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Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for a light-hearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.

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    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Plugged In Show podcast is a valuable resource for anyone seeking honest and insightful Christian commentary on the latest movies. As someone who often relies on Plugged In's website for movie reviews, I was thrilled to discover their podcast and dive deeper into their thoughts and opinions on films. The hosts are aware of their diverse audience with different backgrounds and values, which makes for a well-rounded discussion.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the range of guests they bring on to each episode. These guests add fun and varied perspectives to the discussions, making each episode engaging and informative. Additionally, the camaraderie among the hosts shines through as they banter with one another, creating an enjoyable listening experience.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is its relevance in today's rapidly changing technological landscape. With social media occupying so much of our time, it's reassuring to know that I can turn to Plugged In online to research a title before investing my time in it. The podcast serves as an extension of their website, offering even more insights into current movies and helping listeners navigate potential concerns.

    While there are many positive aspects to The Plugged In Show podcast, one possible drawback is that it may not appeal to everyone. It caters specifically to those interested in Christian perspectives on entertainment. However, for its target audience, this podcast delivers exactly what it promises - genuine Christian commentary on movies.

    In conclusion, The Plugged In Show podcast is a valuable addition to the Plugged In website. It provides insightful commentary on the latest movies from a Christian perspective and offers an enjoyable listening experience with its engaging hosts and diverse range of guests. Whether you're looking for guidance on what movies to watch or simply want to engage in thoughtful discussions about entertainment choices, this podcast delivers quality content.



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    Episode 288: The Scary Science of Screen Time. Plus, Bono's Stories of Surrender

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 50:06


    As parents, we want to help our kids develop healthy tech habits. But where do we start? Paul Asay of the Plugged In team speaks with Melanie Hempe, founder of ScreenStrong, and Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Parenting department, about the dangers of too much screen time and ways you can help your family step back and reconnect. Paul then speaks with Adam Holz about recording artist Bono’s new documentary Stories of Surrender. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Stories of Surrender Check out the Plugged In Blog: · ScreenStrong.org · Practice Makes Parent podcast · Seven Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 287: AI in Entertainment & Technology, plus Lilo & Stitch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 42:55


    AI is infiltrating entertainment and technology. The Plugged In team examines the potential impacts and what they could mean for your family. Bret Eckelberry then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new live action Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Lilo and Stitch · Lilo and Stitch (2025) Check out the Plugged In Blog: · My AI: The Snapchat Friend You Never Added · Want Lunch? Call My AI Agent The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 286: Does Summertime Mean Screentime? Plus, Christian YouTubers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 49:51


    As school releases and summertime approaches, kids have a lot more free time. But does that mean more screentime? The Plugged In team says no and offers some thoughts on how to keep your child engaged without being on a screen. Paul Asay then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about Christian YouTubers that your family may enjoy watching. Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s terrific book Parenting Generation Screen! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Ryan Trahan · Dude Perfect · CoryxKenshin · Redeemed Zoomer · Testify · Apologia Studios · The Beat by Allen Parr · Mike Winger · YouTube Reviews Check out the Plugged In Blog: · Building Faith Online: A Conversation with Redeemed Zoomer The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 285: Of Handmaids' Tales and Hunger Games: The Downside of Dystopian Dramas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 46:10


    The dystopian genre has taken our culture by storm with its dark and twisted look at our imagined future. The Plugged In team explores the unique markers of this genre and the impact it can have on our everyday lives. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the latest book in the Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping. Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s great book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Black Mirror · The Last of Us · The Handmaid’s Tale · Sunrise on the Reaping · The Hunger Games Book Series · The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book · The Hunger Games · The Hunger Games: Catching Fire · The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 · The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 · The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes · Blade Runner · Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow · The Wizard of Oz · Zombieland · Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West · Wicked: Part One · A Quiet Place The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 284: Thunderbolts and What Makes a Hero. Plus, the Rise of AI Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 45:36


    The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with its new blockbuster Thunderbolts. The Plugged In team discusses the latest installment of superhero movies as well as the qualities it takes to make a hero. They then talk about AI agents, what that means, and what role they may play in our lives. Click here to get your copy of the amazing Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Thunderbolts · Guardians of the Galaxy · The Wolf of Wall Street · Risen · Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Avengers: Endgame · Tully · Roma · Black Mirror Check out the Plugged In Blog: · Want Lunch? Call My AI Agent The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 283: What Makes a Good Family Movie? Plus Andor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 51:54


