TRENDING

According to a recent survey, two-thirds of Gen Z don't think they necessarily need a college degree to be successful. Is that really true, and how should parents respond? In our ever-changing culture, how can we make sure our kids gain knowledge AND wisdom? Pastor Joe & Matt discuss on this week's TRENDING!

After a brief summer hiatus, TRENDING is BACK! A lot has happened in news and culture over the past few weeks, so Pastor Joe and Matt get caught up on the latest, including practical takeaways from the ups and downs of Taylor Swift and Elon Musk.

After months of hype and build up, the Barbie movie will hit theaters this weekend. As believers, what kinds of things should we be on the lookout for if we watch this movie--or anything else in theaters this weekend?

To be clear, Pastor Joe and Matt *have not seen* the movie, but themes from the trailer hint at some wise lessons we can all learn.

Yesterday Meta unveiled their new social network, Threads. Some people are already calling it the "Twitter Killer." What exactly is this new app, and should you join it? Does the world need *another* social platform? How much is too much--or is this one different? Pastor Joe and Matt share what they've learned so far in this week's Trending.

It seems like all eyes are on the Atlantic Ocean today as rescue ops are hoping to find and help save the five people underwater on the Titan submersible. It's a tragic situation, so is there anything we can learn from this? How do we balance the risk/reward of exploration and science? All lives are valuable, so in the midst of tragedy, we can always "look for the heroes."

Learn more on this week's edition of TRENDING, and remember, if listening on the go is more convenient for you, check out the TRENDING podcast. 

Two of the biggest documentaries available on TV right now have to do with unhealthy leaders and skewed views on Christianity. Is it wise and helpful for *us* to watch these shows, and what should we say if our non-Christian friends bring them up? Pastor Joe and Matt try to share some help and things to consider. 

There are some pretty shocking images in the news today showing the poor air quality in the U.S. following the Canadian wildfires. This brings up an idea maybe you've considered: God instructs us to care for His creation, but often environmental issues end up feeling very political. Does it have to be that way, and how can we best care for the world God created?

This week actor Taylor Lautner has been in the news following some hurtful comments made about his appearance online. A few things on the docket for Trending today: Why does culture glamorize youth so much, and how can we learn to accept the stage of life we're in?

Part of being "real people" living with authenticity is learning to live in the moment, resisting the urge to rewind (or fast-forward) time. Hear more from Pastor Joe and Matt on this week's episode. 

You've probably noticed some of your favorite TV shows have been airing a lot of reruns the past few weeks. Many of Hollywood's biggest writers are on strike asking for fair wages, but they're also worried about the future of A.I. and its effect on their careers.

What about us? Do we need to worry about A.I. automation? Since we're made in the image of God, are there some aspects of creativity that machines will never be able to replicate? Pastor Joe and Matt wrestle with those questions on this week's edition of TRENDING.