Three Big Conversations:

1. Summertime provides new opportunities to connect with teens - 14:33
2. TikTokers are enjoying something they call "fridge cigs"- 25:08
3. Some people think ChatGPT is giving them access to the spiritual realm.- 34:34

Slang of the Week - Blackpill- 01:20

Elsewhere in culture: - 11:40

19-year-old Kane Parsons signed on to direct a horror movie for A24 based off his YouTube series "The Backrooms," AI-generated ASMR videos of people cutting glass fruit began trending on social media, TikTok got another 90-day extension, the third and final season of Squid Game was announced for next Friday (June 27), and our newest episode of The Conversation Starter gave some advice for those who can't seem to quit doomscrolling.

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Summertime provides new opportunities connet talk with teens, TikTokers are enjoying something they call "fridge cigs", and some people think ChatGPT is giving them access to the spiritual realm.

Slang of the Week - Blackpill

Elsewhere in culture:

19-year-old Kane Parsons signed on to direct a horror movie for A24 based off his YouTube series "The Backrooms," AI-generated ASMR videos of people cutting glass fruit began trending on social media, TikTok got another 90-day extension, the third and final season of Squid Game was announced for next Friday (June 27), and our newest episode of The Conversation Starter gave some advice for those who can't seem to quit doomscrolling.

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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Have you ever wished that you had a personalized parenting podcast based on the questions you were having about your own family? A place where you could ask experts and get guidance about what the Bible actually says about how you're raising your teen in today's world?

That's why we are launching our new podcast show, which we're calling Ask Axis, so we get a chance to hear from you.

We'd love to hear from you! Submit your questions at [email protected].

Three Big Conversations:

1. New Roblox called "Grow a Garden" takes off - 09:10
2. Gen Z enjoys nautical-themed knitwear - 20:15
3. An article about how young men need heroes - 31:04

Resource of the Week - Parent's Guide to TikTok - 0:18

Elsewhere in culture: - 2:12

AI renderings of Bible characters as influencers went viral, TikTok's most-followed influencer Khaby Lame was detained (and released) by ICE, an apparent trend of using no-contact orders to avoid conflict on college campuses started catching on, Apple's WWDC 25 conference mostly focused on upcoming design changes and AI tweaks for their devices, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced a new album called "Man's Best Friend."

7-Minute Video - Is Roblox Safe?

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

A new game on Roblox called "Grow a Garden" takes off, Gen Z enjoys wearing nautical-themed knitwear in the summer, and as Father's Day approaches, an article about how young men need heroes to look up to.

Resource of the Week - Parent's Guide to TikTok

Elsewhere in culture:

AI renderings of Bible characters as influencers went viral, TikTok's most-followed influencer Khaby Lame was detained (and released) by ICE, an apparent trend of using no-contact orders to avoid conflict on college campuses started catching on, Apple's WWDC 25 conference mostly focused on upcoming design changes and AI tweaks for their devices, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced a new album called "Man's Best Friend."

7-Minute Video - Is Roblox Safe?

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Nathan studied Preaching Ministry at Lincoln Christian University, and served on staff at two churches in New England, while attending the New York Film Academy in Boston, where he discovered his passion for filmmaking and storytelling. In 2005, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and entertainment, and ended up getting a job at Disney, where he worked for 16 years, most recently as an executive in Cinema Partnerships, leading in-theater marketing campaigns for Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney films. Then, in January of last year, he joined The Chosen as their Head of Marketing Strategy and Operations. He has an MBA and also holds an MA in Mythological Studies, and is currently working on his dissertation on humanity's narrative sense and how stories shape our understanding of the world.

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Three Big Conversations:

1. Switch Up - 13:24 
2. New Attitude - 24:48
3. Ties That Bind - 38:30

Resource of the Week: Anime + Manga: What parents NEED to know (YouTube)-0:30

Elsewhere in culture: 6:18

A song by Brendan Abernathy was relentlessly mocked on TikTok this week, rumors are swirling about the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA, a cooperative Elden Ring spinoff called Nightreign has taken off in the video game space, stuffed keychain monsters called Labubu are getting insanely popular, and an interview with OKC Star Chet Holmgren where he describes his favorite books has resurfaced as his team heads to the NBA finals. You can find links to these topics in the show notes.

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

There's a brand new Nintendo console out in the world, Gen Z is beginning to reject that narrative that pornography is empowering, or good at all, and a story in the New York Times talks about the joy and exhaustion of grandparents being the primary caregivers of their grandkids.

Resource of the Week: Anime + Manga: What parents NEED to know (YouTube)

Elsewhere in culture:

A song by Brendan Abernathy was relentlessly mocked on TikTok this week, rumors are swirling about the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA, a cooperative Elden Ring spinoff called Nightreign has taken off in the video game space, stuffed keychain monsters called Labubu are getting insanely popular, and an interview with OKC Star Chet Holmgren where he describes his favorite books has resurfaced as his team heads to the NBA finals. You can find links to these topics in the show notes.

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

1. A new trend involves young men calling each other to say goodnight (11:22)
2. A supposedly haunted doll named Annabelle is blamed for a plantation burning down (33:20)
3. Gen Zers explain why they would give significant restrictions on technology to their own kids (48:28)

Meme of the Week: "Holy Airball" (0:26)

Elsewhere in culture (5:02):

• Lilo & Stitch had a bigger box office opening than the new Mission: Impossible movie
• A newly published study from JAMA found that social media use can predict depression but that depression doesn't necessarily predict social media use
• Transformers Director Michael Bay plans to direct a Skibidi Toilet movie
• Dr. Jordan Peterson debated 20 atheists simultaneously in a Jubilee video
• And, New York influencer @justjazzzyidk posted 20 TikToks on her own wedding day.

A new trend involves young men calling each other to say goodnight, a supposedly haunted doll named Annabelle is blamed for a plantation burning down, and Gen Zers explain why they would give significant restrictions on technology to their own kids.

Elsewhere in culture: Lilo & Stitch had a bigger box office opening than the new Mission: Impossible movie, a newly published study from JAMA found that social media use can predict depression but that depression doesn't necessarily predict social media use, Transformers Director Michael Bay plans to direct a Skibidi Toilet movie, Dr. Jordan Peterson debated 20 atheists simultaneously in a Jubilee video, and New York influencer @justjazzzyidk posted 20 TikToks on her own wedding day.

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.