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Axis Conversations — 131 episodes

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Roundtable: The Lindsay Clancy Mistrial, Alix Earle, and 9/11

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CT: The Lindsay Clancy Mistrial, Alix Earle, and 9/11

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CT: Gracie Abrams, Injectable Peptides, and Kylie Jenner Smartglasses

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Roundtable: World Cup Semifinals, All-Star Break Complaints, and the Netflix Documentary Trend

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"How to Draw Boundaries with media in a Sex Saturated Culture" (w/ Rob Stennett)

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Roundtable: Taylor Swift's Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI

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CT: Taylor Swift's Wedding, Butter Moms, and Christian Teens Say They Trust AI

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Rob Stennett on Understanding the Meaning and Impact of the Movies We Watch

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Roundtable: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus

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CT: Gambling Influencers, Concert Diapers, and Instagram Plus

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"One of my kids is neurodivergent. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?" (w/ Russ Ewell)

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Roundtable: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing

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CT: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing

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"I Am a Failure": Inside the Minds of Young Men with Russ Ewell

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Roundtable: Olivia Rodrigo, Disclosure Day, and Fatherhood

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Roland Warren on The Difference A Dad Makes

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Roundtable (Ft. Mike Novotny): Off Campus, Lunch Shaming, and Backrooms

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CT: Off Campus, Lunch Shaming, and Backrooms

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Ask Axis: "How can I instill a good work ethic in my 14 year old son?"

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Roundtable: NBA Playoffs, Magnifica Humanitas, and The Mandalorian and Grogu

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CT: NBA Playoffs, Magnifica Humanitas, and The Mandalorian and Grogu

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Motherhood and Building Intentional Community with Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackburn

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Roundtable: Fear of God Hoodies, Freemasonry, and Social Media Gore

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CT: Fear of God Hoodies, Freemasonry, and Social Media Gore

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Ask Axis: How Do I Make Church Attendance Feel Natural?

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Roundtable: Runfluencers, Lord of the Flies, and Vision Boards

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CT: Runfluencers, Lord of the Flies, and Vision Boards

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The Timeless Wisdom of the Rule of Life with Jen Pollock Michel

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Roundtable: The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Meta Gala, and Mother's Day

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CT: The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Meta Gala, and Mother's Day

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The Big Conversation: Is Motherhood Harder than Ever?

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Roundtable: Starbucks, Intuition, and Being Born in the Wrong Decade

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CT: Starbucks, Intuition, and Being Born in the Wrong Decade

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Freya India on How to Care for Teen Girls in a Digital Age

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Roundtable: Birdwatching, Snapchat Posting, and Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry

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CT: Birdwatching, Snapchat Posting, and Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry

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Roundtable: We will be back with you next week!

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CT: Bieber Headlines Coachella, Teen Texts Go Emo, and AI Jesus

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Dr. Amy Adamczyk on The Scientifically Proven Influence of Parents

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Roundtable: The Night We Met, Pimple Patches, and Super Mario

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CT: The Night We Met, Pimple Patches, and Super Mario

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Ask Axis: "How do I help my daughters decide which influences (and influencers) to embrace?"

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Roundtable: 90s Fashion Boom, Meaningmaxxing, and Easter

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CT: 90s Fashion Boom, Meaningmaxxing, and Easter

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"How to Talk to Your Teen About Video Games" with CJ Fant

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Roundtable: Epic Layoffs, the Gen Z Pout, and BTS Returns

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CT: Epic Layoffs, the Gen Z Pout, and BTS Returns

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Ask Axis (ft. Dr. Kara Powell): "How do I help my teen make their faith their own?"

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Roundtable: Project Hail Mary, Grace Through Tragedy, and AI Impersonating

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CT: Project Hail Mary, Grace Through Tragedy, and AI Impersonating

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Dr. Kara Powell on How Gen Alpha Does Faith Differently

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Roundtable: Timothée Chalamet Hates Opera, Harry Styles' New Album, and Donna Kelce's Remodel

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CT: Timothée Chalamet Hates Opera, Harry Styles' New Album, and Donna Kelce's Remodel

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The Big Conversation: Doubt, Discipleship, and Following Jesus in the Internet Age

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Roundtable: The Jim Carrey Clone Conspiracy, Resident Evil, and Alysa Liu

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CT: The Jim Carrey Clone Conspiracy, Resident Evil, and Alysa Liu

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Ask Axis: "How do I create a home environment where my son feels safe to admit mistakes?"

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Roundtable: Pokémon Cards, Punch the Monkey, and Family Resilience

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CT: Pokémon Cards, Punch the Monkey, and Family Resilience

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Ask Axis: "How do I talk to my teens about the sanctity of marriage after my divorce?"

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Roundtable: Wuthering Heights, AI Smart Glasses, and the SEU Outpouring

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CT: Wuthering Heights, AI Smart Glasses, and the SEU Outpouring

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Big Conversation: What's the deal with dark romance?

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Roundtable: Chicken Banana, OpenClaw, and Bad Bunny

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CT: Chicken Banana, OpenClaw, and Bad Bunny

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Ask Axis: "My 14-year-old is in the 'talking stage' with four girls. What should I do?"

