Can something sound good emotionally, but still pull you backward spiritually?

In Episode 3 of the Faith, Filters & Real Life series, Natasha Elaine sits down again with Anthony Dixon of the AMP’d Unfiltered Podcast for an honest conversation about music, concerts, lyrics, nostalgia, atmosphere, and conviction.

From prom songs and old school jams to concerts, playlists, and the songs that still trigger old memories, this episode asks a real question:

What are we agreeing with when we press play?

This is not about condemnation. This is about discernment.

Because sometimes the music is not “bad,” but it may still have access to a version of you God already delivered you from.

This week’s Word of the Week is Deliverance, and the Kingdom Artist of the Week is Big Trilla, with Villain as the Song of the Week.

Pray. Read. Listen. Obey.

In this episode:

• Music, memory, and atmosphere
• Why some songs still pull us backward
• The difference between emotional alignment and spiritual alignment
• Concerts, crowds, and agreement
• Freedom versus wisdom
• Conviction without condemnation
• What it means when your appetite changes
• Deliverance as a sign of growth
• Kingdom Artist of the Week: Big Trilla
• Song of the Week: Villain

What is your environment producing in you?

In Episode 2 of the Faith, Filters & Real Life series, Natasha Elaine is joined by Anthony Dixon of AMP'd Unfiltered Podcast for a conversation about influence, exposure, and the environments that quietly shape who we become.

Because environments preach.

Not with words.

With repetition.

Through the Roads, Rocks, Weeds & Soil framework, they explore:

🌱 Why environments affect us before we recognize it
🌱 How normalization quietly changes our standards
🌱 The danger of repeated exposure and desensitization
🌱 Why intentional placement matters for growth, peace, and purpose

Because every environment is producing something.

The question is whether it's producing what God planted.

Word of the Week

Produce

To bring forth fruit, results, or outcomes.

Because every environment is producing something.

The question is whether it's producing what God planted.

Key Scripture

Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV)

"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord... That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season."

Kingdom Artist of the Week

Bizzle

A pioneering voice in Christian Hip Hop whose music consistently challenges believers to live with conviction, discernment, and purpose while engaging culture without conforming to it.

Song of the Week

Name Your Price

A powerful reminder that following Christ often requires surrender, intentionality, and a willingness to let go of anything that competes with God's best for our lives.

Pray. Read. Listen. Obey.

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What if the content you're consuming is shaping you more than you realize?

In Episode 1 of the Faith, Filters & Real Life series, Natasha Elaine explores the connection between media consumption, spiritual formation, and everyday discipleship.

Using the Roads, Rocks, Weeds & Soil framework, this episode examines how television, social media, music, podcasts, and digital culture quietly influence our thoughts, desires, beliefs, and behavior.

Through a personal reflection on The Handmaid's Tale, Natasha asks a challenging question:

Do you look like what you watch... or does it look like you?

This episode explores:

🌱 Passive consumption and spiritual awareness

🌱 The flesh and how it justifies what feels good

🌱 Why conviction is an invitation, not condemnation

🌱 How God transforms desires through renewed thinking

🌱 What it means to intentionally filter what influences you

Before you watch.

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Before you press play.

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Scriptures Referenced

1 Corinthians 15:33

Galatians 5:16

Hebrews 12:1

Psalm 37:4

Romans 12:2

🌱 Word of the Week

Conviction

Conviction isn't condemnation.

Condemnation says you're guilty and there's no way forward.

Conviction says something is off, and God is inviting you into something better.

🎤 Artist of the Week

Aaron Cole

Dove Award Winner

Billboard Charting Artist

🎵 Song of the Week

Usher In The SpiritAaron Cole featuring Tenroc

Featured submissions throughout this episode:

🎤 MC Jin

🎤 1K Phew

🎤 Mike Teezy

🎤 Cammrapswell

🎤 Jackie Legere

🎤 Bianca Silver

Plus additional artists featured in the outro mix on Mixcloud:

https://www.mixcloud.com/RRWSPODCAST/do-you-look-like-what-you-watch-faith-filters-real-life-ft-usher-in-the-spirit-challenge/

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Hook

00:25 Introduction

01:03 Roads: Awareness

02:01 Rocks: The Flesh

03:59 Weeds: Lack of Surrender

05:45 Soil: God's Desires

07:38 Reflection

08:35 Prayer

09:37 Filter Before You Follow™ Assessment

09:55 Word of the Week: Conviction

10:20 Artist of the Week: Aaron Cole

10:50 Song of the Week: Usher In The Spirit

11:35 Series Preview: Anthony Dixon Joins the Conversation

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