The Culture Translator

Pheba writes in to say: “Hi! I'm excited about the podcast. I'd like to hear about navigating body image issues with teen girls.” This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. And for more resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: A TikTok creator named Lewky takes idiotic dating app exchanges and turns them into musical skits the social media app Tea which allows women to share red flags about specific men gets hacked Marvel's Fantastic Four explores the power of family bonds in the face of total annihilation Slang of the Week - "Chopped" Elsewhere in culture: Memes about Ozzy Osbourne dying and being reincarnated as a baby named Aquaman started trending. Twitch streamer Ninja shared his Christian faith with 19 million followers. Labubu plushies are now luxury items, selling for up to $170,000. The book series Fourth Wing will be adapted into an Amazon TV show. “Proximity posting” is the new social media flex.

A TikTok creator named Lewky takes idiotic dating app exchanges and turns them into musical skits, the social media app Tea which allows women to share red flags about specific men gets hacked, and Marvel's Fantastic Four explores the power of family bonds in the face of total annihilation. Welcome to the Roundtable. Slang of the Week - "Chopped" Elsewhere in culture: Memes about Ozzy Osbourne dying and being reincarnated as a baby named Aquaman started trending. Twitch streamer Ninja shared his Christian faith with 19 million followers. Labubu plushies are now luxury items, selling for up to $170,000. The book series Fourth Wing will be adapted into an Amazon TV show. “Proximity posting” is the new social media flex.

After 20 years in the corporate world (with IBM, Pepsi and Goldman Sachs), Roland Warren spent 11 years as president of the National Fatherhood Initiative before joining Care Net in 2012 as president and CEO. A graduate of Princeton University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Roland is an inspirational servant leader with a heart for Christ and a mind for business. His new book is called The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro Abundant Life.    For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: The term “septum theory” is being used online to suggest that women with septum piercings make trauma their whole personality - 13:16 What the Coldplay Kiss Cam footage going viral says about our culture - 32:44 Why short-form videos are going from social media to news outlets and other publications - 50:44 Song of the Week - "Big Poe" (feat. Sk8brd) - Tyler the Creator -1:12 Elsewhere in culture: - 1:02:46 Netflix officially announced an Assassin's Creed live-action series, IGN said the new Donkey Kong Bananza game is “shockingly good,” Superman may have just murdered the traditional press junket, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is executive producing a modern reimagining of The Crucible called John Proctor Is the Villain, and comedian Shane Gillis made awkward fun of dozens of athletes in his opening monologue (language) for the ESPYs.

The term “septum theory” is being used online to suggest that women with septum piercings make trauma their whole personality, what the Coldplay Kiss Cam footage going viral says about our culture, and why short-form videos are going from social media to news outlets and other publications. Song of the Week - "Big Poe" (feat. Sk8brd) - Tyler the Creator To read the lyrics click here (language). Elsewhere in culture: Netflix officially announced an Assassin's Creed live-action series, IGN said the new Donkey Kong Bananza game is “shockingly good,” Superman may have just murdered the traditional press junket, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is executive producing a modern reimagining of The Crucible called John Proctor Is the Villain, and comedian Shane Gillis made awkward fun of dozens of athletes in his opening monologue (language) for the ESPYs.

