Podcasts about Generation Alpha

Is the next generation walking away from the church or is God preparing them for something extraordinary?In Part 2 of Ralph Moore's conversation with Billy McMahan, the discussion shifts from Billy's personal story to the surprising research emerging around Gen Z and Generation Alpha. As president of the Great Commission Research Network, Billy shares why he believes we're witnessing the early stages of a significant spiritual movement, not just in North America, but around the world.Ralph draws fascinating parallels to the Jesus Movement of the 1970s while offering a sobering warning: the church has often traded disciple-making for programs. Together, they wrestle with one of the most important leadership questions facing the church today: If revival comes, are we actually prepared to disciple the people God brings?With research showing that 83% of Gen Z wants a mentor while most pastors admit their churches aren't effectively discipling the next generation, this conversation is both hopeful and deeply challenging. If you're passionate about raising up disciple-makers instead of simply growing attendance, you won't want to miss this episode.

Another year, another Disney live-action remake. The original animated film isn’t even a decade old. Since Disney has already mined all the nostalgia it could from Millennials, it is time to try with Zillennials and Generation Alpha. Allison Hambrick joins Kyle to discuss whether Dwayne Johnson can recreate Maui magic with this live-action remake. They also discuss some of the best and worst live-action remakes. The post Moana Review: The Live-Action Remake is a Distant Echo of the Original  appeared first on Multiverse Of Color.

Ep. 190. In this episode, I'm joined by Queen Michele, a spiritual educator, author, and founder, to explore ancestry, spirituality, and conscious living. We discuss her journey of reconnecting with her Fula heritage, visiting her ancestral homeland in Guinea-Bissau, building a life in Mexico, and the lessons she's learned about generational healing, New Earth consciousness, and raising Generation Alpha with intention.If you've ever wondered how reconnecting with your roots can transform the way you see yourself and the future, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we discuss:Queen's Fula HeritageAncestry and Ancestral PracticeNew Earth ConsciousnessGen Alpha's CurriculumBioQueen D. Michele is an author, blogger, and creator whose life bridges continents and consciousness. After living four years in Mexico's Lake Chapala region, she followed her ancestral trail to West Africa, discovering her Fula roots through African Ancestry DNA testing. She is the founder of the Fula History & Genealogy Society in America, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving African heritage and healing generational trauma. Queen's writings—like Traveling Home Together and The Road to WellBeing—guide readers through spiritual awakening and wholeness. Now based in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, she continues her mission of mindfulness, cultural reconnection, and conscious education through her curriculum 52 Insights for Gen Alpha.To explore Queen's writings, her blog My Soul's Journey Home, or to support the mission of the Fula History & Genealogy Society in America, visit fulaamerican.org.

Billy McMahan's passion for reaching the next generation didn't begin with research, it began on the mission field.In Part 1 of Ralph's conversation with Billy, you'll hear the remarkable story behind the president of the Great Commission Research Network. From growing up as a missionary kid in Indonesia, to student ministry in Silicon Valley, to discovering a vision for raising up and sending the next generation of disciple-makers, Billy shares the experiences that shaped his ministry philosophy.Along the way, he talks about serving in a Muslim context, nearly quitting ministry after a difficult transition back to the U.S., and the conversation with his father that completely reframed his calling.This episode sets the stage for next week's conversation, where Billy begins unpacking what the research is actually revealing about Gen Z, Generation Alpha, and the future of disciple-making.

At Faith Christian Center, we are preparing for our largest youth camp yet. In today's Faith in the Morning, Pastor Kerrick is joined by Faith's youth pastor Cameron Palmer.This conversation explores the power of faith-based identity in reaching Generation Z and Generation Alpha. Youth Pastor Cameron Palmer shares insights from his ministry at Faith Christian Center, emphasizing that knowing who we are in Christ is foundational to living out our faith. The discussion highlights how the enemy consistently attacks identity—from Eve to Jesus to today's youth—and how establishing a firm identity in Christ enables young people to resist cultural pressures and live authentically. The conversation demonstrates that the gospel message remains timeless, though delivery methods may adapt, and that proximity to the Holy Spirit combined with authentic leadership creates transformative encounters for young people.

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Mark LaCour, Director of ModalPoint and editor-in-chief of the Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN), recorded live at the API Pipeline, Control Room and Cybernetics Conference. Mark, who delivered one of the event's keynotes, discusses shifting public perception of the oil and gas industry among Generation Alpha, the origins and growth of OGGN, and the long-term case for keeping the industry central to humanity's energy and space exploration future. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 

Who is Generation Alpha, and how can the Church effectively reach them with the Gospel? Chris Brooks will talk with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia about the unique needs this young generation has. Find out how we can disciple them beyond the screen when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen by Shane Pruitt and Shelly MeliaCelebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Monday, July 6, 2026 Welcome to our Monday show. We hope you had an amazing Fourth of July! Today Liberty McArtor hosts a busy show. Her guests in the first hour are Dr. Shelly Melia and Dr. Shane Pruitt. They discuss Youth Ministry, Discipleship, Culture, and their book, Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling […]

Send us Fan MailGen Alpha Is Here. Is Your Ministry Ready?The students walking into your ministry today have never known life without smartphones, algorithms, or instant access to the world.They're also asking bigger questions than many churches are prepared to answer.In this episode Zac Workun sits down with Dr. Shelly Melia at SBC2026 to discuss what makes Generation Alpha unique,and why youth ministry may need to rethink some of its biggest assumptions.From AI and biblical literacy to belonging and family discipleship, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for leaders who want to disciple students instead of simply entertaining them.Why Gen Alpha is fundamentally different from Gen ZThe coming impact of AI on discipleshipWhy biblical literacy is declining faster than many leaders realizeHow COVID shaped students' expectations of faith and sufferingThe importance of teaching lament and resilienceWhy belonging—not attendance—is becoming the key metricHelping parents become disciple-makers at homeMoving from information transfer to transformational dialogueWhy every student needs trusted adults—not just a great youth pastorPractical ways to reduce digital dependence inside your ministry"The whole world is Gen Alpha's neighborhood.""Students are receiving far more discipleship from their phones than from the church.""Stop talking at students. Start dialoguing with them.""Students don't just need to belong. They need to be needed.""The truth is stronger than the questions.""Youth ministry isn't just about entertaining students. It's about empowering disciples."Practical TakeawaysBuild your ministries that prioritize relationships over production.Teach students how to wrestle with suffering before suffering arrives.Assume less biblical knowledge and teach foundational Scripture intentionally.Create environments where questions are welcomed.Equip parents instead of replacing them.Help students practice presence in an age of constant distraction.Shift from event-centered ministry to disciple-making communities.Reaching Generation Alpha — Dr. Shelly Melia & Shane PruittSupport the showJoin the community!

