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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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:08:31
Three Big Conversations: An ASMR term becomes the latest Gen Alpha catchphrase - 16:40 Forrest Frank gets flamed - 28:41 the world gears up for Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited…
Nov 13, 2026 · 10:52
An ASMR term becomes the latest Gen Alpha catchphrase , Forrest Frank gets flamed , and the world gears up for Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited debut. Song of the Week:…
Nov 6, 2026 · 11:27
Kimi Antonelli becomes the world's youngest F1 champion , what teens are really watching on their school-issued devices , and how to talk to the next generation about the…
Nov 3, 2026 · 51:35
Andy Crouch is a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, which is a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and…
Oct 30, 2026 · 49:12
Three Big Conversations: Meet the Twitch livestreamers taking over YouTube - 6:00 how the riots in France are translating onto social media - 22:58 get ready for a hyper-specific…
Oct 30, 2026 · 12:42
Meet the Twitch livestreamers taking over YouTube , how the riots in France are translating onto social media, and get ready for a hyper-specific Halloween. Slang of the Week:…
Oct 23, 2026 · 41:22
Three Big Conversations: Cars are (briefly) flying - 04:12 teens who engage with their faith wrestle more with hard topics - 12:14 why championing a female winner's gender might…
Oct 23, 2026 · 11:15
Cars are (briefly) flying , teens who engage with their faith wrestle more with hard topics , and why championing a female winner's gender might not inspire more girls to…
Oct 20, 2026 · 45:03
Jenna Riemersma is a certified IFS (or Internal Family Systems) therapist and IFS clinical consultant. She is the best-selling author of Altogether You and IFS Integration , and…
Oct 16, 2026 · 44:50
Three Big Conversations: PlayStation 5 consoles c ost more than they ever have - 13:34 girls-only flag football leagues are taking root nationwide 20:54 the surprising reason…
Oct 16, 2026 · 13:09
PlayStation 5 consoles c ost more than they ever have , girls-only flag football leagues are taking root nationwide, and the surprising reason tech employees are taking up…
Oct 9, 2026 · 54:13
Three Big Conversations: TikTok influencer Alix Earle brags about never having read a book - 11:14 how Gen Z is processing the failed execution of Christa Pike - 22:24 some good…
Oct 9, 2026 · 10:20
TikTok influencer Alix Earle brags about never having read a book , some good news about Gen Z and millennial church attendance , and how Gen Z is processing the failed execution…
Oct 6, 2026 · 37:13
Adam is a therapist who focuses on trauma and abuse, and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work…
Oct 2, 2026 · 59:47
Three Big Conversations: The Love Hypothesis proves true on Amazon - 12:14 Match goes all in on a Christian dating app called Upward - 24:10 a civil lawsuit against Cornell…
Oct 1, 2026 · 14:50
The Love Hypothesis proves true on Amazon, Match goes all in on a Christian dating app called Upward , and a civil lawsuit against Cornell raises hard questions about rape…
Sep 25, 2026 · 48:48
Three Big Conversations: Generations are divided over bringing iced coffee to job interviews - 6:33 new details about Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Narnia are making some fans…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:33
Generations are divided over bringing iced coffee to job interviews , new details about Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Narnia are making some fans uncomfortable, and sports betting…
Sep 18, 2026 · 49:51
Three Big Conversations: Sydney Sweeney released a borderline pornographic commercial for Novig - 3:18 what the memes about Charlie Kirk may really mean - 19:52 why not every…
Sep 17, 2026 · 8:33
Sydney Sweeney released a borderline pornographic commercial for Novig, what the memes about Charlie Kirk may really mean, and why not every tween wants to grow up to be a…
Sep 11, 2026 · 57:23
Three Big Conversations: Polymarket bettors made money off the Lindsay Clancy mistrial - 05:21 an immersive history project is about to recap 9/11 for an audience who can't…
Sep 11, 2026 · 9:01
Alix Earle's reality show focuses on her family, Polymarket bettors made money off the Lindsay Clancy mistrial , and an immersive history project is about to recap 9/11 for an…
Sep 8, 2026 · 31:47
Abby Perry is a writer, editor, researcher, and reporter based in Texas. She has collaborated with Bustle, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Sojourners, Christ and Pop…
Sep 4, 2026 · 51:48
Three Big Conversations: Gen Z is discovering that intuition is not the same as anxiety - 13:45 poor dead Nimrod Workman never stood a chance - 29:22 the foraging trend is more…
