The One Conversation

Ever wonder what it takes to be a One Conversation Parent?

Dive in with the Axis team as we share interviews with the experts that will help take your conversations with your kids to the next level.

This podcast will provide fuel for your parenting journey as we tackle the toughest topics facing you and your kids.

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Doubt, Deconstruction, and Darkroom Faith | Mary Jo Sharp

39:07

Brief Episode Summary

This week we are joined by the Director of Content for Dark Room Faith, Mary Jo Sharp. A former atheist, Mary was raised without religion. She is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University, and as well as the founder of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. She also is the author of the Zondervan book Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist’s Reckoning With the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God and the LifeWay bible study Why Do You Believe That? She is an itinerant speaker on apologetics and has engaged in formal debates on Islam, and she focuses on using love and logic to uncover truth.

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The Toxic War on Masculinity | Nancy Pearcey

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In this episode we are joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey. Professor Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." We’ll be talking primarily about her new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity.

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Overcoming Unwanted Sexual Behavior | Jay Stringer

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This week we are joined by Jay Stringer. Jay is a licensed mental health counselor, an ordained minister, and an acclaimed international speaker dedicated to helping both men and women find freedom from sexual brokenness and pursue the life they truly desire. Through his clinical work, he offers a comprehensive understanding of the origins of sexual brokenness, shedding light on the factors that sustain these struggles. Jay’s academic background includes an MDiv and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the renowned Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. We’ll be talking today about his book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing.

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Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? | Dr. Preston Sprinkle

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This week we are joined by Dr. Preston Sprinkle. Preston is the president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender and a New York Times–bestselling author who’s written a dozen books, including People to Be Loved, an award-winning book on faith and homosexuality, and his newest book which we’ll be talking about today, which is called Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? Preston and his wife, Chris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their four kids.

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How to Talk with Gen Z About Pornography | Fight the New Drug, ft. Parker Hymas

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Brief Episode Summary

This week we are joined by Parker Hymas. Parker is the Director of Public Outreach at Fight the New Drug. Fight the New Drug is a non-religious, non-legislative, educational organization that works with experts, researchers, celebrities, professional athletes, award-winning journalists, CEO’s, authors, influencers, and advocates from across all industries to share about the harms of pornography, and how we can address it in our society.

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Hard Conversations About Disability and Healing | Elizabeth Flora-Swick

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Today we are joined by Elizabeth Flora-Swick. Elizabeth has a Master’s of social work from the University of Illinois, and is a graduate student at Global Awakening Theological Seminary. She works at a not-for-profit, serves her local church, and recently wrote a book called Undefiled Access: Healing the Worldview Divide between Charismatic Christianity and the Disability Community. As someone who lives with a visible disability herself, Elizabeth is passionate about encouraging all Christians to biblically approach conversations surrounding disability, suffering, and healing, and wants to make space specifically within charismatic theology and practice for people who experience disabilities.

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Courageous Conversations About Doubt, Church, and Race | Lisa Fields

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Today we're joined by Lisa Fields. Lisa is one of the world’s most sought-after Christian apologists, and combines her passion for biblical literacy with her heart for sharing God’s love with all those she meets. She has received several honors, including being recognized in Christianity Today for her work as an apologist in the African American community. She helped produce and create two documentaries, Unspoken, which is an in-depth look into the Christian heritage of Africa and people of African descent, and Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom, through her partnership with Our Daily Bread. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Religious studies from the University of North Florida, and a Master of Divinity with a focus in Theology from Liberty University. Finally, she is the founder and CEO of the Jude 3 Project, which Axis recently got to partner with to create a resource on talking with Gen Z about sexuality and gender. We’ll be talking primarily today about Lisa’s work with Jude 3 Project.

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How to Disciple Gen Z | Matt Markins

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Today we are joined by Matt Markins. Matt serves as the President and CEO of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. As a leading researcher in child discipleship and children’s ministry, Matt has commissioned nine research projects since 2013, including a study conducted by Barna Group called, “Children’s Ministry in a New Reality.” He’s the co-author of three books, most notably “RESILIENT: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church.” He’s also the co-founder of the Child Discipleship Forum and D6 Conference. Matt appreciates art and carpentry, and enjoys travel and long breakfasts with his wife, Katie. He and Katie have been involved in children’s ministry for more than 25 years and spend their time in Nashville with their two sons.

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Culture, Creativity, and Being a Christian in Hollywood | Nathan Davis

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Today we are joined by Nathan Davis. Nathan studied Preaching Ministry at Lincoln Christian University, and moved to New England where he served on staff at two churches. Meanwhile he also started attending the New York Film Academy in Boston, where he discovered his passion for filmmaking and storytelling. In 2005, he packed up his car and 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 this 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. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Yesenia, and his five-month-old Labrador puppy, Walt.

