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Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. Through our reviews, art

Adam Holz, Kristin Smith and Johnathan McKee


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    TV Review: The Chosen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:00


    After its theatrical run, Season Four of The Chosen moves to The Chosen app. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: TikTok Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 1:00


    Will TikTok's new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: The Misfits: A Copycat Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 1:00


    An odd group of young misfits are back for another round of pastry-fueled detective work. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: The Legend of Ochi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 1:30


    Despite some issues, The Legend of Ochi' is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Jurassic World Rebirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 2:30


    The latest Jurassic' entry features Scarlett Johansson and cutting-edge CGI. But character development or big twists? Nah. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Jesus Glow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 1:30


    What is the obsession with the Jesus Glow? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Revenge of the Savage Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 1:00


    Revenge of the Savage Planet' is a silly, snarky sci-fi romp. But it may not be the best galaxy for younger space lovers to explore. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Sneaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 1:00


    A nice message about the love between siblings accompanies lots of footwear puns in this animated tale about sneakers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: F1® The Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 2:30


    F1 The Movie' is a visually stunning and pulse-pounding racing film, but it comes with more than a few bumps in the Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:00


    Inspired by Judy Blume's novel, Netflix's Forever is a story about teen romance, but one that I certainly wouldn't want my own teenager watching. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Nonchalant Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:30


    Teens are taking nonchalance to new extremes, desperately trying to learn how to not try at all. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Forest Frank: Child of God II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:00


    Forrest Frank views his purpose as more than making music. Each song on his latest album is part of his ministryto proclaim the Gospel to anyone who will listen. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Snow White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 1:30


    The latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic has been a lightning rod for controversy. But despite some changes, Snow White's character remains strong, brave and true. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Elio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 2:00


    Pixar's Elio, about a lonely boy who wants to connect with aliens, offers parents a springboard to talk about God's unfailing love for us ... Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    TV Review: SkyMed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 1:30


    Intimacy, action and adrenaline are the name of the game in this formulaic medical-drama import from Canada. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Summer Screens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:30


    Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youthsometimes way upduring the summer. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Based on a True Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:30


    Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:00


    Drop' is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:00


    This film is a near shot-for-shot remake of the original. But its live-action nature makes the violence here more visceral Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    TV Review: Mighty MonsterWheelies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 1:00


    Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there's not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix's Mighty Monsterwheelies. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: TikTok Told Me I Have ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:00


    New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTokand why that can be dangerous. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

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    Culture Remix: Blue Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 1:00


    Blue Prince' is a charming E-rated puzzler with equal measures of difficulty and delight for players of all ages. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:00


    The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you'll find some lovely themes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: The Life of Chuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 2:00


    This film lands its R rating for its harsh language. But its optimistic, life-affirming message might speak to us in deeper, more profound ways, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: North of North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 1:00


    North of North is a story about a woman seeking to grow into a new life in a small town in Canada's Nunavut territory. She faces many challenges as do viewers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Snapchat Sued by Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 1:00


    Florida instituted a law and is now suing Snapchat to require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-old users. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Gavin Ortlund

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 1:00


    Gavin Ortlund seeks to provide a defense for historical Protestant Christianity, and he speaks about a variety of Christian topics with grace. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: The Woman in the Yard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 1:00


    The Woman in the Yard' uses creepy horror to sketch out its metaphorical lesson. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Karate Kid: Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 2:00


    Like its predecessors, 'Karate Kid: Legends' packs some violence and language in its punches, but it also comes with a number of nice messages, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Influencers and Shark Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 1:00


    These fin-fluencers, as they're sometimes called, post pictures and videos of themselves petting sharks, encouraging their followers to do the same. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: The Night War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 1:00


    Miriam must find a way to survive in Nazi-occupied France as a Jewish girl. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    The Day the Earth Blew Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 1:00


    The Day the Earth Blew Up' feels oh-so-true to its wacky, Looney Tunes roots. But given how violent and rude those roots are, that's not altogether good. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 2:00


    After 29 years and eight films as Mission: Impossible' super spy Ethan Hunt, is Tom Cruise really going to call it a day? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Sherlock & Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 1:00


    Sherlock Daughter presents a tough case that's pinned as PG but still comes with a couple of dark moments. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Screen Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 1:00


    Maybe you're wondering why a fast from screens would be a good thing to do. Here are three surprising benefits. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Carmen Sandiego

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 1:00


    The new Carmen Sandiego' game won't stump older detectives, but young rookies may enjoy solving crime in a red fedora and trench coat. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: A Minecraft Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 1:00


    Jack Black and Jason Momoa team up for a wildly disjointed and less-than-kid-friendly fever dream of a movie. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Nonnas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 2:00


    While some content issues prevent it from being a perfect meal, Nonnas is a charming tale of food, fellowship and the love of family Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Andor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 1:00


    The critically acclaimed Star Wars series Andor' is back. For fans, it is a return to form. For families, the show is still potentially a ride through an asteroid belt. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Screens and Nearsightedness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 1:00


    What does it mean to want someone's nachos? The link between screen use and becoming nearsighted. And developers learn that teens don't care about sex or romance in video games. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Lady Gaga's Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 1:00


    Lady Gaga's latest harkens back to her early hits with this collection of synth-saturated club bangers that blur the lines between love, sex, faith, pain and death. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Captain America: Brave New World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 1:00


    There are a few nice things about this cap and his tale. But maybe not enough to be worthy of a hearty Family Assemble!' Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Juliet & Romeo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 2:00


    Juliet Romeo' is the latest musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragic play. And it has all the same content issues as the original. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    TV Review: Dot Connor: Grosse Point Garden Society

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 1:00


    The seemingly charming members of The Grosse Pointe Garden Society hide their involvement in a murder in NBC's drama. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: Rise of Esports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 1:00


    Nearly 2 in 5 American kids want a career in esports. Why? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Redeemed Zoomer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 1:00


    Redeemed Zoomer seeks to share the gospel and explain complex Christian history and theology, hoping to bring younger generations to faith. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 1:00


    Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is 50. But its goofy gags and supercilious snark are just as irreverently funny (and messy) as ever. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Thunderbolts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 2:00


    This film has all the problems you'd expect from a superhero flick, and a few more besides. But it comes with a lot of heart, and hope, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Movie Review: Dot Connor: Webtective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 1:00


    Dot Conner: Webtective is an educational Christian show that helps kids learn and process deeper ideas about the faith. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    SiYP: FOMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 1:00


    A fear of missing out drives teens to fall for phishing scams. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

    Culture Remix: Atomfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 1:00


    Atomfall' feels a bit lighter than your typical bloody survival game. But it still has gun blasts to the face and crazed rats. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29

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