Sep 3, 2026 · 13:20
Gen Z is discovering that intuition is not the same as anxiety , poor dead Nimrod Workman never stood a chance, and the foraging trend is more than just a recession indicator.…
Sep 1, 2026 · 53:14
Today my guests are Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski. They are the authors of a book called Away Game, and they also are a part of Athletes in Action and organization that helps…
Aug 28, 2026 · 46:40
Three Big Conversations: Meta settles lawsuits with an $18 billion pledge to make social media safer - 06:08 what Gen Alpha is wearing for the back-to-school season - 18:30 the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 9:00
Meta settles lawsuits with an $18 billion pledge to make social media safer , what Gen Alpha is wearing for the back-to-school season , and the legacy of the beloved country…
Aug 25, 2026 · 33:51
Katie M. Kelley is a writer, teacher, a lifelong learner, and a mother to eight in a beautifully blended family. She has been a longtime member of the Coffee + Crumbs writing…
Aug 21, 2026 · 47:34
Three Big Conversations: Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor debut their new dinosaur movie - 02:32 "that's AI" is the ultimate burn from Gen Alpha - 14:22 how one teacher found a…
Aug 20, 2026 · 10:01
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor debut their new dinosaur movie , "that's AI" is the ultimate burn from Gen Alpha, and how one teacher found a way to get his students reading…
Aug 18, 2026 · 21:14
This week, the Axis team pulls back the curtain on how and why we do culture research. That's right, we're sharing all our secrets. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a…
Aug 14, 2026 · 49:01
Three Big Conversations: Back to school season is officially upon us - 11:42 Hoodies are the new T-shirt for Gen Z - 23:31 A store in Nantucket's "No Influencers" sign sparks a…
Aug 13, 2026 · 11:14
Hoodies are the new T-shirt for Gen Z, a store in Nantucket's "No Influencers" sign sparks a debate , and back to school season is officially upon us. Song of the Week: "oh…
Aug 11, 2026 · 48:28
Bruce McCluggage is a Professor of Philosophy at Pikes Peak State College, and a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary. 🎧 Listen / Follow / Connect → Become a monthly donor…
Aug 7, 2026 · 51:58
Three Big Conversations: Ariana Grande announces a break from public life - 7:56 history writer and influencer Hank Green faces backlash for using AI tools - 22:08 Spider-Man:…
Aug 6, 2026 · 9:33
Ariana Grande announces a break from public life , history writer and influencer Hank Green faces backlash for using AI tools , and Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a wild opening…
Aug 4, 2026 · 33:22
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 Reading the Times: A…
Jul 31, 2026 · 41:31
Three Big Conversations: Arizona State University offers a B.A. in Content Creation - 11:26 AI-generated videos of Christians getting bullied go viral - 20:48 What The Odyssey…
Jul 30, 2026 · 12:08
Arizona State University offers a B.A. in Content Creation , AI-generated videos of Christians getting bullied go viral, and what The Odyssey and C.S. Lewis have in common. Song…
Jul 28, 2026 · 16:23
"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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 53:21
Three Big Conversations: Gen Z musician Gracie Abrams releases an album-long apology to her mom - 05:22 TikTok influencers are promoting i njectable weight loss peptides - 16:00…
Jul 23, 2026 · 8:50
Gen Z musician Gracie Abrams releases an album-long apology to her mom , TikTok influencers are promoting i njectable weight loss peptides , and what parents should know about…
Jul 21, 2026 · 52:22
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 36:16
Three Big Conversations: Argentina is back in the World Cup final - 05:25 MLB's All-Star competitions had some hiccups - 12:14 Everyone online is auditioning for their Netflix…
Jul 16, 2026 · 9:00
Argentina is back in the World Cup final , the MLB's All-Star competitions had some hiccups , and everyone online is auditioning for their Netflix documentary debut. Resource of…
Jul 14, 2026 · 10:37
"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…
Jul 10, 2026 · 50:59
→ The podcast has a new YouTube Channel! @axisconversationspodcast Three Big Conversations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married in a garden in The Garden - 08:04 So-called…
Jul 9, 2026 · 11:16
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married in a garden in The Garden , so-called "butter moms" are setting the vibe for a deep-fried summer, and new data from CIY and Barna gives…
Jul 7, 2026 · 35:56
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 49:32
