Cultivating Candor

On this episode, Drew and Marv give their take on the Pittsburgh Steelers during the ruckus report. Then they talk about spiritual formation, what it’s about, how it impacted them and why every Christian should seek a deeper intimacy with Christ. Then, Marv interviews Dr. Ron Walborn, the person who trained both Marv and Drew in Personal Spiritual Formation and help both of them learn how to have a continual deepening in their inticmacy with Christ!   To follow Ron on Insta: @walbronr Follow us on Twitter: @candorpress1 Email us: cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com

In this episode, Drew and Marv discuss the terrifying ground squirrels wreaking havoc in North Dakota, and then they discuss the Barna research that looks at how Gen Alpha and Gen Z are engaging the Bible around the world. Then, Marv interviews Ken Castor, the editor behind the Make a Difference Bible, aimed at teenagers and getting them off the couch of their faith and making a real difference in the world.

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 Check us out also on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivating-candor/id1814847075 Check us out also on YouTube:    Twitter (X): https://x.com/Candorpress1   LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!

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/  

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.   To follow Maddison on TikTok: @sylersworld Follow us on Twitter: @candorpress1 Email us: cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com   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

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.   To know more about Mark Gregory Karris: markgregorykarris.com Follow us on Twitter: @candorpress1 Email us: cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com   Resources mentioned: ManUp Conference Pittsburgh: https://urbanimpact.regfox.com/manup-pitts... SpringTide Research: https://springtideresearch.org/?srsltid=Af...

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!   To follow Ellie on TikTok: @elliemelo_ Follow us on Twitter: @candorpress1 Email us: cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com