Axis Conversations
Each week on Axis Conversations, we survey cultural trends, host expert interviews, and answer listener questions to help parents and caring adults understand and disciple the next generation
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Roundtable: Spider-Man, Ariana Grande, and Hank Green
08/07/2026
Roundtable: Spider-Man, Ariana Grande, and Hank Green
Three Big Conversations: Ariana Grande announces a - 7:56 history writer and influencer Hank Green faces - 22:08 Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a - 33:02 Slang of the Week: - 00:58 In Other News: - 47:40 The current owners of Myspace (Tim and Chris Vanderhook) announced that they plan to the classic social media platform, though they did not say when. Let the record reflect that we are on the edge of our seats. According to the Wall Street Journal, this summer’s “hottest drink” is officially a . Try some today for $6!Vogue, on the other hand, has argued that the drink of the summer is “.” And right behind that one: durian-mustard maté. Netflix is getting for $105 million for losing an unencrypted copy of Nicolas Cage’s WWII film Fortitude. Kind of like we might lose a few subscribers after that obscure fruit-caffeine joke in point three. Finally, agrees that Instagram Plus is really just Instagram Minus. So glad our own Jenna Mindel was on the case! 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Spider-Man, Ariana Grande, and Hank Green
08/06/2026
CT: Spider-Man, Ariana Grande, and Hank Green
Ariana Grande announces a , history writer and influencer Hank Green faces , and Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a Slang of the Week: → Click to see our interview on In Other News: The current owners of Myspace (Tim and Chris Vanderhook) announced that they plan to the classic social media platform, though they did not say when. Let the record reflect that we are on the edge of our seats. According to the Wall Street Journal, this summer’s “hottest drink” is officially a . Try some today for $6!Vogue, on the other hand, has argued that the drink of the summer is “.” And right behind that one: durian-mustard maté. Netflix is getting for $105 million for losing an unencrypted copy of Nicolas Cage’s WWII film Fortitude. Kind of like we might lose a few subscribers after that obscure fruit-caffeine joke in point three. Finally, agrees that Instagram Plus is really just Instagram Minus. So glad our own Jenna Mindel was on the case! 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Educating Humans in the Age of AI (with Professor Jeffrey Bilbro)
08/04/2026
Educating Humans in the Age of AI (with Professor Jeffrey Bilbro)
Jeffrey is the editor-in-chief of Front Porch Republic and associate professor of English at Grove City College. He is the author of several books, including , which we’ll be discussing today. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: The Odyssey, AI Videos of Christians Getting Bullied, and Majoring in Content Creation
07/31/2026
Roundtable: The Odyssey, AI Videos of Christians Getting Bullied, and Majoring in Content Creation
Three Big Conversations: Arizona State University offers a - 11:26 getting bullied go viral - 20:48 What have in common - 29:12 Song of the Week: 01:10 → Click to read the lyrics In Other News: - 37:24 Marvel will Avengers: Endgame in theaters on September 25 with seven minutes of extra footage and a never-before-seen ending, connecting the movie to Avengers: Doomsday, giving fans another reason to spend money revisit the superhero movie of all time. Nearly half of middle and high school-aged teens have seen what they believed to be AI-generated sexual content, according to a Common Sense Media survey. At Comic-Con this year, Marvel that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a movie directed by Sean Levy, and that Ryan Coogler will Black Panther 3, with David Jonsson playing the next Black Panther. According to The New York Times, using the phrase “Google it” officially makes you sound old, and the phrase “” is now preferred. Ariana Grande’s new album, (language), comes out today. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: The Odyssey, AI Videos of Christians Getting Bullied, and Majoring in Content Creation
07/30/2026
CT: The Odyssey, AI Videos of Christians Getting Bullied, and Majoring in Content Creation
Arizona State University offers a , getting bullied go viral, and what have in common. Song of the Week: → Click to read the lyrics In Other News: Marvel will Avengers: Endgame in theaters on September 25 with seven minutes of extra footage and a never-before-seen ending, connecting the movie to Avengers: Doomsday, giving fans another reason to spend money revisit the superhero movie of all time. Nearly half of middle and high school-aged teens have seen what they believed to be AI-generated sexual content, according to a Common Sense Media survey. At Comic-Con this year, Marvel that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a movie directed by Sean Levy, and that Ryan Coogler will Black Panther 3, with David Jonsson playing the next Black Panther. According to The New York Times, using the phrase “Google it” officially makes you sound old, and the phrase “” is now preferred. Ariana Grande’s new album, (language), comes out today. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Ask Axis: “The sound of my husband’s voice fills my daughter with fear and panic. What do we do?”