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Talking with Teens About Media and Culture | Kate Watson

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Today we are joined by Kate Watson. Kate is a culture writer and reporter who focuses on lifestyle, ethics, and religion. Her work has covered a wide array of subjects, from atheist pro life groups to the Christian criminal justice reform effort. Kate has written for religious and secular outlets, including Christianity Today, Relevant, SELF, Allure, and Insider, and she is continually drawn to stories about how people live out their convictions. A pastor's daughter who grew up in New York City, she is working on a book of essays about communities and culture in the early 2000s. Kate is married to a Brooklyn firefighter and lives in the Hudson Valley with her three kids, ages 9, 6, and 2. She’s also the primary writer for our Culture Translator newsletter and a regular contributor to our Culture Translator Roundtable podcast.

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Answering Hard Questions About the Bible | Yana Conner

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Today we're joined by Yana Conner. Yana is a writer and Bible teacher who seeks to help others think well about faith and culture. By God’s grace, she has served in full-time ministry for the past fifteen years in both the church and parachurch context and earned a Master in Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She currently serves at Vertical Church as the Discipleship Director and hosts a podcast called Living Single. You can find more of her writing and teaching at yanajenay.com.

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Helping Grandparents Connect With Teens | Reed Hermstad

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Today we're joined by Reed Hermstad. Reed is the Founder and Executive Director of 4Gens, which is an international ministry focused on Equipping and Encouraging Youth to be Disciples of Christ. 4Gens engages families to be disciplers, or Spiritual Coaches of their youth, grandchildren and future generations. They utilize a Discovery Learning computer application called P/elements to provide the foundation and framework of faith to families. Reed and his wife Judy have spiritually coached families for over 30 years in one-to-one, group and virtual formats. We’ll be talking primarily today about grandparents, and the role they get to play in faith formation for teens.

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Bullying, Social Media, and Why Words Matter | Curry Kennedy

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Mental Health, Marxism, and The Hunger for God | Dr. Jeff Myers

39:45

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This week we are joined by Dr. Jeff Myers. Dr. Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. He’s also the author of 14 books, including the Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students. We’ll be talking today primarily about his work with Summit Ministries. Student Conferences at Summit Ministries give students, ages 16-to-22, an unshakeable faith at their summer worldview conferences. Use code CULTURE to get an exclusive discount to attend a session in Georgia or Colorado. Learn more at summit.org/students.

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Behind the Curtain of Social Media | Mike Su

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Talking With Gen Z About Abortion | Diane Ferraro

36:20

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This week we are joined by Diane Ferraro. Diane is the CEO of Save the Storks, a nonprofit whose mission is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman in an unplanned pregnancy. Save the Storks empowers women with resources, education and support to help them choose life. She has over 25 years of business and marketing experience and has held leadership roles as a chief communications officer and vice president of marketing in a variety of industries including nonprofit, luxury retail, tech and education. As an adopted child and a foster and adoptive mother, she is a lifelong advocate for life and adoption. Ferraro is especially grateful to her birth mom who walked away from her scheduled abortion at a clinic in Mexico and instead made the choice to find a family to adopt her "unwanted" baby girl.

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Same-Sex Attraction, Celibacy, and the Gospel | Laurence Koo

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This week we are joined by Laurence Koo. After coming to terms with his own experience of same-sex attraction, Laurence eventually committed himself to celibacy, out of a conviction that that’s what Jesus was calling him to. Since then he has become...

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7 Traits of Effective Parenting | Dr. Danny Huerta

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This week we are joined by Dr. Danny Huerta. Danny is the Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. He oversees Focus’ initiatives to equip mothers and fathers with biblical principles and counsel for raising healthy, resilient...

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How to Talk With Gen Z About Identity, Belonging, and Purpose | Dr. Kara Powell

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This week we are joined by Dr. Kara Powell. Dr. Powell is the Chief of Leadership Formation and Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara serves...

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Blended Families, Stepfamilies, and Co-Parenting | Ron Deal

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This week we are joined by Ron Deal. Ron Deal is one of the most widely read authors on blended families in the country and directs the international blended family ministry of FamilyLife out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Ron is a podcaster, bestselling...

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Trauma, Healing, and Emotional Health | Jean Park

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This week we are joined by Jean Park. After working as an analyst for a litigation consulting firm in Los Angeles, Jean decided her career wasn’t worth braving the 405’s dreadful traffic for. She became a teacher at a non-public school for...

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Heresy, Hospitality, and Meeting Gen Z Where They Are | Elliot Campbell

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This week we are joined by Elliot Campbell. Elliot is on the pastoral advisory board for Alpha Youth USA. He has collaborated with the Bible Project and various other national leaders for the sake of reaching Gen Z and has a decade in pastoral...

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Identity, Sex, Purity Culture & Gen Z | Dr. Juli Slattery

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This week we are joined by Dr. Juli Slattery. Dr. Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry devoted to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality. In this conversation we get a...

