In this talk, Carey Nieuwhof explores what it means to cultivate healthy leadership in unhealthy cultures. With years of pastoral and organizational experience, he reminds us, as J. Krishnamurti once said, “It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” When we refuse to let culture define our values, we protect our integrity and the people we serve. Through the THINQ Framework, Carey helps us see leadership through a fuller lens—rooted in theology that shapes our values, aware and a student of history’s lessons, open to honest reflection, attuned to complex realities, and grounded in the courage to question what’s been normalized.
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Go deeper with THINQ's Worldview Case Studies. Guided by the THINQ Framework—Theology, History, Inquiry, Nuance, and Questions—each case study explores today's most pressing cultural issues through the lens of a biblical worldview.
The views and analysis expressed by this speaker are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of THINQ. We encourage you to listen broadly, consider multiple perspectives, ask good questions, and engage thoughtfully with differing viewpoints.
Most importantly, as the Bereans did in Acts 17, test what you hear against Scripture. Think well, seek truth, and examine everything carefully. If you are desiring a good rubric to analyze and reflect, we recommend reviewing our THINQ Framework.