Each week on Axis Conversations, we survey cultural trends, host expert interviews, and answer listener questions to help parents and caring adults understand and disciple the next generation

Axis Conversations
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Each week on Axis Conversations, we survey cultural trends, host expert interviews, and answer listener questions to help parents and caring adults understand and disciple the next generation
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Recent Episodes

June 26, 2026
Roundtable: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing
<p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-a16b99c9-7fff-823d-9ae8-54cee6929442">Three Big Conversations:</strong></p> <ol> <li>More and more Gen Zers <a href= "https://www.wired.com/story/solomaxxing/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">embrace singleness</a> - 06:56</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftAW9TTmuQ" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Toy Story 5</a> pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology - 20:32</li> <li>World Cup tourists go viral for <a href= "https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/how-warm-world-cup-welcome-is-endearing-us-fans-2026-06-20/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">loving the United States</a> - 35:05</li> </ol> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-24e09590-7fff-8ecd-7884-7452400906ca">Slang of the Week: </strong><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MjxJ5CdhFyc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">"Mogging"</a> (language) - 00:53</p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-a0bf6a8a-7fff-a906-2e5b-2a1e49fa2432">In Other News:</strong> - 46:22</p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Giannis Antetokounmpo has been <a href= "https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49144931/giannis-traded-heat-faq-blockbuster-move-means-bucks-celtics-draft-playoff-race"> traded</a> to the Miami Heat in the biggest NBA trade since Luka Dončić and the Lakers. The deal sends the two- time MVP from Milwaukee to Miami, a change that significantly shifts the league's balance of power. A24, the studio behind Backrooms, is partnering with Google DeepMind in a <a href= "https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-investing-in-backrooms-studio-a24-e7585ebe"> research partnership</a> to develop AI tools for filmmakers. The studio says the goal is to support artists rather than replace them. Still, the announcement has resulted in many fans <a href= "https://kotaku.com/a24-ai-backrooms-google-deepmind-deal-2000709598"> canceling</a> paid memberships to AAA24. MECCHA CHAMELEON, a <a href= "https://www.polygon.com/meccha-chameleon-steam-game-price-where-to-play/"> hide- and- seek game</a> where players can paint themselves to blend in, is the first breakout gaming hit of the summer, selling over <a href= "https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4704690/view/710026912607505791?l=english"> 7 million</a> copies in 12 days.Tom Holland has <a href= "https://ew.com/zendaya-rare-pda-photo-tom-holland-after-he-confirmed-wedding-12004866"> officially confirmed</a> that he and Zendaya are married. Speculation about the couple has finally been put to rest as the news spread quickly across social media, where fans reacted to the milestone with excitement. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are <a href= "https://www.polygon.com/gta6-grand-theft-auto-6-news-price-release-date-pre-orders/"> now live</a>, but not without controversy. Many are frustrated by the lack of an actual physical disc in the "physical edition," and by the fact that the $80 version feels inferior, content-wise, to the $100 version.</p> <p dir="ltr">🎧 <strong>Listen / Follow / Connect</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Become a monthly donor today, join <a href= "https://axis.org/thetable">the Table.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Check out the podcast now on our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@axisconversations/podcasts">YouTube Channel!</a></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to <a href="mailto:ask@axis.org">ask@axis.org</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">→ For more Axis resources, go to <a href= "http://axis.org/">axis.org</a>.</p> <p> </p>

