Free speech. Religious liberty. Where do these rights come from? We’re joined by WORLD’s Steve West to talk about our liberties and their origins.
Jun 05, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Pandas return, bullfights get banned, and Google makes an AI blunder.
May 31, 2024•6 min
How do we cultivate a right understanding of disability? We’re joined by author Stephanie Hubach to explore culture’s shifting attitudes on this topic and discover a biblical alternative.
May 29, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 70
It’s a presidential election year in the United States. What discipleship pitfalls might election season bring–and what opportunities does it present? We’re joined by author Kaitlyn Schiess to explore whole-person politics.
May 22, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Inmates make violins from boats, Randy Travis uses AI, and China bans a protest song.
May 17, 2024•6 min
Another school year is ending. The news has us jumping from topic to topic, but we want to reflect, connect the dots, and trace the thread between the conversations. We’re joined by Amy Auten to look back at what we’ve learned in 2024 so far.
May 15, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 68
We’re joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey to talk about discipling boys in a culture opposed to masculinity. Where did the idea of “toxic masculinity” come from? How do we promote a biblical picture of masculinity?
May 08, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 67
A boy makes electricity, an orca swims to sea, and a family seeks freedom.
May 03, 2024•6 min
How do we handle mystery and truth without falling for the temptation of conspiracy theories? What makes conspiracy theories so tantalizing? And how can we offer our kids a better story?
May 01, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 66
What is materialism? How can we offer our kids and teens a better alternative? We’re joined by WORLD’s Max Belz and Amy Auten on today’s episode.
Apr 24, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 65
A teacher makes physics fun, classrooms include the deaf, and Poland bans homework.
Apr 19, 2024•5 min
In light of Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, we’re re-releasing our episode on social media. “YouTube/Social Media Influencer” has recently charted as the top vocational aspiration for teens and pre-teens in the U.S. and UK. Join Kelsey and Jonathan as they discuss this cultural phenomenon and what it means for discipleship.
Apr 17, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What’s the difference between a device and a tool? How can families steward the power of technology for good? We’re joined by Andy Crouch to talk about technology, culture making, family, and more.
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 64
College students build toddler wheelchairs, new tech helps people hear the eclipse, and a police department plays with LEGO.
Apr 05, 2024•5 min
How does America’s housing crisis affect our discipleship process with kids and teens? What does it mean to defend family, fight despair, and pursue contentment? We’re SOARing the State of the Nation’s Housing report on today’s episode.
Apr 03, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 63
How should parents and teachers understand the concept of trauma? What do we make of terms like “ghosting” and “gaslighting?” Pastor and licensed counselor Michael Coggin joins the podcast to walk us through these difficult ideas.
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Geese replace guard dogs, South Sudan cancels school, and Sweden joins NATO.
Mar 22, 2024•5 min
Is there ever a time to lie? We’re looking at an oft-misquoted commandment to see how ancient wisdom helps us solve modern dilemmas.
Mar 20, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 61
With so much cultural discussion around mental health, we’re re-releasing an early episode of Concurrently. The CDC and the American Psychological Association have declared a mental health crisis among kids and teens. How can parents and educators approach mental health from a biblical perspective?
Mar 13, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Robots offer companionship, consumers fight inflation, and Houthi rebels cut cables.
Mar 08, 2024•6 min
What is the doctrine of vocation? And how can it help your kids and teens see God's love in everyday life? Kelsey Reed and Chelsea Boes interview Dr. Gene Veith on today’s episode.
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Parents and politicians question the impact of social media on kids and teens. We’re joined by WORLDkids Editor Chelsea Boes to talk about the positives and negatives of digital relationships.
Feb 28, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Glass art shines, the Pop-Tart inventor passes, and Russia announces Navalny's death.
Feb 23, 2024•5 min
We’re once again joined by Dr. Michael Finch to tackle listener questions about AI. What does this new technology mean for the development of our kids and teens? How does artificial intelligence impact creativity, and vice versa?
Feb 21, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 58
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re joined by fellow God’s WORLD News team members Amy Auten and Rob Patete to tackle a listener question about dating. How should parents think about teenage relationships amid today’s unique challenges?
Feb 14, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Super soap fights cancer, EVs get too heavy, and social media goes to the U.S. senate.
Feb 09, 2024•5 min
What drives the divide between generations? What shapes our beliefs about old age? Kelsey and Jonathan explore today’s cultural attitude toward the elderly and what it means for our kids and students.
Feb 07, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We join professor, author, and pastor Dr. Jim Hamilton to talk about the transformative power of stories—even stories we might not expect. How can stories show us hope in the darkness?
Jan 31, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Tiny krill face over-hunting, a river fills with garbage, and Zambia faces a deadly outbreak.
Jan 26, 2024•6 min
We’re using our tools to break down an article on “digital dementia.” What is this phenomenon? Is it real? This article also gives us the opportunity to evaluate not just a single article, but a news source.
Jan 24, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 54
