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So I haven't seen VeggieTales on Saturday morning to address whether protests are necessary w/regard to the integrity of the production, also see God references quashed. Anyone have insight on this issue? I tried to find it this morning, but the Ryder Cup (i.e., U.S. vs. Europe in golf for the uninitiated) has preempted morning kids programming.

But I do doubt if Jesus were alive today, he would be doing the same thing as Madonna (see the first piece). It's not surprising to me that it is difficult to articulate the Gospel w/clarity in today's popular culture, it has only been easy for very brief periods of time in isolated geographic regions. The Gospel turns the upside down world right-side up and causes quite a stirr.

My early Saturday morning thought (I really shouldn't be blogging when I'm not all together yet, but here we go) . . .

is that Christians should stop whining about our inability to dominate the media. Influencing individuals, culture, media, etc will always be difficult. Such is the reality of living in a fallen world. When engaging w/the world and its structures, we should be infused by the grace, spirit, and countercultural forming nature of the Biblical story lived out in relationship w/God, his people, and his creation. VeggieTales appeared to understand the complexity of TV life and should try to maintain its integrity, although we must keep in mind that Big Idea isn't what it used to be. But maybe (and not surprisingly) there is not space for direct, articulate Christian programming on Saturday morning TV (or in general) on the major networks. This should be a reminder to many Christians who let the TV (and media in general) wash over them w/o critique. FYI: Phil Vischer's blog has quite the conversation.

All life, and media is no exception, should be interacted with through the Biblical lens. Some media will be of value, some will not, most will be a mix of good and evil. As kids turn on the tube this morning may shows of value be chosen and when there are not shows of value to be found, may the TV be turned off (not just by parents, but also by kids) for other opportunities for growth . . . this morning Hayley and Ellen are eating breakfast in the rain at their campsite w/Mom, Grandma Ginder, and Grandpa Ginder as I write this piece while watching Eden. Theresa will blog on this much more exciting real world story later . . .

Note: updated already.