David Eaton

David Eaton

David cofounded Axis in 2007. Every month Axis’ digital products equip 229k+ parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. Visit Axis.org to join the 229k parents who are currently subscribed to the FREE Culture Translator. The Culture Translator is a brief email sent every Friday that will help you understand the culture of your teenagers and connect with their heart!

David is the coauthor of Smartphone Sanity and Engaging Your Teens World. David has led partnerships between Axis and: Family Life Today, MOPS, Young Life, Youth for Christ, Focus on the Family, the Association of Christian Schools International, Compassion International, Word of Life, Moody Radio, The Colson Center, Care-Net, and many many others.

David has been married 12 years to Lindsey and they have an 10 year old, Shiloh Abigail, a 6 year old, Zion Daniel, and a 4 year old Vale Calvary. The Eatons live in Colorado.

Guest Episodes

FamilyLife Today® Podcast

David Eaton: Phones for Teens: How to Deal

October 14, 2022
David Eaton
The drawbacks and dangers of phones for teens can feel intimidating. Author David Eaton
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
David Eaton: Phones for Teens: How to Deal
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

David Eaton: How to Love Your Teenager

October 13, 2022
David Eaton
Overreacting with your teen? Author David Eaton knows the anger is real and stakes
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
David Eaton: How to Love Your Teenager
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FamilyLife This Week® Podcast

Tech-wise Parents: Setting Boundaries

July 2, 2022
Brian Goins & David Eaton & Jonathan Pitts & Melanie Mudge
As parents do you have clear direction how to help your kids manage their technology usage? David Eaton and Melanie Mudge, Brian Goins, and Jonathan & Wynter Pitts talk about the landscape of teens and technology.
FamilyLife This Week®
FamilyLife This Week®
Tech-wise Parents: Setting Boundaries
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Four Conversations for Kids

September 28, 2018
David Eaton
David Eaton knows that smart phones are hugely popular among adolescents, but they're often misused. Eaton challenges parents to have four conversations with their kids before giving them a cell phone.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Four Conversations for Kids
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Smartphone Detox

September 27, 2018
David Eaton
David Eaton encourages parents to talk to their kids about appropriate cell phone usage. Eaton reminds parents it's not so much about how to use the phone but why we use it.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Smartphone Detox
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Understanding Freedom

February 9, 2018
David Eaton & Melanie Mudge
David Eaton and Melanie Mudge coach parents on how to talk to their kids about true freedom and explain why living without boundaries isn't freedom at all.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Understanding Freedom
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Bridging the Generation Gap

February 8, 2018
David Eaton & Melanie Mudge
David Eaton and Melanie Mudge tell listeners how, in an information-saturated society, our teens need to look to God's Word, as well as their parents, for answers.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Bridging the Generation Gap
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Keying into the Culture

February 7, 2018
David Eaton & Melanie Mudge
David Eaton and Melanie Mudge, tell listeners why Christian kids are leaving the faith. Eaton explains why parents must focus on the truth that Jesus is life.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Keying into the Culture
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Guest Articles

Smartphones for Smart Families

Smartphones for Smartfamilies

David Eaton
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We advise against giving your children a phone if you are not ready to have a conversation with them about it multiple times a week for multiple years.