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 axis.org Song of the Week: 1:00 1. Chasing Paper: 12:55 2. Declarations of Codependence: 30:19  3. Beef (Megan's Version): 50:52

This week we talk about Gen Z's perception of money, young adults dependence on their parents, and beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. Check out this week’s episode of the Deep Dive on Percy Jackson and the Olympians. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

There's a new Disney+ show based on the popular Percy Jackson book series, and we're talking about it this week on the Deep Dive! Join as we discuss the show, its themes of bravery and friendship, and how, uh, not great the movies were. 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 website at axis.org.

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. Access our Resource of the Week here: 7 Minute Video on Roblox For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org Resource of the Week: 0:57 1. Daylist Discourse: 13:25 2. Mobbed Up: 29:04 3. Guns Blazing: 43:12

This week we talk about Palworld, Spotify Daylists, and the latest TikTok trend "mob wife." Resource of the week: 7 Minute Video on Roblox Also, check out Wednesday's interview with Dr. Jeff Myers on our Culture Translator podcast  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

Today we are posting an interview with Dr. Jeff Myers, who is the president of Summit Ministries. He’s also the author of 16 books, including the Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Denver, and also hosts an exclusive Signature Leadership Course with Unbound, which prepares high school and college students to become leaders for Christ in the real world. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org 

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 1:20 1. Zyn Trouble 11:39 2. Musically Mean: 29:03 3. Gypsy Breaks Out: 48:07

This week we talk about Zyn Pouches, Mean Girls, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Check out this Wednesday's Deep Dive on our Culture Translator podcast here: https://axis.org/resource/the-culture-translator-podcast/booktok/  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

#booktok is the reading corner of TikTok, but it seems like only a few specific books are highlighted. This week, we are reposting an exploration of some of those books, their authors, and reading fiction as a whole. Also Hannah is allergic to Burt's Bees, I guess.  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 website at axis.org.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:25 1. Pay-to-See TV: 17:40 2. Discontented: 34:28 3. Who's Afraid of Andrew Tate?: 56:25

This week we talk about, streaming service changes, Mata's content restrictions, and Andrew Tate.  For the full conversation with Jay Stringer, check out this Wednesday’s episode of our Culture Translator podcast. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

Today we’re reposting our conversation with Jay Stringer, who helps us understand why, and what approaches are actually useful in dealing with sexual brokenness. Jay is a licensed mental health counselor, an ordained minister, and an acclaimed international speaker dedicated to helping both men and women find freedom from sexual brokenness and pursue the life they truly desire.  For more resources, go to axis.org 

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:46 1. Airwrapped: 16:26 2. Over Yondr: 37:17 3. The Alphas Have Arrived: 56:35  

This week we talk about one of teens top Christmas list items for 2023, Yondr pouches, and Gen Alpha's style. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

Welcome back to our countdown of the biggest cultural events of 2023. This week, we’re counting down the Top 10 cultural moments that impacted teens and the people who care about them over the past year. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

This week we are reposting a conversation that Evan had with Yana Conner. Yana is a writer and Bible teacher who seeks to help others think well about faith and culture. By God’s grace, she has served in full-time ministry for the past fifteen years in both the church and parachurch context and earned a Master in Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She currently serves at Vertical Church as the Discipleship Director and hosts a podcast called Living Single. You can find more of her writing and teaching at yanajenay.com. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org 

This week and next, we're counting down the Top 20 cultural events that impacted teens and families this year. Some of these stories are silly, some are sad, and some are just starting to unfold. But we found all of them to be relevant to family life in 2023 and the way we're called to live as Christians in a complicated culture.  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

It's our final Deep Dive of the year, and to close it out, we're talking about Studio Ghibli's and Hayao Miyazaki's new movie "The Boy and the Heron." Join us as we discuss the movie itself, its themes, and why Parakeets are suddenly so scary when you make them human-sized. In our Shallow End, we take a look back at 2023 and the media we thought was significant this year.   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 website at axis.org.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:29 Swiftcraft: 6:45 LEGO Fortnite: 37:14 Content Warning: 52:19