Eric writes in with this question: “We have had issues with seeking to encourage the type of free play that Jonathan Haidt discusses in the Anxious Generation with children AND their parents who have not done the moral formation to know what is appropriate on the playground or in free spaces. When parents haven't done the formative work, those kids seem to struggle the most with free play with others. Would love to know more about how to square that circle of less oversight when kids don't have the “chests” to use Lewis' language of moral character and formation.” For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Converserations: The “Gen Z Stare” was a big topic of discussion on TikTok this week, as generations debated social expectations and faux pas - 22:12 What it is: James Gunn's Superman is the genesis for a new DC universe, making $122 million domestically and $217 million worldwide in its opening weekend - 40:40 A recent update to xAI's chatbot Grok resulted in the AI praising Hitler and sexually harassing others on X  - 57:08 Song of the Week: DAISIES - Justin Bieber - 0:24 Click here for the lyrics. Elsewhere in culture: - 13:54 An AI-generated protest song called “Dust on the Wind” is trending on Spotify, the 2025 Emmy nominees were announced with the show Severance receiving a 27 different nominations, people online debated whether giving girlfriends the “princess treatment” was chivalrous or patronizing, more people started using the “Solid Snake method” of conversation which involves repeating the last word someone else says and adding a question mark, and Fortune explored why Gen Z men are still obsessed with Pokémon cards. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Generations are debating why Gen Z so often blankly stares at people who ask them questions, the new Superman movie is celebrated for its sincerity, and what it means that the AI chatbot Grok went rogue and started praising Hitler. Song of the Week: DAISIES - Justin Bieber Click here for the lyrics. Elsewhere in culture: An AI-generated protest song called “Dust on the Wind” is trending on Spotify, the 2025 Emmy nominees were announced with the show Severance receiving a 27 different nominations, people online debated whether giving girlfriends the “princess treatment” was chivalrous or patronizing, more people started using the “Solid Snake method” of conversation which involves repeating the last word someone else says and adding a question mark, and Fortune explored why Gen Z men are still obsessed with Pokémon cards.

Dr. Tim Mackie serves as the lead scholar and creative director for BibleProject. Tim's spiritual journey began when, as a teenager, he met a group of skateboarders who were creatively communicating the story of the Bible. With his brand-new faith, Tim enrolled at Multnomah University. After taking classes in biblical studies, he became fascinated with the Scriptural story of Jesus. Determined to deepen his understanding of Jesus' cultural and historical context, Tim went on to pursue a degree in theology at Western Seminary in Portland, and a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to his work with BibleProject, Tim has also served as a local church pastor and a professor at Western Seminary, and he now lives in Portland with his wife Jessica and their two sons.   To check out the Bible Project click here.   For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a Texas law requiring actual age verification for access to pornographic websites - 13:58 An animated film called “KPop Demon Hunters” released on Netflix, and it's been dominating both music and video streaming charts - 32:28 Communities in Texas are reeling from grief as the death toll from last weekend's flash floods continues to climb. At least two dozen victims were children attending the Christian, all-girls camp known as Camp Mystic - 44:54 Resource of the Week - The Coversation Starter (Youtube) - 0:25   Elsewhere in culture: - 08:57 A new report claims that TikTok is building a U.S.-based app to launch in September, a 14-second video featuring Howie Mandel telling a 4-year-old that he is the “youngest person ever” was viewed and liked millions of times, podcaster Joe Rogan speculated that perhaps humans creating AI will be what “the second coming of Christ” was supposed to refer to, the English port of a “horseracing game” involving anime girls as horses started trending in the U.S., and Morning Consult reported that the youngest voting cohort (currently Gen Z) is 12% less likely to identify as liberal than the youngest cohort was in 2016. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.                            

An animated film called KPop Demon Hunters is dominating both music and video streaming charts, A new supreme court ruling could pave the way to federally mandated ID verification on all pornographic sites, and mourning the tragic losses in Texas's Camp Mystic after their historic flash floods.   Resource of the Week - The Conversaton Starter (Youtube)   Elsewhere in culture: A new report claims that TikTok is building a U.S.-based app to launch in September, a 14-second video featuring Howie Mandel telling a 4-year-old that he is the “youngest person ever” was viewed and liked millions of times, podcaster Joe Rogan speculated that perhaps humans creating AI will be what “the second coming of Christ” was supposed to refer to, the English port of a “horseracing game” involving anime girls as horses started trending in the U.S., and Morning Consult reported that the youngest voting cohort (currently Gen Z) is 12% less likely to identify as liberal than the youngest cohort was in 2016.   For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

