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.

Nancy Pearcey and The Toxic War on Masculinity (with Nancy Pearcey)

9 days ago 53m 51s

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?

Play-by-Play | May 3, 2024

14 days ago 5m 57s

A boy makes electricity, an orca swims to sea, and a family seeks freedom.

Conspiracy theories, mystery, and truth

16 days ago 45m 29s

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?

Materialism and the purpose of creation (with Max Belz and Amy Auten)

23 days ago 58m 17s

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.

Play-by-Play | April 19, 2024

28 days ago 5m 17s

A teacher makes physics fun, classrooms include the deaf, and Poland bans homework.

TikTok influencers and the weight of glory (re-release)

30 days ago 33m 50s

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

Andy Crouch on technology and formation

Apr 10th, 2024 1h 8m

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.

Play-by-Play | April 5, 2024

Apr 5th, 2024 5m 23s

College students build toddler wheelchairs, new tech helps people hear the eclipse, and a police department plays with LEGO.

Housing crisis and finding contentment

Apr 3rd, 2024 56m 30s

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.

Trauma and the power of community (with Michael Coggin)

Mar 27th, 2024 1h 6m

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.

Play-by-Play | March 22, 2024

Mar 22nd, 2024 5m 1s

Geese replace guard dogs, South Sudan cancels school, and Sweden joins NATO.

Ancient wisdom for modern dilemmas

Mar 20th, 2024 33m 45s

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.

Mental health crisis and means of grace (re-release)

Mar 13th, 2024 36m 5s

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 educat

Play-by-Play | March 8, 2024

Mar 8th, 2024 5m 30s

Robots offer companionship, consumers fight inflation, and Houthi rebels cut cables.

Discovering vocation with your kids (Dr. Gene Veith)

Mar 6th, 2024 1h 4m

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.

Digital relationships and embodied love (with Chelsea Boes)

Feb 28th, 2024 49m 28s

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.

Play-by-Play | February 23, 2024

Feb 23rd, 2024 5m 5s

Glass art shines, the Pop-Tart inventor passes, and Russia announces Navalny's death.

DALL-E, creativity, and slow learning (with Dr. Michael Finch)

Feb 21st, 2024 51m 40s

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?

Teen dating and the family of grace (with Amy Auten and Rob Patete)

Feb 14th, 2024 53m 14s

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?

Play-by-Play | February 9, 2024

Feb 9th, 2024 4m 59s

Super soap fights cancer, EVs get too heavy, and social media goes to the U.S. senate.

Generational divides and the wisdom of age

Feb 7th, 2024 49m 6s

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.

Homer, Lolita, and hope in the darkness

Jan 31st, 2024 48m 12s

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?

Play-by-Play | January 26, 2024

Jan 26th, 2024 5m 48s

Tiny krill face over-hunting, a river fills with garbage, and Zambia faces a deadly outbreak.

Digital dementia and discerning sources

Jan 24th, 2024 44m 47s

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.