Now, like no other time in history, Christians are faced with deciding whether to follow their conscience or follow the trends. Between viral YouTube videos and "must-see TV," social media influencers and binge-worthy movie series, our screens have growing control over how we spend our time.
But, both the content found on these platforms, and the amount of time spent consuming media should give believers pause. Is it appropriate for us to intentionally witness sinful behavior? Is it possible for us to come to a consensus on what kind of media should be avoided by professing Christians? How much time is too much time to spend enjoying the entertainment we do decide to consume?
Ciara and Jessi take on these questions, and so many more in an episode that really comes down learning to overcome the fear of missing out in order to better live out our faithfulness in Christ.
Show Notes:
Christian, What Are You Watching? by Craig Cabaniss https://www.crossway.org/articles/christian-what-are-you-watching/
Is It Sinful to Watch Sin on a Screen? John Piper https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-it-sinful-to-watch-sin-on-a-screen
1689 London Baptist Confession, Section 21, Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/chapter-21-christian-liberty-and-liberty-of-conscience/
"Why I Won't Read Fifty Shades of Gray"- Blog post by Jessi http://thisjessibridges.blogspot.com/2012/05/why-i-wont-be-reading-50-shades-of-grey.html
Episode 6: Soul Searching (Our Review of Pixar's SouL) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/7260562-ep-6-soul-searching
Episode 16: Inadvertent Idolatry https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/8193123-ep-16-inadvertent-idolatry-part-1
Episode 31: Garden of Deception: Examining the Growth of Bad Theology on Social Media with Dr. Jen Russum https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/8998891-ep-31-garden-of-deception-examining-the-growth-of-bad-theology-on-social-media-with-dr-jen-russum