Deep Dive: Inside Out 2
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This week on the Deep Dive we're talking about Disney Pixar's newest film Inside Out 2. Joy and all the other motions are back, and they've got some new friends like Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Ennui? Join us as we discuss the movie's themes, and the ways it explores the inner workings of our minds and our emotions. Also, is Envy an emotion? In the Shallow End, we discuss The Acolyte on Disney+ and the Tony Awards. Also, this is our last Deep Dive for a couple of months as we take a bit of a break over the summer. Thanks as always for listening! If you want to find more free Axis...
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Roundtable: Father's Day and Chappell Roan
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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. Come watch our weekly roundtable discussions ! For more written, audio and video resources, go to Resource of the Week: 0:40 1. Chappell Roan: 1:59 2. Fizzing Out: 28:30 3. Family Guy and Fatherhood: 51:26
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Father's Day and Chappell Roan
The Culture Translator
This week we talk about the an Chappell Roan, a new private messaging app, and fatherhood. Check out our video podcast ! Our full with Kent Evans this week is well worth your time. We hope you'll enjoy listening to it! For more Axis resources, go to
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Kent Evans on Why Christians Should (Almost) Never Get Angry
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Today we are posting an interview Kent Evans, the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. He’s appeared on television, radio, web outlets, and podcasts, often speaking for parenting programs and men’s events. He’s the author of three books about manhood and biblical fatherhood; and as part of his Manhood Journey program, he’s engaged with many individuals who say anger is a huge challenge and are looking for a Biblical response for their anger. For more parenting resources, go to
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Roundtable: Eminem and AI-memes
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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 Slang of the Week: 0:42 1. Relig-ish: 6:05 2. Marshall Matters: 29:52 3. All Eyes on Rafah: 55:45
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Eminem and AI-memes
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This week we talk about the an AI-generated image, a need for religion, and Eminem For more Axis resources, go to
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Deep Dive: Mid-year Culture Round Up
The Culture Translator
We've got a unique episode of the Deep Dive this week! Instead of focusing on a singular piece of culture, we decided to look back at the first half of 2024 and discuss some of the important trends and media in culture that we may have missed along the way. So join us as we discuss Madame Web and the slow death of movie theaters, Chappell Roan, Prime Video's Fallout show, Bridgerton, Challengers, and Helldivers 2. It's jam-packed! 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...
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Roundtable: TikTok Cults and Teen Location Tracking
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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. Check out our Resource of the Week: For more written, audio and video resources, go to Resource of the Week: 0:55 1. A Dangerous Dance: 4:52 2. FindMySense: 32:22 3. Hanging Up the Cleats: 52:23
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TikTok Cults and Teen Location Tracking
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This week we talk about the a new Netflix documentary, athletic careers of teens, and location sharing. Resource of the week: We hope you’ll take the time to listen to our full with Lindsey Medenwaldt. For more Axis resources, go to
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Lindsey Medenwaldt on Building Bridges in a Hostile World
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Today we are posting an interview with Lindsey Medenwaldt, Director of Ministry Operations at Mama Bear Apologetics. She’s written a new book about how to overcome relational barriers and graciously reach out to those with whom we disagree, specifically as it relates to sharing aspects of our faith. Her book is called Bridge-Building Apologetics. Lindsey also serves as a consulting editor for the Christian Research Journal; she holds a Master’s in Apologetics and Ethics from Denver Seminary, a JD from St. Mary’s School of Law and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from...
info_outlineIn 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.
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Song of the Week: 0:39
1. A Real Kicker: 9:21
2. Summer of Sabrina: 29:50
3. Best Dressed: 55:11