Three Big Conversations: The "prediction market" site Polymarket is paying influencers to film themselves pretending to win money - 12:36 Instagram Plus lets users see how many…
Jul 2, 2026 · 8:30
The "prediction market" site Polymarket is paying influencers to film themselves pretending to win money , Instagram Plus lets users see how many times others rewatched their…
Jun 30, 2026 · 9:25
"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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 51:59
Three Big Conversations: More and more Gen Zers embrace singleness - 06:56 Toy Story 5 pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology - 20:32 World Cup tourists go viral…
Jun 25, 2026 · 10:01
More and more Gen Zers embrace singleness , Toy Story 5 pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology, and World Cup tourists go viral for loving the United States.…
Jun 23, 2026 · 38:35
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Russ Ewell is the Executive Minister of the Bay Area Christian Church and author of "He's Not Who…
Jun 19, 2026 · 52:34
Three Big Conversations: Olivia Rodrigo's new album soars to the top of the charts - 08:52 More dads seem to be opting way into fatherhood - 19:14 Disclosure Day raises important…
Jun 18, 2026 · 10:47
Olivia Rodrigo's new album soars to the top of the charts, more dads seem to be opting way into fatherhood , and Disclosure Day raises important questions about faith . Song of…
Jun 16, 2026 · 9:37
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. "My husband and I are expecting our first child next week, so he will be a first-time dad. But he…
Jun 12, 2026 · 41:07
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Three Big Conversations: Social media companies are being sued for engaging students during school…
Jun 11, 2026 · 13:28
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Social media companies are being sued for engaging students during school hours , Gen Z is more…
Jun 9, 2026 · 41:13
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. After 20 years in the corporate world (with IBM, Pepsi and Goldman Sachs), Roland spent 11 years…
Jun 5, 2026 · 46:23
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Three Big Conversations: Off Campus is already a frontrunner for teen show of the summer - 10:16…
Jun 4, 2026 · 10:56
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Off Campus is already a frontrunner for teen show of the summer , students are scared to eat in…
Jun 2, 2026 · 14:42
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. "How can I instill a good work ethic in my 14 year old son? I have tried to model this for him and…
May 29, 2026 · 47:02
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Three Big Conversations: The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain - 10:00 Pope Leo…
May 28, 2026 · 11:11
The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain , Pope Leo publishes an AI manifesto , and The Mandalorian and Grogu had a disappointing first weekend. → Help us improve…
May 26, 2026 · 32:51
Ashlee has spent years helping moms navigate the tension between modern motherhood and creativity. She's a writer, editor, and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs , the home of essays…
May 22, 2026 · 54:16
→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Three Big Conversations: The Freemasons are recruiting heavily from Gen Z - 10:22 What parents…
May 21, 2026 · 10:24
A brand called Fear of God sells must-have hoodies , the Freemasons are recruiting heavily from Gen Z, and what parents need to know about how gore travels online . Song of the…
May 19, 2026 · 11:14
"Would you share ideas and council on navigating the fine line between keeping church attendance and spiritual disciplines as a family pritory (i.e. wanting to establish and…
May 15, 2026 · 45:46
Three Big Conversations: Gen Z hits the track (and the tracking apps) - 02:42 A new Lord of the Flies adaptation hits home - 17:30 Pop songstresses say they are manifesting their…
May 14, 2026 · 10:36
Gen Z hits the track (and the tracking apps), a new Lord of the Flies adaptation hits home , and pop songstresses say they are manifesting their dream lives. Resource of the…
May 12, 2026 · 38:09
Jen Pollock Michel is the award-winning author of six books: A Rule for the Rest of US, Teach Us to Want (Christianity Today's Book of the Year), Keeping Place, Surprised by…
May 8, 2026 · 47:04
Three Big Conversations: The jury is out for The Devil Wears Prada 2 - 06:18 The Met Gala made people mad for different reasons - 21:00 Moms are ready to organize—so they can…
May 7, 2026 · 9:40
The jury is out for The Devil Wears Prada 2 , the Met Gala made people mad for different reasons, and moms are ready to organize—so they can boycott school events. Slang of the…
May 5, 2026 · 51:58