This week we talk about Taylor Swift, Fortnite's partnershp with LEGO, and social media's effect on the discussion of mental health. To check out the resource of the week click here: https://axis.org/resource/the-culture-translator-podcast/matt-markins-on-what-it-takes-to-disciple-gen-z/  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we are reposting a conversation that Evan had with Matt Markins, President and CEO of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. In this conversation, Matt talks about what it means to disciple Gen Z, what it takes, and how to navigate it.  For more parenting resources, go to axis.org 

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:36  The Mental Health Paradox: 9:09 Everyone Buying Everything: 27:26 A Charismatic Selection: 44:35

This week we talk about unhelpful mental health help, Tik Tok boosting consumerism, and Oxford Univeristy Press's word of the year. To check out the resource of the week click here: https://axis.org/resource/the-culture-translator-podcast/deep-dive-hallmark-christmas-movies/  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

Christmas is in the air, and this week on the Deep Dive we're talking about Hallmark Christmas movies. We discuss their themes and why those themes often lend to their seasonal popularity.  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 website at axis.org.

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 axis.org Resource of the Week: 0:20  https://axis.org/resource/a-parents-guide-to-manifesting/  Not Kidding: 6:24 Welcome to Sound Town: 25:09 Watermelon Activism: 34:08

This week we talk about Gen Z's complaints about "iPad Kids", Spotify Wrapped, and Watermelon Activism.  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

This week we are reposting a conversation that Evan had with Toben Heim, COO of Axis, talking about how the idea of 'The One Conversation' impacted his own way of parenting his kids changing it forever.  For more parenting resources, go to axis.org.

We are stepping away from translating culture this week so we can focus on reflection, gratitude, and giving thanks. But we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without some conversation starters on one of the most family-oriented days of the US calendar.  We’ve put together some ideas for sparking meaningful, memorable, and fun discussions around the Thanksgiving table. Thanks for being a part of the Axis family! The Culture Translator Team  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. Because of the nature of this CT, there will be no Roundtable podcast on Monday, November 27th. The Roundtable will be back on Monday, December 4th! 

This week on the Deep Dive we're talking about the new Hunger Games movie, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." The movie is a prequel to the original series that follows the rise of Coriolanus Snow and his descent into being the brutal leader we know. We discuss the movie's themes and ideas, and CJ struggles to pronounce "Sejanus."

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 2:16 Groupthink: 8:52 Generation Expat: 23:32 Born to Serve?: 40:22

This week we talk about Facebook Groups and chats for parents of college students gen Zers future in America, and eldest daughters in family dynamics. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

Today we are joined by Dr. Kara Powell. Dr. Powell is the Chief of Leadership Formation and Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” she serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange and speaks regularly at parenting and leadership conferences. Kara has authored or coauthored numerous books, including Faith in an Anxious World, Growing With, Growing Young, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Can I Ask That?, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager, and her book, 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, which we’ll be talking about today. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:51 Fake Photos, Real Fallout: 9:01 Creator Camps: 30:32 To the Maxx 53:13

This week we talk about  Ai-Generated nudes, camps and programs for influencers, and looksmaxxing. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

We're back with another Deep Dive! This week, we're talking a break from talking about a specific piece of media, and, instead, we're looking at the social media trend of oversharing and creating a digital footprint. In the Shallow End, we discuss the plethora of albums releasing this week, Sofia Coppola's new movie "Priscilla," and Marvel's "The Marvels."  Here are the timestamps for this episode: Albums releasing this week: 3:45 Priscilla: 7:30 The Marvels: 12:50 Digital Footprints and Oversharing: 14:50

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 1:00 Is Everybody Texting Without Me?: 5:44 "After Death": 16:52 Steam-Free TV: 28:46

