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8 hours ago
Toben Heim on How 'The One Conversation' Changed My Parenting Forever
This week we are reposting a conversation that Evan had with Toben Heim, COO of Axis, talking about how the idea of 'The One Conversation' impacted his own way of parenting his kids changing it forever.
For more parenting resources, go to axis.org.
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6 days ago
15 conversation starters for Thanksgiving!
We are stepping away from translating culture this week so we can focus on reflection, gratitude, and giving thanks. But we wouldn’t dream of leaving you without some conversation starters on one of the most family-oriented days of the US calendar.
We’ve put together some ideas for sparking meaningful, memorable, and fun discussions around the Thanksgiving table. Thanks for being a part of the Axis family!
The Culture Translator Team
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
Because of the nature of this CT, there will be no Roundtable podcast on Monday, November 27th. The Roundtable will be back on Monday, December 4th!
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Nov 22, 2023
Deep Dive: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
This week on the Deep Dive we're talking about the new Hunger Games movie, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." The movie is a prequel to the original series that follows the rise of Coriolanus Snow and his descent into being the brutal leader we know. We discuss the movie's themes and ideas, and CJ struggles to pronounce "Sejanus."
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Nov 20, 2023
Roundtable: Moving to Europe + Eldest Daughter Syndrome
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 2:16
Groupthink: 8:52
Generation Expat: 23:32
Born to Serve?: 40:22
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Nov 17, 2023
Moving to Europe + Eldest Daughter Syndrome
This week we talk about Facebook Groups and chats for parents of college students gen Zers future in America, and eldest daughters in family dynamics.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Kara Powell on Talking with Gen Z About Identity, Belonging, and Purpose
Today we are joined by Dr. Kara Powell. Dr. Powell is the Chief of Leadership Formation and Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” she serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange and speaks regularly at parenting and leadership conferences. Kara has authored or coauthored numerous books, including Faith in an Anxious World, Growing With, Growing Young, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Can I Ask That?, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager, and her book, 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, which we’ll be talking about today.
For more parenting resources, go to axis.org.
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Nov 13, 2023
Roundtable: YouTuber Camp and AI Nudes
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:51
Fake Photos, Real Fallout: 9:01
Creator Camps: 30:32
To the Maxx 53:13
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Nov 10, 2023
YouTuber Camp and AI Nudes
This week we talk about Ai-Generated nudes, camps and programs for influencers, and looksmaxxing.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Nov 8, 2023
Deep Dive: Digital Footprints and Oversharing
We're back with another Deep Dive! This week, we're talking a break from talking about a specific piece of media, and, instead, we're looking at the social media trend of oversharing and creating a digital footprint. In the Shallow End, we discuss the plethora of albums releasing this week, Sofia Coppola's new movie "Priscilla," and Marvel's "The Marvels."
Here are the timestamps for this episode:
Albums releasing this week: 3:45
Priscilla: 7:30
The Marvels: 12:50
Digital Footprints and Oversharing: 14:50
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Nov 6, 2023
Roundtable: Group Text Rules and Platonic TV 📺
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 1:00
Is Everybody Texting Without Me?: 5:44
"After Death": 16:52
Steam-Free TV: 28:46
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Nov 3, 2023
Group Text Rules and Platonic TV 📺
This week we talk about group texting, the film “After Death” and the desire for steam-free TV.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Nov 1, 2023
Kate Watson on Talking with Teens About Media and Culture
Today we are joined by Kate Watson. Kate is a culture writer and reporter who focuses on lifestyle, ethics, and religion. Her work has covered a wide array of subjects, from atheist pro life groups to the Christian criminal justice reform effort. Kate has written for religious and secular outlets, including Christianity Today, Relevant, SELF, Allure, and Insider, and she is continually drawn to stories about how people live out their convictions. A pastor's daughter who grew up in New York City, she is working on a book of essays about communities and culture in the early 2000s. Kate is married to a Brooklyn firefighter and lives in the Hudson Valley with her three kids, ages 9, 6, and 2. She’s also the primary writer for our Culture Translator newsletter and a regular contributor to our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
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Oct 30, 2023
Roundtable: Spiritual Warfare and Easy 🅰️’s
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:48
This Means War: 13:40
No More Pay to Play: 34:22
Gradeflation: 46:02
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Oct 27, 2023
Spiritual Warfare and Easy 🅰️’s
This week we talk about Twitch and YouTube pulling back on offering hefty contracts to livestreamers, how everybody is getting an A, and spiritual warfare.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Oct 25, 2023
Deep Dive: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man media is inevitable, and thus, so are Deep Dives about Spider-Man. This week we're talking about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for the Playstation 5. Join us as we discuss the game, its plot, and its themes of second chances and the ways we deal with grief. In our Shallow End this week, we talk about the new Five Nights at Freddy's movie and Taylor Swift's rerelease of her abum 1989.