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with Dave Boden about the unique challenges and opportunities facing Generation Alpha, particularly around anxiety and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing from decades of working with young people, Boden explains how Gen Alpha is shaped by a hyper-connected, digital-first world, where constant exposure to information, social pressure, and technology contributes to rising anxiety and identity struggles. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping not only how kids learn and create, but also how they form relationships and seek guidance—often turning to technology before people. Boden emphasizes the need for parents and mentors to respond with compassion rather than judgment, modeling healthy habits while actively engaging their kids in meaningful conversations about identity, purpose, and truth. Ultimately, he highlights the hope of the gospel as a grounding framework for this generation, encouraging families to help young people anchor their identity in Christ and navigate a complex world with wisdom, resilience, and authentic human connection.  Who is Gen Alpha?  Sources of anxiety for the generation.  How artificial intelligence contributes to generational upheaval.  Parenting Gen Alpha for Gospel roots and fuller humanity.  “One of the ways we [train children in the Lord] is to contextualize around Jesus being very relevant for their lives where they're at. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. It's around what they say to themselves and the way they speak [about] themselves.”  Featured work: Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything from Anxiety to AI  Connect with Dave Boden at DaveBoden.uk.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

If you have a daughter born between now and 2010, you'll want to listen to this episode.  We're diving into this fascinating world of Generation Alpha.  As part of our TOP % Favorite Episode series, I want to equip you with strategies and skills to have these open conversations with her not only through the summer months but throughout the year.  Hear all about this generation here!! Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do you want to understand why is it so hard to approach your girl? Are you stuck on how to approach your teenage daughter in conversation without her freaking out?   SIGN UP FOR TALK TO YOUR TEEN GIRL FRAMEWORK!!  A 6-WEEK JOURNEY TO SHIFT HOW YOU COMMUNICATE SO SHE CAN COME TO YOU!   You'll walk away with a deeper understanding the changes happening to your girl, Equipped in your new role as COACH in this teen stage, and establish better communication pathways to connect and grow closer with your daughter   Imagine if you and your daughter can finally have conversations at a level where she doesn't need to hide anything from you! Plus, you'll get to meet other mamas who are all in the same boat.... SIGN UP HERE!      You can find me here: Work with me: www.talktoyourteengirl.com Connect: hello@jeanniebaldomero.com Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/raisingherconfidently Free mom support community: www.raisingherconfidently.com

Today's kindergartners will retire in 2082, but are we preparing them for that world or ours? In this episode, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with Stewart Brown, Director of Partnerships at Code4Kids, to challenge the "21st century" trap that's already widening the gap for Generation Alpha and Beta.Stewart and Michael dig into why coding is becoming as essential as cursive, a fundamental literacy every student needs, not just a technical skill for future developers. They explore how cross-curricular computer science can bridge math, science, arts, and social studies, and why the education system urgently needs to move beyond outdated frameworks and embrace what Stewart calls 22nd-century thinking.The conversation unpacks why understanding technology matters far more than becoming a software engineer, and how Code for Kids is already reshaping what digital literacy looks like in practice, through connective, curriculum-integrated education that gives students real agency in a technology-saturated world.Stewart Brown is a multiple founder of international EdTech companies and a trusted voice in AI literacy in education. Code for Kids, launched in 2018, integrates coding, robotics, digital literacy, and STEAM across the curriculum.This is essential listening for educators, administrators, and parents asking the question that matters most: how do we truly prepare students for their future? Subscribe to Voices for Excellence for conversations that challenge education's status quo.

In today's episode I chat with Dr. Shelly Melia to talk about her brand-new book on Generation Alpha — the kids currently filling your children's ministry rooms. From hyper-individualism to truth formation to parent discipleship, this conversation is packed with research-backed insight and practical encouragement for kids and family ministry leaders. If you've ever felt behind or overwhelmed trying to keep up with a fast-changing culture, this episode is for you.Resources Mentioned: Reaching Gen Alpha by Shane Pruitt & Shelly MeliaConnect with ShellyWebsite: shellymelia.comEmail: shelly@dbu.edu

You've seen the ministry focus on Millennials and Gen Z. What about Generation Alpha? Authors Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia provide professional, personal, and well-researched insights into discipling Generation Alpha, which has been raised exclusively in the age of screens and technology. Don't miss the insights and hope on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia June thank you gift:One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by John M. Perkins Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What defines the youngest generation, and how will they shape our future?

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith addresses a new Department of Education policy that would effectively limit student loans to religious-based institutions of higher education based on how much on average a person with certain degrees (including degrees in theology) make.  He also talks about the political pickle we're in with the gerrymandering fight.  Dave Boden, author of "Raising Gen Alpha," seeks to help us to understand the various influences that shape the way Generation Alpha (those born between 2010-2024) process the world around them.  That way we can relate with them better, help them thrive, and point them to Jesus better.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Shane Pruitt joins the Give Me Liberty podcast to discuss the future of Gen Z and Generation Alpha, the battle for discipleship in the digital age, and why young people are increasingly searching for truth in a broken culture.From AI and p*rnography to social media, masculinity, parenting, revival, and the church's responsibility to boldly proclaim truth, this conversation dives into the biggest cultural and spiritual challenges facing the next generation.Shane also discusses his new book, Reaching Generation Alpha, and explains why Christianity may now be the true counterculture for young men today.Topics include:Gen Z and Gen Alpha trendsAI and digital discipleshipWhy young men are returning to churchParenting in the age of screensMasculinity and femininityThe church's failure to discipleRevival on college campusesWhy “soft preaching” is failingBiblical truth in a hostile cultureBe sure to like and subscribe for more hard-hitting, cultural commentary.

