Pick up the Mic! The Wake-Up Call–Why Apathy Is Stealing Our Kids' Future | Ep. 17

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting is one of the greatest adventures ever, yet we all know that parenting can also feel overwhelming and confusing. The great news is you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview.

On this episode, we're talking about a rallying cry for parents—and really, for all of us—to push back against apathy and step into action. Whether it's speaking up at a school board meeting, having that tough conversation with your child, really listening to your teen, giving someone else the mic, or re-engaging with an apathetic kid—each moment matters. The call to action may look different for everyone, but the heart is the same: pick up the mic. Don't defer, delay, or disengage. Step in. Speak up. Be part of shaping a worldview grounded in truth, courage, and love. So, let's dive in!

Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend:

*2025 American Worldview Inventory Report 1 and Report 2—George Barna

*Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong—Barna Group

*Apathetic Christians—J. Warner Wallace

*Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture—Gregory Koukl