This time of year, I travel a lot for many reasons. During my time driving on these trips, I listen to podcasts. Listening to podcasts helps me stay entertained during long drives. Like many of you reading this, I listen to different podcasts on many subjects. In general, the podcasts I listen to are either for entertainment purposes or to be informative. In a way, the podcasts I listen to serve a purpose. With podcasts, I either find entertainment, or I can take something away that can help me in the future. With so many podcasts out there, I am mindful of what is available. There might be podcasts that do not fit the criteria I mentioned. There could be options that may not be the best for Christians to consume.

There are so many entertainment options that are easily accessible. These can be accessed through many devices common for many people. Some options are suitable for Christians. Some options may not be the best for Christians. We know that who we spend our time with can impact us. 1 Corinthians 15:33 says, “Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Is what we consume benefiting us or becoming a disservice to us? Are we being mindful of what we consume as it pertains to our choices for entertainment? It is important to be mindful of the content we consume regularly. Let us take a look at Ephesians 5. Verses 11-12 say, “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.” In other words, not only should we avoid unfruitful activities, but we need to expose them not just for our benefit but for the benefit of others.

It is natural for us to look for different avenues of entertainment. Each of us has differing preferences in what we want to consume. We need to be aware of what we go to for entertainment. Is it causing more harm than good? Let us be mindful of what we allow in our lives.