THINQ Summit is a 3-day gathering where you’ll hear extraordinary voices speak to today’s biggest cultural questions through a biblical lens.

Join meaningful dialogue with other leaders and choose experiences designed to help you grow in mind, body, and spirit.

October 1-3, 2026
Nashville, TN

For the Cultural Questions You Can’t Ignore

THINQ Summit 2026 brings bigger vision, new voices, and more ways to connect around the questions shaping culture right now.

Across three days, you’ll experience 30 mainstage keynotes, live debates, and talks on topics like AI, identity, healing, sexuality, and cultural leadership.

Then make Summit your own with 50+ dynamic, hands-on breakout sessions, from creative workshops to pickleball, ice skating with a gold medal Olympian, and even the chance to perform for Capitol Records CMG in a songwriting competition.

Speakers & Topics


We’ve curated top culture, church and industry keynote experts from all eight channels of culture to address the most critical issues of our time. Keynotes and dynamic workshop moments engage contemporary topics with biblical faithfulness.

Check out our growing list of presenters and topics below.

  • When Healing Is Delayed

    Jonathan Pokluda
    Harris Creek Baptist Church
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • The Rise of Sports Gambling Addiction

    Anthony B. Bradley
    Acton Institute
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Resisting Intrusive Thoughts

    Jennie Allen
    GATHER
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Preparing for Islam

    Raymond Ibrahim
    Historian & Author
    Keynote
    Keynotes

  • Choosing Death

    Kelsi Sheren
    Canadian Combat Veteran
    Keynote
    Keynotes

  • Parenting in a Sexualized Culture

    Laurie Krieg
    The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Becoming a Trusted Voice

    Aaron Renn
    Author & Cultural Critic
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • The Children of Gay Marriage

    Katy Faust
    Them Before Us
    Keynote
    Keynotes

  • The New Renaissance

    Al Gordon
    SAINT Church & Renaissance
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • The End of Identity Crisis

    Jada Edwards
    One Community Church
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • The Risk of Psychedelics

    Christa Black
    Author & Singer/Songwriter
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Is Jesus En Vogue?

    David Kinnaman
    Barna Group
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Forgiveness in an Outrage Culture

    Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing
    Author & Theologian
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Understanding Beekeeping

    Joey Lankford
    Cul2vate
    Workshop
    Experiences

  • Ice Skating with a Gold Medal Olympian

    Scott Hamilton
    Olympic Champion
    Learning Community
    Experiences

  • The Chosen Advance Screening

    Season 6 Premiere
    Q&A with Filmakers
    FILM SCREENING
    Experiences

  • Run Club

    Run with Christ
    Walking & Running Groups
    Movement & Fitness
    Experiences

  • Songwriting Competition

    Top 5 Performs Live
    Capitol Records CMG
    COMPETITION
    Experiences

  • The Gift of Disability

    Shelbi Shutt
    Church of the City New York
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • How AI Harms Discipleship

    Dave Clayton
    Ethos Church
    DEBATE
    Keynotes

  • Pickleball Tournament

    Second Annual
    COMPETITION
    Experiences

  • Leading Through Collapse

    Gabe Lyons
    THINQ Media
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Next Gen Resilient Faith

    Dylan Mandell
    4-Time Cancer Survivor & Content Creator
    KEYNOTE

  • How AI Impacts Our Brains

    Rebekah Lyons
    THINQ Media & Author
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Future Church Trends

    David Kinnaman
    Barna Group
    Interactive Q&A
    Experiences

  • Why Everything Seems Blurry

    Luke Rodgers
    Blurry Creatures
    KEYNOTE

  • The Future of Evangelism

    Kevin Palau
    Palau
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • The Africa Moment

    Ezekial Samalia
    Social Activist
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • Creating Clay Pottery

    Leila Giannetti
    The Potterie at Patina Meadow
    Learning Community
    Experiences

  • Adoption is the Alternative

    John Knox
    Opt Institute
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • When Zeal Meets Wisdom

    Grant Skeldon
    THINQ Media
    KEYNOTE
    Keynotes

  • The History of Country Music

    Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum
    Self-Guided Tour
    City Experience
    Experiences

Less Screens. More Skills.

Choose from 50+ dynamic experiences and analog activities!

Connect. Create. Cultivate.

Personalized learning ensues with your choice of workshops, music, and city experiences—so you learn your way while experiencing culture in meaningful community.

Event Details

Register Today


Your registration gives you access to select your own THINQ Summit experiences. From round-table convos to regional meet-ups, you’ll have the chance to connect and learn alongside 2,000+ leaders across all generations.

Are you a high school or college student looking to attend THINQ Summit? Register & apply for our student scholarship here.

Contact our team at info@thinqmedia.com with any questions about ticketing, accommodating your group or if you’re interested in volunteering at the event.

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