Axis Conversations

They tackle Jim Carrey getting labeled a clone and why shadowy theories spread online. They break down the new Resident Evil entry and offer practical takeaways for parents. They unpack Alysa Liu’s viral Olympic moment, discipline, and why athletes talk about loving struggle.

Jim Carrey's bizarre clone rumor and his reaction take center stage. A new Resident Evil game is unpacked with parental warnings about mature content. Figure skater Alysa Liu's viral Olympic moment and why it resonates with young audiences are explored. Brief cultural rundowns cover slang, gaming, tech, celebrity rumors, and changing trends in energy drinks.

Parents discuss creating a home where an eight-year-old feels safe to admit mistakes. They explore modeling openness by confessing and apologizing, balancing honesty with consistent discipline, and using an authoritative mix of expectations and warmth. Developmental boundary testing, quick reconciliation, and involving community support are also highlighted.

Ashley Schetzel, Director of Advancement at AXIS, shares candid parenting moments and culture-focused reflections. They unpack a $16.4M Pokémon card and why families collect. Conversation covers gambling-like pack habits, what makes families resilient, and the viral story of Punch the macaque that sparks empathy and parenting instincts.

A record Pikachu card sale and the staying power of physical collectibles. New research on three habits resilient families practice. The moving story of an abandoned macaque and why it resonated. Quick cultural hits, from Olympic hockey viewership to viral TikTok trends and a fraught BAFTA moment.

They tackle how to talk to teens about the sanctity of marriage after a parental divorce. They wrestle with holding the sacredness of marriage alongside the reality of separation. They discuss giving teens safety, clear definitions of marriage, and steady, humble parenting that models grace without erasing the truth.

Ethan Kennedy, a Southeastern University senior involved in worship and creative teams, shares firsthand accounts of a campus spiritual outpouring. Conversations cover sustained worship, public confession, and personal healing. They also unpack concerns about AI smart glasses and privacy. Brief takes on the new Wuthering Heights film and what parents should watch for round out the discussion.

They discuss AI smart glasses and the unsettling privacy and safety questions they raise. They cover the viral rise of a shadowy TikTok figure and internet fascination with new online villains. They talk about a canceled college day of worship and how faith shows up on campus. They flag a controversial roguelite game and a new animated film from Sony Animation.

Jenna Mindell, Axis publishing team member who explains BookTok trends and romance tropes. Irene Tucker, Axis publishing colleague who tracks YA and parenting approaches. They unpack why romantacy and YA romance are booming. They discuss BookTok’s influence, escapism and the female gaze, concerns about sexual scripts, and practical ways parents can respond.

They unpack a viral kids’ phrase spreading across social media and why silly slang bonds and excludes. A new AI called OpenClaw that can operate your computer and what that means for data, security, and teaching teens about privacy. A heated cultural moment around Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and how representation, backlash, and polarization shape young people’s views.