outpouring that can transform not just our lives, but entire communities.



Creating Space for an Outpouring

Master craftsman Matt Impola explores the intersection of faith, creativity, and meaningful work. Matt shares why craftsmanship still matters in a world of mass production and instant gratification. He challenges us to rethink the way we approach our work—whether in wood, words, or any other craft—and to see excellence, beauty, and attention to detail as acts of worship. In a culture that often prioritizes speed and efficiency over quality, Matt reminds us to slow down, to embrace the process, and to create things that are not only functional but meaningful. 

The Future of Craftsmanship

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.
