
A Conversation with Evan Barber
What if that song or that movie could be the bridge to deeper spiritual conversations?
From Screens to Scripture: Leveraging Pop Culture for Faith-Based Conversations
What if the most relevant way to engage teenagers in meaningful gospel-centered discussions was by meeting them where they are—through pop culture? Mandy Pallock and Evan Barber dive into how to leverage the power of pop culture to foster deeper spiritual conversations with teens.
Evan explains how Axis, the organization he works with, uses pop culture as a tool to connect with teenagers and guide them toward faith. He shares practical strategies which will encourage teens to see spiritual truths in everyday media. Throughout the conversation, Evan emphasizes the importance of parents modeling healthy digital habits and engaging genuinely with their children’s interests. He also shares practical resources for navigating pop culture and faith. Join us to learn how to transform pop culture from a barrier into a bridge, creating spaces for teens to explore deeper spiritual topics in a way that resonates with their world.
To Connect With Evan & Axis:
Senior Editor, Axis.org
Evan Barber is a writer, podcast host, and senior editor at Axis. Over ten years, he’s led teams of gospel-minded researchers, writers, speakers, and content creators, leveraging pop culture to help parents show teens how faith is relevant to every aspect of our lives.
Axis equips parents for gospel-centered conversations with their teen about faith and culture.
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