    Your family likely enjoys a great movie…but what makes it great for your family? The Plugged In team explores various criteria for family-friendly movies and how you can discern what is appropriate for your family. Bret Eckelberry then talks with Paul Asay and Adam Holz about the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: The Princess Bride The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Incredibles Toy Story Monsters Inc. Inside Out 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 The Wild Robot Up Andor Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Flow Encanto Cheaper by the Dozen Cheaper by the Dozen 2022 The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 282: The Best Christian Movie Ever (?). Plus, Journey to You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 40:39


    What’s the best Christian movie ever? The Plugged In team reveals the winner of their Christian Movie Madness bracket and why they think that movie resonated with viewers. Paul Asay then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Hallmark movie Journey to You. Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s insightful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) See the Christian Movie Madness Bracket Christian Movie Madness Read the full review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/journey-to-you-2025/ The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 281: The King of Kings. Plus, Are Teens Turning Off Tech?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 44:46


    The Easter season always brings new Christian movies. The Plugged In team looks at the new animated movie The King of Kings and tells you what you need to know for your family. They then talk about how teens are proving to be skeptical of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence. Get your copy of Plugged In’s terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Unbreakable Boy · No Address · The Last Supper · The Chosen: Last Supper Part One · The King of Kings · The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe · The Horse and His Boy · The Silver Chair The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 280: The Minecraft Movie, plus the Best Entertainment to Watch Before Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:46


    The Minecraft game franchise has a new block-buster hitting movie theaters as a live action story. The Plugged In team looks at why Hollywood makes live action versions of beloved video games and the potential things you may need to know before you take you family to see it. They then look at some positive entertainment you may want to enjoy with your family as Easter approaches. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Borderlands · Super Mario Bros Movie · The Last of Us · Minecraft · A Minecraft Movie · The LEGO Movie · Sonic the Hedgehog · Sonic the Hedgehog 2 · Sonic the Hedgehog 3 · The Passion of the Christ · The Chosen · The Chosen: The Last Supper – Part One · The Jesus Film · Ben Hur · Amistad The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 279: A Look at The Chosen: The Last Supper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 43:23


    The Chosen has given us an extrabiblical glimpse of the life and ministry of Jesus, and it is wildly popular with fans! And now, the latest installment, The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1, is hitting theaters to kick off the Easter season. Paul Asay speaks with Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, and Jonathan Roumie who plays Jesus. The Plugged In team then reflects on the popularity of this series and what it means to them. Click here to get your boxed set of The Chosen novelizations Books 1-3 for a gift of any amount! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · The Chosen · Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers · Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night · The Chosen: Last Supper: Part One Check out the Plugged In Blog! · Plugged In Goes on Set with The Chosen · Plugged In Pick: The Chosen · An Interview with Dallas Jenkins, Creator of The Chosen · The Plugged In Show: Episode 106: Christmas with "The Chosen: The Messengers" and a Conversation with Jesus and Mary The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 278: How to Have a Family Movie Night. Plus, Christian March Movie Mayhem!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 45:54


    Your family may love a good movie night together…so how can you get the most out of it? The Plugged In team offers some tips on choosing the right movie, starting great conversations, and even shining a light on God’s truth. Paul Asay then speaks with Bret Eckelberry about the fun Plugged In event Christian March Movie Mayhem! Click here to get your copy of the great Plugged In book Beoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: Million Dollar Baby Check out the Plugged In Blog! Presenting Plugged In’s Family Movie Nights Discussion Guide Vote in the Christian Movie Madness Bracket! Christian Movie Madness The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 277: House of David. Plus, an After Screen Fast Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 46:09


    Amazon Prime’s new show House of David portrays the life of this larger-than-life king! The Plugged In team’s Kennedy Unthank interviews Michael Iskander and Martyn Ford, the actors who play David and Goliath, as well as the creator and executive producer of the series, Jon Erwin. Paul Asay then chats with Emily Tsiao and Jonathan McKee about ways to curb your family’s screen time. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · House of David Check out the Plugged In Blog: · The Bible Goes to Hollywood: Seven Movies and Shows Based on Biblical Stories The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 276: Screen Fast 2025, plus Wicked the Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 36:57


    Lent is a season of fasting, which makes it a perfect time to participate in the Plugged In 2025 Screen Fast! The Plugged In team encourages you to look at your family's screen habits and see where you might be able to cut back. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the non-family-friendly book version of Wicked on which the popular musical is based. Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Sign Up for the 2025 Screen Fast: · Join us for the Plugged In Screen Fast! The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 275: The 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 61:22


