The podcast revolution is transforming your faith for better and worse

From sermon catch-ups to binge-worthy series, the rise of podcasts has redefined how we listen and learn. But is our hunger for constant sound leaving less space for critical thought, creativity…and God?

These days, it seems like everyone is wearing headphones. On public transport; walking the dog; out for a run; doing the housework. I watched a children’s football match at the weekend and the referee officiated the whole thing with one AirPod in. The combination of wireless technology, infinite streaming and a squeeze-it-all-in culture means that far more of our lives are soundtracked than ever before.