Cultivating Candor

EPISODE 7- Steelers Football and Spiritual Formation

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 [cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com]

GROUND SQUIRRELS, HOW EPISODE 6- TEENS ENGAGE SCRIPTURE AND THE NEW MAKE A DIFFERENCE BIBLE

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.

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/ [https://cmalliance.org/] Ed the Zebra story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEHzBf9dEbg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEHzBf9dEbg] Check us out also on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivating-candor/id1814847075 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivating-candor/id1814847075] Check us out also on YouTube:    Twitter (X): https://x.com/Candorpress1 [https://x.com/Candorpress1]   LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!

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] 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 [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 [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/ [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.   To follow Maddison on TikTok: @sylersworld Follow us on Twitter: @candorpress1 Email us: cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com [cultivatingcandorbros@gmail.com]   Resources mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_brainrot [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://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.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/youth.html]   https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/dangers-of-vaping [https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/dangers-of-vaping]