HEADSHOTS
PROMO BIO
Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the popular Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Building A Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning, Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose, You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Life Free, and Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression—and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. Her work has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX, PARADE, SiriusXM, Huffington Post, Hallmark Home & Family, and more.
JOINT PROMO BIO
Gabe and Rebekah are authors, national speakers and founders of THINQ Media, a groundbreaking media company exploring the evolving landscape of faith, culture, and the next generation in America.
Rebekah is beloved for her transformative books full of vulnerable storytelling and actionable insights that have helped transform the mental health practices of millions of readers. Her own journey of overcoming panic disorder, anxiety, and depression fuels her passion for helping others take charge of their emotional health.
Gabe’s influence is felt most in equipping leaders to engage the evolving landscape of faith and culture. His popular podcast UnderCurrent and 20 year history of convening Christian leaders for THINQ’s Culture Summit event has played a catalytic role in the Christian faith sustaining its plausibility in western culture during decades of religious decline.
They host the Rhythms For Life podcast and will release their first book together, The Fight For Us: Overcoming What Divides to Build a Marriage that Thrives, in April 2025.
Gabe and Rebekah and their four children reside in Franklin, TN
TRAVEL
Flights
Please confirm your optimal airport with Abby Coutant (ac@qideas.org) and include approximate drive times to/from the airport. You will receive an airline receipt and any additional travel expenses for reimbursement. Please make all expense checks out to "The Arrow Group" and send to 1801 Shadow Green Dr., Unit 203, Franklin, TN 37064.
Ground Transportation
If a female volunteer is available, Rebekah prefers to have someone pick her up / drop her off at the airport so she can avoid rental car logistics and costs. Rebekah would also appreciate a bottle of water available for her when she lands.
Hotel
When Rebekah travels alone, one non-smoking, non-connecting room with a queen/king bed in a 4-star hotel closest to the speaking location would be great. If someone accompanies her, then two connecting rooms (or two non-connecting rooms) with a queen/king bed is preferred. A room on the second floor or higher is optimal. If a 4-star hotel is not available, please contact Abby (ac@qideas.org) with other options. Early check-in is requested if she lands before the hotel’s usual check-in time.
Travel Schedule
If Rebekah’s flight lands more than 60 minutes before her speaking time, she requests that she would be able to check-in to her hotel room and use the time to refresh after the flight and before she speaks. She also requests the option of popping back to her hotel room between speaking sessions if the schedule allows and/or a private prep space is not available at the venue.
Travel Expenses
After your event, you will receive a follow-up email from Abby & Rebekah which will include copies of receipts for any outstanding miscellaneous travel expenses.
BOOKS + Merchandise
Book Pre-Purchase
All of Rebekah’s books are available for a non-refundable purchase. Many organizers decide to pre-purchase books at a discounted rate to giveaway or sell at their event, using the modest profits to help offset expenses. If you would like to pre-purchase books please reach out to Abby (ac@qideas.org) no later than 30 days before your desired delivery date.
Accepted forms of payment: PayPal (+3.5% fee) or check (payable to “The Arrow Group”).
Books are shipped upon receipt of payment.
Additional books + merchandise
Pending on pre-purchase and attendance, Rebekah reserves the right to bring her own books + merchandise to sell.
30 days before your event, please confirm in writing to Abby (ac@qideas.org):
Shipping Address + any shipping requirements (receive by date, etc)
Expected Attendance
Rebekah will provider Point of Sales (Squares), petty cash and signs. You will provide:
Two adult volunteers with smartphones to assist with book sales
Two tables to display book + merchandise
Book Signing Needs
Rebekah appreciates a bottle of water and black Sharpie marker at her book signing table. If possible, it’s preferable to locate Rebekah’s signing and book tables near the exits.
Give-Away
You have the option to pre-purchase discounted books through Rebekah for give-away to your event participants. Please contact Abby (ac@qideas.org) for more information and pricing. Rebekah is happy to pre-sign these books before shipping!
Returns
You will be responsible for the logistics of returning any unsold merchandise to Rebekah. We will provide UPS shipping labels. Contact Abby (ac@qideas.org) for shipping labels. Please pack books in the their standard increments (in original boxes, if possible). Tightly fill incomplete boxes (less than the standard increment) with packing paper, bubble sheets, or comparable material to help prevent damage from shipping.
SPEAKING
Advance Phone Call
Rebekah and/or her travel team like to schedule a 30 minute call with each team a few days before the event to prepare, plan, and align hearts. Weekdays 8AM - 11AM Central Time window of time typically work great for her. Please let Abby know if another date/time works better for you and your team.
Microphone Preferences
Rebekah prefers a headset microphone, when possible.
Sound Check
If a Sound Check is needed, Rebekah is available 30 minutes before her first speaking time. When Rebekah arrives, it is recommended that you run through the daily schedule with her – as last-minute changes are common.
Stage Needs
Rebekah appreciates a bottle of water and tall table or podium for notes and her Bible.
First Session / Keynote
Rebekah would like the Rhythms of Renewal video trailer just before she comes on stage for her first session or keynote. If you’d like to introduce her and share her bio, please do so before the video plays.
Private Prep Space
Rebekah would love a private and secure space near her speaking location to pray and prepare before and in between speaking sessions. This is also the space she would like to take her meals, if possible.
BUILDING A RESILIENT LIFE
TRAILER
Additional Media Needs
Rebekah would like to have the following photos of her children and the three information / quiz slides available to show on projection screens during her session. Please save them into your projection system of choice (PrPresenter, Powerpoint, etc.). She will reference them as needed (information / quiz slides will be referenced at the end of her talk), but will not have additional notes or Scriptures that need to be displayed.
Session / Keynote Wrap-Up
Please communicate with Rebekah day-of on how she should end her portion of each session (prayer, an invitation to stand & sing, etc.).
MEALS
At-Event Meal Preferences
When possible, Rebekah appreciates healthy options: sparkling water, quinoa bowls, salads with protein (grilled chicken, almonds, etc.) and non-dairy, gluten-free options. For a treat, she enjoys dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds. Her Starbucks drink is a Grande Oat Milk Vanilla Latte, extra hot, half sweet (no dairy, please!).
Due to Rebekah’s rigorous travel schedule, Rebekah and her travel assistant would love to have “ready to go” meals when they are on the ground with you. Please provide a few healthy fast casual options to be discussed on the Advance Planning Call. To the extent that these meals can be provided upon landing/before departure/between speaking sessions, it would be greatly appreciated!
OTHER QUESTIONS
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Abby (ac@qideas.org) as other questions arise. Rebekah truly desires to serve you well and is in constant prayer for you as you plan.