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Summary: We look into teen culture every week and pull three things that parents need to know if they want to take conversations to the next level. We serve you because every generation needs a translator.
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3/3 in our Evangelism series with Evan from Axis. If you want to get the full video series mentioned multiple times in this mini-series, go to https://virtual.axis.org/evangelism/ Please enjoy the conversation, wisdom, and advice from Evan and Axis. Thank you for embracing the paradox of our faith - that we must be both bold and meek in our world. Patient and filled with action. Preaching and listening.
2/3 in this mini-series on Evangelism. What is the Engel Scale?? We draw today from Evan's research on evangelism, some personal experiences in the church, and dive deep into one of the biggest pitfalls for conversations about faith: - Sexuality - Biblical interpretation - Sexuality - (yes, sexuality is a big obstacle in both content and communication of The Gospel for a lot of people) https://virtual.axis.org/evangelism/
Episode 1/3 in a special series about the topic of "evangelism." Join Matt and Evan for a discussion that will draw topics and content from our new Parent Guide and Conversation Kit on Evangelism. In episode #1, we go through a bit of the history of the term evangelism and all the baggage it can bring with it all the way up to putting terms and diagnosis as to how it is viewed and executed today. https://virtual.axis.org/evangelism/
It's a little non-traditional episode today, but solid content and great topics: - Mirrorworld - How did Valentines Day affect your teen? - The surprising stats on Millenials' devotion and confusion toward evangelism.
This week in teen culture - What does it mean to spill the tea? What is Snapchat dysmorphia? Get the Culture Translator, our free weekly newsletter, here. More resources on gossip, social media and more!
A special episode featuring the entire interview with Dr. Aaron Metzger that can give you a deep understanding and researched insight into how your relationship with your teen ACTUALLY can change their lives. The studies are in! It's good, old-fashioned relationships and dinner with the family that can change your teen's life! Find this interview and more like it in video, audio, and text summary at https://www.parentingrelationships.com
Today, we have something very special. This entire episode is a 1/50th excerpt of the brand new Parenting Relationships Summit releasing for free on February 14th. https://www.parentingrelationships.com As always, feel free to subscribe so you keep getting these cultural insights dropped straight to your device so you can start conversations about them as soon as technologically possible.
This week in culture! 1. Planned Parenthood's "Roo" chatbot is offering answers to kid's questions like: "When should I have sex?" "How do I know if I'm in an abusive relationship?" and "How do you have sex without getting pregnant?" What does this say about the way we are engaging the next generation in these uncomfortable but important topics? 2. Teens are turning their accounts to "meme and theme" accounts - ones which pair a flawless aesthetic with self-depreciating pictures and memes.
1. Studies show Gen Z most "liberal generation to date." What does this mean? 2. The science of popularity. How has the meaning of popularity changed throughout generations? 3. Parenting Relationships Summit! Sign up for free to hear from dozens of experts on the toughest aspect of family relationships. Sign up for the weekly Culture Translator email at www.axis.org/ct
1. Meme accounts on Instagram, many of which are run by teens, are spamming certain hashtags to thwart child p*rnographers’ efforts to reach more people. 2. Free messenger apps like Discord are increasingly being used by terrorist groups like ISIS to disseminate info and recruit new members. 3. Apple has a feature called “Live Listen” that allows you to use your iPhone or iPad like a microphone and your AirPods as the receiver. SUBSCRIBE for updates + cultural translation on pop culture
The year is wrapped, put under the tree, pulled out, and unwrapped again -- time to reflect, and look back on the biggest cultural developments for teens in 2018. Today, we go through the top 10 of 2018 and look forward into 2019. It's a fun, action packed episode today as we try to sum up an entire year! May your family thrive and adversity be met with patience, grace, and love this year. Subscribe if you like the cultural discussion. We translate faith and culture for you and your teen.
Axis challenges parents, leaders, and teens to think critically about culture and faith - and the way the two interact. This week: Lauren Daigle and homosexuality, major developments for content creation on Youtube, and how to discuss/rationalize doubts and subjective truth with "Biblical truth" in an empathetic way that loves the other. Love "culture translation??" Subscribe to the show and get weekly updates and the occasional focused series ie.: a 3 pt. "Shame" series...!!
1. Teens say they like what social media does for them. 2. Payless is the best "troll" on the internet and real world this week. 3. Advent is here. Our team has had some odd experiences with it in the past...;) Subscribe to the podcast here and to the newsletter for free here, if you are still missing out: https://axis.org/ct-old/archive/
1. What's the difference between "thankfulness" and "gratefulness?" 2. WE'RE HIRING!!! Our Apprenticeship Program is designed to expose young adults to public speaking, non-profit-ministry-related responsibilities, student mentorship, and team-centric ministry. We’re looking for people who have completed at least two years of college credit. Know someone who may be interested? apply.axis.org or email apprenticeship@axis.org Over 50% of our staff at Axis were once part of this program.