Parenting right now just feels… different. We're doing it in the middle of smartphones, social media, and nonstop input. We're thinking about safety, screen time, mental health,…
May 1, 2026 · 49:04
Three Big Conversations: Tweens are grabbing an iced latte to get a hit of belonging. - 7:24 Third of Gen Z believe they have "psychic abilities." - 20:10 Nearly half of young…
Apr 30, 2026 · 8:26
Tweens are grabbing an iced latte to get a hit of belonging, a third of Gen Z believe they have "psychic abilities ," and nearly half of young adults say they'd live in the past…
Apr 28, 2026 · 49:59
Freya is the author of the Substack GIRLS, where she writes about the challenges girls and young women face in the modern world. She's also a staff writer for Jonathan Haidt's…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:02:06
Three Big Conversations: Teens are birdwatching - 13:12 Posting on Snapchat - 26:50 Learning to slow down from John Mark Comer - 41:34 Song of the Week: "drop dead" by Olivia…
Apr 23, 2026 · 11:41
Teens are birdwatching , posting on Snapchat , and learning to slow down from John Mark Comer. Song of the Week: "drop dead" by Olivia Rodrigo → Click here to read the lyrics…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:24
This week, we're taking a break from the Axis Conversations podcast—including the Roundtable, Ask Axis, and our interview series. We are meeting with members of our Axis…
Apr 16, 2026 · 9:17
People are paying to talk to an AI avatar of Jesus , texts from teens make perfect emo songs , and Justin Bieber reminds everyone of why he became a pop star in the first place.…
Apr 14, 2026 · 39:53
Amy Amy Adamczykis Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Programs of Doctoral Study in Sociology and Criminal Justice at The Graduate Center,…
Apr 10, 2026 · 49:17
Three Big Conversations: The Night We Met is BookTok's latest darling - 6:30 teenagers are wearing pimple patches in public - 20:16 Super Mario Galaxy brought tweens to the box…
Apr 9, 2026 · 8:41
The Night We Met is BookTok's latest darling, teenagers are wearing pimple patches in public, and Super Mario Galaxy brought tweens to the box office on Easter weekend. Slang of…
Apr 7, 2026 · 11:40
"Thanks for your awesome content. As a father of 3 girls in a hybrid homeschool setting (they are in a classroom two days a week), we are fairly sheltered from outside…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:02:57
Three Big Conversations: Teens are inspired by the fashion in Love Story - 08:22 Everybody, everywhere is maxxing - 21:34 The meaning of Easter might feel lost somewhere in the…
Apr 2, 2026 · 9:34
Teens are inspired by the fashion in Love Story , everybody, everywhere, is maxxing , and the meaning of Easter might feel lost somewhere in the baskets and plastic grass . Song…
Mar 31, 2026 · 49:20
CJ Fant is one of our own team members at Axis. As basically our resident gaming aficionado, I wanted to bring CJ on to talk about how parents can understand this medium a little…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:00:20
Three Big Conversations: Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees - 04:31 Gen Z is posing like a platypus - 15:61 BTS releases their first album since 2020 - 43:24 Resource of the…
Mar 26, 2026 · 8:42
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees , Gen Z is posing like a platypus , and BTS releases their first album since 2020. Resource of the Week - The Pour Over In Other News: It's…
Mar 24, 2026 · 9:53
"My kids go to church because that is what we do as a family. They know God is good and Jesus is the Messiah because of what they have been taught and how my husband and I center…
Mar 20, 2026 · 49:12
Three Big Conversations: The latest TikTok trend involves sounding like a brainless sycophant to mimic ChatGPT - 07:16 senior prank goes wrong in Georgia - 20:18 Project Hail…
Mar 19, 2026 · 10:27
The latest TikTok trend involves sounding like a brainless sycophant to mimic ChatGPT , a senior prank goes wrong in Georgia, and Project Hail Mary packs art, science, and Ryan…
Mar 17, 2026 · 36:46
Dr. Kara Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, the founder of the TENx10 Collaboration, and the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological…
Mar 13, 2026 · 50:32
Three Big Conversations: Timothée Chalamet angers opera singers and ballerinas - 06:46 Harry Styles' new album debuts to middling reviews - 19:00 Donna Kelce's home renovation…
Mar 12, 2026 · 9:41
Timothée Chalamet angers opera singers and ballerinas , Harry Styles' new album debuts to middling reviews , and Donna Kelce's home renovation becomes the internet's favorite…
Mar 10, 2026 · 59:26
"How do we talk to a skeptical generation about discipleship, and the reality of the spiritual world?" This month, we're spotlighting the work of discipleship that parents, youth…
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