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HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is the newest album from Billie Eilish, and it's our topic of discussion on this week's Deep Dive. We discuss the complexities of Billie Eilish as an artist, the ways her music represents said complexity, and the very sexual song LUNCH. In our Shallow End, we discuss the odd resurgence of the movie Madame Web on Netflix. Also, Hannah has thoughts about defamiliarization. Do you? Thanks as always for listening! If you want to find more free Axis resources or give a gift of support, you can check out our website at .
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In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter. For more written, audio and video resources, go to Song of the Week: 0:39 1. A Real Kicker: 9:21 2. Summer of Sabrina: 29:50 3. Best Dressed: 55:11
info_outline Harrison Butker and Sabrina CarpenterThe Culture Translator
This week we talk about the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, Sabrina Carpenter, and senior prom. For our full podcast interview with Sam Black, . For more Axis resources, go to
info_outline Sam Black on Why We Have to Talk About PornographyThe Culture Translator
Today we are posting an interview with Sam Black, the Director of Recovery Education at Covenant Eyes. Sam is a renowned author and expert in the field of pornography recovery. After a distinguished 18-year career as an award-winning journalist, Sam joined up with Covenant Eyes. He has edited 16 books on the impact of pornography, regularly speaks at parenting, leadership and men’s events across the country. He’s also the author of "The Porn Circuit: Understand Your Brain and Break Porn Habits,” as well his most recent book, "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography...
info_outline Roundtable: The Met Gala and Mother’s DayThe Culture Translator
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter. Make sure to check out our resource of the week here: For more written, audio and video resources, go to Resource of the Week: 0:28 1. Meet Me at the Met: 2:26 2. Meatfluencers: 22:48 3. Moms Make it Happen: 47:12
info_outline The Met Gala and Mother's DayThe Culture Translator
This week we talk about this year's Met Gala, Meatfluencers, and "kinkeeping". Check out our new Parent's Guide to Summer: For more Axis resources, go to
info_outline Deep Dive: "The Fall Guy"The Culture Translator
Are action-adventure comedies back? This week on the Deep Dive, we're talking about the new film "The Fall Guy" starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Join us as we discuss the movie's themes and characters, and how we really liked it! In our shallow end, we talk about about Dua Lipa's new album "Radical Optimisim" and the 2024 Met Gala. Thanks as always for listening! If you want to find more free Axis resources or give a gift of support, you can check out our website at .
info_outline Roundtable: Star Wars and the Stagecoach FestivalThe Culture Translator
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter. For more written, audio and video resources, go to Song of the Week: 0:45 1. Well Coached: 31:59 2. Under Protest: 42:59 3. May the Fourthnite: 1:00:00
info_outline Star Wars and the Stagecoach FestivalThe Culture Translator
This week we talk about May 4th, Stagecoach, and student protests. We hope you'll take time to listen to the with Ron Deal. For more Axis resources, go to
info_outline Ron Deal on Blended Families, Stepfamilies, and Co-ParentingThe Culture Translator
Today we are reposting an interview with Ron Deal. Ron is one of the most widely read authors on blended families in the United States, and directs the international blended family ministry of FamilyLife out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Ron is a podcaster, bestselling author, conference speaker, and family therapist who specializes in marriage enrichment and stepfamily education. He is husband to Nan (since 1986) and father to three boys. For more parenting resources, go to
info_outlineThis week we talk about a restriction free birth control pill, "Willy's Chocolate Experience," and Tik Tok losing control.
Reource of the Week: Cognitive Distortions Course
The full interview with Preston Sprinkle is available on our Culture Translator podcast
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