Here's the timestamps for the episode:
Five Nights at Freddy's: 4:10
1989 (Taylor's Version): 9:46
Marvel's Spider-Man 2: 15:30
Thanks as always for listening! If you want to find more free Axis resources or give a gift of support, you can check out our website at axis.org.
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Oct 23, 2023
Roundtable: Tween Skincare and the “What About Me” Effect
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:26
Forever Young: 7:18
A Hill of Beans: 26:42
Leftie Language Model: 41:41
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Oct 20, 2023
Tween Skincare and the “What About Me” Effect
This week we talk about skincare for social media, bean soup, and concern over ChatGPT’s possible biases.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Oct 16, 2023
Roundtable: War on TikTok and Teens on Temu
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:24
War on TikTok: 9:49
The Cost of a Bargain: 35:06
The Mind-Spirit Connection: 47:55
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Oct 13, 2023
War on TikTok and Teens on Temu
This week we talk about the Israel-Hamas war, Temu, and how church may improve your mental health.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Oct 9, 2023
Roundtable: School Choice Conundrums and #traylor
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:27
Extinguishing Sextiortion: 11:31
Red Flags: 27:39
The Education Choice Equation: 42:53
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Oct 6, 2023
School Choice Conundrums and #traylor
This week we talk about sextortion, #traylor, and that choosing Christian school or homeschooling won’t necessarily serve as an insurance policy for a child’s faith.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Oct 2, 2023
Roundtable: Being 13 and Yearnposting 📲
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:29
In Their Own Words: 7:59
Don't Call Me: 25:14
Wanting More: 40:30
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Sep 29, 2023
Being 13 and Yearnposting 📲
This week we talk about what it’s like for teens growing up online, avoiding voicemails, and #yearnposting.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Sep 25, 2023
Roundtable: The Roman Empire and Party Animals
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:52
An Empirical Question: 8:20
Party Animals: 21:33
Gentleman Prefer Podcasts: 32:11
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Sep 22, 2023
The Roman Empire and Party Animals 🐯
This week we talk about the Roman Empire, Party Animals, and red flag podcasts.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Sep 18, 2023
Roundtable: Family Planning and Ghost Watching 👻
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:38
Rage Against the PR Machine: 11:07
Not So Fast: 28:50
What TikTok Did: 51:19
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Sep 15, 2023
Family Planning and Ghost Watching 👻
This week we talk about the legacy of TikTok, celebrity gossip, and if there is a right amount of money to have before having children.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
To watch our 7 Minute Video on Threads, click here.
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Sep 11, 2023
Roundtable: Free Speech on Campus & Why Gen Z Loves Sad Music 🎧
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:26
Quiet on Campus: 6:00
Stars Afield: 27:23
Searching for Sad: 45:03
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Sep 8, 2023
Free Speech on Campus and Why Gen Z Loves Sad Music
This week we talk about “Free Speech Rankings”, the most anticipated video game release of the year, and how data from Spotify shows that Gen Z’s most popular music search term is the word “sad.”
The Free Speech Rankings full methodology is explained here.
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Sep 4, 2023
The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey
This week, as we take Labor Day off, we will not have our regular Roundtable episode. Instead we are excited to share an early release of our One Conversation podcast episode with Nancy Pearcey. Professor Pearcey shares about her new book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity".