07/28/2026
Ask Axis: “The sound of my husband’s voice fills my daughter with fear and panic. What do we do?”
“Our daughter has a neurological condition called misophonia which causes severe pain, panic and anger over certain common sounds like chewing and typing. One of the sounds that started triggering her a few years ago was the sound of my husband's voice. How do we navigate this as a family?” - Maria 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to . → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: Gracie Abrams, Injectable Peptides, and Kylie Jenner Smartglasses
07/24/2026
Roundtable: Gracie Abrams, Injectable Peptides, and Kylie Jenner Smartglasses
Three Big Conversations: Gen Z musician Gracie Abrams releases an - 05:22 TikTok influencers are promoting i - 16:00 What parents should know about - 30:06 Slang of the Week: - 1:06 In Other News: - 49:40 According to the Wall Street Journal, the popularity of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is convincing many students to the epic poem that many English teachers couldn’t coax them into reading. A wild raccoon in Seattle with a deformed spine has been dubbed “,” and has become an inspiration for perseverance in the face of setbacks, with some even (language) of said raccoon. Infamous online “manfluencers” Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami this Saturday, and await extradition to the U.K. for on rape and sex trafficking grounds. About one-third of people under 35 now live with their parents, according to published by Realtor.com. Several members of Spain’s World Cup-winning team, like Torres and Rodri, are publicly and their Catholic faith for the team’s World Cup victory. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Gracie Abrams, Injectable Peptides, and Kylie Jenner Smartglasses
07/23/2026
CT: Gracie Abrams, Injectable Peptides, and Kylie Jenner Smartglasses
Gen Z musician Gracie Abrams releases an , TikTok influencers are promoting i, and what parents should know about . Slang of the Week: In Other News: According to the Wall Street Journal, the popularity of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is convincing many students to the epic poem that many English teachers couldn’t coax them into reading. A wild raccoon in Seattle with a deformed spine has been dubbed “,” and has become an inspiration for perseverance in the face of setbacks, with some even (language) of said raccoon. Infamous online “manfluencers” Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami this Saturday, and await extradition to the U.K. for on rape and sex trafficking grounds. About one-third of people under 35 now live with their parents, according to published by Realtor.com. Several members of Spain’s World Cup-winning team, like Torres and Rodri, are publicly and their Catholic faith for the team’s World Cup victory. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Jay Stringer on How to Shape Our Kids’ Desires
07/21/2026
Jay Stringer on How to Shape Our Kids’ Desires
Jay Stringer is a licensed therapist, researcher, and speaker who helps people uncover and reshape the story beneath self-sabotage, disconnection, and shame. He is the award-winning author of and lives in New York City with his wife Heather, and their two children. We’ll be talking today primarily about his new book 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: World Cup Semifinals, All-Star Break Complaints, and the Netflix Documentary Trend
07/17/2026
Roundtable: World Cup Semifinals, All-Star Break Complaints, and the Netflix Documentary Trend
Three Big Conversations: Argentina is back in the - 05:25 MLB’s All-Star - 12:14 Everyone online is auditioning for their - 22:53 Resource of the Week: The Conversation Starter - - 0:31 In Other News: - 33:54 A parasite that causes extreme digestive upset is maybe the meme of the week (alongside Netflix documentaries). It certainly doesn’t help that it’s possibly to Taco Bell. Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey is out in theaters this weekend. We’ll write more about it next week, but for now, the R-rated take on Homer’s epic poem is quite well with critics and audiences. Letterboxd has (paywall) to being purchased. It’s Gen Z’s movie review app of choice, and considering how Gen Z showed up to theaters this year, it’s pretty valuable to buyers like Netflix and Sony to understand the preferences of young people. Meta rolled out a “feature” that effectively lets you use their AI tools to deepfake users with public accounts. It was promptly after the internet (rightly) freaked out. Assassin’s Creed is back? Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (a remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag) in its first day. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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World Cup Semifinals, All-Star Break Complaints, and the Netflix Documentary Trend
07/16/2026
World Cup Semifinals, All-Star Break Complaints, and the Netflix Documentary Trend
