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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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08:57

Forever, AITA, and TikTok Meditations

Axis Conversations ·

2025/05/22

Oxford Academic publishes an analysis of an infamous subreddit’s moral dilemmas, TikTok releases a 10pm bedtime meditation, and Netflix’s adaptation of “Forever” unpacks teens’ desire for romantic intimacy while still needing the support that parents provide. Song of the Week: “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” by Morgan Wallen To read the lyrics click here. Check our new Youtube video - "Why Did Teens Cry When TikTok Was Banned?" Other Trending Topics: TikTok’s “AI Sway Dance” Fortnite's AI Darth

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53:06

Roundtable: An American Pope, Quitting Zyn, and Andor

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2025/05/16

Pope Leo XIV becomes pope with a social media timeline, young people are using Reddit to help quit Zyn tobacco pouches, and our take on the second season of the Star Wars show Andor. Slang of the Week - Aura Farming - 0:17 The Top 3: The American Pope - 15:48 Zynned Out - 25:15 It’s a Star War After All - 41:14 Other Trending Topics: Netflix's "Forever" Hasan Piker was detained and questioned Thunderbolts as the New Avengers “I’m so hungry..." trend 100 men fighting a gorilla debate For more

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08:44

An American Pope, Quitting Zyn, and Andor

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2025/05/15

Pope Leo XIV becomes pope with a social media timeline, young people are using Reddit to help quit Zyn tobacco pouches, and our take on the second season of the Star Wars show Andor. Slang of the Week - Aura Farming Other Trending Topics: Netflix's "Forever" Hasan Piker was detained and questioned Thunderbolts as the New Avengers “I’m so hungry..." trend 100 men fighting a gorilla debate

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36:33

Dr. William West on Einstein, Relativity, and How...

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2025/05/13

Dr. West is a Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained oncologist and researcher, and has advanced cancer care and research for over three decades. As a native of Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. West founded the West Clinic there in 1979, growing it from a single practice into a network of five locations with 25 physicians and 273 support staff, treating 300 to 400 patients weekly. As a Christian and lifelong member of one of the largest Methodist Churches in the U.S., he has lectured for more than forty years on

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59:08

Roundtable: Mother’s Day, Another Simple Favor, and...

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2025/05/09

“Another Simple Favor” has teens talking, lots of young people are turning the volume down to zero, and it’s Mother’s Day, but are moms… okay? Song of the Week - “Ribs” by Lorde - 0:22 #blessed - 09:20 Yet Another Simple Favor - 26:24 Please Don’t Stop the Music - 41:02 To read the lyrics click here. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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08:21

Mother’s Day, Another Simple Favor, and Giving Up Music

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2025/05/08

“Another Simple Favor” has teens talking, lots of young people are turning the volume down to zero, and it’s Mother’s Day, but are moms… okay? To hear Kate’s pitch for rebranding motherhood, check out our Roundtable podcast, available of Friday! Song of the Week - “Ribs” by Lorde To read the lyrics click here. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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01:00:49

Roundtable: Shedeur Sanders, Benson Boone, and...

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2025/05/02

Teens are talking about Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic draft slide, Benson Boone is the internet’s least favorite good guy, and Gen Z could be the most gullible generation—depending on what you choose to believe. Song of the Week - “Ordinary” - Alex Warren - 0:36 Shedeur’s Slide - 15:40 Boone Backlash - 28:32 Hard to Believe - 44:00 To see the lyrics, click here. Click here for the Media Literacy Kit. For more Axis resources, go to Axis.org.

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08:12

Shedeur Sanders, Benson Boone, and Misinformation

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2025/05/02

Teens are talking about Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic draft slide, Benson Boone is the internet’s least favorite good guy, and Gen Z could be the most gullible generation—depending on what you choose to believe. To hear CJ rant about music designed for search engine optimization, check out our Roundtable podcast available on Friday. Song of the Week - “Ordinary” - Alex Warren To see the lyrics, click here. Click here for the Media Literacy Kit. For more Axis resources, go to Axis.org.

