3(D) Discernment Process
Choose a piece of media that you usually watch/listen to and evaluate it through the 3D process. Write it up and email it to Matt Acton for a Snack Shack Dollar.
HERE are some examples of 3D Media Reviews:
Here are some questions to reflect on as you write up your 3D review:
Discover
- What is the main topic or theme?
- Does this piece make any overt of covert suggestions on how to think, talk, act, or live?
- What values and beliefs are seend as virtuous? What values and beliefs are portrayed negatively?
- How is God portrayed? What dod is say about God?
- Does this piece send any messages about what makes a person “successful” in life?
- What is the worldview communicated in what you are seeing and hearing?
Discern
- How creative or deep is this particular piece?
- Is the artist/writer/creator consistent with his or her worldview or was this media piece created for another reason such as making money or helping to make the individual famous?
- How does the content line up with God’s Word and a Christian worldview?
Decide
- Is this something I should listen to or watch? Will I continue to listen to or watch this?
- Should I support this artist and media message with my money, time, and attention?
- Does this piece have any ministry value? How would Jesus share his story or message with someone living in this worldview?