"How do you get your tween daighter to talk and share things about her day, her friends and school?" - Erin This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. And for more resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Converserations: A new cooperative game called Peak requires players to climb a mountain together - 10:00 the psychological thriller We Were Liars has teens weeping on TikTok - 22:14 posts about going #monkmode are romanticizing the minimalistic life of the monastery - 31:40 Resource of the Week - The Pour Over- 9:07 Elsewhere in culture: A new TikTok trend involves saying the phrase “bacon avocado” as a prelude to your actual message, Jurassic Park: Rebirth debuts in theaters this week, the humanoid robot Neo is learning how to do laundry and walk up stairs, a Supreme Court ruling will allow parents to opt their elementary-aged kids out of LGBTQ+ instruction, and today marks the 249th 4th of July holiday in the United States! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

A new cooperative game called Peak requires players to climb a mountain together, the psychological thriller We Were Liars has teens weeping on TikTok, and posts about going #monkmode are romanticizing the minimalistic life of the monastery. Resource of the Week - The Pour Over Elsewhere in culture: A new TikTok trend involves saying the phrase “bacon avocado” as a prelude to your actual message, Jurassic Park: Rebirth debuts in theaters this week, the humanoid robot Neo is learning how to do laundry and walk up stairs, a Supreme Court ruling will allow parents to opt their elementary-aged kids out of LGBTQ+ instruction, and today marks the 249th 4th of July holiday in the United States! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Molly Worthen is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a freelance journalist. She teaches courses on North American religion and politics, global Christianity, and the history of ideas. She writes on these themes for The New York Times and has contributed to The New Yorker, Slate, The American Prospect, Foreign Policy, and other publications. She has also created video and audio courses on the history of Christianity and the history of charismatic leadership for the Great Courses and Audible. Her new book is called Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump.  Check out the book Spellbound. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: AI-generated videos of people cutting and eating glass fruit are trending on social media - 18:55 the movie 28 Years Later makes the 28-numbered zombie saga worse - 30:10 TikTokers are reminiscing about 90s summer—whether or not they actually experienced it - 52:38 Song of the Week: “Manchild” - Sabrina Carpenter - 0:35 Click here for the lyrics. Elsewhere in culture: - 12:38 AI-generated “Would You Rather?” videos involving fruit with special powers began trending on TikTok, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie continued to be a theatrical success, Netflix's “Trainwreck” anthology landed documentaries about Astroworld and the so-called “Poop Cruise” in the top 10, people on #BookTok defended annotating books, and teens shared memes about World War 3. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.  

AI-generated videos of people cutting and sometimes eating glass fruit are trending on social media, the movie 28 Years Later makes the 28-numbered zombie saga worse, and TikTokers are reminiscing about 90s summer—whether or not they actually experienced it.  Song of the Week: “Manchild” - Sabrina Carpenter Click here for the lyrics. Elsewhere in culture: AI-generated “Would You Rather?” videos involving fruit with special powers began trending on TikTok, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie continued to be a theatrical success, Netflix's “Trainwreck” anthology landed documentaries about Astroworld and the so-called “Poop Cruise” in the top 10, people on #BookTok defended annotating books, and teens shared memes about World War 3. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

"I've been struck lately about how much teenage boys are getting into poker and gambling, even from good Christian families. Unfortunately, some of them are doing well, and gaining money doing it… I feel that is dangerous. Is it just something fun to do, or is it a bad habit that will develop into something else? These boys come from very well to do families, so I feel that they don't know how to work for money, or would prefer to just gamble in poker, or in the stock market to get their money.” - Anita This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. And for more resources, go to axis.org.