We talk honestly about motherhood as a spiritual and emotional experience, from raising a “Velcro” teen to repairing a relationship that once felt strained. We name the quiet thoughts many parents hide, unpack the pressure behind them, and share tools for parenting sensitive kids whose intuition is waking up early. • laughing at the chaos of real life and trusting what wants to be shared • loving a teen who wants to be together everywhere • asking our kids for consent before posting • oldest kids getting different versions of us as we grow • shifting a tense relationship by changing our perspective in the present • surviving the intensity of Generation Alpha girls and what they teach us • reparenting ourselves while we parent our kids • saying “I don't want to be a mom” and hearing what's underneath it • ADHD motherhood, executive dysfunction, and the weight of daily mental load • seeing the problem as a broken system rather than a broken mom • supporting kids through spiritual awakening with grounding and connection Feel free to send me a message on Instagram and just say, you know, if this is something that you'd be interested in, or, you know, send your friends my way or this podcast Support the showSend Kate a Voice Message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thespacebetweenpodConnect with Kate on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kateikert/

Generation Alpha klopft an – und sie bringt eine völlig andere Sicht auf Arbeit mit. In dieser Folge sprechen wir darber, was passiert, wenn die erste komplett digital sozialisierte Generation in deine Organisation kommt: Von KI‑Selbstverständlichkeit bis Sinnsuche, von Erwartung an Tempo und Automatisierung bis zur Frage, wofür eure Arbeit eigentlich steht. Du erfährst, welche sieben unbequemen Fragen Generation Alpha an Prozesse, Meetings, Entscheidungen und Karrierebilder stellt – und warum klassische Hierarchien, endlose Abstimmungsschleifen und „Das haben wir schon immer so gemacht“ bei ihr auf immer weniger Verständnis stoßen. Gleichzeitig schauen wir darauf, wo diese Generation selbst noch Lernfelder hat: Verantwortung tragen, mit echten Menschen umgehen, Konflikte aushalten. Die Episode richtet sich an Unternehmer:innen und Führungskräfte, die ihre Organisation rechtzeitig auf die nächste Arbeitsgeneration vorbereiten wollen – ohne in Alarmismus zu verfallen. Wenn du verstehen willst, wie du Strukturen, Führung und Kultur so weiterentwickelst, dass Gen Alpha nicht zum Risiko, sondern zum echten Zukunfts‑Upgrade für dein Unternehmen wird, ist diese Folge für dich.

OR Unplugged” is a coalition created by parents in Portland to support healthy digital environments for children. The group provides resources to parents and families like curriculums for digital wellness, suggestions for alternative devices to smartphones, and community events with “unplugged” activities. The group also works as a thread to unite several smaller, local groups of parents across Oregon that are like-minded about creating phone-free environments for their children. Currently, these groups exist around Central Oregon, Hood River, Ashland, Salem and the Portland-Metro area.   One of these groups, based in Sherwood, was founded by Daniel Golder, a father who wanted to create a screen-free upbringing for his children. He calls the local group “Analog Alpha,” because of the group’s goal of helping Generation Alpha being “adept at technology without being dominated by it.”   Kathy Masarie is the founder of OR Unplugged — she’s a retired pediatrician who pivoted to this advocacy work after two decades in healthcare. We’ll hear from Masarie and Golder about their work. 

On this week's episode, my son and I discuss aging. We discuss and attempt to translate a phrase that we suspect people from Generation Alpha may understand! We hope you enjoy this episode! Please send us your feedback to not2seriouspodcast@gmail.com. Please enjoy!

What happens when a public school district builds a micro school inside itself, and doesn't apologize for it?Rob Dickson is the CIO of Wichita Public Schools (USD 259), and he's not waiting for permission to innovate. Creative Minds, a K-6 vertical classroom where kindergartners learn alongside sixth graders. Future Ready Centers that look like businesses, not classrooms, where students earn certifications in advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. An iterative, agile approach to systems change that treats failure as feedback, not failure.Dickson's work bridges the operational and instructional sides of AI adoption, from changing app approval processes to training teachers on generative AI within weeks of ChatGPT's release. He argues that adaptability is the highest form of intelligence, and that schools must prepare students not for certainty, but for curiosity in the face of constant change.What You'll Learn:The three learning stages: K-5 learning by doing, 6-8 skill discovery, 9-12 skill developmentSocial fitness - how Generation Alpha navigates networks of billions, not 15Why AI replaces tasks, not jobs - and what that means for curriculum designHow Wichita's Future Ready Centers and Creative Minds micro school operateArizona State's six levels of problem solving - and why academia lives in the first threeHumanity, Agency, Audacity: Rob's three words for being 2035-ready

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1304: The FTC gave NADA clarity on their recent warning letters, GM has significantly cut down on their technician shortage and Gen Alpha is flexing their spending power.The FTC gave NADA direct clarity on advertising expectations, and the agency drew a bright line: the price customers see first must be the real price they can actually pay.After the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 97 dealerships on March 13, NADA reached out for clarification, according to ComplyAutoThe FTC says the most prominent advertised price must be the all-in price—only taxes, title, and registration can be excluded.Doc fees must now be included in that headline number, regardless of state-level nuances.Additional pricing details are allowed, but must be less prominent, clearly explained, and not misleading.The FTC framed this initiative as part of the Trump Administration's broader push for transparent pricing in the marketplace and enforcement actions against dealers are expected to follow.NADA is hosting a webinar on Monday, April 6 with a senior FTC attorney to provide more information about the warning letters and the agency's views of dealer advertisingGM dealers are gaining ground in the technician shortage, with stronger pipelines and more trained talent hitting the floor. But as EVs and advanced tech ramp up, the need for skilled service pros is still outpacing supply.GM dealers now employ 23% more technicians than in 2021, showing real traction from training investments.Apprenticeships are up 18%, and “world-class” technicians—top certification level—have doubled.The gap remains steep: industry needs ~76K techs yearly, but only ~39K are graduating from programs.GM is attacking the problem from all angles—schools, military programs, and hands-on training with 250 donated vehicles annually.“If we want the future workforce to be ready and able to service our vehicles, they have to have the product to work on.” — Aaron Charbonneau, GM director of dealer, service and warranty operationsGen Alpha isn't waiting to grow up—they're already shaping buying decisions and making purchases. A new PwC report shows kids as young as 7 are actively influencing carts, clicks, and brand loyalty in ways dealers (and brands) can't ignore.52% of kids 7–14 have added items to shared online carts.A quarter have ordered food themselves through apps.Smartphone ownership hits 89% by ages 13–14, fueling direct purchasing.YouTube, gaming, and streaming dominate attention—traditional ads miss them.The report says, “Generation Alpha isn't a future consumer segment…they're participating now.”Today's show is brought to you by HeyGreenlight. HeyGreenlight's Wingman gives your sales and BDC team live, real-time guidance so they consistentJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

The latest edition of the World Happiness Report focuses on the effects of social media on well-being. In this episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Zeynep Özkök and Dr. Jonathan Rosborough, co-authors of one of the report's chapters, to unpack their research on internet use, trust, social connections, and emotional well‑being. They reveal why social media affects Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers in dramatically different ways, and how online environments are reshaping foundational elements of happiness such as trust, safety, and real‑world social ties. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the impact of social media on well‑being varies sharply across generations. How Internet use is linked to declining trust, social comparison, and reduced in‑person connection. What researchers believe this means for the future — especially for Gen Z and the emerging Generation Alpha.

