The Plugged In Show

Walking through the toy department at your favorite store, you may notice quite a few interesting and creative board games on the shelves. The Plugged In team discusses how playing board games can be fun and can also benefit your family. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about some new games in the Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! franchises.Get the book "7 Traits of Effective Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-01-07?refcd=1328905Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-121/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As the Plugged In team reviews various forms of entertainment for your family, one of the main categories they focus on is profanity. They explain the how and why behind keeping track of the language in movies, music, and more.Get the book "7 Traits of Effective Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-01-07?refcd=1327501Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-120/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you haven’t heard, a new Batman movie is about to hit theaters. The Plugged In team discusses the latest Dark Knight offering—with actor Robert Pattinson taking the helm—and what you need to know about it. They then kick off the Plugged In Movie Award season, unveiling the best movies for families through this last year.Get the book "Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-31?refcd=1327401Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-119/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ever wonder how the president of Focus on the Family managed entertainment and technology in his home? Adam Holz has a conversation with Jim Daly about how he and his wife raised their boys in the face of screen time. He then talks with Emily Clark about the new Netflix show Inventing Anna. And join the team for a fun round Pop Culture Connection!Get the book "When Parenting Isn't Perfect" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2022-02-24?refcd=1323801Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-118/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Super Bowl brings us friendly competition, football fun, and some crazy commercials—including ones highlighting online sports gambling. The Plugged In team discusses why we’re seeing a barrage of these ads and the impact sports gambling has had on our culture. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie version of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile.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=1319802Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-117/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many of today’s popular movies are full of violence and profanity. The Plugged In team takes a deep-dive into the way they use these two categories to review entertainment for your family. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about a new animated show on Amazon Prime—The Legend of Vox Machina.Get the book "Seven Traits of Effective Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-01-07?refcd=1319801Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-116/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever wondered why Plugged In reviews things the way they do? The Plugged In team gives you an inside look at their review process and what kinds of content they cover. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about an anime film—Belle. And you’ll get a quick glimpse of some great movies you can watch with your teen in our new segment, Pop Culture Connection.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=1319802Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-115/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some Christian movies are starting to push content boundaries. The Plugged In team discusses the new film Redeeming Love and its content concerns. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about another new movie with questionable content—The King’s Daughter.Get the book "Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-31?refcd=1309508Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-114/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Music has a powerful influence in our lives. The Plugged In team examines secular versus Christian music. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the latest Disney+ addition to the Star Wars canon—"The Book of Boba Fett". And a rousing Culture Countdown will highlight some of the headlines you should know about when it comes to your family’s entertainment choices.Get the book "Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-31?refcd=1309302Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-113/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

2022 is sure to be packed with some new and exciting movies. The Plugged In team looks ahead to what will be hitting the big screen, anticipating some of the content and stories you’ll want to know about for your family. Adam Holz then talks with Skillet frontman John Cooper about their new album Dominion. You’ll pick up some great tips on how to navigate 2022 when it comes to your entertainment choices.Get the book "Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-31?refcd=1300802Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-112/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/