The Plugged In Show

Have you ever caught yourself scrolling on social media and thought about deleting your account? Emily Clark with the Plugged In team did just that, and she shares with the team what that experience was like. They then discuss some of the top movies that promote pro-life values.Get the book "The Teen's Guide to Face-To-Face Connections in a Screen-To-Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-10?refcd=1450601Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-140/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Believe it or not, certain movies made outside the Christian moviemaking realm can be spiritually engaging! The Plugged In team examines several films that deliver a powerful message beyond their secular intent. Kristin Smith then talks with Paul Asay and Kennedy Unthank about the new "mockumentary" Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and its related short films.Get the book "Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-08-12?refcd=1443603Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-139/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jenny Han is cranking out young adult romance that instantly becomes streaming TV hits. The Plugged In team examines Han’s YA empire and the values she’s putting out there. Adam Holz then speaks with Marsella Evans about the new film Where the Crawdads Sing.Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-138/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A new TikTok challenge is erupting--and interrupting--in theaters across the country. On this bonus episode, Adam Holz and Paul Asay discuss the "GentleMinion" phenomenon surrounding the new Minions movie The Rise of Gru, why some many people are taken with it, and how it's impacting moviegoers and families.Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-137.5/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Fantasy sports started out as a fun way to imagine what it might be like to run your own team, but it’s become a hobby that can prove compulsive. The Plugged In team looks at fantasy sports and how this kind of competition could affect your family. Adam Holz then talks with Plugged In intern Marsella Evans about the latest installment of the Minions franchise, The Rise of Gru, and with Paul Asay about the new Marvel movie, Thor: Love and Thunder.Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-137/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We've all been there...spending hours online when we've intended to jump on, get the info we needed, and then to get back to “real life." The Plugged In team discusses why we get so wrapped up in our phones and why it's important to model healthy media habits for our children. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new Baz Luhrmann biopic, Elvis.Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-136/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Believe it or not, tech companies are talking about the idea of virtual babies. The Plugged In team explores the impact this kind of technology could have on parenting and what this may mean for our culture as a whole. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new Disney movie Lightyear.Get the book "Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-08-12?refcd=1430006Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-135/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Your child wants to be an influencer. What does that mean? And what do they--and you--need to know? The Plugged In team talks with former influencer Andrew Armstrong about his experience with YouTube and what he learned through that. Adam Holz and Kennedy Unthank then discuss the latest installment in the popular dinosaur film series, Jurassic World: Dominion.Get the book "Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-08-12?refcd=1429711Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-134/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You may have noticed that The Plugged In team sometimes says you and your family can navigate content, while others might want to avoid it. When it comes to growing in media discernment, the important question is how do we know when we should flat-out stay away from something and when we can have a dialogue? The Plugged In team explores this question and gives you some thoughts toward how you can answer that for your family. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel.Get the book "Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-08-12?refcd=1429711Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-133/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Two of the biggest TV shows of the year recently hit streaming services--Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+) and Stranger Things Season 4 (Netflix). The Plugged In team examines both series and highlights what you need to know about each one to help you make wise decisions for your family.Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-132/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/