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We're venturing into the Skibidi-infested trenches of Generation Alpha to discover if these "iPad babies" are evolving into the most tech-fluent creative class in history or if they're simply the first generation to have their frontal lobes successfully replaced by a 24-hour loop of algorithmic brain rot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kevin Britz is joined by leadership and marketing specialist Craig Page-Lee for a deep, timely conversation on one of the most important workplace realities shaping 2026 and beyond:

The Trump administration has created an incentive for Americans to have more children within the next three years.   Any baby born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, is eligible for $1,000 of seed money in a tax-advantaged investment account known as a “Trump Accounts,” though any parent with a child under 18 can open an account for their son or daughter.   The account operates similarly to an IRA, and parents, relatives, and friends can contribute up to $5,000 annually, though they do not have to make regular contributions.   “Your child's funds will automatically be invested in American companies,” according to the Trump Accounts website.   When the child turns 18, they can either allow the account to continue to grow, or they can withdraw the funds for education costs or to purchase a home.   If the maximum amount is contributed to the account annually from the time the child is born, the account will have grown to over $270,000 by the child's 18th birthday.   Between the rapid increase in the cost of living over the past 20 years, and many young people in debt with student loans, true financial freedom is a distant dream for many in their 20s and 30s, but “Trump Accounts” could change that for the next generation.   If Americans take advantage of the program to its full extent, Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, and Beta, born between 2025 and 2039, can hope to avoid the financial situation many millennials and Gen Z young people find themselves in today.   On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the potential financial and political implications of Trump Accounts. Plus, we celebrate the day of love and romance with our favorite hot takes on Valentine's Day.   Enjoy the show! Trump Unveils New Initiatives to Bring Real Food to Americans Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brooke Rollins announce new initiatives to encourage Americans to "Eat Real Food." Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes:  https://www.instagram.com/problematicwomen/     Connect with our hosts on socials!     Elise McCue  X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/     Virginia Allen:  X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/     Morgonn McMichael:  X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=morgonnm  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgonnm/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thunder cracked over San Cristóbal as Queen Michele told us how a retired teacher, armed with a suitcase and a stubborn sense of purpose, found her soul in Mexico and a mission for the most connected generation on earth. What followed is a story of reinvention, caregiving, and building a mindfulness curriculum that teaches middle schoolers to center before they swipe.We unpack Generation Alpha—kids born into a 24/7 feed—whose attention is shaped by platforms that never power down. Queen shares how 52 Insights for Gen Alpha blends self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness, and conscious decision-making into a year-plus sequence that fits alongside math and reading. The anchor is disarmingly simple: 4-4-6 breathing. Inhale four, hold four, exhale six—paired with words like calm, peace, focus, while releasing anger, fear, anxiety. Students lead it. Teachers get their minutes back. Classrooms find a tone that supports learning instead of firefighting.There's a deeper arc, too: rewriting your personal narrative. Queen explains how stepping off the survival treadmill—and moving ego to the backseat—opened the door to work that actually heals. If you've ever wondered how to meet today's students where they are, build calm into your class in 60 seconds, or bring AI into SEL without losing the human core, this conversation is your map. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs a sustainable strategy, and leave a review to support more soul-forward learning. What's the one ritual you'll try this week?

Fake News fluten das Netz und KI wird immer schwieriger zu durchschauen. Was ist echt und was ist falsch? In einem grossen Experiment testet «Einstein», wie sich jung und alt heute im Medien-Dschungel schlägt und dabei voneinander lernen könnte. Wie begegnet uns Fake-News-Content heute im Alltag und wie gehen wir damit um? Dabei geht es insbesondere um die Flut an solchem Content und die Geschwindigkeit, mit der wir uns damit auseinandersetzen müssen. Angesichts der technischen Entwicklungen ist es absolut wichtig, gute Strategien und eine Resilienz gegen Fake-News-Content auf- und auszubauen. Das Experiment Drei Familien mit je vier Probandinnen und Probanden, vom Boomer bis zur Generation Alpha, testen experimentell an verschiedenen Medienstationen ausgewählte Inhalte – einige sind Fake, andere nicht. Zugeschnitten auf den Medienkonsum auf Social Media, mobil und rasch abrufbar und genauso schnell wieder weg – so, wie uns das im Alltag meist begegnet. Wo vertrauen wir welchem Content, wie schnell entscheiden wir und was teilen wir mit unseren Peers? Wie geht man vor, um bestimmte Narrative zu hinterfragen? Und wie steht es generell um die Resilienz im Umgang mit Fake-News-Content? Was können die Generationen voneinander lernen? Das praxisnahe Experiment in der Ausstellungsfläche «Wirklich?!» des Verkehrshauses Luzern gibt einen Einblick in die Mechanismen und Wirkungsweisen im Umgang mit Fake-Inhalten heute. Erklärungen und Einschätzungen Nadine Klopfenstein vom Institut für angewandte Medienwissenschaften der ZHAW schätzt das Verhalten der Probandinnen und Probanden ein, gibt Tipps und erläutert den Stand der Medienforschung zum Thema Umgang mit Fakes. Abgerundet wird die Expertise rund um KI und deren Regulierung durch Reto Vogt, Leiter digitale Medien und KI am MAZ, und SRF-Digitalredaktor Jürg Tschirren. Beide Experten geben Einblick in die Wechselbeziehungen von KI, Bots und Fake-Content auf den Social-Media-Plattformen.

How do we move beyond the limits of a single test score to truly see the brilliance and potential of every child? In this riveting episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner is joined by two extraordinary education leaders who bring over six decades of combined insight to answer that very question.Dr. Mark King, Vice President of Education at Arts for Learning Maryland and author of The Middle School Master, joins Melinda Cook, Head of Assessment Strategies at Riverside Insights, to reimagine what it means to educate and evaluate the whole learner. With a fierce devotion to equity, they dismantle outdated models that narrowly define success, instead championing structures that are developmentally responsive, cognitively rich, and rooted in relationships.From rethinking the master schedule to unlock deeper learning, to providing teachers with purpose-driven professional development, to using multiple measures of data that recognize each student's unique capacity—Dr. King and Ms. Cook offer a framework for systemic transformation. Their stories and strategies illuminate what's possible when schools value students not just for their output but for their complexity, strengths, and promise.What you'll learn in this episode: Why arts integration, engagement, and differentiation are essential to middle school successHow multiple measures of data reveal student potential—not just proficiency Why professional development must evolve to align with Generation Alpha & Beta learnersHow shifting from a deficit lens to an asset-based mindset changes lives Why erroneous placement in special education is an equity issue—and what to do about itHow accountability should be redefined as growth-centered and relational, not punitiveDr. Conner, as ever, guides the discussion with both urgency and humanity, highlighting how leaders must build agile, high-performing systems that honor students' lived experiences, cultural assets, and future readiness. This episode is a call to see students as whole—as gifted, as creative, and as capable of extraordinary success.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