This week we talk about group texting, the film “After Death” and the desire for steam-free TV. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

Today we are joined by Kate Watson. Kate is a culture writer and reporter who focuses on lifestyle, ethics, and religion. Her work has covered a wide array of subjects, from atheist pro life groups to the Christian criminal justice reform effort. Kate has written for religious and secular outlets, including Christianity Today, Relevant, SELF, Allure, and Insider, and she is continually drawn to stories about how people live out their convictions. A pastor's daughter who grew up in New York City, she is working on a book of essays about communities and culture in the early 2000s. Kate is married to a Brooklyn firefighter and lives in the Hudson Valley with her three kids, ages 9, 6, and 2. She’s also the primary writer for our Culture Translator newsletter and a regular contributor to our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast.    For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:48 This Means War: 13:40 No More Pay to Play: 34:22 Gradeflation: 46:02

This week we talk about Twitch and YouTube pulling back on offering hefty contracts to livestreamers, how everybody is getting an A, and spiritual warfare. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

Spider-Man media is inevitable, and thus, so are Deep Dives about Spider-Man. This week we're talking about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for the Playstation 5. Join us as we discuss the game, its plot, and its themes of second chances and the ways we deal with grief. In our Shallow End this week, we talk about the new Five Nights at Freddy's movie and Taylor Swift's rerelease of her abum 1989. Here's the timestamps for the episode: Five Nights at Freddy's: 4:10 1989 (Taylor's Version): 9:46 Marvel's Spider-Man 2: 15:30 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 website at axis.org.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:26 Forever Young: 7:18 A Hill of Beans: 26:42 Leftie Language Model: 41:41

This week we talk about skincare for social media, bean soup, and concern over ChatGPT’s possible biases. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:24 War on TikTok: 9:49 The Cost of a Bargain: 35:06 The Mind-Spirit Connection: 47:55

This week we talk about the Israel-Hamas war, Temu, and how church may improve your mental health. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:27 Extinguishing Sextiortion: 11:31 Red Flags: 27:39 The Education Choice Equation: 42:53

This week we talk about sextortion, #traylor, and that choosing Christian school or homeschooling won’t necessarily serve as an insurance policy for a child’s faith. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:29 In Their Own Words: 7:59 Don't Call Me: 25:14 Wanting More: 40:30

This week we talk about what it’s like for teens growing up online, avoiding voicemails, and #yearnposting. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:52 An Empirical Question: 8:20 Party Animals: 21:33 Gentleman Prefer Podcasts: 32:11

This week we talk about the Roman Empire, Party Animals, and red flag podcasts. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:38 Rage Against the PR Machine: 11:07 Not So Fast: 28:50 What TikTok Did: 51:19

This week we talk about the legacy of TikTok, celebrity gossip, and if there is a right amount of money to have before having children. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here. To watch our 7 Minute Video on Threads, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:26 Quiet on Campus: 6:00 Stars Afield: 27:23 Searching for Sad: 45:03

This week we talk about “Free Speech Rankings”, the most anticipated video game release of the year, and how data from Spotify shows that Gen Z’s most popular music search term is the word “sad.” The Free Speech Rankings full methodology is explained here. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

This week, as we take Labor Day off, we will not have our regular Roundtable episode. Instead we are excited to share an early release of our One Conversation podcast episode with Nancy Pearcey. Professor Pearcey shares about her new book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity". For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about AI Dreams, pickles, and the impact of pornography on a teen’s developing brain. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:27 Something in the Air: 18:10 Alien Landing: 37:13 Non-Playable: 46:49

This week we talk about school air, Ahsoka and NPCs. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:52 Chef's Kiss: 18:42 Decking Out The Dorms: 31:55 A Shorts Story: 43:33

