How Can Christians Be Discerning About Music?

Why talk about evaluating “secular” music? Can Christians ever listen to songs that aren’t explicitly “Christian?” What are some things we should be careful about when listening to music? How can I be discerning about the songs I listen to? How would you evaluate some popular songs? 1960s - “Sound of Silence” - Simon and Garfunkle 1970s - “Imagine” - John Lennon 1980s - “Living on a Prayer” - Bon Jovi 1990s - “Bittersweet Symphony” - The Verve 2000s - “Viva La Vida” - Coldplay 2010s - “Happy” - Pharrell Williams What about Taylor Swift? Conclusions: How should we think about the music of pop culture and what we listen to as Christians? Listener Questions: How is one chosen by God? Can you be unchosen? - Anna