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Axis Conversations

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Stranger Things
Family Dynamics
Spirituality
Artificial Intelligence
Teen Culture
Marriage

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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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.

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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 debate - 35:26

Song of the Week: "oh yeah?" by Steve Lacy (l... more

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 yeah?" by Steve Lacy (language)

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Bruce McCluggage is a Professor of Philosophy at Pikes Peak State College, and a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary.

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Bilbro
Editor-in-Chief of Front Porch Republic; Associate Professor of English at Grove City College
Grove City College; Front Porch Republic
Episode: Educating Humans in the Age of AI (with Professor Jeffrey Bilbro)
Gentlemen Delft
Guest panelist from California
Episode: Roundtable: The Odyssey, AI Videos of Christians Getting Bullied, and Majoring in Content Creation
Jay Stringer
Licensed therapist, researcher and speaker; author of Unwanted; author of Desire, The Longings Inside Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal and Grow
Author and Therapist
Episode: Jay Stringer on How to Shape Our Kids' Desires
Rob Stennett
Filmmaker, UCLA Film School graduate, storyteller
Storyize; Meaning of the Movie podcast
Episode: Rob Stennett on Understanding the Meaning and Impact of the Movies We Watch
Jonathan Perry
Teacher and coach at Classical Academy
Classical Academy
Episode: Roundtable: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus
Russ Ewell
Executive Minister of the Bay Area Christian Church; author
Bay Area Christian Church
Episode: "One of my kids is neurodivergent. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?" (w/ Russ Ewell)
Katie Blackburn
Writer, advocate, author of Gluing the Cracks and Grace Will Be There
Coffee and Crumbs; Grace Will Be There
Episode: Motherhood and Building Intentional Community with Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackburn
Ashlee Gadd
Writer, editor, founder of Coffee and Crumbs
Coffee and Crumbs
Episode: Motherhood and Building Intentional Community with Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackburn
Jen Pollock Michel
Award-winning author and commentator on faith and family
Author of A Rule for the Rest of Us; contributor to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Mockingbird, The Dispatch
Episode: The Timeless Wisdom of the Rule of Life with Jen Pollock Michel

Hosts

Kate Watson
Co-host with recurring appearances across episodes, contributing parenting perspectives and culture commentary.
Evan Barber
Host focusing on teen culture, masculinity discussions, and youth engagement within a faith framework.
Irene Tucker
Co-host contributing to roundtables and cultural analysis with a family and faith-oriented lens.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 459 ratings
  • Awesome Resource

    Love listening to the Roundtable every week. It helps me understand the world of teens from a Christian parenting perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahreviewbrown
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent Resource!

    I have worked with students for the past decade and axis is hands down my number 1 stop on any topic when talking with students. The push to ask good questions and keep the conversation going is a discipleship tool in itself. Axis continues to provide thoughtful gospel centered content. Thanks for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enemys Misery
    United States4 months ago
  • Smut is Smut & Sin is Sin

    Axis is such a great resource for grandparents, like me, and I learn so much each week; however, last week’s Half-Time show insights were shocking, especially from Irene who expressed very toxic empathy towards the Puerto Rican people ignoring the smut visually and verbally. Men grinding on men, etc, and I wouldn’t even want to type out the vulgar lyrics. Any of my Puerto Rican friends, religious or not, were embarrassed and offended by Bad Bunny’s performance. They even went on to say that i... more

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    3
    Lolli T.
    United States6 months ago
  • Dumbness

    Guys yall are dumb when yall are talking. Put Christ first instead of other peoples feelings. And also, when talkin about the cultural events, yall put Forrest Frank in the bottom 10 but the Pope in top 10!!!! Forrest Frank has much more cultural impact than the Pope. Cmon now

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    2
    Jjjkajajajakajaj7776
    United States8 months ago
  • Great tool! Keeps me relevant with my kids!

    Thank you for doing the weekly newsletter and round table discussions! I feel more connected with my younger colleagues too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie with 4 kids
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate concise weekly recaps and in-depth deep dives for family conversations.
Listeners praise practical parenting guidance and faith-based framing for navigating teen culture.
Some feedback notes balance between informative content and moments of perceived interviewer interruptions, but overall appreciation remains high.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"How to Draw Boundaries with media in a Sex Saturated Culture" (w/ Rob Stennett)
Q: How do you draw boundaries and live in a sex-saturated culture without severing conversation or trust with your teen?
Rob suggests a progressive, discussion-first approach: teach that media affects us, use tools and content guides, and gradually grant autonomy while keeping doors open for conversation and accountability. Encourage teens to think critically and make informed choices, rather than simply avoiding media or enforcing strict bans.
CT: Taylor Swift's Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
Q: What questions would you not trust AI to answer?
Parents should be cautious about relying on AI for deeply personal, theological, or moral decisions, and should foreground human guidance, community wisdom, and biblical interpretation in those areas.
CT: Taylor Swift's Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
Q: What questions would you trust AI to answer?
Families should consider questions related to general knowledge, problem-solving, and accessible explanations where AI can provide quick, neutral information, while recognizing the limits of personal and spiritual discernment.
CT: Taylor Swift's Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI
Q: Do you think faith activated teens are more likely to trust AI?
Yes, the data suggests faith-activated teens show higher trust in AI across multiple measures, indicating faith engagement may correlate with openness to AI as a source of information.
"One of my kids is neurodivergent. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?" (w/ Russ Ewell)
Q: What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?
Russ emphasizes building a deep relationship with God to gain clarity, carving out margin in life to avoid overcommitting, and actively creating inclusive environments and practical supports for neurodivergent children, including leveraging technology and fostering typical peer relationships.

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This show centers on guiding parents and caretakers through culture's latest trends with a faith-informed lens. Episodes frequently tackle teen culture, social-media dynamics, and everyday family life—covering topics from wellness trends and masculinity to parenting strategies, book and film conversations, and practical questions for families and youth leaders. A recurring strength is blending current events with biblical perspectives, plus a strong emphasis on actionable prompts, resources, and community support for parents and educators.

Noteworthy traits include a consistent focus on practical parenting insights, roundtable discussions with multiple hosts, and a donor-supported model that keeps free resources accessible. The format ofte... more

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