Zuerst: der Jahresbeginn wurde in der Schweiz von einer schlimmen Tragödie überschattet: 40 Menschen sind in Crans-Montana beim Brand einer Bar ums Leben gekommen, über 100 weitere sind schwer verletzt. Manuel und Stephan verzichten auf die üblichen Einstiegskategorien «Hallelujah der Woche» und «Stossgebet der Woche» und gedenken der Opfer dieser Katastrophe. Zum Thema dieser Woche: Ist die junge Generation wirklich gottlos – oder schauen wir einfach durch die falsche Brille? In dieser Folge fragen Manuel und Stephan, was Generationenlabels leisten, wo sie schaden – und warum Glauben sich selten an Zielgruppenstrategien hält. «Generation Golf», «Generation Maybe», «Generation Beziehungsunfähig»: Unzählige Generationenbezeichnungen machen die Runde, entsprechende Bücher: Bestseller – versuchen, Alterskohorten zu beschreiben, unter gemeinsamen Eigenschaften zusammenzufassen. Und Kirchen greifen diese Begriffe gerne auf und fragen sich: Wie erreichen wir diese Menschen? Was müssen wir tun, wie die Botschaft verpacken, welche Sprache sprechen und welche Jeans tragen, um bei dieser Generation zu landen? Stephan hat sich letzte Woche über einen NZZ-Beitrag aufgeregt, der die Generation «Alpha» als «lebensunfähig» schlechtredete – und dabei zeigte, wo die Grenzen und Gefahren solcher Beschreibungen liegt: man schert ganze Jahrgangsgruppen über einen Kamm… und lässt dabei meist sozioökonomische Hintergründe, Milieuzugehörigkeiten, Klassenunterschiede ausser Acht. Den einzelnen Menschen wird das nicht gerecht. Denn es doch klar: Diese Generationen gibt es ja gar nicht (und auch nicht die verschiedenen «Milieus»): das sind alles Abstraktbegrife, die versuchen, die grossen Linien zu sehen. Die aber gerade dann gefährlich werden, wenn sie die persönliche Auseinandersetzung mit einzelnen Menschen zu ersetzen drohen. Wenn sie zu einer Brille werden, mit der man eine «Generation» wahrnimmt, um dann die «Kommunikation des Evangeliums» darauf auszurichten: Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass es dabei zu Kopfgeburten kommt, zu Versuchen, die zu Scheitern verurteilt sind, ist gross. Aber was stattdessen tun? Manuel und Stephan diskutieren über gelungene und misslungene Versuche, die christliche Botschaft zu kontextualisieren, über ein Evangelium, dass sich in verschiedenen Lebenswelten inkarniert – und über Kirchen, die oft verpassen, Formen des Glaubens und der Nachfolge Jesu überhaupt zu sehen, wenn sie nicht den eigenen institutionellen Erwartungen entsprechen… Eine Folge über die Grenzen von Etiketten, die Sehnsucht nach Verstehen – und die Einsicht, dass Glauben meist dort entsteht, wo niemand ihn geplant hat.

Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, less conversation and their lower concentration span. They say they're bored but don't know how to be bored.Dan gets us talking about engaging them in Church and encourages parents to lean in with a new spiritual openness.Charlie covers routine, time limits and the dangers of online contacts.Great guests! Ed leaves thinking he may not be too old while Amy asks for a quick recapCharlie and Dan Blythe are leaders, communicators, and parents of two boys, passionate about helping families.Charlie works with A21, a global anti–human trafficking organisation, and Dan leads Alpha Youth, equipping the next generation to explore faith and life's biggest questions.Together, they host the Yung Cubs Parenting Podcast, creating honest, hope-filled conversations about raising kids in today's world. You can join the journey @yung_cubs_parentingSupport the show

Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, less conversation and their lower concentration span. They say they're bored but don't know how to be bored.Dan gets us talking about engaging them in Church and encourages parents to lean in with a new spiritual openness.Charlie covers routine, time limits and the dangers of online contacts.Great guests! Ed leaves thinking he may not be too old while Amy asks for a quick recapCharlie and Dan Blythe are leaders, communicators, and parents of two boys, passionate about helping families.Charlie works with A21, a global anti–human trafficking organisation, and Dan leads Alpha Youth, equipping the next generation to explore faith and life's biggest questions.Together, they host the Yung Cubs Parenting Podcast, creating honest, hope-filled conversations about raising kids in today's world. You can join the journey @yung_cubs_parentingSupport the show

Season 6, Episode 2 of the Powers Point Podcast is a fun, laid-back deep dive into the strange, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful world of Generation Alpha, as Scott Powers breaks down how today's kids communicate, joke, and connect in a screen-first world where memes replace paragraphs and phone calls feel like jump scares. Blending sharp observations, relatable stories about friends like Gus and Bob, and a chill hangout vibe, Scott walks listeners through Gen Alpha's digital boundaries, emoji logic, and no-nonsense communication style, all while weaving in a killer lineup of P3 Studio songs like Digital Knock, Scrolling Shadows, Ping Me Right, and Emoji Echoes to keep the flow smooth. It's part cultural study, part late-night hang, and all about understanding the next generation without judgment, just curiosity, laughs, and good tunes.