For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
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Sep 1, 2023
Viral Pickles and AI Selfies 🤖
This week we talk about AI Dreams, pickles, and the impact of pornography on a teen’s developing brain.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Aug 28, 2023
Roundtable: Subliminals and NPCs
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:27
Something in the Air: 18:10
Alien Landing: 37:13
Non-Playable: 46:49
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Aug 25, 2023
Subliminals and NPCs
This week we talk about school air, Ahsoka and NPCs.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Aug 21, 2023
Roundtable: Dorm Decor and TikTok Gestures
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:52
Chef's Kiss: 18:42
Decking Out The Dorms: 31:55
A Shorts Story: 43:33
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Aug 18, 2023
Dorm Decor and TikTok Gestures
This week we talk about how physical gestures that originated on TikTok are an integral part of how Gen Z communicates in real life, how college students are spending a lot more on their dorm rooms, and Youtube’s TikTok competitor, Shorts.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Aug 14, 2023
Roundtable: Light Language and IJBOL
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:50
Who Are They Talking To?: 7:37
IJBOL: 27:20
Back To Backpacking: 37:18
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Aug 11, 2023
Light Language and IJBOL
This week we talk about #lightlanguage, IJBOL, and how teens might have mixed feelings of excitement, anxiety, and overwhelm as the new school year starts.
For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.
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Aug 7, 2023
Roundtable: Toilet Heads and Jake Paul
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:50
Circling the Drain: 6:35
The Dechurched: 17:50
Going Paul Out: 39:54
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Aug 4, 2023
Toilet Heads and Jake Paul
This week we talk about Skibidi Toilet, Jake Paul, and how Americans are becoming less likely to have church homes that they are deeply committed to.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jul 31, 2023
Roundtable: Extraterrestrials and Generational Warfare
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:47
Alien Activity: 7:09
De-Generation: 21:50
Destination Uncertain: 33:11
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Jul 28, 2023
Extraterrestrials and Generational Warfare
This week we talk about a decision by the Pew Research Center to stop using generational labels, how belief in heaven, hell, and other spiritual “entities” is on the decline, and Aliens?! For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jul 24, 2023
Roundtable: Expectations vs. Gen Z-ality
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:28
The Pink Apocalypse: 9:30
Seeing Red: 25:40
Hanging By A Thread: 39:55
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Jul 21, 2023
Expectations vs. Gen Z-ality
This week we talk about Barbenhiemer, how Gen Z blames the Supreme Court and Republicans for blocked student loan relief, and Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jul 17, 2023
Roundtable: Girl Dinners and Canon Events
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:52
Looking Like a Snack: 10:10
Thumbscrollers: 18:47
Main Events: 27:56
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Jul 14, 2023
Girl Dinners and Canon Events
This week we talk about Girl Dinners, Thumbscrollers, and Canon Events.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jul 10, 2023
Roundtable: Supreme Court Rulings and the World on Fire
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:58
That's Hot: 11:53
Court vs. the Culture: 25:33
The Sound of Freedom: 38:40
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Jul 7, 2023
Supreme Court Rulings and the World on Fire
This week we talk about supreme court rulings, a world on fire, and the theatrical release of a movie shining a spotlight on human trafficking in the US.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jul 3, 2023
Roundtable: Censored Debates and Viral Diary Entries
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:56
Depths of Cruelty: 9:31
Up For Debate: 34:00
Shameless: 48:29
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Jun 30, 2023
Censored Debates and Viral Diary Entries
This week we talk about the Titan submersible, how some high school students are losing debates due to their personal beliefs, and how a TikTok influencer is going viral for reading her embarrassing diary posts.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jun 26, 2023
Roundtable: AI Jesus and Elemental
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:32
Personal Jesus: 4:25
Elemental: 26:14
#!@*&%-Gender: 44:26
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Jun 23, 2023
AI Jesus and Elemental
This week we talk about an AI-generated version of Jesus, Pixar’s new movie “Elemental”, and how Elon Musk is turning the term "cisgender" into a slur.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jun 19, 2023
Roundtable: Dating and Baby Gronk
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week: 0:24
Baby Gronk + Livvy: 10:00
Dressed Like a Fish: 24:54
Dating (Conversations) Made Easy: 39:00
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Jun 16, 2023
Dating and Baby Gronk
This week we talk about Baby Gronk, the #barbiecore and #mermaidcore trends, and dating (conversations) made easy.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jun 12, 2023
Roundtable: #hopecore and the Vision Pro
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the Week: 0:36
Waiting Until 8th: 12:53
The Life Begoggled: 30:56
#hopecore: 52:16
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Jun 9, 2023
#hopecore and Vision Pro
This week we talk about the parents delaying their child’s first smartphone, Apple’s new Vision Pro, and #hopecore.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Jun 5, 2023
Roundtable: Manifesting and the Target Pride Display
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week - 0:26
1. Making it Happen - 8:41
2. Missing the Target - 26:40
3. All About Evie - 39:34
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Jun 2, 2023
Manifesting and the Target Pride Display
This week we talk about Target’s pride section, Evie, and the spiritual practice of manifestation.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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May 29, 2023
Roundtable: Nathan Davis on the One Conversation Podcast
This week the regular Roundtable is off for Memorial Day so we wanted to share one of our One Conversation podcast episodes with you! Evan and Nathan Davis have a conversation on culture, creativity and what it's like to be a Christian in Hollywood.