Argentina is back in the , the MLB’s All-Star , and everyone online is auditioning for their Resource of the Week: The Conversation Starter - In Other News: A parasite that causes extreme digestive upset is maybe the meme of the week (alongside Netflix documentaries). It certainly doesn’t help that it’s possibly to Taco Bell. Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey is out in theaters this weekend. We’ll write more about it next week, but for now, the R-rated take on Homer’s epic poem is quite well with critics and audiences. Letterboxd has (paywall) to being purchased. It’s Gen Z’s movie review app of choice, and considering how Gen Z showed up to theaters this year, it’s pretty valuable to buyers like Netflix and Sony to understand the preferences of young people. Meta rolled out a “feature” that effectively lets you use their AI tools to deepfake users with public accounts. It was promptly after the internet (rightly) freaked out. Assassin’s Creed is back? Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (a remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag) in its first day. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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"How to Draw Boundaries with media in a Sex Saturated Culture" (w/ Rob Stennett)
07/14/2026
"How to Draw Boundaries with media in a Sex Saturated Culture" (w/ Rob Stennett)
"We have been having some difficult and sometimes awkward conversations with our 17 yo old son about sax and masturbation. Along those lines, we’ve become intensely aware of the quantity of movies and shows with any kind of kissing, romantic or sex scenes. How do you draw boundaries and live in our sex saturated culture? Don’t ever watch anything? Get filters and Vid Angel? Fast forward scenes? Just watch whatever and talk a lot? And how does that work when the dialogue seems one-sided? This feels so hard and confusing as a Christian, where do we go from here?" - Orange Worm 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
07/10/2026
Roundtable: Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
→ The podcast has a new YouTube Channel! Three Big Conversations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce - 08:04 So-called are setting the vibe for a deep-fried summer - 19:00 New data from CIY and Barna gives us insight into - 32:20 Slang of the Week: - 00:56 In Other News:- 48:00 The round of 16 is officially in the 2026 World Cup, with all three host countries (Canada, Mexico, and the US) failing to continue. Another notable casualty is Portugal, with global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to World Cup competition. Building on the trend of hosting in-person experiences, Charli xcx has official listening parties, hosted , for her July 24th album, titled Music, Fashion, Film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has 529 new members, perhaps as an attempt to regain relevance with the rising generation. The new Oscar voters will include Gen Z notables like Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Mia Goth. The video game industry continues to be volatile, as Xbox announced this week that they’re laying off almost 5,000 employees and “.” While perhaps not indicative of all, trends where young people reject modern “big tech” continue to rise in popularity, like the “Luddite Festival” that in New York City last week. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
07/09/2026
CT: Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce , so-called are setting the vibe for a deep-fried summer, and new data from CIY and Barna gives us insight into Slang of the Week: In Other News: The round of 16 is officially in the 2026 World Cup, with all three host countries (Canada, Mexico, and the US) failing to continue. Another notable casualty is Portugal, with global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to World Cup competition. Building on the trend of hosting in-person experiences, Charli xcx has official listening parties, hosted , for her July 24th album, titled Music, Fashion, Film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has 529 new members, perhaps as an attempt to regain relevance with the rising generation. The new Oscar voters will include Gen Z notables like Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Mia Goth. The video game industry continues to be volatile, as Xbox announced this week that they’re laying off almost 5,000 employees and “.” While perhaps not indicative of all, trends where young people reject modern “big tech” continue to rise in popularity, like the “Luddite Festival” that in New York City last week. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Rob Stennett on Understanding the Meaning and Impact of the Movies We Watch
07/07/2026
Rob Stennett on Understanding the Meaning and Impact of the Movies We Watch
