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One Punk Under God

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Jay Bakker, Where to watch: Sundance Channel, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Bakker son shares his spiritual journey; teens OK.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Jay's message is that he wants people to feel loved and embraced for who they are. But there is some bias toward or against certain religions.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    There's some mention of Jim Bakker's infidelity ("he had sex with a woman he shouldn't have had sex with").

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Jay's followers congregate in a bar.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About One Punk Under God

Parents need to know that this reality series addresses the potentially sensitive topic of religion, with some bias toward or against certain religions. Jay Bakker (the son of '70s and '80s TV evangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker) mentions having a difficult time with religion as he was growing up, and he's now creating his own religion, which bucks some of the conventions of Christianity. This may upset viewers who have an unquestioning faith. It may prompt others to think about what they do or don't believe in.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about faith and religion and what it means to them. If you go to church or another place of worship, do you enjoy what you learn there? Is there anything about your religion that you question or that makes you uncomfortable? How do you handle that? What do you think of the religion that Jay has created? Is religion a good topic for a TV show? Why or why not? Do you think Jay would have a TV show if his parents weren't Jim and Tammy Faye?
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