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42:22

Walt Hill on Childlike Faith and Christlike Joy

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/29

Born in the desert southwest and raised in a middle-class mining family, Walter Hill volunteered for the US Navy immediately after graduating high school. Deployments took him all over Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle-East. During this time his gift for communicating faith emerged, and he now has over 25 years of ministry experience navigating the trials and triumphs of faith. Walter’s new book is called Amazed Again: Reclaiming Christ’s Joy in a Fading World and in it he’s sharing some of

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54:29

Roundtable: The Return of the Ice Bucket

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/25

Prom season is once again upon us, 1 in 7 teens have participated in a “commodified sexual interaction”, and the return of the Ice Bucket Challenge. Slang of the Week - “Plot armor” 1:04 Dreams, Dresses, and Drama 10:36 Sexting for Clout 28:00 Ice Breaker 43:48 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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07:15

The Return of the Ice Bucket

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/24

Prom season is once again upon us, 1 in 7 teens have participated in a “commodified sexual interaction”, and the return of the Ice Bucket Challenge. To hear Irene’s perspective as a mother on Prom, check out our Roundtable podcast, available on Friday. Slang of the Week - “Plot armor” For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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01:13:25

Roundtable: Katy Perry Goes to Space

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2025/04/18

Blue Origin sent Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend into the atmosphere, a theory called “Let Them” is being widely practiced (and parodied), and more and more young people are happy to declare their allegiance to Christ—but not Christianity. Song of the Week - Abracadabra by Lady Gaga - 0:25 Click here to see the lyrics. Origin Theory - 14:51 Let Them - 30:11 Christ is Risen - 51:30 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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08:07

Katy Perry Goes to Space

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/17

Blue Origin sent Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend into the atmosphere, a theory called “Let Them” is being widely practiced (and parodied), and more and more young people are happy to declare their allegiance to Christ—but not Christianity. Song of the Week - Abracadabra by Lady Gaga Click here to see the lyrics. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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38:14

Melanie Burton on Understanding the Teenage Brain

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/15

Melanie is a dedicated life coach and holistic wellness professional with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Colorado Christian University. Passionate about personal growth and transformation, she brings a wealth of expertise as a certified life coach, HeartMath Biofeedback practitioner, and yoga instructor. Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming stress and developing healthy habits, Melanie is committed to helping adults and teenagers reshape their perspectives, unlock personal potential, and

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42:31

Roundtable: Minecraft Goes to the Movies

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/11

Teens want to smell like sugary things, March Madness comes to an end, and viewers throw their popcorn over A Minecraft Movie. Resource of the Week - Ask Axis Podcast - 0:30 Submit your questions to ask@axis.org On the Scent - 1:43 Sheer Madness - 16:00 A Minecraft Movie - 26:40 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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07:44

Minecraft Goes to the Movies

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/10

Teens want to smell like sugary things, March Madness comes to an end, and viewers throw their popcorn over A Minecraft Movie. To hear Evan yearn for the mines, listen to our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast aviable on Fridays! Resource of the Week - Ask Axis Podcast Submit your questions to ask@axis.org For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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57:37

Roundtable: Church in Space and Solo Leveling

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/04

Solo Leveling airs its season 2 finale, orthodontia becomes a status symbol, and a stranded astronaut finds solace in livestreaming Sunday services. Song of the Week - “NOKIA” by Drake -0:25 Read the lyrics here (language) Leveled - 15:20 The Other Side of the Tracks - 35:48 Rocketman - 46:45 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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07:18

Church in Space and Solo Leveling

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/03

Solo Leveling airs its season 2 finale, orthodontia becomes a status symbol, and a stranded astronaut finds solace in livestreaming Sunday services. To hear Irene describe what it’s like to watch gory anime with teen boys, check out the Roundtable podcast available on Friday! Song of the Week - “NOKIA” by Drake Read the lyrics here (language) For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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40:31

Dr. Tanita Maddox on What Gen Z Really Wants to Know...

Axis Conversations ·

2025/04/01

Tanita is the national director for generational impact for Young Life, where she has been a leader working with adolescents for over twenty-six years. With an expertise in contextualizing the gospel for Gen Z, Tanita has been featured on The Holy Post podcast and has been published in The Great Commission Research Journal, the Journal of Youth and Theology, and more. Tanita continues to serve as a volunteer leader for Young Life in her local community of Spokan, Washington, where she lives with her

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50:07

Roundtable: Adolescence and Songs of LeBron

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2025/03/28

TikTokers are writing songs about LeBron, Snow White’s sleepy box office debut, and Adolescence is a journey through the travails of modern boyhood. Resource of the Week - A Parent's Guide To: Kicking Off The Sex Talk: Six Conversations - 0:42 The Man on the Lakers 9:33 Waking Beauty - 21:32 Adolescence - 35:06 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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