Rob Stennett is a graduate of UCLA film school, filmmaker, novelist, and content creator. His work has been recognized with ADDYs for writing and directing. He won the Denver Film Race for best writing, and a SILVER TELLY at the Telly Awards for a feature documentary he wrote and directed. He’s created story and video content for brands, churches, and nonprofits all over the world including National Geographic, Compassion International, One Chapel, New Life Church, DISH Network, MLB, Formula 1, and the Discovery Channel, and is also the Owner & Lead Creative of Storyize, and the co-host of the podcast Meaning of the Movie. → Click to check out → Click to check out podcast 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to . → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus
07/03/2026
Roundtable: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus
Three Big Conversations: The “prediction market” site Polymarket is paying influencers to film themselves - 12:36 Instagram Plus lets users see how many times - 24:28 Gen Z faves Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan speak out on fans’ - 32:36 Song of the Week: - 01:54 → Click to read the lyrics In Other News: - 46:10 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are Madison Square Garden this Fourth of July weekend. While they might be reliving the Knicks’ miraculous NBA Finals victory, it’s more likely to be related to her wedding. Whether shifting trends in moviegoers’ tastes or continued superhero fatigue are to blame, Supergirl seems to at the box office this summer. Viewership significantly for season 2 of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, and it’s far from the only show that seems to viewer interest on Netflix. Sony announced that they are of physical discs for PlayStation games in 2028, a clear marker of consumer preferences and another solemn ring in the death knell of physical media. WNBA star Sophie Cunningham after defiantly pointing at opponent DeWanna Bonner for almost half a minute. Mature? Not really. Internet meme fodder? Absolutely. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus
07/02/2026
CT: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus
The “prediction market” site Polymarket is paying influencers to film themselves , Instagram Plus lets users see how many times , and Gen Z faves Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan speak out on fans’ Song of the Week: → Click to read the lyrics In Other News: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are Madison Square Garden this Fourth of July weekend. While they might be reliving the Knicks’ miraculous NBA Finals victory, it’s more likely to be related to her wedding. Whether shifting trends in moviegoers’ tastes or continued superhero fatigue are to blame, Supergirl seems to at the box office this summer. Viewership significantly for season 2 of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, and it’s far from the only show that seems to viewer interest on Netflix. Sony announced that they are of physical discs for PlayStation games in 2028, a clear marker of consumer preferences and another solemn ring in the death knell of physical media. WNBA star Sophie Cunningham after defiantly pointing at opponent DeWanna Bonner for almost half a minute. Mature? Not really. Internet meme fodder? Absolutely. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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"One of my kids is neurodivergent. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?" (w/ Russ Ewell)
06/30/2026
"One of my kids is neurodivergent. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?" (w/ Russ Ewell)
“As dads, how do we stay consistent as disciplers and spiritual taste-makers for our sons when life is chaotic — job transitions, legal battles, financial pressure? My boys are at three completely different stages, one of them neurodivergent, and I want to be shaping their hearts and minds toward Christ even when I'm running on empty. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?” - Jason → Click for Russ's Book: He's Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself → Click to see Russ's op-ed with Fox News 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to . → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing
06/26/2026
Roundtable: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing
Three Big Conversations: More and more Gen Zers - 06:56 pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology - 20:32 World Cup tourists go viral for - 35:05 Slang of the Week: (language) - 00:53 In Other News: - 46:22 Giannis Antetokounmpo has been to the Miami Heat in the biggest NBA trade since Luka Dončić and the Lakers. The deal sends the two- time MVP from Milwaukee to Miami, a change that significantly shifts the league’s balance of power. A24, the studio behind Backrooms, is partnering with Google DeepMind in a to develop AI tools for filmmakers. The studio says the goal is to support artists rather than replace them. Still, the announcement has resulted in many fans paid memberships to AAA24. MECCHA CHAMELEON, a where players can paint themselves to blend in, is the first breakout gaming hit of the summer, selling over copies in 12 days.Tom Holland has that he and Zendaya are married. Speculation about the couple has finally been put to rest as the news spread quickly across social media, where fans reacted to the milestone with excitement. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are , but not without controversy. Many are frustrated by the lack of an actual physical disc in the “physical edition,” and by the fact that the $80 version feels inferior, content-wise, to the $100 version. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing
