✝️ Book Review: Canceling Cancel Culture: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Teaching a Redemptive Worldview by Steven Madonna (Kindle Edition)
A thoughtful, faith-based response to cancel culture that encourages parents to guide their children with grace, discernment, and historical perspective—Steven Madonna offers a redemptive lens rooted in Christian values.
🧠 Overview
Published by Wild Word Press on August 26, 2025, this 20-page Kindle guide by Steven Madonna is aimed at Christian parents navigating the complexities of cancel culture. Madonna argues that cancel culture, with its tendency to erase flawed individuals from public memory, runs counter to the gospel’s message of redemption and grace.
The book encourages parents to teach their children how to engage with history, culture, and public figures through a redemptive worldview—one that acknowledges human imperfection while celebrating contributions to society.
✨ Key Themes
- 🙏 Grace over judgment: Madonna emphasizes that all humans are flawed, and that redemption—not erasure—is the Christian response
- 📚 Historical discernment: Encourages parents to teach children how to appreciate the achievements of historical figures without ignoring their moral failings
- 🧠 Biblical parallels: Draws comparisons between cancel culture and the flawed but divinely used figures in Scripture (e.g., David, Solomon)
- 👨👩👧 Parenting with wisdom: Offers practical advice for instilling critical thinking and spiritual maturity in children
“It would be foolish to reject the music of Mozart or the innovation of Benjamin Franklin simply because of their moral failings or differing worldview… On those grounds, the Psalms of David or the Proverbs of Solomon would be rejected.” — Steven Madonna
💬 Reader Impressions
- 📖 Early readers appreciate the book’s concise format, clear moral stance, and accessible tone
- 🧾 It’s positioned as a faith-based alternative to mainstream cultural critiques, ideal for Christian families and educators
- 💬 “A timely reminder that redemption is central to the gospel—and should be central to how we teach our kids about culture.”
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 20 pages, it’s more of a devotional-style guide than a deep academic analysis
- 📚 Niche audience: Best suited for Christian readers seeking guidance on cultural engagement
- 🧾 Not a political manifesto: Focuses on spiritual and educational principles rather than partisan debate
🏁 Final Verdict
Canceling Cancel Culture is a concise, values-driven guide that offers Christian parents a framework for teaching grace, discernment, and historical awareness. Steven Madonna’s message is clear: redemption is more powerful than cancellation, and children should be taught to see the world through the lens of grace.