As we broaden the scope of this podcast to include some fun new things, you will see this feed has changed to Axis Conversations!   This will be the schedule you can expect: Interviews - Every other Tuesday Ask Axis (Our new show!) - Every other Tuesday (Alternating)  The Culture Translator (CT Audio) - Every Thursday The Culture Translator Roundtable - Every Friday  We are excited to continue to provide engaging resources including our new show Ask Axis premiering tomorrow!  For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: Summertime provides new opportunities to connect with teens - 14:33 TikTokers are enjoying something they call “fridge cigs”- 25:08 Some people think ChatGPT is giving them access to the spiritual realm.- 34:34 Slang of the Week - Blackpill- 01:20 Elsewhere in culture: - 11:40 19-year-old Kane Parsons signed on to direct a horror movie for A24 based off his YouTube series “The Backrooms,” AI-generated ASMR videos of people cutting glass fruit began trending on social media, TikTok got another 90-day extension, the third and final season of Squid Game was announced for next Friday (June 27), and our newest episode of The Conversation Starter gave some advice for those who can't seem to quit doomscrolling. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Summertime provides new opportunities connet talk with teens, TikTokers are enjoying something they call “fridge cigs”, and some people think ChatGPT is giving them access to the spiritual realm. Slang of the Week - Blackpill Elsewhere in culture: 19-year-old Kane Parsons signed on to direct a horror movie for A24 based off his YouTube series “The Backrooms,” AI-generated ASMR videos of people cutting glass fruit began trending on social media, TikTok got another 90-day extension, the third and final season of Squid Game was announced for next Friday (June 27), and our newest episode of The Conversation Starter gave some advice for those who can't seem to quit doomscrolling. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

New episodes in this feed every other Tuesday! Have you ever wished that you had a personalized parenting podcast based on the questions you were having about your own family? A place where you could ask experts and get guidance about what the Bible actually says about how you're raising your teen in today's world?  That's why we are launching our new podcast show, which we're calling Ask Axis, so we get a chance to hear from you. We'd love to hear from you! Submit your questions at ask@axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: New Roblox called “Grow a Garden” takes off - 09:10  Gen Z enjoys nautical-themed knitwear - 20:15 An article about how young men need heroes - 31:04 Resource of the Week - Parent's Guide to TikTok - 0:18 Elsewhere in culture: - 2:12 AI renderings of Bible characters as influencers went viral, TikTok's most-followed influencer Khaby Lame was detained (and released) by ICE, an apparent trend of using no-contact orders to avoid conflict on college campuses started catching on, Apple's WWDC 25 conference mostly focused on upcoming design changes and AI tweaks for their devices, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced a new album called “Man's Best Friend.” 7-Minute Video - Is Roblox Safe? For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.  

A new game on Roblox called “Grow a Garden” takes off, Gen Z enjoys wearing nautical-themed knitwear in the summer, and as Father's Day approaches, an article about how young men need heroes to look up to. Resource of the Week - Parent's Guide to TikTok Elsewhere in culture: AI renderings of Bible characters as influencers went viral, TikTok's most-followed influencer Khaby Lame was detained (and released) by ICE, an apparent trend of using no-contact orders to avoid conflict on college campuses started catching on, Apple's WWDC 25 conference mostly focused on upcoming design changes and AI tweaks for their devices, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced a new album called “Man's Best Friend.” 7-Minute Video - Is Roblox Safe? For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Nathan studied Preaching Ministry at Lincoln Christian University, and served on staff at two churches in New England, while attending the New York Film Academy in Boston, where he discovered his passion for filmmaking and storytelling. In 2005, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and entertainment, and ended up getting a job at Disney, where he worked for 16 years, most recently as an executive in Cinema Partnerships, leading in-theater marketing campaigns for Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney films. Then, in January of last year, he joined The Chosen as their Head of Marketing Strategy and Operations. He has an MBA and also holds an MA in Mythological Studies, and is currently working on his dissertation on humanity's narrative sense and how stories shape our understanding of the world. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations: Switch Up - 13:24  New Attitude - 24:48 Ties That Bind - 38:30 Resource of the Week: Anime + Manga: What parents NEED to know (YouTube)-0:30 Elsewhere in culture: 6:18 A song by Brendan Abernathy was relentlessly mocked on TikTok this week, rumors are swirling about the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA, a cooperative Elden Ring spinoff called Nightreign has taken off in the video game space, stuffed keychain monsters called Labubu are getting insanely popular, and an interview with OKC Star Chet Holmgren where he describes his favorite books has resurfaced as his team heads to the NBA finals. You can find links to these topics in the show notes. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