This week we talk about how physical gestures that originated on TikTok are an integral part of how Gen Z communicates in real life, how college students are spending a lot more on their dorm rooms, and Youtube’s TikTok competitor, Shorts. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:50 Who Are They Talking To?: 7:37 IJBOL: 27:20 Back To Backpacking: 37:18

This week we talk about #lightlanguage, IJBOL, and how teens might have mixed feelings of excitement, anxiety, and overwhelm as the new school year starts.   For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:50 Circling the Drain: 6:35 The Dechurched: 17:50 Going Paul Out: 39:54

This week we talk about Skibidi Toilet, Jake Paul, and how Americans are becoming less likely to have church homes that they are deeply committed to. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:47 Alien Activity: 7:09 De-Generation: 21:50 Destination Uncertain: 33:11

This week we talk about a decision by the Pew Research Center to stop using generational labels, how belief in heaven, hell, and other spiritual “entities” is on the decline, and Aliens?! For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:28 The Pink Apocalypse: 9:30 Seeing Red: 25:40 Hanging By A Thread: 39:55

This week we talk about Barbenhiemer, how Gen Z blames the Supreme Court and Republicans for blocked student loan relief, and Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:52 Looking Like a Snack: 10:10 Thumbscrollers: 18:47  Main Events: 27:56

This week we talk about Girl Dinners, Thumbscrollers, and Canon Events. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:58 That's Hot: 11:53 Court vs. the Culture: 25:33 The Sound of Freedom: 38:40  

This week we talk about supreme court rulings, a world on fire, and the theatrical release of a movie shining a spotlight on human trafficking in the US.  For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:56 Depths of Cruelty: 9:31 Up For Debate: 34:00 Shameless: 48:29

This week we talk about the Titan submersible, how some high school students are losing debates due to their personal beliefs, and how a TikTok influencer is going viral for reading her embarrassing diary posts. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:32 Personal Jesus: 4:25 Elemental: 26:14 #!@*&%-Gender: 44:26

This week we talk about an AI-generated version of Jesus, Pixar’s new movie “Elemental”, and how Elon Musk is turning the term "cisgender" into a slur. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week: 0:24 Baby Gronk + Livvy: 10:00 Dressed Like a Fish: 24:54 Dating (Conversations) Made Easy: 39:00

This week we talk about Baby Gronk, the #barbiecore and #mermaidcore trends, and dating (conversations) made easy. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the Week: 0:36 Waiting Until 8th: 12:53 The Life Begoggled: 30:56 #hopecore: 52:16

This week we talk about the parents delaying their child’s first smartphone, Apple’s new Vision Pro, and #hopecore. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week - 0:26 1. Making it Happen - 8:41 2. Missing the Target - 26:40 3. All About Evie - 39:34

This week we talk about Target’s pride section, Evie, and the spiritual practice of manifestation. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

This week the regular Roundtable is off for Memorial Day so we wanted to share one of our One Conversation podcast episodes with you! Evan and Nathan Davis have a conversation on culture, creativity and what it's like to be a Christian in Hollywood. Join us next week as we get back to our regular Roundtable episode and every other Wednesday for our One Conversation Podcast.   

This week we talk about The Surgeon General's warning on the dangers of social media for teenagers, how teens with low follower counts are posting like influencers, and how teens are discovering their parents facebook posts about them from when they were younger. For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.

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 axis.org Song of the Week - 0:51 1. Giving Players and Ultrahand - 10:50 2. A Diet of Darkness - 23:30 3. High School Horror - 37:46

This week we talk about the new Zelda game, how TikTok continues to affect mental health, and how a growing number of students are avoiding school because of panic attacks and anxiety. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week - 0:43 1. Social Media Rules - 7:38 2. Whispers of Wealth - 28:57 3. Overlooking the Obvious - 42:56

This week we talk about the American Psychological Association’s advisory about social media, “quiet luxury” clothing trends, along with how an anti-lonliness campaign seems to omit the nuclear family. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Song of the Week - 1:14 1. Mental Health Awareness Month - 5:59 2. A Wider Rainbow - 25:49 3. Terrif-AI-d - 43:37    

This week we talk about mental health, how many teens are questioning their sexuality and AI fears. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org Slang of the week - 0:30 #ActuallyAutistic - 8:15   Wilbur's Force - 35:36 Repair, Reparent, Repeat - 50:12    

This week we talk about the band Lovejoy, #ActuallyAutistic, and breaking negative parenting cycles. For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.