Join us next week as we get back to our regular Roundtable episode and every other Wednesday for our One Conversation Podcast.
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May 26, 2023
Another Week, Another Warning
This week we talk about The Surgeon General's warning on the dangers of social media for teenagers, how teens with low follower counts are posting like influencers, and how teens are discovering their parents facebook posts about them from when they were younger.
For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.
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May 22, 2023
Roundtable: Zelda, School Avoidance, and Self-Harm on TikTok
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week - 0:51
1. Giving Players and Ultrahand - 10:50
2. A Diet of Darkness - 23:30
3. High School Horror - 37:46
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May 19, 2023
Zelda, School Avoidance, and Self-Harm on TikTok
This week we talk about the new Zelda game, how TikTok continues to affect mental health, and how a growing number of students are avoiding school because of panic attacks and anxiety.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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May 15, 2023
Roundtable: APA Social Media Rules and a Cure for Loneliness
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week - 0:43
1. Social Media Rules - 7:38
2. Whispers of Wealth - 28:57
3. Overlooking the Obvious - 42:56
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May 12, 2023
APA Social Media Rules and a Cure for Loneliness
This week we talk about the American Psychological Association’s advisory about social media, “quiet luxury” clothing trends, along with how an anti-lonliness campaign seems to omit the nuclear family.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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May 8, 2023
Roundtable: Mental Health Awareness Month and the AI Tidal Wave
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week - 1:14
1. Mental Health Awareness Month - 5:59
2. A Wider Rainbow - 25:49
3. Terrif-AI-d - 43:37
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May 5, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month and the AI Tidal Wave
This week we talk about mental health, how many teens are questioning their sexuality and AI fears.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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May 1, 2023
Roundtable: Wilbur Soot and #ActuallyAutistic
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Slang of the week - 0:30
#ActuallyAutistic - 8:15
Wilbur's Force - 35:36
Repair, Reparent, Repeat - 50:12
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Apr 28, 2023
Wilbur Soot and #ActuallyAutistic
This week we talk about the band Lovejoy, #ActuallyAutistic, and breaking negative parenting cycles.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
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Apr 24, 2023
Roundtable: Youth Group Grows Up and MrBeast’s Dilemma
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to axis.org
Song of the Week - 0:23
1. More Mandalore - 8:56
2. Beastie's Boys - 19:17
3. Grossed Over - 40:10
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Apr 21, 2023
Youth Group Grows Up and MrBeast’s Dilemma
This week we talk about the third season of "The Mandalorian," how one of MrBeast's core crew members has begun hormone replacement therapy, and how Youth Ministry is changing.
To submit a question that will be discussed on Monday's Roundtable episode, click here.
For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.
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Apr 17, 2023
Roundtable: Super Mario Brothers and WaterTok
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to Axis.org
Slang of the Week - 0:21
1. "Super" Satisfying - 5:15
2. This Trend is Making Me Thirsty - 23:02
3. Ex-Lover - 36:53
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Apr 14, 2023
Super Mario Brothers and WaterTok
This week we talk about the "Super Mario Brothers" movie, flavored water and Taylor Swift’s possible break up.
For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org.
To submit a question for the Monday Roundtable episode, click here.
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Apr 10, 2023
Roundtable: A Faith for the Ages and #CollegeAdmissions TikTok
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
For more written, audio and video resources, go to Axis.org
Song of the Week - 0:28
1. A Faith for the Ages - 7:37
2. #CollegeAdmissions TikTok - 30:05
3. Work vs. Worship - 48:53
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Apr 7, 2023
A Faith for the Ages and #CollegeAdmissions TikTok
This week we talk about #collegeadmissions on TikTok, workism, and a faith for the ages.