06/25/2026
CT: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing
More and more Gen Zers , pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology, and World Cup tourists go viral for Slang of the Week: (language) In Other News: Giannis Antetokounmpo has been to the Miami Heat in the biggest NBA trade since Luka Dončić and the Lakers. The deal sends the two- time MVP from Milwaukee to Miami, a change that significantly shifts the league’s balance of power. A24, the studio behind Backrooms, is partnering with Google DeepMind in a to develop AI tools for filmmakers. The studio says the goal is to support artists rather than replace them. Still, the announcement has resulted in many fans paid memberships to AAA24. MECCHA CHAMELEON, a where players can paint themselves to blend in, is the first breakout gaming hit of the summer, selling over copies in 12 days.Tom Holland has that he and Zendaya are married. Speculation about the couple has finally been put to rest as the news spread quickly across social media, where fans reacted to the milestone with excitement. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are , but not without controversy. Many are frustrated by the lack of an actual physical disc in the “physical edition,” and by the fact that the $80 version feels inferior, content-wise, to the $100 version. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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"I Am a Failure": Inside the Minds of Young Men with Russ Ewell
06/23/2026
"I Am a Failure": Inside the Minds of Young Men with Russ Ewell
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out Russ Ewell is the Executive Minister of the Bay Area Christian Church and author of “He’s Not Who You Think He Is,” exploring faith at the edge of modern life. He’s also the founder of Deep Spirituality, E-Life, Digital Scribbler, and Hope Technology Group—initiatives addressing spiritual formation, inclusive technologies, and life-span inclusion. With over four decades of leadership experience he helps people discover biblical Christianity that is intellectually serious, emotionally grounding, and transformative. Earlier this year he wrote an op-ed for Fox News about how 40 years as a pastor is shaping his perspective on why so many young men in America are struggling. We’ll primarily be talking about that today. → Click for Russ's Book: He's Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself → Click to see Russ's op-ed with Fox News 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable: Olivia Rodrigo, Disclosure Day, and Fatherhood
06/19/2026
Roundtable: Olivia Rodrigo, Disclosure Day, and Fatherhood
Three Big Conversations: Olivia Rodrigo’s to the top of the charts - 08:52 More dads seem to be - 19:14 Disclosure Day raises important - 40:42 Song of the Week: - 02:16 → Click to read the lyrics. In Other News: - 48:50 The United Kingdom has introduced a law social media access for children under 16 in early 2027, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and X. “Overstimulated” has become the most used “” (paywall) term among Gen Z (ages 13-24), often used as a shorthand for feeling overwhelmed. Kool-Aid-soaked pineapple has become one of summer’s biggest TikTok . Inspiring thousands of videos and turning one kid’s review, “” (that b**** is gas) into a viral meme. Malls, bowling alleys, skating rinks, theme parks, and even many stores are who aren’t accompanied by an adult, pointing out concerns about fights, theft, and disruptive behavior. With fewer third spaces available, many teens are finding it harder to connect with friends in person. Lionel Messi scored three goals (a “”) in Argentina’s World Cup opener, matching Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals in World Cup History. At 38 years old, Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup and many consider him to be one of the of all time. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Olivia Rodrigo, Disclosure Day, and Fatherhood
06/18/2026
CT: Olivia Rodrigo, Disclosure Day, and Fatherhood
