Music & Motherhood

July 12, 2025

Lately, my kids and I have been watching KPop Demon Hunters. On the surface, it’s just a beautifully animated film about pop stars fighting supernatural forces—but beneath the stylized scenes and electric soundtracks, I saw something deeper. In my observation, it conveys a powerful truth that resonates across all walks of life: the battle for our hearts and minds rages on—and music is the weapon.

This got me thinking about something I’ve long heard, and only now am starting to truly understand. Lucifer, once the bright and shining star, was created with a purpose: to lead the praise and worship of God. His gift was music. It was so powerful, so beautiful, that he began to desire the praise meant for God alone. And that envy led to his fall.

Now, I’m still early in my journey through the Bible—I’m only in Psalms—but already I’ve noticed a recurring theme: God lives in our praises. Psalm 22:3 tells us, “But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.” That scripture stirred something in me. Praise is not just something we give to God when we feel like it. It is a dwelling place. It is where He abides.

And if praise is where God lives, then it’s also a weapon for us to use in the spiritual battles we face daily. Psalm 100 is titled “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord.” Whether we are in the valley or on the mountaintop, our song matters. When we are hurting, we must still sing. When life is good, we must still praise. Because music isn’t neutral—it’s power wrapped in melody. It has the ability to build up or break down, to heal or to harm.

As human beings, we have to be intentional about our music choices. Every lyric we absorb is either speaking life or death over us. Music is simply words layered over rhythms and beats designed to move us emotionally, spiritually, even physically. These aren’t just songs—they’re declarations. And we speak them over our own lives, and the lives of our children, whether we realize it or not.

Growing up, I didn’t always understand the songs I sang. Some of the darkest lyrics are laid over the most upbeat and catchy tunes. And now, watching my own children grow, I see the same pattern. They don’t always grasp the depth—or darkness—of what they’re singing or dancing to. As a mother, it’s my responsibility to stay tuned in to what they’re consuming. I’ll be honest—I haven’t always done a great job of that. Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed their moods shifting, their behavior changing. And I had to look in the mirror.

My biggest fault lately? Not being the kind of mother my children need: attentive, creative, present. It is my job to nurture their gifts. It’s my job to teach them how to praise and worship God—not just with their voices but through all their creative expressions. Whether it's music, dance, writing, or art, I want them to know their gifts come from the Source—Jesus Christ—and they are meant to glorify Him.

So yes, KPop Demon Hunters is just a movie. But it reminded me of something real: that every day, through every sound and song, we are choosing sides. Will we play music that repels darkness? Or will we unknowingly play music that invites it in?

Music is more than entertainment—it’s spiritual territory. And as for me and my house, we will sing songs that guard our hearts, stir our spirits, and bring glory to the One who gave us breath.