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 axis.org   Song of the Week - 0:23 1. More Mandalore - 8:56 2. Beastie's Boys - 19:17 3. Grossed Over - 40:10    

This week we talk about the third season of "The Mandalorian," how one of MrBeast's core crew members has begun hormone replacement therapy, and how Youth Ministry is changing. To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here. For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.    

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 Axis.org Slang of the Week - 0:21 1. "Super" Satisfying - 5:15 2. This Trend is Making Me Thirsty - 23:02 3. Ex-Lover - 36:53

This week we talk about the "Super Mario Brothers" movie, flavored water and Taylor Swift’s possible break up. For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org. To submit a question for the Monday Roundtable episode, click here.  

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 Axis.org Song of the Week - 0:28 1. A Faith for the Ages - 7:37 2. #CollegeAdmissions TikTok - 30:05 3. Work vs. Worship - 48:53  

This week we talk about #collegeadmissions on TikTok, workism, and a faith for the ages.    For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to Axis.org Song of the Week - 0:28 1. Tragedy in Nashville - 10:14 2. Back in the Fold - 28:04 3. Self-Harm on the Rise - 43:29    

This week we talk about a tragedy in Nashville, the high-trending TV version of Shadow and Bone, and how self-harm is on the rise.   For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to Axis.org Slang of the Week - 0:22 1. Tikked Off - 5:46 2. Who Wants to be a Shillionaire - 21:38 3. Subtitled - 43:15

This week we talk about the possibility of a US ban on TikTok, how male influencers in their twenties are making a fortune on YouTube telling other young men how to make a fortune and how young people are watching television with the subtitles on.   For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to Axis.org Song of the week - 0:30 1. Risk vs. Reward - 8:46 2. Evangelical Ratings - 26:53 3. No, Please - 46:30  

This week we talk about Americans feeling more positive than negative about most religious affiliations, how fewer opportunities for independent activity could be contributing to the overall decline in teen mental health, and how the word “please” has officially taken on a passive-aggressive connotations. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to Axis.org

This week we talk about remembering your teenage years, cluttered aesthetic winning out over carefully curated and sparse homes, and some insight into how products like Snapchat are developed and designed.   If you enjoy listening, we'd love to invite you to experience Axis in a whole new way. We've recently launched a brand new web experience that provides free access to all of our resources. And as a donor-supported 501c3, we need partners like you to keep these podcasts and others resources going, equipping parents with the tools they need to engage their kids and lead them to lifelong faith in Jesus. Visit axis.org to check out more parenting resources and to give a gift of support today!   Also, for more context and nuance around this week's topics, we’d love for you to join us for our Roundtable episode on Monday.

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 Axis resources, go to Axis.org

This week we talk about TikTok time restrictions, cheating becoming more in common in higher education, and the rise of gore and disturbing content on Instagram.  For more free Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to Axis.org

This week we talk about revival, #morningroutine, and “The Witch Trials of JK Rowling.” For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about a 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Influencers who are de-influencing, and how teens are losing interest in getting a Drivers' License. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about a new type of relationship, deaths of despair, and the performance of “Unholy” at the 2023 grammys. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about products that are “dupes”, if the line between entertainment and real life has become blurred beyond recognition, and making a hangout house for your teenagers.  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about if parents should expect schools to keep them in the loop when a child decides to change their gender identity, Youtube University, and how gun violence is off to a disturbing start this year. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about how some young women are eager to embrace a more traditional gender role, how some universities have banned TikTok, and social fitness. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about Lucky Girl Syndrome, Gen Z’s New Year's resolutions, and church attendance returning to pre-pandemic levels - mostly. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about how social media use in teens could alter how their brains respond to social rewards, the murder mystery, Glass Onion, and a possible lack of resilience among young people. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org

