Navigating teen culture as a Christian parent can feel overwhelming — between social media trends, mental health conversations, and questions about identity, it's hard to know where to start. Axis exists to bridge that gap, equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders with gospel-centered resources to have meaningful conversations with the teens in their lives.^1
Co-founded in 2007 by David Eaton and Jeremiah Callihan, Axis is a 501(c)(3) donor-funded ministry based in Colorado Springs that has impacted over 2.4 million parents and 2.11 million young people through its growing library of resources.^2 Their toolkit includes over 60 downloadable Parent Guides covering topics from smartphones to sexuality, The Culture Translator (a free weekly email read by 400,000+ parents breaking down what's trending in teen culture through a biblical lens), video-based Conversation Kits, the Ask Axis podcast, and immersive Experiences designed to spark real dialogue between parents and teens.^1
What sets Axis apart is their "One Conversation" model — the idea that discipleship isn't a single talk but an ongoing, lifelong dialogue built on trust and cultural awareness. Because Axis is donor-funded, all resources are free to families, with the motto: "Axis is free to you because another parent paid it forward."^4
Why Christians Love It"I have had meaningful conversations about God and truth because of Axis conversation starters. Axis resources keep me up to date on what is happening and how to approach conversations in response."^2
"When it comes to reaching the next generation, no resource does a better job of connecting their interests with their hearts."^5
"Axis is one of the few organizations in the world that equips parents to do this, and I've seen first-hand how they steward resources for maximum kingdom impact."^2
Notable- Co-founded by David Eaton and Jeremiah Callihan in 2007; 600K families served in 2024^2
- Featured on Stand to Reason, FamilyLife Today, and in AFA Journal^6^8
- Recommended by the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and ministry leaders^5
- Endorsed by Word of Life Youth Ministries as a partner resource for youth ministry^9
