The Plugged In Show

As a parent, you may feel like keeping up with culture is a never-ending marathon—and when it comes to social media and tech trends, it is! The Plugged In team examines the gaming social media platforms Discord and Twitch and gives insight on what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. What is Discord: A Parents GuideTech Trends April 2023 Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tech-tuesday-the-joys-and-potential-strife-of-discord/     Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-go/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fortnite/      Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-2023/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/guardians-of-the-galaxy/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/toystory/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tronlegacy/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/princess-bride/  Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gladiator/   Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/enders-game/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/irobot/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blade-runner-2049/      Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/blade-runner-runs-trouble/      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/matrix/·      Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards·      Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices·      Plugged In: Tech Guide·      Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

As our culture becomes more progressive, certain entertainment classics no longer "fit" the current narrative. The Plugged In team looks back at a few movies and television shows--like Gone with the Wind, Friends, and Seinfeld--and how their storylines and content may not have "aged" well. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new preteen movie based on Judy Blume's beloved book Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret.   Plugged In Blog: “Piecing Together the Legacy of Friends” Plugged In Blog: “There For Us: Why Friends is Still Culturally Relevant” Plugged In Review: Girlfriends Plugged In Review: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies Plugged In Review: Forrest Gump Plugged In Review: Aristocats Plugged In Review: Swiss Family Robinson Plugged In Review: The Mandalorian Plugged In Review: The Lion King Plugged In Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Plugged In Review (book): Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.   Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback 

Screens are everywhere today. So how do we encourage our kids to turn away from those attention-grabbers and crack open a good book? The Plugged In team explores ways you can cultivate a love of reading with your child. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the latest installment of the popular kids’ book series Wings of Fire, titled The Flames of Hope, and what you may need to know before your child reads it.Get the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount.Get More Episode ResourcesIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback 

Over the years, you may have noticed an increase in LGBT messaging and representation in entertainment. Adam Holz of the Plugged In team talks with Jeff Johnston, an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, about how to navigate these issues for your family and to develop a theological response that goes deeper than today’s “hate” headlines. Then, Adam Holz speaks with Bob Hoose about the new animated box office smash The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Daily Citizen: https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/ Focus on the Family Article: “How Did We Get to This Gender-Confused Place?” Focus on the Family Article: “Is My Teen Struggling With Homosexuality?” Focus on the Family Article: “How to Talk With Your Children About Homosexuality” Plugged In Blog: “Is Summer the Time For Fun and Game Shows? TV Sure Thinks So.” Jim Daly’s Blog: “How to Talk With Your Kids About Bruce Jenner” Plugged In Review: Up Plugged In Review: The Road to El Dorado Plugged In Review: The Iron Giant Plugged In Review: Bolt Plugged In Review: The Incredibles Plugged In Review: Finding Nemo Plugged In Review: Super Mario Bros. Movie Plugged In Review: Lightyear Plugged In Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Plugged In Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru Plugged In Review: The Batman Plugged In Review: Zathura: A Space Adventure Plugged In Review: Herbie: Fully Loaded Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback

Navigating entertainment and screen choices can be challenging! The Plugged In team looks at parenting choices they made and what they wish they could "do over". Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dennis Quaid movie On a Wing and a Prayer.   For a gift of any amount: If I Had a Parenting Do-Over: 7 Vital Changes I’d Make by Jonathan McKee   Plugged In Review: On a Wing and a Prayer Plugged In Review: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo Plugged In Review: The Last House on the Left Plugged In Review: The Matrix Plugged In Review: The Matrix Reloaded Plugged In Review: Dude Perfect Plugged In Review: Wednesday Focus on the Family Broadcast Episode: “Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent” https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/balancing-bonding-and-boundaries-as-a-parent/   Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback

Dungeons and Dragons has been around for quite some time—the role-playing game, books, mentions in popular television shows, and a couple different movies. The latest film is about to hit theaters, so the Plugged In team takes a look at this basement phenomenon and how it might impact your family. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Christian rapper NF’s newest release, Hope.   Plugged In Show Episode 134: “Of Influencers and Dinosaurs” Plugged In Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Plugged In Review: Dungeons & Dragons Plugged In Review: Stranger Things   Plugged In Review: Critical Role Plugged In Show Episode 116: “Thinking About Violence in Movies (and Vox Machina on TV)” Focus on the Family Article: “Parental Concerns About “Dungeons and Dragons” Plugged In Review: “Hope” by NF Plugged In Review: Luca Plugged In Review: La La Land   Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The new AI-driven search and content program ChatGPT can do things that were literally only science fiction a few years ago. It can do amazing things—from answering questions to writing podcast introductions! The Plugged In team discusses the positives and the negatives of this popular website as well as the potential dangers of deepfake content. Paul Asay then talks with Kennedy Unthank about the faith-based YouTube channel Got Questions?   Get the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-08-12?refcd=1630502   Plugged In Movie Review: I, Robot Plugged In Game Review: Mass Effect Plugged In Blog: ChatGPT: Your Child’s Artificial Tutor? Or Cheater? Plugged In Blog: Pictures Don’t Lie? They Do If They’re Deepfakes Plugged In YouTube Review: Got Questions Ministries   Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The 95th Academy Awards is in the books. The Plugged In team reflects on the winners, the losers, and the broadcast in general. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsaio and the team about the new Christian movie Southern Gospel and the way more Christian films are using questionable content to tell the story.   Plugged In Archives: “Oscars” Plugged In Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once Plugged In Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Plugged In Review: La La Land Plugged In Review: A Beautiful Mind Plugged In Review: Napoleon Dynamite Plugged In Review: Redeeming Love Plugged In Show Episode 114: “Is Redeeming Love Too Steamy?” Plugged In Review: RRR Plugged In Review: Top Gun: Maverick Plugged In Review: Southern Gospel   Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices Plugged In: Tech Guide Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Golden Globes and Grammys are behind us, and the Oscars are just around the corner. But award season wouldn't be complete without the 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards! The Plugged In Team invites you to sit in on their deliberations as they choose their favorite films in each of four categories: Best Movies for Kids, for Teens, for Adults and Best Christian movies. You’ll get a solid idea of this year's movie offerings and what might be best for your family.Get more episode resources: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-172If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Springtime brings us a selection of movies you may want to enjoy with your family, including a Fathom event that tells the Easter story in a powerful way. Paul Asay talks with John Bolin, creator of The Thorn, a new film about the passion of Jesus Christ. The Plugged In team then looks at the latest installment of the Creed movies.Get more episode resources: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-171/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/