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Apr 3, 2023
Roundtable: Shadow & Bone and the Covenant School Shooting
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Song of the Week - 0:28
1. Tragedy in Nashville - 10:14
2. Back in the Fold - 28:04
3. Self-Harm on the Rise - 43:29
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Mar 31, 2023
Shadow & Bone and the Covenant School Shooting
This week we talk about a tragedy in Nashville, the high-trending TV version of Shadow and Bone, and how self-harm is on the rise.
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Mar 27, 2023
Roundtable: Passive Income Infowars and Why Teens Prefer Subtitles
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Slang of the Week - 0:22
1. Tikked Off - 5:46
2. Who Wants to be a Shillionaire - 21:38
3. Subtitled - 43:15
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Mar 24, 2023
Passive Income Infowars and Why Teens Prefer Subtitles
This week we talk about the possibility of a US ban on TikTok, how male influencers in their twenties are making a fortune on YouTube telling other young men how to make a fortune and how young people are watching television with the subtitles on.
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Mar 20, 2023
Roundtable: More Free Play, Less “Please”
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Song of the week - 0:30
1. Risk vs. Reward - 8:46
2. Evangelical Ratings - 26:53
3. No, Please - 46:30
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Mar 17, 2023
More Free Play, Less “Please”
This week we talk about Americans feeling more positive than negative about most religious affiliations, how fewer opportunities for independent activity could be contributing to the overall decline in teen mental health, and how the word “please” has officially taken on a passive-aggressive connotations.
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Mar 13, 2023
Roundtable: Cluttered Rooms and Teenage Looks
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Mar 10, 2023
Cluttered Rooms and Teenage Looks
This week we talk about remembering your teenage years, cluttered aesthetic winning out over carefully curated and sparse homes, and some insight into how products like Snapchat are developed and designed.
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Mar 6, 2023
Roundtable: TikTok Time Limits and Gore on Instagram
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Mar 3, 2023
TikTok Time Limits and Gore on Instagram
This week we talk about TikTok time restrictions, cheating becoming more in common in higher education, and the rise of gore and disturbing content on Instagram.
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Feb 27, 2023
Roundtable: Morning Routines and Viral Revivals
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Feb 24, 2023
Morning Routines and Viral Revivals
This week we talk about revival, #morningroutine, and “The Witch Trials of JK Rowling.”
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Feb 20, 2023
Roundtable: De-Influencing and Drivers’ Licenses
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Feb 17, 2023
De-Influencing and Drivers’ Licenses
This week we talk about a 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Influencers who are de-influencing, and how teens are losing interest in getting a Drivers' License.
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Feb 13, 2023
Roundtable: Situationships and Sam Smith at the Grammys
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Feb 10, 2023
Situationships and Sam Smith at the Grammys
This week we talk about a new type of relationship, deaths of despair, and the performance of “Unholy” at the 2023 grammys.
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Feb 6, 2023
Roundtable: Dupes and the Metaverse
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Feb 3, 2023
Dupes and the Metaverse
This week we talk about products that are “dupes”, if the line between entertainment and real life has become blurred beyond recognition, and making a hangout house for your teenagers.
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Jan 30, 2023
Roundtable: Trans Teen Privacy Rights and YouTube University
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Jan 27, 2023
Trans Teen Privacy Rights and YouTube University
This week we talk about if parents should expect schools to keep them in the loop when a child decides to change their gender identity, Youtube University, and how gun violence is off to a disturbing start this year.
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Jan 23, 2023
Roundtable: Tradwives and TikTok Bans
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Jan 20, 2023
Tradwives and TikTok Bans
This week we talk about how some young women are eager to embrace a more traditional gender role, how some universities have banned TikTok, and social fitness.
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Jan 17, 2023
Roundtable: Lucky Girl Syndrome and New Year's Resolutions
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Jan 13, 2023
Lucky Girl Syndrome and New Year's Resolutions
This week we talk about Lucky Girl Syndrome, Gen Z’s New Year's resolutions, and church attendance returning to pre-pandemic levels - mostly.
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Jan 9, 2023
Roundtable: Social Media Neuroscience, Glass Onion, and Gen Z Fragility
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter.
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Jan 6, 2023
Social Media Neuroscience, Glass Onion, and Gen Z Fragility
This week we talk about how social media use in teens could alter how their brains respond to social rewards, the murder mystery, Glass Onion, and a possible lack of resilience among young people.
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Jan 2, 2023
Roundtable: The Top 20 Culture Makers of 2022, Part 2
In the Culture Translator Roundtable we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator newsletter.
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