For 2022's last two Culture Translators, we're doing a top 20 countdown of the biggest culture makers of 2022. Last week we covered 20-11, and this week we are doing 10-1. All of these people made a profound impact on the world your teens are growing up in. We hope you enjoy! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org

For 2022's last two Culture Translators, we're doing a top 20 countdown of the biggest culture makers of 2022. This week we cover 20-11, and next week we'll do 10-1. All of these people made a profound impact on the world your teens are growing up in. We hope you enjoy! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.    

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we talk about Gen Z’s Christmas wishlist, the Liver King getting caught in a lie, and pilk. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org  

This week on the Culture Translator, we’re talking about the ChatGPT AI, Missing the old Kanye, and the magic avatars of the AI-Generated Lensa. For more Axis resources, go to Axis.org

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we talk about the loneliness epidemic, how China’s Gen Z citizens are protesting “zero-COVID" policies, and the decline of Instagram. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

We are taking this week off to be with our families, but we will be back at it again next week!

This week we talk about how Twitter has become a source of entertainment for all the wrong reasons, how social media may be strengthening your teen's friendships and how a survey is encouraging families to talk with elder members about their history. Click here to view the survey. For more Axis resources, or to make a donation, visit axis.org.

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. Note: We apologize for Kate's audio, we are working to resolve this issue! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we talk about how TikTokers are going viral with teary break up posts, how users are leaving Twitter for Mastadon, and how the midterm election and GenZ intersected. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we talk about how “healthy” TikTok content is mostly just about losing weight, what shapes young evangelicals’ civic engagement and political opinions and how maybe the parenting model you choose is less relevant than choosing one, any one. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, check out Axis.org

This week we talk about backlash from Taylor Swift's new album, a more serious Star Wars story, and why getting spooked can sometimes feel pretty good.  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, check out Axis.org

This week we talk about an app that allows you to send anonymous compliments, figuring out the skills your children are going to need if they are going to live independently, and ebay banning the purchase of the Jeffrey Dahmer halloween costume. Vox article for The Adulting Bucket List. For more resources, go to Axis.org.

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 Axis resources, check out Axis.org

This week we talk about trouble inside inpatient mental health facilities, the shocking netflix movie, Luckiest Girl Alive, and Gen Z seeing the Bible as a justice manual. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about Christianity’s shrinking share in the religious landscape, the identity of young men and church altar calls. For more Axis resources, go to Axis.org.

This week we talk about the argument for more traditional forms of dating, how using tech to communicate can make our interactions more shallow, and the anime series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. NYT op-ed Arthur C. Brooks Atlantic article For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we talk about the "Mappiness Project", the productivity tool, Notion, and how Twitch is banning streams that feature unlicensed gambling websites. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about how pandemic stress has increased nightmares, the new IOS update, and tips for how to spot a teen who may be headed for a mental health crisis. Mashable Article Six Screening Questions For more Axis resources, go to axis.org

This week we talk about an online community of young women called "spoonies", Mr. Beast and his burger joint, and Amazon’s new series “The Rings of Power”. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about brightly-colored pills and powders containing fentanyl being sold to young consumers, the hashtag indicating “Self Harm Twitter”, and teens being prescribed multiple drugs for mental health conditions. For more Axis resources and other help navigating these issues, go to Axis.org.

This week we talk about the "Close Friends" feature on Instagram, why certain soundbytes make TikTok super addictive and the phrase “Back to School Necklace”. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This week we talk about people boycotting Amazon because of perceived employee abuses, the #NoSleepovers movement amongst parents, and Snapchat’s first set of parental controls. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.