It’s Not That Deep…Except It Is

It’s Not That Deep…Except It Is

From Giving Grace With Alexandra Hansen by Giving Grace Podcast

February 2, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

This episode explores the subtle influences of music, entertainment, and relationships on our values and beliefs, emphasizing the importance of discernment in a culture that encourages numbness and disengagement.

We’ve all said it—or heard it: “It’s not that deep.” It’s just a song. Just a show. Just a joke. Just a friendship. But what if the things we brush off as harmless are actually shaping us more than we realize? In this episode, we unpack why discernment matters in a culture that constantly tells us to relax, numb out, and stop thinking so much. We’ll talk about the subtle influence of music, entertainment, friendships, and the organizations we align ourselves with—and how those things quietly form our values, beliefs, and spiritual sensitivity. This isn’t about legalism or fear. It’s about awareness. About guarding your heart, renewing your mind, and being intentional with what you allow to shape you. Because formation rarely happens in one big moment— it happens in the small things we keep saying “aren’t that deep.” And the truth is… they are.

People in this episode

Host: Alexandra Hansen

Topics covered

  • discernment
  • cultural influence
  • values formation
  • spiritual sensitivity
  • awareness
  • intentionality

Keywords

  • discernment
  • cultural influence
  • values
  • beliefs
  • spiritual sensitivity
  • awareness
  • intentionality

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