Hey friends,

If you’ve ever looked at the world and thought, “This is too much, I don’t even know where to start,” you are not alone. Culture is moving at warp speed, and as Christian parents, it can feel impossible to keep up, let alone know how to guide our kids through it all with clarity, calm, and conviction.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my Denison Ministries teammates and friends, Connor Jones and Micah Tomasella. These two are not only culture watchers and podcast hosts, but they’re also dads in the thick of raising littles, so they get it. Together, we talk about how to engage culture without being consumed by it, and how to stay grounded when the headlines won’t stop coming.

Here’s what we cover:

• How to decide what’s actually worth paying attention to (and what you can ignore)
• How to enjoy entertainment and trends without letting them become idols
• Why biblical grounding matters more than having all the right answers
• How to have conversations with your kids that don’t feel like lectures

This one is practical, honest, and encouraging, especially if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, out of your depth, or tempted to just check out entirely.

Connor Jones is the Director of Performance Marketing and Micah Tomasella is the Director of Advancement at Denison Ministries. Together, they host The Culture Brief podcast, where they break down what’s happening in the world and how to think about it through a biblical lens. Both are young dads navigating the same parenting pressures and culture shifts that many of us face daily. Their goal? Help Christians stay rooted in truth while walking wisely in a noisy world.

Let’s keep showing up with curiosity, courage, and grace. You don’t have to know everything, just stay rooted.

With love,

Steph

(00:00) Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds

(04:54) Navigating Culture as Parents

(11:15) Engaging with Cultural Moments

(14:49) Discussing Cultural Events with Kids

(19:08) Fostering Healthy Conversations about Culture

(19:48) Navigating Theological Questions with Children

(22:14) The Importance of Open Dialogue in Parenting

(26:06) Equipping Ourselves for Cultural Conversations

(28:24) Encouragement for Overwhelmed Parents

(32:42) Trusting God's Plan in Parenting

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