Is Listening to Crime Podcasts a Sin? Why are Christians Obsessed with True-Crime?

Is listening to true crime a sin?

n this special episode of Christian True Crime Junkies, we step back from a specific case to wrestle with a bigger question many believers are asking. From articles in Christianity Today and Relevant Magazine to conversations in churches, Christians are debating whether true crime sharpens our understanding of justice — or numbs us to suffering.

We talk about how Jaime and Alana first got into true crime, the most common arguments against it, and the potential pros and cons. Can these stories raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and even lead us to pray more effectively? Or can they fuel anxiety, distort reality, and turn real pain into entertainment?

Join Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton for an honest, grace-filled discussion about discernment, conscience, and where the line really is.