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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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07:34

Adolescence and Songs of LeBron

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/27

TikTokers are writing songs about LeBron, Snow White’s sleepy box office debut, and Adolescence is a journey through the travails of modern boyhood. To hear Toben sing songs about basketball, click here for our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast! Resource of the Week - A Parent's Guide To: Kicking Off The Sex Talk: Six Conversations For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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55:05

Roundtable: The Failure of TherapyTok

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/21

Gen Z prefers baggy clothes to slim-fitting athleisure, public conversations are becoming the medium of choice for obtaining information, and therapy culture tries to replace religion. Song of the Week - "The Giver" by Chapel Roan -0:22 Click here to see the lyrics. Fitter… Happier? - 17:06 The Art of Conversation - 27:26 Searching for a Savior - 37:22 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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08:48

The Failure of TherapyTok

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/20

Gen Z prefers baggy clothes to slim-fitting athleisure, public conversations are becoming the medium of choice for obtaining information, and therapy culture tries to replace religion. [For more nuance, including CJ's spirited take on baggy gym clothes, you can listen to our Culture Translator Roundtable available on Friday]. Song of the Week - "The Giver" by Chapel Roan Click here to see the lyrics. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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38:13

John Eldredge on Becoming Ordinary Mystics

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2025/03/18

John is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's kingdom. We’ll be talking today primarily about his new book Experience Jesus. Really.: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder Through Everyday Encounters with God. For more Axis resources, go

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01:02:37

Roundtable: TikTok Trend Fatigue and House of David

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/14

Trend fatigue takes over, teens are taking a pass on dating, and House of David debuts on Amazon Prime. Song of the week- "Anxiety" by Doechii - 0:19 Click to see the Lyrics (Language) Core Today, Gone Tomorrow - 9:40 Falling Out of Love - 24:28 Desert Stream - 42:57 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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08:14

TikTok Trend Fatigue and House of David

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/13

Trend fatigue takes over, teens are taking a pass on dating, and House of David debuts on Amazon Prime. To hear Kate share why she personally relates to King Agag, be sure to tune in to our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast on Friday. Song of the week - "Anxiety" by Doechii Click to see the Lyrics (Language) For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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59:17

Roundtable: Anora Wins Best Picture and Reels Loses...

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/07

Reels loses control of its recommendations, the number of Christians in the United States is increasing, and what parents should know about the Oscars’ Best Picture winner Anora. Resource of the Week - 7 Minutes on Teen Slang - Video - 0:38 First Up this week Reeling - 8:10 The Upward Spiral - 29:32 The Oscars and Anora - 45:25 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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07:11

Anora Wins Best Picture and Reels Loses Its Filter

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/07

Reels loses control of its recommendations, the number of Christians in the United States is increasing, and what parents should know about the Oscars’ Best Picture winner Anora. Resource of the Week - 7 Minutes on Teen Slang - Video For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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32:31

Zach Meerkreebs on Humility and the Asbury Outpouring

Axis Conversations ·

2025/03/04

On February 8, 2023, Zach had a front row seat to see God move in what has been called the Asbury Revival or the Asbury Outpouring, where a small town and university experienced sixteen days of unending prayer and worship. More than one hundred thousand guests from around the country—and the world—experienced the peace and power of God there in that place. Zach is the proud husband of Kristin and father to three little girls: Eden, Esther, and Mercy. We’ll be talking today about Zach’s experiences

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01:02:42

Roundtable: Monster Hunters and AI’s True Crimes

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/28

“Monster Hunter Wilds” has teens battling beasts, the new iPhone is a lot like the old iPhone, and a docuseries on Gabby Petito’s death highlights the differences between social media and reality. But First: Slang of the week: "huzz": 0:32 Battling Monsters: 09:10 History Repeating: 25:32 Hidden in Plain Sight: 42:46 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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06:26

