The Plugged In Show

You have a favorite movie or song you just can’t wait to share with your child, but it may have more problems than you remember. The Plugged In team explores some of their favorite movies from the past and how things have changed in today’s entertainment. While current media has its share of explicit content, we may be idealizing the past as we look back at our fond memories. You’ll be challenged to re-examine some of your favorites before taking those in with your child.

You’ve likely heard news stories about how someone imitated something that they saw in a movie or on TV. The Plugged In team examines the influence our entertainment choices can have on our actions. While we may want to minimize the reality of how popular culture potentially shapes and molds our hearts and minds, we need to acknowledge this influence is real. You’ll be encouraged to infuse your child’s heart with a worldview shaped by truth and Scripture.

With Father’s Day just around the corner, the Plugged In team honors dads in film. You’ll find that while our culture is full of stories, the best of them offer a chance to create a relational, emotional bond and grow a shared experience of family identity.

Entertainment and media affect many aspects of our lives, including our faith and beliefs. The Plugged In team reflects on how their entertainment choices have influenced their faith and examines the recent news about Hawk Nelson’s lead singer going public with losing his beliefs. With so many influences around us, you’ll be encouraged to talk with your kids and foster an environment where they can bring their questions and doubts to you.

Parents, this conversation is for you. Our culture is awash in sexual imagery and messages—something that’s increasingly reflected on many popular teen-focused TV series and in movies as well. The Plugged In team explores the depth of explicit content in media today. You’ll gain tools to navigate this type of content and open up necessary dialogue with your teen.

Screen time is a red-hot subject these days, especially as many of us are still spending more time than usual at home this summer. The Plugged In team discusses the pros and cons of screen time, offering insight on how much is too much and the impact of social media. This is one aspect of your family’s entertainment you’ll want to stay engaged with, continuing to set limits and re-set them if necessarily.

Ratings on entertainment are supposed to help you navigate your media choices. But can you trust them? The Plugged In team discusses the ratings systems on movies, television, music, and video games. You’ll learn that while ratings can provide a springboard, they aren’t the end point when it comes to wise entertainment choices for your family.

Over the years, we’ve seen video games evolve from hitting a small digital dot back and forth to full narrative stories illustrated with lifelike graphics. The Plugged In team recalls their favorite video games and arcade moments while discussing the pros and cons of playing video games. You’ll better understand when gaming might be a good thing in your family and when it might be a negative or harmful influence.

Over the years, we’ve seen video games evolve from hitting a small digital dot back and forth to full narrative stories illustrated with lifelike graphics. The Plugged In team recalls their favorite video games and arcade moments while discussing the pros and cons of playing video games. You’ll better understand when gaming might be a good thing in your family and when it might be a negative or harmful influence.

Your favorite professional sports team is now competing in the silence of an empty stadium because of the coronavirus. The Plugged In team explores their favorite sports movies as well as the toll the quarantine has taken on the sporting world. You’ll be encouraged to use this window of “sportslessness” to reassess your relationship with this form of cultural entertainment.