    Every spring brings entertainment award season, which means it’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! The Plugged In team reveals their 2025 picks for last year’s movies in four different categories: Kids, Teens, Adults, and Christian. You’ll discover some great movies your family may enjoy together! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Out of My Mind · Juror #2 · Everything Everywhere All at Once · Deadpool and Wolverine · Nosferatu · Sing Sing Check out the Plugged In Blog and the Plugged In Movie Award Categories: · Best Movies for Kids 2025 · Best Movies for Teens 2025 · Best Movies for Adults 2025 · Best Christian Movies 2025 The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 274: Biopics and The Unbreakable Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 44:21


    Biographical movies – also known as biopics – comprise a unique genre in the film industry. The Plugged In team looks at what makes these movies so compelling and how they sometimes take artistic liberties with the facts. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new based-on-a-true-story movie The Unbreakable Boy. Click here to get your copy of the great Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · A Beautiful Mind · Remember the Titans · Heroes · Better Man · Hidden Figures · The Imitation Game · Selma · Reagan · Oppenheimer · Bonhoeffer · Hamilton · Shazam · American Underdog · Wonder · The Unbreakable Boy The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 273: Paddington in Peru. Plus, It's Time to Deal With Those Screens. (No, Really.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 36:22


    The beloved bear Paddington is back on the big screen—this time going to Peru! Paul Asay and Emily Tsiao give you a peek at this new movie. And between work, school, fun, and entertainment, your family probably spends a lot of time on screens. The Plugged In team looks at screen habits—both good and bad—and encourages you to consider joining Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025. Get your copy of Plugged In’s helpful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Paddington · Paddington 2 · Paddington in Peru Check out the Plugged In Blog! · Live It Quiz: Technology Addiction Assessment · Screen Fast 2025 · Live It The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 272: Combating Hollywood's Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025's Most Anticipated Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 45:12


    Movies and the entertainment industry often portray intimacy in reckless and unbiblical ways. The Plugged In team discusses how Hollywood deals with sex and how you as a parent can springboard from that to teach the truth about God’s design. They then look at 2025’s upcoming video games and what your family needs to know about them. Get your copy of Plugged In’s helpful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Civilization Revolution · Civilization Revolution 2 · Civilization Beyond Earth · Sid Meier’s Civilization VI · Civilization V · Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Rise and Fall · My Sims · Sims 2 · Sims 3 · Sims 4 · Sims Medieval · Grand Theft Auto IV · Grand Theft Auto V · Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City · Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas · Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars · Fable · Fable II · Fable III · Fable: The Journey Check out the Plugged In Blog! · Living in a Sims-ulation · GTA’s Nasty Hidden Hot Coffee is Back…Why Should Parents Care · Grand Theft Agony The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 271: The Oscar Nominations and Green and Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 51:36


    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have released their award nominations for 2025. As we look toward Oscar time, the Plugged In team discusses the nominees and how they fare in family-friendliness. Adam Holz then talks with Bret Eckelberry about the new Christian-adjacent movie Green and Gold. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Anora · The Brutalist · A Complete Unknown · Conclave · Dune: Part Two · Emilia Pérez · I’m Still Here · Nickel Boys · The Substance · Wicked: Part 1 · Green and Gold Check out the Plugged In blog! · The Plugged In Movie Awards 2025 The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 270: Let's Talk About TikTok. Plus, The Chosen's Elizabeth Tabish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 44:48


    TikTok, the short-form social media platform, has been at the center of plenty of controversy. The Plugged In talks about the type of content on the platform, the way kids use it, and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then speaks with Elizabeth Tabish, the actress who portrays Mary Magdalene in The Chosen about her new movie Between Borders. Get your copy of Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Raiders of the Lost Ark · The Wild Robot · The Chosen · Between Borders Check out the Plugged In blog! · The Plugged In Show: Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin · How Are Screens Affecting Our Sleep? · The Plugged In Show: Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movie The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 269: Beast Games, Squid Game and the Games People Play. Does Anyone Care About the Oscars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 32:34


    A new game show starring YouTube sensation Mr. Beast has hit Amazon Prime. Between that and the second season of the Netflix thriller series Squid Game, game shows—real or not—can get out of hand. The Plugged In team looks at the fascination with game shows and what your family needs to know about these hit streaming shows. They then talk about the upcoming Academy Awards and if it’s still a cultural phenomenon. Get your copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Beast Games · Squid Game · MrBeast · The Substance · Check out the Plugged In Archives of Oscar-related content! · Plugged In - Oscars The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 268: Those Wild, Wild Westerns, plus Screen Fast 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 40:23


