If we're not willing to be salt and light in the entertainment and art world, we cannot complain of its ungodliness. Creativity flows from the Father's heart beckoning the lost to return to Him. It is He who embraces creative hearts. Yet today, artists find more acceptance and creativity coming out of the gay community than the church. Right now we have an opportunity to engage in culture.
Cultural renewal begins with individual hearts being renewed.
If there are no poets or artists with renewed hearts, we will lack the language necessary to communicate the gospel. It's important to be intentional in creating grace-centered environments, safe places for people. Artists see their work as expressions of who they are, so we need to be willing to listen to them. Most creative people want to be healed from whatever is troubling them, but sadly, we often shut the doors on opportunities to share the gospel by being judgmental. As we engage culture we need to be authentic, not slick and savvy.