🌠 They All Marveled–Will You? 🎬🍿

by | Jun 19, 2025 | ScrollKeepers Community News

From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek

Faith-building Other Worlds

They All Marveled Season 2

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Hey Reader!

Fun and exciting news in this episode…

1-Dystopia and the Ultimate Dictator

But first, I’d like to share a reader’s note. A couple weeks ago, in discussing “dystopias,” I said “Christ taught us that we are ALREADY living in a dystopia. The world is broken. The gospel is the solution.” Then I asked for you to send verses that point us to how this world is a dystopia already…

Samara shared this verse:

We know that we are children of God and the whole world is under the power of the evil one.

1 John 5:19

How true. Yes, Samara. This is a perfect verse to remember. This world is not our home. We must keep perspective in this difficult but blessed life.

2-We are Live! 🥳

Now–

🥁 Drumroll, please–

We have picked up the Pop Culture podcast, and now the podcast is on VIDEO! 🥳

For Christian fans of sci-fi and fantasy, the They All Marveled show delves into issues of faith, philosophy, and entertainment.

Planned in upcoming episodes: movie reviews, author interviews, and hard questions like the one we tackle in this first video:

Should Christians avoid watching TV and movies? I make my case with 10 Biblical reasons to reconsider your screen time—not out of guilt, but with an invitation to lift your heart to God. Here’s a taste of what’s in the video:

  • Reconnect with Creation: Are screens stealing your awe for God’s handiwork?
  • Value Your Time: What could you do instead of binging the next show—real connections, acts of service, or deepening your faith?
  • Guard Your Heart: TV shapes how we think and feel; are we unconsciously absorbing values that conflict with our faith?
  • Scientific Dive: Dr. Aric Sigmund’s research points to TV’s toll on our attention, emotional health, and even our spiritual hunger.

I also share a eye-closing, heart-lifting meditative reading of Psalm 104, reminding us of the wonders all around if we simply lift our eyes from the screen.

I pray it is a blessing to you! Please let me know what you think.

Darlene

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