Q Ideas

When probation officer Tiffany Whittier was assigned to self-avowed white supremacist Michael Kent, an unlikely friendship developed, eventually leading Michael away from a life of racism. Tiffany and Michael will talk about building relationships in unexpected places and finding safe spaces to grow while standing firm in our convictions.

JP DeGance, founder of Communio, joins Gabe for a thoughtful dialogue on how we advance good and overcome the polarization in our cities.  Communio equips churches with data insights and ministry best practices to foster healthier relationships for singles, those preparing for marriage, married couples, and those in marital crisis.

But in a society plagued by skepticism, “fake news,” and distrust, where can people turn for comfort and direction? David Kinnaman of Barna Research explains how Christians can provide a hopeful presence for a culture that is floundering.

With raw vulnerability and a bold spirit, former soccer star Mo Isom shares her own sexual testimony, opening up the conversation about misguided rule-following, virginity, temptation, porn, promiscuity, false sex-pectations, sex in marriage, and more...calling readers back to God’s original design for sex–a way to worship and glorify him.

In the midst of our ethnic tensions, Tony Evans seeks to bring a message and reality to diverse groups of people. Tony will help us think through what it means to be Kingdom-oriented in our thinking, actions, and faith to bring the rule of God’s love to earth.

In society, racism is more prevalent than ever, engendering doubts, fears, suspicions, and even hostility about the “other.” LaTasha Morrison provides a framework through which we can engage others in a way that leads to reconciliation, peace, and mutual benefit to one another.

Does God form us in all circumstances, even incarceration? Bianca Olthoff speaks about creating church in prison and witnessing the power of God to forgive and bring new life.  Bryan Stevenson and Cathrine Hoke talk about how churches can help bring life transformation to prisoners.

Understanding our current cultural climate may feel like an impossible quest. Greg Thompson of Thriving Cities helps us find clarity and perspective so we are equipped to help others make sense of our unique cultural moment.

Resource economist and Tearfund advisor Rusty Pritchard helps us focus our understanding of place and space toward an awareness of the geography in which we live. He helps us understand how past decisions have created unjust environments for under-resourced people groups, and our opportunity to change this reality.

Existing in an ideologically-diverse culture can be challenging.  David Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The College Board, believes that institutional diversity, civil disagreement, and patience with others whose beliefs differ from yours creates the best learning environments.

Chris Seay, a Houston pastor who helped mobilize resources in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and Rob Peabody, founder of a technology company VOMO that helps people volunteer to meet the needs of their city, tell their story of responding to local needs after a hurricane hit Houston.

Author, pastor and professor of intercultural studies, D.A. Horton, joins Gabe Lyons for a candid and hopeful conversation about how we can embrace Kingdom ethnicity in a divided world. D.A.’s latest book, "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World," goes deeper into each of these topics.

Paleo food expert Danielle Walker talks about the power of food not only in nurturing our bodies, but drawing us together in community.  Margaret Feinberg talks about how foods and ingredients like salt speak to us through the pages of Scripture.

Even though there are those who will betray or deceive us, Malcolm Gladwell talks about how we’re wired to enter into deep relationship, trusting one another. And because of COVID-19 pandemic, Gabe Lyons updates us on the move to make Q2020 a 2-day virtual summit.

How can liturgy inform our faith?  Douglas McKelvey, author of "Every Moment Holy," and Justin Whitmel Earley of The Common Rule talk about the impact of daily liturgical rhythms. Plus, Gabe updates Q2020 to further explain how it will be a 2-day virtual summit due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How often have you looked at your cellphone today?  How do the daily distractions like that affect our ability to love God and others?  In a message that Gabe Lyons delivered at his local church in Nashville, he talks about how we can live faithfully in our age of distraction.

How often have you looked at your cellphone today?  How do the daily distractions like that affect our ability to love God and others?  In a message that Gabe Lyons delivered at his local church in Nashville, he talks about how we can live faithfully in our age of distraction.

Gabe Lyons takes a deep dive into some of the most important issues for the year ahead and reminds us why it’s so important for Christians to gather, prepare and engage these critical topics and ideas. Gabe shares how this is the heart behind Q Conference (April 22-24 in Nashville, TN).

With both political parties support things that Christians oppose, Michael Wear talks about being politically homeless.  And that's ok.  Plus, as labels and the tribalism continue to grow in our politics, Justin Giboney of the AND Campaign examines the reality and the limits of identity politics.

Actor April Hernandez-Castillo found herself in an abusive relationship, she escaped, but shortly after, she discovered she was pregnant. Feeling like she had no other choice, she had to consider all options. She'll share about that very personal experience-and its effects-with us.