What if we looked at failure not as a flaw—but as fuel for innovation? In this inspiring episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with Roxanna Villaseñor, former superintendent and CEO of Universal Leadership and Associates, to explore what it truly means to lead with intention and hope in an uncertain and rapidly evolving educational landscape.With a career spanning the classroom, central office, and systems-level leadership, Roxanna brings a rare blend of instructional depth and strategic foresight to the conversation. Together, she and Dr. Conner dig into the necessary cultural and mindset shifts leaders must embrace to meet the needs of Generation Alpha and Generation Beta—students coming of age in a world defined by diversity, digital access, and deep disruption.From redefining failure as innovation to aligning technology with wisdom, Roxanna challenges us to ask: Are we bold enough to design systems that truly reflect the strengths and needs of today's learners? She shares powerful insights on multilingual education, universal design for learning, mental health as a non-negotiable, and the importance of honoring voices that have historically been overlooked.What You'll Learn:Bold Leadership Mindsets: Why Gen Z and Alpha demand new models rooted in hope, empowerment, and social responsibility.Data + Humanity: How to use timely data to reflect values, not just measure outcomes—and why AI can become a surprising ally.Failure as Feedback: Why organizations must reframe failure as a path to innovation, growth, and resiliency.Global Citizenship: Why preparing students for the future requires SEL, environmental literacy, and real-world collaboration.Systems with Soul: Practical shifts in scheduling, MTSS, and leadership development that center students and families at every step.In a time when education is too often driven by politics or fear of change, this conversation reminds us of what's possible when leaders make equal opportunity their compass and excellence their standard. Dr. Conner and Roxanna invite us to rise up, think bigger, and reimagine what thriving can look like for every student—especially in a world that won't wait.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

What happens when a school district refuses to operate in silos—and instead imagines an ecosystem that truly wraps around every learner, every family, and every community member? In this inspiring episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with visionary educator and community leader Jody Bloyer, Deputy Superintendent of Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin.A former teacher and principal, Jody brings a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and the power of collective care. Under her leadership, Racine has become a model for integrated, community-driven education systems. From launching community connector teams and restorative practices alongside law enforcement, to building pathways that connect classroom learning to real-world careers, Jody is designing a student experience rooted in relevance, belonging, and joy.Together, Dr. Conner and Jody explore what it means to lead with both urgency and grace in a rapidly evolving educational landscape—especially post-COVID, where Generation Alpha students are entering schools with radically different learner profiles, social-emotional needs, and expectations for how learning happens.You'll learn: Bold strategies to shift from siloed services to layered systems of support Why social-emotional learning is academic learning—and must be treated as such What “safe in the try” means for creating cultures of experimentation and risk-taking in schools How to better align instruction to match Gen Z and Gen Alpha's learner attributes The power of authentic community partnerships that hold students at the center Why 22nd-century education demands a redefinition of both success and school itself At the heart of this episode is a challenge to disrupt convention—while staying grounded in collective purpose. From grace and belief to commitment and joy, Jody reminds us what's possible when educators truly embrace innovation as a communal act of love and progress.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap President Donald Trump's speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Are the president's policies leading to lower energy prices? 5:30pm- Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath—Neuroscientist, Educator, & Best-Selling Author—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest essay for The Free Press, “We Gave Students Laptops and Took Away Their Brains.” Dr. Horvath responds to claims that “our children are less cognitively capable than we were at their age”—noting that “starting around the year 2000, something changed. For the first time in the history of standardized cognitive measurement, Generation Z is consistently scoring lower than their parents on many key measures of cognitive development—from literacy and numeracy to deep creativity and general IQ. And the early data from Generation Alpha (born after 2012) suggests the downturn isn't slowing—it's accelerating.” So, what's to blame? “The tools we are using.” He has conducted research and taught at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-gave-students-laptops-and-took. And find Dr. Horvath's book, “The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning—And How To Help Them Thrive Again,” here: https://a.co/d/5jeoZwz. You can learn more here: lmeglobal.com.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/10/2025): 3:05pm- Have technological advances over the last decade negatively impacted the mental health of young Americans? In an essay for the Free Press, Jonathan Haidt argues that Gen Z has lost its ability to focus, think critically, and often replaces meaningful relationships with simulations. If smartphones and apps have been psychologically damaging—what will the rise of artificial intelligence do? 3:15pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump held a roundtable discussion from the White House with several business leaders where he announced the launch of the Trump Gold Card: "The company can keep [employees] here, and they have a path to citizenship. Obviously, they have to be perfect people in America—and having passed the vetting, after 5 years, they'll be available to become citizens." 3:50pm- Is anyone answering the phones at the studio? Probably not. Plus, President Trump takes questions from the press. 4:05pm- While speaking from the White House, President Trump confirmed that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. While speaking with Politico on Tuesday, Trump said that dictator Nicolas Maduro's “days are numbered” and would not rule out a ground invasion. 4:40pm- President Trump told Politico that his goal for Venezuela is to make sure its people are finally “treated well.” 4:45pm- Speaker Mike Johnson said he is “absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in Texas” and that “it's one of the greatest things to happen to the Republican Party.” 4:50pm- Artificial intelligence is being used for strategic “price surging”—Matt has worthless knowledge and he's excited to share it. Plus, did the limited-edition holiday Coca Cola live up to expectations? It wasn't quite as “smooth” and “creamy” as Coke had promised. 5:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap President Donald Trump's speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Are the president's policies leading to lower energy prices? 5:30pm- Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath—Neuroscientist, Educator, & Best-Selling Author—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest essay for The Free Press, “We Gave Students Laptops and Took Away Their Brains.” Dr. Horvath responds to claims that “our children are less cognitively capable than we were at their age”—noting that “starting around the year 2000, something changed. For the first time in the history of standardized cognitive measurement, Generation Z is consistently scoring lower than their parents on many key measures of cognitive development—from literacy and numeracy to deep creativity and general IQ. And the early data from Generation Alpha (born after 2012) suggests the downturn isn't slowing—it's accelerating.” So, what's to blame? “The tools we are using.” He has conducted research and taught at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-gave-students-laptops-and-took. And find Dr. Horvath's book, “The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning—And How To Help Them Thrive Again,” here: https://a.co/d/5jeoZwz. You can learn more here: lmeglobal.com. 6:05pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump held a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania where he addressed American affordability challenges and the economy. During his speech he mocked former President Joe Biden and Rep. Ilhan Omar and noted that since his inauguration “we've created nearly 60,000 new Pennsylvania jobs, including 4,000 Pennsylvania manufacturing jobs.” 6:30pm- Carrie Severino—President of the Judicial Crisis Network (JCN) & Co-Author of the book, “Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in the National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Committee, a case involving limits on coordi ...