Monster Hunters and AI’s True Crimes

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/27

“Monster Hunter Wilds” has teens battling beasts, the new iPhone is a lot like the old iPhone, and a docuseries on Gabby Petito’s death highlights the differences between social media and reality. To hear Evan make fun of the new iPhone, be sure to check out our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast! Slang of the Week: "Huzz" For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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49:54

Roundtable: Morgan Wallen and the Anglerfish

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/21

The new Captain America movie explores moral grey areas, young people prefer lowercase text, and an anglerfish has captured the internet’s heart. Song of the Week: "I'm the Problem" by Morgan Wallen (lyrics here) 0:24 Who Captains America? 6:54 the case for lowercase: 20:19 Angling Toward the Light: 32:22 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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07:28

Morgan Wallen and the Anglerfish

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/20

The new Captain America movie explores moral grey areas, young people prefer lowercase text, and an anglerfish has captured the internet’s heart. Plus, to hear Evan argue that the tale of the anglerfish was actually a comedy, make sure to listen to this week’s Culture Translator Roundtable! Song of the Week: "I'm the Problem" - Morgan Wallen Click here to see the lyrics. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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34:48

Gary Thomas on Navigating Relational Toxicity

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/18

Gary is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. His writings have established him as a thought-leader in the areas of marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation. His books have sold over two million copies, been translated into more than a dozen languages, and won numerous awards. We’ll be talking today primarily about one of his newer books, called When to Walk Away, which is all about how to handle what are often called

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01:06:20

Roundtable: Takeout Takes Over and “Not Like Us”

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/14

In this Valentine’s Day issue of the Culture Translator, we unpack “the anti-social century,” a quarter of people admit they have flirted with AI chatbots, and Drake might have been the real loser of Super Bowl LIX. Slang of the Week: “Bop”: 00:50 1. “the anti-social century,” 18:15 2. flirting with AI chatbots? 37:33 3. Drake losing Super Bowl LIX 52:36 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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07:08

Takeout Takes Over and “Not Like Us”

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/13

In this Valentine’s Day issue of the Culture Translator, we unpack “the anti-social century,” a quarter of people admit they have flirted with AI chatbots, and Drake might have been the real loser of Super Bowl LIX. Slang of the Week: “Bop” For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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45:48

Roundtable: Trial by TikTok

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2025/02/07

The Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, Summit summer scholarships are available, and everyone’s talking about Justin Baldoni’s new “evidence” website in his countersuit vs. Blake Lively. Song of the Week: "Denial is a River" - Doechii: 0:27 Click Here to see the lyrics. 1. Music’s Biggest Night: 08:26 2. Summit Scholarship: 33:00 3. Suit, Countersuit: 33:50 Click to Here see the Summit summer scholarship information. Use promo code AXIS. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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06:35

Trial by TikTok

Axis Conversations ·

2025/02/06

The Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, Summit summer scholarships are available, and everyone’s talking about Justin Baldoni’s new “evidence” website in his countersuit vs. Blake Lively. Song of the Week: "Denial is a River" - Doedhii Click Here to see the lyrics. Click to Here see the Summit summer scholorship video. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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39:27

Ross Douthat on Why Everyone Should Be Religious

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2025/02/05

Ross Douthat has been a New York Times Opinion columnist since April 2009. Previously, he was a senior editor at the Atlantic. He is the author of The Deep Places; The Decadent Society; To Change the Church; Bad Religion; Privilege; and, with Reihan Salam, Grand New Party. He is the film critic for National Review, and lives with his wife and five children in New Haven, Connecticut. We’ll be talking today primarily about his new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. For more parenting

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54:51

Roundtable: The Boys Who Want to Be Billionaires

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2025/01/31

DeepSeek makes waves with its innovative AI, teens are using Life360 to track each other, and one ninth-grade teacher hits a nerve with a TikTok about boys wanting to be billionaires. Song of the Week: "DtMF" Bad Bunny: 0:28 1. DeepSeeking: 07:36 2. How Teens are Rewriting the Rules of Life360: 27:23 3. Do 9th Graders Dream of Ten-Digit Wealth?: 42:25 For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org

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