Is Stranger Things "H*rry P*tter" all over again for Christian parents?
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Like Harry Potter before it, Stranger Things is sparking Christian debate about darkness in media and whether it's okay for our families to watch together. Rev. Cris Rogers joined Esther to explore whether the series has anything “honourable, lovely, or excellent” to offer — and how parents can support their children swept up in the excitement.
Released on 1 Dec 2025
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