Olivia Rodrigo’s to the top of the charts, more dads seem to be , and Disclosure Day raises important . Song of the Week: → Click to read the lyrics. In Other News: The United Kingdom has introduced a law social media access for children under 16 in early 2027, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and X. “Overstimulated” has become the most used “” (paywall) term among Gen Z (ages 13-24), often used as a shorthand for feeling overwhelmed. Kool-Aid-soaked pineapple has become one of summer’s biggest TikTok . Inspiring thousands of videos and turning one kid’s review, “” (that b**** is gas) into a viral meme. Malls, bowling alleys, skating rinks, theme parks, and even many stores are who aren’t accompanied by an adult, pointing out concerns about fights, theft, and disruptive behavior. With fewer third spaces available, many teens are finding it harder to connect with friends in person. Lionel Messi scored three goals (a “”) in Argentina’s World Cup opener, matching Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals in World Cup History. At 38 years old, Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup and many consider him to be one of the of all time. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Ask Axis (ft. Roland Warren): "My husband is a first-time dad but never knew his own father. What does he need to know?"
06/16/2026
Ask Axis (ft. Roland Warren): "My husband is a first-time dad but never knew his own father. What does he need to know?"
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out "My husband and I are expecting our first child next week, so he will be a first-time dad. But he never knew his own father, so he’ll be learning how to be a dad without any sort of first-hand example. How can he navigate being a dad when he never had one?” - Erin After 20 years in the corporate world (with IBM, Pepsi and Goldman Sachs), Roland Warren spent 11 years as president of the National Fatherhood Initiative before joining Care Net in 2012 as president and CEO. A graduate of Princeton University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Roland is an inspirational servant leader with a heart for Christ and a mind for business. As part of our lead up to Father’s Day this month, we’ll be talking with Roland primarily about the difference a dad can make, drawing on insights from his work with the National Fatherhood Initiative as well as how the impact of fathers informs his work at Care Net. → Click here for Roland's Book, 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to
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Roundtable: Notifications In Class, Gen Z’s Financial Openness, and Brain Implants
06/12/2026
Roundtable: Notifications In Class, Gen Z’s Financial Openness, and Brain Implants
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out Three Big Conversations: Social media companies are being sued for engaging students - 04:14 Gen Z is more comfortable disclosing their than any other generation - 17:28 Why a might be the least of our problems - 26:38 Resource of the Week - - 02:02 In Other News: - 37:54 The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, kicked off this Thursday in Mexico City. If it matches 2022’s viewing numbers, the tournament will attract 5 and a half billion . Popular and sometimes controversial teen fast-fashion store Brandy Melville announced they’re , a decision that’s been particularly derided . It doesn’t help that the store also has a limited in-person . “Dirty sodas” are , but these drinks, which combine soda with things like flavored syrups and cream, can often be metabolic catastrophes with absurd amounts of sugar and calories. The first week of June is all about announcements of upcoming video games, with the highlights this year being a of Ocarina of Time, a new Spyro , and a single-player, story-based Among Us . There’s also what feels like 100 other games coming out , a strategy to avoid competing with October’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and November’s Grand Theft Auto 6. Are board shorts the look of the summer? think so. We’ll let you know if you should buy puka shell necklaces again, too. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Notifications In Class, Gen Z’s Financial Openness, and Brain Implants
06/11/2026
CT: Notifications In Class, Gen Z’s Financial Openness, and Brain Implants
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out Social media companies are being sued for engaging students , Gen Z is more comfortable disclosing their than any other generation, and why a might be the least of our problems. Resource of the Week - In Other News: The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, kicked off this Thursday in Mexico City. If it matches 2022’s viewing numbers, the tournament will attract 5 and a half billion . Popular and sometimes controversial teen fast-fashion store Brandy Melville announced they’re , a decision that’s been particularly derided . It doesn’t help that the store also has a limited in-person . “Dirty sodas” are , but these drinks, which combine soda with things like flavored syrups and cream, can often be metabolic catastrophes with absurd amounts of sugar and calories. The first week of June is all about announcements of upcoming video games, with the highlights this year being a of Ocarina of Time, a new Spyro , and a single-player, story-based Among Us . There’s also what feels like 100 other games coming out , a strategy to avoid competing with October’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and November’s Grand Theft Auto 6. Are board shorts the look of the summer? think so. We’ll let you know if you should buy puka shell necklaces again, too. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roland Warren on The Difference A Dad Makes