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Roundtable: The Super Bowl, The Grammys, and Etsy Witches

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CT: The Super Bowl, The Grammys, and Etsy Witches

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Pure Desire's Nick Stumbo on Healing Your Sexual Story

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Roundtable: TikTok Censorship, The Rise of Sad Music, and Antisocial Media

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CT: TikTok Censorship, Popular Sad Music, and Antisocial Media

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Jenna Mindel on Slang, Cultural Trends, and Discipling the Next Generation

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Roundtable: 2016 Nostalgia, Mental Health Improvements, and Voice Memos

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CT: 2016 Nostalgia, Mental Health Improvements, and Voice Memos

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Ask Axis: "Should we encourage teens to go to parties?"

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Roundtable: Trade School, Grok Deepfakes, Fiber vs. Protein

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CT: Trade School, Fiber vs. Protein, and Grok Deepfakes

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Ask Axis: "How do I talk to my teens about swearing?"

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Roundtable: "End of Beginning," Gen Alpha's Sushi Obsession, and the Great Meme Reset

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CT: "End of Beginning," Gen Alpha's Sushi Obsession, and the Great Meme Reset

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CT: 5 Conversation Starters for 2026

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Ask Axis: "I'm worried about my grandkids' phone use. What should I do?"

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CT: The 20 Biggest Cultural Events of 2025, PART 2: Top 10

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Roundtable: The 20 Biggest Cultural Events of 2025, PART 2: Top 10

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Mike and Becky McNamee on Leading with Kindness as Grandparents

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CT: The 20 Biggest Cultural Events of 2025: Top 20-11

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Roundtable: The 20 Biggest Cultural Events of 2025, PART 1: Top 20-11

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Ask Axis: "My 8th grader seems overly materialistic. Will this change?"

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Roundtable: Pretty Little Baby, Netflix and Warner Bros., and Hollywood's God Moment

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CT: Pretty Little Baby, Netflix and Warner Bros., and Hollywood's God Moment

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Justin Whitmel Earley on The Transformative Power of Habits

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Roundtable: Stranger Things, Black Friday, and Christmas Wish Lists

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CT: Stranger Things, Black Friday, and Christmas Wish Lists

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CT: Thanksgiving Conversation Starters

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Ask Axis: How can we explain to our 2 girls the difference between venting and gossip?

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Roundtable: Cigarettes Are Back, Wicked 2, and The Bible App

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CT: Cigarettes Are Back, Wicked 2, and The Bible App

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A Mom and Son Walk Through Suicidal Ideation Together | Sarah and Truman Wells

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Roundtable: The Bearista Tumbler, Having A Boyfriend is Embarrassing, and CCM

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CT: The Bearista Tumbler, Having A Boyfriend is Embarrassing, and CCM

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Ask Axis: "I think my son may be depressed, what should I do?"

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Roundtable: NEO Home Robot, SNAP Funding, and Luxury Brands

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CT: NEO Home Robot, SNAP Funding, and Luxury Brands

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The Big Conversation: How do I talk to my teens about mental health?

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Roundtable: Frankenstein's Monster, Gooning, and Marijuana Sickness

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CT: Frankenstein's Monster, Gooning, and Marijuana Sickness

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Ask Axis: "Are tarot cards dangerous?"

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Roundtable: Group 7, Trans Identities in Decline, and The Dead Internet Theory

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CT: Group 7, Trans Identities in Decline, and The Dead Internet Theory

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Lee Strobel on Seeing the Supernatural

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Roundtable: Sora 2, WitchTok vs. Crock-Pot, and Spiritual Longings

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CT: Sora 2, WitchTok vs. Crock-Pot, and Spiritual Longings

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Ask Axis: "My daughter likes gothic fashion. Should I be concerned?"

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Roundtable: AI Actresses, HUNTR/X, and The Life of a Showgirl

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CT: AI Actresses, HUNTR/X, and The Life of a Showgirl

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Melissa Dougherty on The Difference Between Manifesting and Prayer

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Roundtable: MrBeast Chains Exes Together, Cognitive Decline in Youth, and the Gen Z Dating Landscape

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CT: MrBeast Chains Exes Together, Cognitive Decline in Youth, and the Gen Z Dating Landscape

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Ask Axis: "How do I talk to my adult son about porn and screen addiction?"

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Roundtable: RaptureTok, Demon Slayer, and Parental Loneliness

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CT: RaptureTok, Demon Slayer, and Parental Loneliness

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Dr. Jean Twenge on 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World

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Roundtable: The Wilted Rose, How Midlife Got Better, and Charlie Kirk

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CT: The Wilted Rose, How Midlife Got Better, and Charlie Kirk

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Ask Axis: "How do I talk to my daughter about connecting with online strangers?"

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Roundtable: Sabrina Carpenter, Peace Signs, and Online Age Verification

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CT: Sabrina Carpenter, Peace Signs, and Online Age Verification

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"Can Teens Skip Smartphones Altogether?" with Clare Morell

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Roundtable: Your Kids' Friends, Giving Up AI, and The Shooting at Annunciation

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CT: Your Kids' Friends, Giving Up AI, and The Shooting at Annunciation

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Ask Axis: "Help! I feel overwhelmed with technology!"