What Does the Bible Say About Entertainment?

MAY 20, 202656 MIN
Radically Christian

What Does the Bible Say About Entertainment?

MAY 20, 202656 MIN

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<p>Can a Christian actually watch a movie to the glory of God? Play a video game in the name of Jesus? It sounds almost absurd until you realize Paul's command in 1 Corinthians 10:31 doesn't stop at the church door, "Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." That means entertainment too. But what does that actually look like in practice? And how do you avoid the two traps: writing off all entertainment as spiritually dangerous, or treating it as a completely neutral zone where faith has no say? Wes and Marcus have both wrestled with this personally. They bring their own stories, their own failures, and a surprisingly deep theological case for why how and why you consume entertainment matters just as much as what you choose to consume.</p><p><strong>Links and Resources</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.vidangel.com/?promo_code=radically">VidAngel</a> - Skip & mute offensive content you don’t want to see or hear in thousands of movies & TV shows, including profanity, nudity, violence & more.</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3Rolry8"><em>When I Relax I Feel Guilty</em></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Relax-Feel-Guilty-Hansel/dp/0781440033"> by Tim Hansel</a> — Wes mentioned this book sat on his shelf for years, unread — which, he noted, proved its point perfectly.</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://logos.com/radicallychristian">Logos Bible Study Software</a> - Extended Free Trial</p><p><em>This description contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend resources we genuinely believe in.</em></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.radicallychristian.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.radicallychristian.com</a>