We trace how stories in film and streaming bypass logic to train the heart, then give parents practical tools to shape a healthier story diet at home. We review five principles, track the BookTok to box office pipeline, and end with one simple question to ask this week.

• formation happens every day in the home
• the heart as the control center of life
• every story preaches a vision of the good life
• discernment as a learnable skill, not a gift
• discipling for mission rather than isolation
• how stories bypass logic and script desires
• algorithms shaping your family’s viewing diet
• BookTok trends moving fast to streaming and theaters
• tools for parents: Plugged In, Common Sense Media, Colson Center
• five evaluation questions for any movie or show
• one practical step: watch together and ask about the good life

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