    Since the days of John Wayne, the western genre has a special place in our hearts. The Plugged In team explores why these stories are so popular and looks at Netflix’s new western series American Primeval. Paul Asay then speaks with Bret Eckelberry about Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · American Primeval · Yellowstone · Hell or High Water · 1883 · Open Range · Magnificent Seven · 3:10 to Yuma · Logan · The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance · Justified Are you Addicted to Technology? Take our quiz to find out! · Technology Addiction Quiz The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 267: A Conversation with Mandy Majors, plus Netflix's Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 44:40


    Kids today have their eyes on their screens, and those screens are full of dangers. How can you protect them? Paul Asay speaks with author and screen expert Mandy Majors and her daughter Ella. They share some ways you can help your child learn healthy tech habits. Paul Asay then speaks with Bret Eckelberry about the new Netflix movie Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Get your copy of Mady Majors’ book Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World: A Solution That Works today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 266: A Look Back at 2024: The Good, the Bad and the Icky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 40:35


    2024 was a big year in terms of entertainment and pop culture. As the year comes to a close, the Plugged In team looks back at some of the highlights and some of the low points. From YouTube to social media to the big and small screens, you’ll learn what you need to know for your family when it comes to media. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Moonfall · Werewolves · Dafuq!?Boom! (Skibidi Toilet) · Inside Out 2 · Deadpool & Wolverine · Moana 2 · Dune: Part Two · Beauty and the Beast · Lightyear · Despicable Me 4 · Ultraman Rising · Avengers: Endgame Check out the Plugged In Blog: · What is Power Creep in Marvel and Why Does It Matter? The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 265: What Makes a Christmas Movie Good? Plus, Mufasa: The Lion King

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 42:06


    With so many Christmas movies out there, are there certain ingredients that make up a great one? And what makes a Christmas movie go bad? The Plugged In team reflects on some recent Christmas movies as well as some of their favorites. Paul Asay then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Disney movie Mufasa: The Lion King. Get your copy of Plugged In’s great book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · The Best Christmas Pageant Ever · Dear Santa · Bad Santa · Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause · Violent Night · Elf · A Christmas Story · Spirited · It’s a Wonderful Life · Home Alone · Bells of St. Mary’s · The Nativity Story · Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas · Mufasa: The Lion King · The Lion King · The Lion King (2019) · The Lion King 1 1/2 · The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride Check out the Plugged In Blog: · The Lion King Takes the Throne · What’s the Real King in the Lion King? Technology The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 264: Is Social Media Ruining Our Kids? Plus, Netflix's ‘Mary'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 42:33


    Teens today have never known a world without social media—and that’s affecting kids in many different ways. The Plugged In team discusses the impact of social media and the new Hulu docu-series Social Studies. Paul Asay then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Netflix movie Mary. Get your copy of the great Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Cars 2 · Batman and Robin · Up · Star Wars: The Last Jedi · Social Studies · Euphoria · The Best Christmas Pageant Ever · Mary The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 263: All I Want For Christmas Is What TikTok Tells Me: Plus, Kevin Sorbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 47:30


    It's gift-giving season! What do you buy for your family, friends, and teens? TikTok wants to tell you. The Plugged In team examines the influence TikTok has on teens as consumers. Adam Holz then speaks with Hercules actor Kevin Sorbo.   Get your copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read more: ·       Do AI Music Generators Hurt Kids' Creativity? ·       The Rise and Danger of the AI Relationship ·       AI is Terrible at Translating: Why Christians Should Care ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along' ·       A Conversation with Kevin Sorbo   The Plugged In Tech Guide   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 262: Creating with AI: A Parents' Primer. Plus, Moana 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 41:16


    Artificial intelligence gets a bad rap, but it can also help us create in ways we never thought possible. The Plugged In team looks at ways we can create using AI and things we may want to steer clear of. Paul Asay then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new Disney movie sequel Moana 2.   Get your copy of Plugged In's fantastic book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the Full Review: ·       Moana 2 Read more: ·       Do AI Music Generators Hurt Kids' Creativity? ·       The Rise and Danger of the AI Relationship ·       AI is Terrible at Translating: Why Christians Should Care ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along'   The Plugged In Tech Guide   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Tetrazzini Recipe   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 261: Wicked and the World of Musicals. Plus, Plugged In's New Tech Guide!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 39:18