In this powerful episode of the Generational Wisdom Series, the conversation turns toward the future through the lens of Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. Carl welcomes Mike DiCioccio, a Millennial voice and the show's producer, along with guests Dr. David and Katie Barry, Nick Stanton, and Luisa Pastorek, to explore how younger generations are being shaped by digital life, global uncertainty, and rapid cultural change. As the discussion unfolds, Carl reflects on the insights gained from earlier episodes covering the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, and Gen X — weaving together themes of perseverance, family, faith, and community. This episode highlights the distinct identity of younger generations while emphasizing the timeless values that continue to bind society together. Mike reflects on his personal journey through the evolution of tech, social media, and podcasts, and shares how the music and pop culture of previous generations have greatly influenced him. Joining the conversation, fellow Millennials Dr. David and Katie discuss the enduring importance of faith and family, values that remain deeply rooted in many younger people today. Gen Z guest Nick speaks to the challenges and anxieties of growing up in a polarized, tech-saturated world, urging responsibility, research-based thinking, and caution against overdependence on AI. Luisa, representing Generation Alpha, brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective on identity, attention span, digital immersion, and the importance of real human connection. Featured Guests in this episode: Mike DiCioccio Podcast Producer | Host of Mike'D Up! | Founder of Social Chameleon   Dr. David & Katie Barry Professor of New Testament and Greek at Greenville Seminary   Nicholas Stanton Graduate Student at Hillsdale College   Luisa Pastorek Student   Connect with Carl: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Website   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill To Every Page a Turning: One Life's Journey    Produced by: Social Chameleon

Welcome back to This Week in Work — the show where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

What happens when educational leadership is grounded in the wisdom of community, driven by emotion as much as intellect, and unflinchingly committed to equity? This week on Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with Dr. Brenda Garcia Castro—assistant principal at Century Community Charter School in Inglewood, California, and adjunct professor at Pepperdine University—for a deeply human and intellectually rigorous conversation that bridges systemic transformation with personal journey.A proud bilingual leader, researcher, immigrant mother, and rising scholar with both an EdD and a PhD in progress, Dr. Garcia Castro offers a visionary blueprint for what it means to lead from love, data, and intentionality all at once. Her groundbreaking conceptual model, the Optimal Partnership for Thriving Integration, reframes how schools engage immigrant families—not as passive recipients of services but as empowered, trusted, and essential collaborators in education.Together, she and Dr. Conner explore how schools can evolve their culture—not just structurally but emotionally—to build durable ecosystems of access, trust, and healing for students and their families. At the center of this journey: authenticity, radical listening, and a commitment to meeting families exactly where they are, while preparing all students, especially Generation Alpha and Beta, for an unknown but exciting future shaped by AI and workforce transformation.What you'll learn from this episode: Bold leadership means leaning into discomfort to serve a greater purpose.  Support for families is system design—not an afterthought.  Immigrant families want access, growth, and connection—so how are we listening? Trust and relationships are the real curriculum of school leadership.  Culture isn't declared—it's co-constructed through presence and modeling. AI + workforce prep begins by demystifying tech and amplifying student voice. Dr. Brenda Garcia Castro reminds us: the future of equitable education is personal, purposeful, and possible—when we meet it with heart and rigor. This episode is a stirring reminder that education systems can, and must, be designed for all to thrive. It's time to redefine success not just by test scores, but by the depth of belonging, access, and opportunity each child experiences.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

What does it mean to be a parent in the age of AI?On this episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner is joined by Kunal Dalal, a visionary educator, founder of AI Parentology, and one of today's most important thinkers shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence and learning. With roots in both classroom teaching and education innovation, Kunal is not just exploring how AI can transform education—he's modeling it in deeply human and personal ways.From building micro-schools inspired by his own child's learning to facilitating rich, AI-infused family experiences that teach solidarity, creativity, and agency, Kunal is rewriting the narrative of what education—at home and in schools—can be. Dr. Conner and Kunal unpack how AI can serve not as a replacement for human connection, but as a mirror and catalyst for more meaningful, culturally responsive, and student-centered learning.This expansive, joyful conversation looks beyond compliance-driven systems to explore how schools can reimagine themselves as laboratories of self-efficacy, equity, and innovation—while also holding space for the very real fears and complexities this moment brings.What you'll learn in this episode:Bold leadership isn't top-down—it's about followership and listening to the true architects of the future: students.Why embracing AI means leaning into uncertainty, creativity, and co-agency—not replicating factory models of the past.How micro-schools can ignite community-based innovation that's student-designed, culturally grounded, and deeply personal.How algorithmic reflections force us to confront the systemic gaps, silences, and prejudices embedded in our society—and how we must respond.The power of AI to co-create with children—using dreams, art, questions, and storytelling to spark curiosity, identity, and connection.What developers and education leaders must consider now to ensure AI tools are trained on diverse, humanizing data that truly reflects Generation Alpha & Beta.Kunal's concept of the “AI Parentologist” isn't just a title—it's an evolving framework for how families, educators, and developers can intentionally design a more just, joyful future. And it's a future Dr. Conner continues to lead toward through bold inquiry, system-level transformation, and equity-centered design.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

Generation Z and Generation Alpha are looking for an authentic expression of faith. Many of them believe they are finding that in churches with high liturgy. Most don't even know what liturgy is. What is liturgy? Is it bad to be liturgical? Why have some been afraid of more structured, high liturgy? We're starting a series that walks through a conversation about liturgy in the local church. Everyone has a liturgy. What's yours? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

In this special edition episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, host Segun Oduolowu sits down with Suzy Founder & CEO Matt Britton live from the Generation AI Book Launch in New York City. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming consumer behavior, personal branding, marketing strategy, and everyday life.This is an eye-opening, forward-looking discussion on how the next generation—Generation Alpha—will grow up as true AI natives, and what that means for the future of business, creativity, and society.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Matt Britton on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been 50 years since the release of one of the greatest movies of all-time, "Jaws". There is not much more to be said that hasn't already been muttered about this incredible film already. So to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Read 2 Retro has assembled 5 different generations to discuss their appreciation of Jaws! To represent the Baby Boomer Generation, Max's dad Tim is present, to represent Gen X is Zak from the Two Dollar Late Fee Podcast, Max is standing in for the Millennials, returning to R2R is Andy Foreman from HorrorHound speaking for Gen Z and making his first appearance on R2R is Bodhi representing Generation Alpha!5 different generations for 5 decades of Jaws! For this episode, “You're going to need a bigger speaker!”

