Redeeming Halftime Activities
My last post certainly caused a lot of discussion, but I’ll be honest it felt like the main point was overlooked at times. Typically, I might ignore that and just pray that it meant something to the ones who needed it most but I feel like this is an important cultural moment, so I want to revisit the issue now that we’ve seen both halftime performances. I’ve been thinking more about this, and I wanted to share a follow-up that is way more important to dwell on.
Let me say this clearly: neither Kid Rock nor Bad Bunny is beyond the reach of God’s grace. No one is. Not them, not any of us. That’s the beautiful, overwhelming truth of the Gospel.
Romans 5:20 puts it perfectly:
“Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.”
The bigger the mess, the more powerfully God’s grace rushes in to cover it. Jesus came for sinners—for people who’ve made mistakes, for people who are still making them. That includes everyone involved in these performances, everyone watching, and everyone reading this right now. Grace doesn’t run out; it overflows.
While I still think we need to be thoughtful about what we celebrate and promote (Isaiah 5:20 hasn’t changed), I also believe God can use even imperfect moments to point toward something true. One of those moments in the alternative show felt especially moving: a shift toward faith and dependence on God. It was a picture of what real transformation looks like, and it’s something worth pausing on and talking about with others.
The bottom line for me is this:
• Let’s keep being honest and thorough about what aligns (or doesn’t) with Christian living.
• Let’s be thoughtful about putting a “faith-approved” stamp on things just because they match our preferences.
• And let’s stay open to seeing grace at work in unexpected places. When we spot even a flicker of truth or longing for something more, let’s gently point people toward Jesus—the only One who can truly satisfy.
Both artists, both crowds, all of us—were people Jesus loves and died for. These events reminded me that deep down, everyone is searching for more than what the world offers. The real answer isn’t in better shows or louder messages; it’s in the Savior who meets us right in our mess and makes us new.