June 25, 2026
CT: The World Cup, Toy Story 5, and Solomaxxing
<p>More and more Gen Zers <a href= "https://www.wired.com/story/solomaxxing/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">embrace singleness</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftAW9TTmuQ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Toy Story 5</a> pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology, and World Cup tourists go viral for <a href= "https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/how-warm-world-cup-welcome-is-endearing-us-fans-2026-06-20/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">loving the United States.</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-24e09590-7fff-8ecd-7884-7452400906ca">Slang of the Week: </strong><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MjxJ5CdhFyc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">"Mogging"</a> (language)</p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-a0bf6a8a-7fff-a906-2e5b-2a1e49fa2432">In Other News:</strong></p> <p>Giannis Antetokounmpo has been <a href= "https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49144931/giannis-traded-heat-faq-blockbuster-move-means-bucks-celtics-draft-playoff-race">traded</a> to the Miami Heat in the biggest NBA trade since Luka Dončić and the Lakers. The deal sends the two- time MVP from Milwaukee to Miami, a change that significantly shifts the league's balance of power. A24, the studio behind Backrooms, is partnering with Google DeepMind in a <a href= "https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-investing-in-backrooms-studio-a24-e7585ebe">research partnership</a> to develop AI tools for filmmakers. The studio says the goal is to support artists rather than replace them. Still, the announcement has resulted in many fans <a href= "https://kotaku.com/a24-ai-backrooms-google-deepmind-deal-2000709598">canceling</a> paid memberships to AAA24. MECCHA CHAMELEON, a <a href= "https://www.polygon.com/meccha-chameleon-steam-game-price-where-to-play/">hide- and- seek game</a> where players can paint themselves to blend in, is the first breakout gaming hit of the summer, selling over <a href= "https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4704690/view/710026912607505791?l=english">7 million</a> copies in 12 days.Tom Holland has <a href= "https://ew.com/zendaya-rare-pda-photo-tom-holland-after-he-confirmed-wedding-12004866">officially confirmed</a> that he and Zendaya are married. Speculation about the couple has finally been put to rest as the news spread quickly across social media, where fans reacted to the milestone with excitement. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are <a href= "https://www.polygon.com/gta6-grand-theft-auto-6-news-price-release-date-pre-orders/">now live</a>, but not without controversy. Many are frustrated by the lack of an actual physical disc in the "physical edition," and by the fact that the $80 version feels inferior, content-wise, to the $100 version.</p> <p dir="ltr">🎧 <strong>Listen / Follow / Connect</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Become a monthly donor today, join <a href= "https://axis.org/thetable">the Table.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Check out the podcast now on our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@axisconversations/podcasts">YouTube Channel!</a></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to <a href="mailto:ask@axis.org">ask@axis.org</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">→ For more Axis resources, go to <a href= "http://axis.org/">axis.org</a>.</p> <p> </p>

June 23, 2026
"I Am a Failure": Inside the Minds of Young Men with Russ Ewell
<p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-c054abfc-7fff-42a8-edde-422336296136">→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out <a href= "https://forms.gle/LGhzMg5WUmJHMLqK9">this three-minute survey.</a></strong></p> <p>Russ Ewell is the Executive Minister of the Bay Area Christian Church and author of "He's Not Who You Think He Is," exploring faith at the edge of modern life. He's also the founder of Deep Spirituality, E-Life, Digital Scribbler, and Hope Technology Group—initiatives addressing spiritual formation, inclusive technologies, and life-span inclusion. With over four decades of leadership experience he helps people discover biblical Christianity that is intellectually serious, emotionally grounding, and transformative. Earlier this year he wrote an op-ed for Fox News about how 40 years as a pastor is shaping his perspective on why so many young men in America are struggling. We'll primarily be talking about that today. </p> <p> </p> <p>→ Click <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Hes-Not-Who-You-Think/dp/B0C1J3FG8J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TS3CWXASHBNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dKigWWDPG8DXgPw76oo7XpYcKXfOofZc_bBoZfsDKZXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.D2BV3wTerxfhmMrPAqWsGWQkNnA7AMed_HOyQu1crcM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Russ+Ewell&qid=1782186038&sprefix=russ+ewell%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> for Russ's Book: <span id= "productTitle" class="a-size-large product-title-word-break" style= "font-size: 12pt;">He's Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself</span></p> <p>→ Click <a href= "https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/ive-been-pastor-40-years-young-men-struggling-i-think-i-know-why" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to see Russ's op-ed with Fox News</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">🎧 <strong>Listen / Follow / Connect</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Become a monthly donor today, join <a href= "https://axis.org/thetable">the Table.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Check out the podcast now on our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@axisconversations/podcasts">YouTube Channel!</a></p> <p dir="ltr">→ Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to <a href="mailto:ask@axis.org">ask@axis.org</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">→ For more Axis resources, go to <a href= "http://axis.org/">axis.org</a>.</p>
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