Cultivating Candor

EPISODE 5- PET ZEBRAS, GENERATIONAL CHURCH TRENDS, FAITH JOURNEYS, DECONSTRUCTION AND THE WAY BACK

In this episode, Drew and Marv discuss Ed, the Pet Zebra, and then talk about generational trends in the church that are affecting how the church reaches out, serves, and loves kids. They also explore how millennial parents are allowing their kids to dictate family schedules. Next, we interview Tim Meier, a pastor, missionary, seminary professor, and VP in the Christian and Missionary Alliance. That interview begins at 28:33. Links to Ed and the C&MA below.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance: https://cmalliance.org/
Ed the Zebra story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEHzBf9dEbg
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Episode 4- GEN’S Z & ALPHA W/AI, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALPHA AND Z AND WORKING WITH TEENS NOW...

Episode 4 of Cultivating Candor is UP! We talk about Gen Z and Alpha’s use (and abuse?) of AI, we welcome the team of Kunkler Food Reviews, all Gen Z to join the show and talk about their TikTok page, how Gen Z is “better” then Gen Alpha and their thoughts on AI. Finally, we end the show with a great interview with Mark Oestreicher (Marko), an author, preacher, teacher, mentor and youth worker for 42 years! All the links you need are below in the who notes. The interview with Marko starts at 39:14. Show Notes: Marv and Drew talk about AI: 0:00- 14:55 The Kunkler crew talk about Gen Z, their TikTok and more: 014:56-039:14 Marko: 039:15-end
Gen Z and AI Links:
https://www.fastcompany.com/91139367/gen-ai-and-gen-alpha-the-impacts-of-growing-up-in-an-innovation-cycle
https://www.fastcompany.com/91139367/gen-ai-and-gen-alpha-the-impacts-of-growing-up-in-an-innovation-cycle
Kunkler Food Reviews:
https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=kunkler%20food%20review&t=1750184013659
Marko’s Links: Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Oestreicher/author/B001IQWP4E?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1750184045&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=ead7bb31-56c8-4c7d-8ebb-4e6e1a739ea8
Youth Cartel: https://www.theyouthcartel.com/
 

Episode 3- Italian brain rot, Teen vaping and how the church can help families with special needs

On this episode, Drew and Marv give a funny ruckus report on Italian brain rot and how it is influencing Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Then, we move into a more serious discussion on Teen vaping, its effects, the stats on how many teens are vaping as well as signs you can use to detect if your teen is vaping. We then wrap it up with an excellent interview with TikTok star Maddison Nolte as we discuss how the church can help families and kids with special needs.
 
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Resources mentioned:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_brainrot
 
https://en.namu.wiki/w/Italian%20Brainrot/%EB%93%B1%EC%9E%A5%20%EC%BA%90%EB%A6%AD%ED%84%B0
 
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/youth.html
 
https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/dangers-of-vaping

Episode 2- Minecraft, teen mental health and deconstructing the Christian faith

On this episode, Drew and Marv give a funny ruckus report on the new movie Minecraft and the memetastic marketing scheme that caused Gen Z and Gen Alpha to love it. They then dig into the mental health crisis happening among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Then, Marv interviews Mark Gregory Karris, a best-selling author, about his book Religious Refugees, which discusses the deconstruction process for many who have a deconstructed or reconstructed faith.
 
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Resources mentioned: ManUp Conference Pittsburgh: https://urbanimpact.regfox.com/manup-pitts...
SpringTide Research: https://springtideresearch.org/?srsltid=Af...

Episode 1- Gen Z and Alpha Lingo; a Journey of Deconstruction with Ellie Melo

On this episode, Drew and Marv give a funny ruckus report on the wild and crazy Gen Z and Gen Alpha lingo, dig into social media influencers and their effect on this generation. Then, Marv interviews Ellie Melo, a rising TikTok star, about her journey of deconstruction. Get ready to laugh and to learn!
 
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