There's a brand new Nintendo console out in the world, Gen Z is beginning to reject that narrative that pornography is empowering, or good at all, and a story in the New York Times talks about the joy and exhaustion of grandparents being the primary caregivers of their grandkids. Resource of the Week: Anime + Manga: What parents NEED to know (YouTube) Elsewhere in culture: A song by Brendan Abernathy was relentlessly mocked on TikTok this week, rumors are swirling about the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA, a cooperative Elden Ring spinoff called Nightreign has taken off in the video game space, stuffed keychain monsters called Labubu are getting insanely popular, and an interview with OKC Star Chet Holmgren where he describes his favorite books has resurfaced as his team heads to the NBA finals. You can find links to these topics in the show notes. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations:  A new trend involves young men calling each other to say goodnight (11:22) A supposedly haunted doll named Annabelle is blamed for a plantation burning down (33:20) Gen Zers explain why they would give significant restrictions on technology to their own kids (48:28) Meme of the Week: "Holy Airball" (0:26) Elsewhere in culture (5:02): Lilo & Stitch had a bigger box office opening than the new Mission: Impossible movie A newly published study from JAMA found that social media use can predict depression but that depression doesn't necessarily predict social media use Transformers Director Michael Bay plans to direct a Skibidi Toilet movie Dr. Jordan Peterson debated 20 atheists simultaneously in a Jubilee video And, New York influencer @justjazzzyidk posted 20 TikToks on her own wedding day.   For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

A new trend involves young men calling each other to say goodnight, a supposedly haunted doll named Annabelle is blamed for a plantation burning down, and Gen Zers explain why they would give significant restrictions on technology to their own kids.   Elsewhere in culture: Lilo & Stitch had a bigger box office opening than the new Mission: Impossible movie, a newly published study from JAMA found that social media use can predict depression but that depression doesn't necessarily predict social media use, Transformers Director Michael Bay plans to direct a Skibidi Toilet movie, Dr. Jordan Peterson debated 20 atheists simultaneously in a Jubilee video, and New York influencer @justjazzzyidk posted 20 TikToks on her own wedding day. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.  

Jake is a professional artist and is certified as one of only nine Master Penman in the world. He is self-taught in each of his disciplines (calligraphy, painting, drawing, woodworking, and engraving). While he typically works with private clients, he has also worked with Apple, Inc., Crossway Books, and Biola University, has spoken from countless stages including Tedx and Q and was featured on PBS Television. His new book is called Old Soul, New Creation: Experiencing God Through A Life of Art and Faith.

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-0:30 To read the lyrics, click here. Mob Morality - 19:40 Inhale (Tik), Exhale (Tok) - 39:23 Not Quite Forever - 50:28 Check our new Youtube video - "Why Did Teens Cry When TikTok Was Banned?" Other Trending Topics: -12:22 TikTok's “AI Sway Dance” Fortnite's AI Darth Vader swearing Apple agreed to pay out $95 million President Trump made posting “revenge porn” a federal crime “Italian Brainrot” continued to trend For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.                

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 Vader swearing Apple agreed to pay out $95 million President Trump made posting “revenge porn” a federal crime “Italian Brainrot” continued to trend For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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 the myth of science and faith being at odds, believing they support one another and that science reveals God. His book is called Sacred Science: Understanding Divine Creation.   Click here to purchase the book.

“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.  

“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.  

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.  

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.

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 the lessons he's learned about joy and resilience. Click here for Walter's book Amazed Again: Reclaiming Christ's Joy in a Fading World

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.

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.

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.  

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.    

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 create meaningful change in their lives. Her practice is called The Unearthed Life.    For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.    

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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 husband and two children. We'll be talking today primarily about her upcoming book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God: Seven Questions About Life and Faith.   For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.