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Finding Hope on the Journey with Your Teens | Dr. Jessica Peck

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This week we are joined by Dr. Jessica Peck. Dr. Peck has been a pediatric nurse practitioner for nearly twenty years. In her work, she has spent countless hours advising and encouraging parents after talking to their teens behind closed doors. In the...

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How 'The One Conversation' Changed My Parenting Forever | Toben Heim

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This week Evan talks with Toben Heim, COO of Axis, about what it looks like to practically engage in 'The One Conversation.' For more Axis resources go to axis.org.

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Sharing the Gospel with the Next Generation | Cameron Cole

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This week we are joined by Cameron Cole. Cameron is the Director of Children, Youth, and Family at Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama. He’s also the founding chairman of Rooted Ministry, which is all about equipping parents and...

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What is 'The One Conversation'? | David Eaton

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This week we are joined by David Eaton, the CEO and Co-Founder of Axis, and the visionary behind 'The One Conversation Journey'. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

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Recent Episodes

Doubt, Deconstruction, and Darkroom Faith | Mary Jo Sharp

The Toxic War on Masculinity | Nancy Pearcey

Overcoming Unwanted Sexual Behavior | Jay Stringer

Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? | Dr. Preston Sprinkle

How to Talk with Gen Z About Pornography | Fight the New Drug, ft. Parker Hymas

Hard Conversations About Disability and Healing | Elizabeth Flora-Swick

Courageous Conversations About Doubt, Church, and Race | Lisa Fields

How to Disciple Gen Z | Matt Markins

Culture, Creativity, and Being a Christian in Hollywood | Nathan Davis

Talking with Teens About Media and Culture | Kate Watson

Answering Hard Questions About the Bible | Yana Conner

Helping Grandparents Connect With Teens | Reed Hermstad

Bullying, Social Media, and Why Words Matter | Curry Kennedy

Mental Health, Marxism, and The Hunger for God | Dr. Jeff Myers

Behind the Curtain of Social Media | Mike Su

Talking With Gen Z About Abortion | Diane Ferraro

Same-Sex Attraction, Celibacy, and the Gospel | Laurence Koo

7 Traits of Effective Parenting | Dr. Danny Huerta

How to Talk With Gen Z About Identity, Belonging, and Purpose | Dr. Kara Powell

Blended Families, Stepfamilies, and Co-Parenting | Ron Deal

Trauma, Healing, and Emotional Health | Jean Park

Heresy, Hospitality, and Meeting Gen Z Where They Are | Elliot Campbell

Identity, Sex, Purity Culture & Gen Z | Dr. Juli Slattery

Finding Hope on the Journey with Your Teens | Dr. Jessica Peck

How 'The One Conversation' Changed My Parenting Forever | Toben Heim

Sharing the Gospel with the Next Generation | Cameron Cole

What is 'The One Conversation'? | David Eaton

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Recent Episodes

Doubt, Deconstruction, and Darkroom Faith | Mary Jo Sharp

The Toxic War on Masculinity | Nancy Pearcey

Overcoming Unwanted Sexual Behavior | Jay Stringer

Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? | Dr. Preston Sprinkle

How to Talk with Gen Z About Pornography | Fight the New Drug, ft. Parker Hymas

Hard Conversations About Disability and Healing | Elizabeth Flora-Swick

Courageous Conversations About Doubt, Church, and Race | Lisa Fields

How to Disciple Gen Z | Matt Markins

Culture, Creativity, and Being a Christian in Hollywood | Nathan Davis

Talking with Teens About Media and Culture | Kate Watson

Answering Hard Questions About the Bible | Yana Conner

Helping Grandparents Connect With Teens | Reed Hermstad

Bullying, Social Media, and Why Words Matter | Curry Kennedy

Mental Health, Marxism, and The Hunger for God | Dr. Jeff Myers

Behind the Curtain of Social Media | Mike Su

Talking With Gen Z About Abortion | Diane Ferraro

Same-Sex Attraction, Celibacy, and the Gospel | Laurence Koo

7 Traits of Effective Parenting | Dr. Danny Huerta

How to Talk With Gen Z About Identity, Belonging, and Purpose | Dr. Kara Powell

Blended Families, Stepfamilies, and Co-Parenting | Ron Deal

Trauma, Healing, and Emotional Health | Jean Park

Heresy, Hospitality, and Meeting Gen Z Where They Are | Elliot Campbell

Identity, Sex, Purity Culture & Gen Z | Dr. Juli Slattery

Finding Hope on the Journey with Your Teens | Dr. Jessica Peck

How 'The One Conversation' Changed My Parenting Forever | Toben Heim

Sharing the Gospel with the Next Generation | Cameron Cole

What is 'The One Conversation'? | David Eaton

Related Resources

Live-Action One Piece

Roundtable: The Roman Empire and Party Animals

The Roman Empire and Party Animals 🐯

Axis is a donor-funded ministry.

The Culture Translator

Parent Guides

Podcasts

Conversation Kits

Axis Courses

Axis Books