Today I’m unpacking the viral teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty — but from a Christian perspective. Let’s be honest, the show is EVERYWHERE. From team debates (Conrad vs. Jeremiah) to dreamy beach scenes, it’s got everyone hooked… but is it actually healthy for us to watch?
I get super real about what the show glamorizes — from toxic love triangles to pre-marital sex — and why it’s so easy to get caught up in fictional love stories. I also talk about emotional purity and how women especially can fall into fantasy traps that pull us away from truth. 👀
Honestly, I watch this show, so this episode isn’t about canceling fun — it’s about learning to watch with discernment and not letting shows define your standards for love.
In This Episode
01:00 – Why I wanted to talk about The Summer I Turned Pretty
03:00 – How I think Christians should view pop culture
05:00 – Yep… I watched the show — here’s what I thought
07:00 – Let’s talk about the unbiblical themes in the show
09:00 – Am I mature enough in my faith to watch this?
10:00 – The obsession is real — here’s why that’s dangerous
14:00 – Is this emotional porn for women? Let’s go there
17:00 – Why we need to stop romanticizing toxic love
18:00 – What biblical love actually looks like
20:00 – My thoughts on sex before marriage in the series
23:00 – The whole “glow up” narrative is super misleading
30:00 – Let’s unpack the cheating, drama, and mess
34:00 – Why young marriage is so misunderstood
40:00 – My final thoughts and a gentle challenge for you
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