06/09/2026
Roland Warren on The Difference A Dad Makes
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out After 20 years in the corporate world (with IBM, Pepsi and Goldman Sachs), Roland spent 11 years as president of the National Fatherhood Initiative before joining Care Net in 2012 as president and CEO. A graduate of Princeton University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Roland is an inspirational servant leader with a heart for Christ and a mind for business. As part of our lead up to Father’s Day this month, we’ll be talking with Roland primarily about the difference a dad can make, drawing on insights from his work with the National Fatherhood Initiative as well as how the impact of fathers informs his work at Care Net. → Click here for Roland's Book, 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Roundtable (Ft. Mike Novotny): Off Campus, Lunch Shaming, and Backrooms
06/05/2026
Roundtable (Ft. Mike Novotny): Off Campus, Lunch Shaming, and Backrooms
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out Three Big Conversations: Off Campus is already a frontrunner for - 10:16 Students are in front of their peers - 24:32 What the says about the state of the movies - 34:20 Slang of the Week - - 2:18 → Mike Novotny's NEW BOOK - In Other News: - 43:20 Taylor Swift’s new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” comes out today and was inspired by an early screening of . PlayStation’s “” gaming showcase happened this week, with most of the buzz being around an announcement of a new God of War game where you play as Kratos’ wife, Faye, and an extended look at the M-rated Marvel’s Wolverine game, coming out in September. Recent releases of UAP footage from the US government have some Christians debating whether these supposed alien visitations could actually represent . Indie group Boards of Canada’s first since 2013, Inferno, explores faith, spirituality, and existential dread over eerie electronic beats. A YouTuber known as “Reckless Ben” was arrested for trespassing in his attempt to pursue justice against the Bricks & Minifigs store after the store allegedly stole (language) worth of LEGO sets from an elderly man. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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CT: Off Campus, Lunch Shaming, and Backrooms
06/04/2026
CT: Off Campus, Lunch Shaming, and Backrooms
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out Off Campus is already a frontrunner for , students are in front of their peers, and what the says about the state of the movies. Slang of the Week - In Other News: Taylor Swift’s new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” comes out today and was inspired by an early screening of . PlayStation’s “” gaming showcase happened this week, with most of the buzz being around an announcement of a new God of War game where you play as Kratos’ wife, Faye, and an extended look at the M-rated Marvel’s Wolverine game, coming out in September. Recent releases of UAP footage from the US government have some Christians debating whether these supposed alien visitations could actually represent . Indie group Boards of Canada’s first since 2013, Inferno, explores faith, spirituality, and existential dread over eerie electronic beats. A YouTuber known as “Reckless Ben” was arrested for trespassing in his attempt to pursue justice against the Bricks & Minifigs store after the store allegedly stole (language) worth of LEGO sets from an elderly man. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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Ask Axis: “How can I instill a good work ethic in my 14 year old son?”
06/02/2026
Ask Axis: “How can I instill a good work ethic in my 14 year old son?”
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out “How can I instill a good work ethic in my 14 year old son? I have tried to model this for him and we talk about the importance of putting in the work to be good at sports, music, etc. However, he seems to give minimal effort on these pursuits and becomes frustrated and makes excuses when we encourage him to apply himself.” - Eddie 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor today, join → Check out the podcast now on our → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to . → For more Axis resources, go to .
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