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Choosing Christ Over Culture - A Girls Anthem Devo Packet

Hey Family,

Hollywood Hustle & Heart will be back next Friday! In the meantime, if you haven’t caught up on the earlier installments of my serial novel, now’s the perfect time to dive in before the next chapter drops. You can start here:

But I had to pause the series this week because something felt more urgent.

With all the back-and-forth I’ve been seeing on social media about shows like Forever & She the People and movies like Sinners, I knew it was time to bring this conversation front and center again. As disciples, we’re called to be set apart—not just in our faith, but in how we live, move, and even how we entertain ourselves.

Yeah, it might feel tough when everybody’s hyped about the latest Netflix drop, but Kingdom living comes with Kingdom choices.

This devo packet is built from an article I wrote months ago about anchoring your entertainment to God’s Word. It’s real. It’s convicting. And it’s full of grace.

Check it out below—and hit reply to let me know how it resonates.

Devotional Summary

It’s not just TV. It’s not just music. As disciples of Christ, our everyday choices—including what we watch, listen to, and attend—must reflect the kingdom we belong to. Anchoring our entertainment to God’s heart means checking our convictions, redefining fun, and choosing Christ over culture—even when it’s uncomfortable or misunderstood.

This season, God is calling you to maturity, not just morality. He’s calling you to discernment, not just decisions. You’re not being “extra.” You’re being set apart. And the places, shows, music, and conversations you engage in all shape your spirit.

Key Scriptures

• Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)
  “...give your bodies to God...Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world...”

• Ephesians 4:30 (NIV)
  “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”

• Psalm 101:3 (NKJV)
  “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes...”

• James 4:4 (NLT)
  “If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.”

• Luke 10:19 (ESV)
  “I have given you authority... over all the power of the enemy...”

• Matthew 12:43–45 (NIV)
  “When an impure spirit comes out... it returns to the house swept clean and unoccupied.”

• Ezekiel 22:26 (ESV)
  “...they have made no distinction between the holy and the common...”

Biblical Affirmations

• I honor the Holy Spirit with my choices.

• I am a disciple, not just a believer.

• I choose Christ over culture every time.

• I walk in spiritual authority and discernment.

• My entertainment choices build the Kingdom of God.

• I don’t need rebellion to feel free.

• I am set apart and unashamed.

Journal Prompts

1. What are five shows, songs, or books you currently engage with? Which kingdom do they build?

2. Have you ever felt convicted by the Holy Spirit but ignored it? What was the result?

3. Redefine “fun” from a Kingdom lens. What does godly fun look like for you?

4. Are there places or events God has told you to walk away from? How did you respond?

5. What replacement forms of entertainment has God introduced to you in the past season?

6. How has your mindset shifted from being a Christian to living as a disciple?

7. What atmosphere shifts have you been called to initiate lately?

Prayer

Father,
Thank You for calling me higher. Thank You for loving me enough to correct me. Help me anchor every part of my life—including my entertainment—to Your word. Holy Spirit, convict me gently but clearly when I’m walking into content or spaces that don’t align with Your will. Remove any attachments I have to things that glorify the kingdom of darkness. Give me joy in the clean, fun, and fulfilling things You provide. Remind me daily that I’m not just a Christian—I’m a disciple. Teach me how to walk in truth even when it’s lonely, and help me silence the noise of culture so I can hear Your voice louder. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Suggested Songs / Playlist

• “Set Apart” – Koryn Hawthorne

• “Make Room” – Jonathan McReynolds

• “My Worship” – Phil Thompson

• “Fearless” – Jasmine Murray

• “Still Rolling Stones” – Lauren Daigle

• “Nothing Else” – Cody Carnes

• “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” – Maverick City Music

Creative Activity

Entertainment Detox List

• Create a chart with four columns: TV Shows, Music, Books, Events/Places.

• For each entry, ask:
  – Does this glorify God?
  – What fruit does it bear?
  – Which kingdom does it build?
  – What’s a healthy replacement?

• Pray over your list. Let God show you what to release and what to keep.