It's Wednesday, October 8th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 88 countries restrict Bible access The Bible Access Initiative released a list of nations where access to the Bible is restricted. Eighty-eight countries have at least some restrictions on Bible access. The country with the most extreme restrictions is Somalia followed by Afghanistan, Yemen, and North Korea.  The Bible Access List noted, “Bible access in Somalia is not just limited; it is outlawed. Under a strict interpretation of Sharia law, it is illegal to print, import, store, or distribute Bibles.” Many of the countries with the worst restrictions are Muslim-majority nations governed by Sharia law. In 2 Timothy 2:8-9, the Apostle Paul reminds us, “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!” 20,000 Canadian pro-lifers stood in Life Chain An estimated 20,000 pro-lifers joined Canada's 35th annual Life Chain on Sunday. Participants took the streets across hundreds of cities in Canada. They held pro-life signs along roadways and prayed for the end of abortion. Josie Luetke with the Campaign Life Coalition told LifeSiteNews, “You see longtime, elderly activists with their walkers and lawn chairs and families with young kids running around. Life Chain is really a group effort . . . and it is a joy to see the entire pro-life movement united in this cause on this one day.” 30% of Canadian 11 to 13-year-olds open to church if invited Speaking of Canada, youth evangelism ministry OneHope released a report on the spiritual state of Generation Alpha in the country. The study covered young people between the ages of 11-13.  Forty-nine percent of respondents identified as Christian, 35% as non-religious, and 16% as other religions. Only 27% of Gen Alpha Christians qualified as committed Christians through Biblical beliefs and regular prayer and Bible reading.   Among non-religious teens, 30% said they would be open to attending a Christian church service if a friend invited them.  Trump eager to cut billions in waste and abuse during shutdown In the United States, the federal government shutdown continues as funding proposals from Republicans and Democrats keep failing in the Senate.  Democrats are withholding support for a funding bill unless it extends Obamacare subsidies. Republicans want to deal with the issue later in the year. President Donald Trump said he wants to use the shutdown to cut billions of dollars of waste, fraud and abuse.  Listen.  TRUMP: “Because of the shutdown, which I think they made a big mistake, we're able to take out billions and billions of dollars of waste, fraud and abuse. And they've handed it [to us] on a silver platter. Elon Musk: Cancel your NetFlix subscription over transgender shows Tech billionaire Elon Musk is echoing recent calls for people to cancel their Netflix subscriptions over immoral programming for children.  He posted on X last Wednesday, “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids”.  The shares of Netflix dropped nearly 5% over the course of last week. The recent trend to cancel Netflix resulted from conservative voices exposing Netflix for pushing transgender shows on children.  More Americans perceive having kids as a blessing Pew Research released a new report showing that more people view having children as a good thing for America. Fifty-three percent of U.S. adults say that if more people choose not to have children, it will have a negative impact on the country. That percentage is up from 47% last year. Only 20% of respondents said that people choosing not to have children would be positive for America.  Among men, 59% said fewer people having children would have a negative impact. Among women, that number fell to 48%. Anniversary of William Tyndale's death for translation Bible into English And finally, this week is the anniversary of William Tyndale's death, traditionally commemorated on October 6. Tyndale faced arrest and later death in 1536 for alleged heresy. However, he had worked tirelessly to translate the Bible into English. It was his devotion to Scripture that brought him into conflict with church and civil leaders. In response to an assertion of the supremacy of the Pope, Tyndale famously said, “I defy the Pope and all his laws; and if God spares my life, ere many years, I will cause the boy that driveth the plow to know more of the Scriptures than thou dost!” Copies of Tyndale's translation were smuggled into England by the thousands. His work would form the basis of the Great Bible, edited by Miles Coverdale. It made its way into every parish church just three years after Tyndale's death. Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, October 8th, in the year of our Lord 2025, my bride Amy's 49th birthday. Read our love story.  Follow The Worldview on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.     Resources: Right About Now NewsletterFree Podcast Monetization Course Join The Network Follow Us On Instagram Subscribe To Our Youtube ChannelVibe Science Media   SUMMARY In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Matt Britton, author of Generation AI, about the sweeping impact of AI on society, business, and creativity. They explore generational shifts from Millennials to Gen Alpha, the rapid evolution of AI, and its implications for work, education, and daily life. Matt discusses the rise of AI agents, the changing value of human skills, and the need for organizational agility. The conversation highlights both the challenges and opportunities AI presents, urging listeners and companies to adapt quickly in an era of unprecedented technological change. TAKEAWAYS Evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its historical context Generational shifts from Millennials to Gen Alpha and their characteristics Impact of AI on work, education, and daily life The role of automation and the future of skills in an AI-driven world The importance of creativity and strategic thinking in an AI-augmented environment Societal implications of AI, including potential job displacement and changes in consumer behavior The concept of AI agents and their capabilities in automating complex tasks Challenges businesses face in adapting to AI and the need for organizational agility The potential backlash against AI-generated content and its acceptance by future generations Predictions for the future of robotics and technology integration in everyday life  

We're on break this week, so we bring you another hit from the Never Been a Better archives, when Abby Russell and Austin Walker joined us to talk about dream jobs, Generation Alpha, and much more! CHAPTERS (00:01:12) (Flawless) Intro (00:02:29) Abby Russell is here! (00:02:48) Austin Walker is here! (00:03:34) Alex Navarro is here! (00:04:43) To 2023 and getting together with friends (00:06:00) Don't threaten me with a good time! (00:07:13) The kids don't like using their i-statements (00:10:50) Generation... Alpha? (00:13:26) Kurt Loder was born in 1945! (00:15:24) First Break (00:17:55) The passing of the Queen (00:26:33) The humans just don't like change (00:27:46) Second Break (00:27:58) The big basement reveal (00:31:04) Sewage is a mess and has great job security (00:32:31) Childhood dream jobs (00:45:55) Gotta learn how to embezzle (00:52:17) Aquatic nightmares (00:54:42) Tom Cruise is chasing death (00:59:56) Brazilian Butt Lift? (01:04:33) Wrapping up (01:05:24) See ya!

All Gas No Brakes and Channel 5 documentarian Andrew Callaghan decodes the variables that have transformed American minds from rational to radical.Jordan's must reads (including books from this episode): AcceleratEdFull show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1156What We Discuss with Andrew Callaghan:Conspiracy theories serve as collective self-soothing mechanisms in chaotic times. They provide the comforting illusion that someone has a plan when life feels out of control, offering simple answers to complex questions.Political radicalization often stems from unprocessed trauma. January 6th Capitol rioters weren't random — 60% had filed for bankruptcy, 20% lost homes, and 50% were in severe debt, channeling personal grievances into a spiritual war.Modern media thrives on micro-traumatic digital content that triggers cortisol through outrage. Both mainstream and alternative outlets deploy this tactic, explaining why casual podcasts now frequently outperform traditional news.Social media and technology addiction are creating profound disconnection. Andrew predicts Generation Alpha's children will likely rebel against technology, viewing phone use the way we now view cigarettes — as an obviously harmful habit.Community connection matters more than material success. The most resilient people aren't those with wealth or status but those with strong human bonds. Building genuine relationships with neighbors and friends creates a safety net for life's inevitable challenges.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Wayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comHammer Made: $50 off first purchase, $199+: hammermade.com/jordan, code JORDANNotion: Try it free: notion.com/jordanOura Ring: 10% off: ouraring.com/jordanQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.