Scripture-based series covering Old and New Testament narratives.
A faith-based media review applies the values, priorities, and concerns of a specific faith tradition to the evaluation of entertainment. For Christians, this means evaluating media through the lens of Scripture — asking not just "is this good art?" but "does this align with what the Bible teaches about truth, goodness, and human flourishing?" This is not about finding religious themes in entertainment. A faith-based review of a nature documentary doesn't require that David Attenborough mention God. It asks: does this content reflect the truth of reality as Scripture reveals it? Does it promote what is good? Does it lead the viewer toward God or away from Him?
Several passages of Scripture provide the foundation for faith-based media review. Philippians 4:8 — "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — think about such things" — gives the primary positive filter. Ephesians 5:11 — "have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness" — gives the primary negative boundary. Romans 12:2 — "do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" — establishes why what we put into our minds matters enormously. Together, these passages establish that Christians are called to actively, intentionally manage what they consume — not passively absorbing whatever culture produces.
The Godly Score system evaluates 14 distinct signals across every title, from surface content (profanity, sexual content, violence) to deep worldview analysis (spiritual darkness, glorification of sin, treatment of Christianity, presence of redemptive themes). Each signal is weighted to reflect its biblical significance — a film that mocks Jesus scores more heavily than one that contains mild profanity, because the spiritual stakes are higher. The system also accounts for genre and context. A war film will naturally contain more violence than a romantic comedy — the Godly Score evaluates whether violence is proportionate and serves a moral purpose, not simply whether it appears. A show set in a secular world is not penalized for depicting secular characters — it is evaluated on whether it presents secular values as aspirational.
Start with intentionality: before watching something new, take 60 seconds to research it. A quick Godly Score lookup, a Plugged In review, or even a Google search for "[title] Christian review" can provide enough information to make an informed decision. This small investment of time has an enormous return in spiritual protection for yourself and your family. Proverbs 14:15 says "the simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps." Prudent, thoughtful media consumption is a form of biblical wisdom.
GodlyScore evaluates media and public figures across nine biblical signal categories: profanity (Ephesians 4:29), sexual content (1 Corinthians 6:18), violence (Psalm 11:5), LGBT normalization (Romans 1:26-27), spiritual darkness (Ephesians 5:11), glorification of sin (Romans 1:32), deception mechanics (Proverbs 12:22), virtue strength (Philippians 4:8), and redemption arc. The score reflects not just whether content is present but how it's framed. Score: see full guide.
See our Biblical Discernment Guide for the complete methodology. GotQuestions and the Gospel Coalition provide thorough evangelical analysis.