    This week, the Broadway musical Wicked flies from the stage to the screen. The Plugged In team talks about the Wicked phenomenon as well as other movie musicals and the power of music woven into a story. Paul Asay then talks with Bret Eckelberry about the team's new tech guide.   Get your copy of Plugged In's great book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Mean Girls ·       Joker: Folie a Deux ·       Transformers One ·       Wicked   More Episodes on Musicals: ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 40: Hamilton's Cultural Encore ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 98: Dear Evan Hansen and the Musical Renaissance   Check out the new Plugged In Tech Guide: ·       Focus on the Family: Plugged In Tech Guide PDF   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 260: When Should I Give My Kid a Cell Phone? Plus, Bonhoeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 49:27


    With Christmas coming, you may be considering a tech gift for your child…maybe even a cell phone. The Plugged In team shares insights and thoughts on the impact phones have had on younger generations and the best age to put a phone in their hands. Paul Asay then talks with Kennedy Unthank about the new biopic Bonhoeffer.   Get your copy of the insightful Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Bonhoeffer   Check out these other resources: ·       Plugged In Blog: Smartphone Parental Controls ·       Focus on the Family Episode: Connecting with Your Tech Absorbed Kid ·       Focus on the Family Episode: Guiding Your Child's Media Choices ·       Focus on the Family Episode: Helping Your Teens Put Down Their Screens ·       Focus on the Family Episode: Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 259: The Power and Peril of In-Game Sales, plus, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 40:22


    You're enjoying a fun online game, but then you're hit with having to make a purchase to go any further. The Plugged In team looks at a variety of video games that employ in-game sales. Paul Asay then talks with producer Kevin Downes and director Dallas Jenkins about their new movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Get your copy of the outstanding Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Fortnite ·       Pokemon Go ·       Minecraft ·       The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ·       Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 258: Entertainment Decisions and Kids' Maturity, plus Chappell Roan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 44:26


    As your kids move into adolescence, you need to decide how much freedom you give them when it comes to entertainment and media. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts, sharing ways they succeeded and things they wish they could do differently. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the wildly popular recording artist Chapell Roan.   Get your copy of the fantastic Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Cocaine Bear ·       Chappell Roan: Good Luck Babe   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 257: Unexpected Scares in Family Movies, plus Exhibiting Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 48:04


    We may be in the midst of “scary season”, but sometimes scares creep up on us from nowhere. The Plugged In team shares movies and television shows that once freaked them out and offers a few tips on how to navigate those unexpected frights. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new movie Exhibiting Forgiveness.   Get your copy of the helpful book by the Plugged In team – Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family – today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Who Framed Roger Rabbit? ·       Neverending Story ·       The Wizard of Oz ·       Land of the Lost ·       Pee Wee's Big Adventure ·       A Dog's Purpose ·       Monster House ·       Exhibiting Forgiveness ·       Father Stu ·       Incredibles ·       Up   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence, plus Agatha All Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 43:18


    Kids have been finding ways to cheat since schools themselves have been a thing. But the rise of artificial intelligence is a game-changer in the classroom. The Plugged In team looks at the rise of artificial intelligence, how kids may be misusing it, and how you can navigate it as a family. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new streaming show Agatha All Along.   Get your copy of Plugged In's outstanding book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       WandaVision ·       Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ·       Agatha All Along   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.  

    Episode 255: The Legend of Lara Croft and the Growing Influence of Gaming in Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 38:00


    Some video game characters have a special place in our hearts…and on the big screen. The Plugged In team reveals their favorite digital personalities, then explores the new animated show on Netflix Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. You'll learn what may be a treasure for your family…and what to steer clear from.   Get your copy of Plugged In's awesome book Becoming a Screen Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamasylum/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamcity/ ·       Batman: Arkham Origins ·       Batman: Arkham Knight ·       Little Big Planet ·       Hitman ·       Monster Summer ·       Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft ·       Fallout (TV) ·       Fallout 3 ·       Fallout 4 ·       Silent Hill ·       Silent Hill: Downpour ·       Silent Hill Ascension ·       Mass Effect ·       Resident Evil 4 ·       Resident Evil 5 ·       Tron: Legacy ·       Free Guy ·       Pokemon Detective Pikachu   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 254: Beauty and the Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 57:26


    Hollywood often reinforces unhealthy beauty ideals and can undermine self-esteem in the process. But a couple recent movies—Uglies and A Different Man—are taking a different twist on the topic. The Plugged In team explores these stories and gives you some points on how to start a solid conversation with your family. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie White Bird. Get your copy of the Plugged In team's helpful book Becoming a Screen Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Ender's Game ·       The Devil Wears Prada ·       Ready Player One ·       Uglies ·       Uglies Book Review ·       Pretties Book Review ·       A Different Man ·       The Substance   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.  

    Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders, Plus Navigating Sad (But Good) Mov

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 41:22


    The best kids' movies usually prompt a lot of emotion. And many adults are often just as taken with these stories as their children. Paul Asay talks with Chris Sanders, the director of the new Dreamworks animated movie The Wild Robot. The Plugged In team then examines some of the more memorable family-friendly films they have reviewed and what your family needs to know about them.   Get your copy of the terrific Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Wind Rises ·       The Green Mile ·       The Croods ·       The Wild Robot ·       Grave of the Fireflies ·       Charlotte's Web ·       Inside Out ·       Inside Out 2 ·       Big Hero 6 ·       The Creator ·       The Mitchells vs the Machines   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus: Transformers One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 45:05


    With cultural influences, technology, and social media, being a teen can be a challenge. The Plugged In team reflects on their own teen years and how things have changed. In looking at recent research and personal stories, they'll share some insight on how very different life today is for teenagers. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the new prequel in the popular Transformers franchise, Transformers One.   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team's great new book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Transformers One   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 251: God on the Gridiron, plus, A Look at God's Not Dead: In God We Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 39:46


    Football season is getting into swing! The Plugged In team tackles some thoughts on the beloved sport—looking at the game itself and players who profess a strong faith in Christ. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the God's Not Dead movie franchise, In God We Trust.   Get your copy of the terrific Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Beetlejuice Beetlejuice   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Six Inspirational Movies for Kids Headed Back to School ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 250: Resetting Screentime for School, plus Are Movies Like Beetlejuice Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 37:42


    Your kids are heading back to school, and after a summer filled with screens, you may struggle to get back to normal. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on how to reset your family's tech use and balance home screen time with school screen time. They then talk what you can expect in sequel to the Tim Burton movie Beetlejuice and how to navigate movies with spiritual themes (even dark ones!). And to celebrate our 250th episode, you'll get to hear some of our silliest times in the studio!   Get your copy of the terrific Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Beetlejuice Beetlejuice   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Six Inspirational Movies for Kids Headed Back to School ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 249: Looking at The Rings of Power and Reagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 41:39


    With Amazon Prime taking on Tolkien's beloved The Lord of the Rings stories, you may want to know if it's family-friendly. The Plugged In team discusses The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new Dennis Quaid biopic Reagan.   Get your copy of the Plugged In team's terrific book Becoming a Screen Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ·       Book: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Book: The Two Towers ·       Book: The Return of the King ·       Reagan ·       Soul Surfer ·       Miracle Season ·       The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance ·       Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ·       Bridge to Terabithia   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Theology of the Lord of the Rings   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Episode 248: A Conversation with the Kendrick Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 36:18


    As Christians, God sometimes calls us to tell stories in a unique way. Paul Asay of the Plugged In team talks with Christian filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick about their movies, zeroing in on their latest movie The Forge. You'll hear Alex and Stephen's hearts on why they make faith-friendly movies to reach others.   Get your copy of the Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook on Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Facing the Giants ·       Fireproof ·       Courageous ·       War Room ·       Overcomer ·       Show Me the Father ·       Lifemark ·       The Forge ·       Chariots of Fire ·       Jesus Revolution ·       I Can Only Imagine Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Show Me the Father's Alex Kendrick Talks to Plugged In   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    Episode 247: Understanding the Allure of Bad Content, plus My Penguin Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 44:24


    Sometimes, racy and non-family-friendly content lurks in entertainment that might look like kids' programming. The Plugged In team discusses two streaming animated shows—Exploding Kittens and Sausage Party: Foodtopia and what you need to know to protect your family, especially teens. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new movie My Penguin Friend.   Get Your Copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       In a Violent Nature ·       Battlefield Earth ·       Moonfall ·       Morbius ·       Paul ·       The Boys ·       Exploding Kittens ·       Sausage Party ·       Sausage Party: Foodtopia ·       Deadpool and Wolverine ·       My Penguin Friend ·       Duma   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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