Stand-up and sketch comedian Juston McKinney is turning parenting pain into punchlines with Parentally Challenged, a multimedia show now on major platforms that treats parental burnout like a shared joke with a purpose. [P]TV host Dylan Dreyer reminds parents even experienced caregivers hit breaking points, while a father in Odessa shows how spinal muscular atrophy reshapes caregiving and family independence (story). At the same time, programs launching to support fathers, simple home safety tips for kids, and more open conversations about childlessness are nudging parenting culture toward practical support over perfection.

Lifeway Research finds Gen Z attends church with surprising frequency yet often fails to translate beliefs into daily practice, a gap that raises questions about how discipleship is taught and lived (report). [P]That contrast—regular attendance paired with weak application—signals a need for discipleship that emphasizes habits, home formation, and apprenticeship rather than just Sunday programming.