The Plugged In Show

Focus on the Family

Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted 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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Apr 18, 2024 • 56min

Episode 230: Let’s Talk About Technology! plus A Conversation with For King + Country

Technology comes with its ups and downs. The Plugged In team looks at the way technology has shaped our lives and how best to navigate the ever-changing world of tech. Adam Holz then speaks with Joel and Luke Smallbone, lead singers of the Christian group, For King + Country about their family’s new movie Unsung Hero. 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: · Unsung Hero · You’ve Got Mail · Galaxy Quest · The Circle · The Matrix The Plugged In Show Episode 228: How Different Entertainment Forms Influence Us. Plus, a Conversation With Rebecca St. James Watch Another Great Adam Holz Interview with Joel and Luke Smallbone! Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 40min

Episode 229: Why Popular YouTubers are Retiring, plus Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

Once upon a time, kids wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, pro athletes, doctors, or lawyers. But in our connected social media world these days, the allure of becoming an “online content creator” is strong. The Plugged In team looks at this phenomenon and offers a dose of reality when it comes to the world of influencers. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new video game Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. 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: Viva la Dirt League Psych Blippi MrBeast Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Wall-E I.: Artificial Intelligence Ironman In Time The Truman Show The Matrix Toy Story Imaginary M3gan Plugged In Blog: Retiring Youtubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution Plugged In Blog: The New Social Influencers are Here; They Just Can’t Tie Their Own Shoes Yet Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 6min

Episode 228: How Entertainment Shapes Us. Plus: A Conversation with Rebecca St. James

When it comes to entertainment and its potential influence on our kids, you may think screentime is the issue. But the reality is that different forms of entertainment can affect us in different ways. The Plugged In team explores the impact of various kinds of entertainment has had on them and how to navigate different media. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist Rebecca St. James about her new biopic Unsung Hero. Get your copy of Becoming a Screen Savvy Family! Listen to the new podcast with Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta – Practice Makes Parent! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 53min

Episode 227: A Conversation with Karen Kingsbury, plus Boundary Basics—The When, What and Where of Screens

Story is an important part of our culture and our heritage! Adam Holz speaks with beloved Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury about her Baxter family series and how it has translated into a new Amazon Prime show. Then the Plugged In team discusses the importance of boundaries when it comes to technology and how you can help your family establish some parameters around their screen usage. 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) Helpful Articles/Episodes: Focus on the Family: When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone? Focus on the Family: Phone Time Under Control Focus on the Family Broadcast: How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast Focus on the Family Broadcast: Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen Focus on the Family: Broadcast: Connecting with Your Tech-Absorbed Kid Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Mar 21, 2024 • 36min

Episode 226: Introducing Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, plus Navigating Non-Christian Worldviews in Entertainment

Media discernment is one of the main missions of Plugged In...so much so, that the team has written a new book! Adam Holz and Paul Asay share some highlights from Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Then Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee join in to look at how some movies and television shows have a spiritual messages woven into the stories and how you can navigate those as a family. 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: · Ghosts · Avatar: The Last Air Bender · Kung Fu Panda 4 · Dune: Part Two · Spirit Rangers · Star Wars: The Force Awakens · Hercules · Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone · Haunted Mansion The Plugged In Show Episode 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune Part Two Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Mar 14, 2024 • 36min

Episode 222: Plugged In Movie Award Noms, The Sound of Barbenheimer, and an Interview with Ordinary Angels Director Jon Gunn

The awards season in the entertainment world is upon us! And that means the Plugged In Movie Awards are on the horizon. The Plugged In team looks at some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies from 2023, including Barbie and Oppenheimer. Paul Asay then speaks with Jon Gunn, the director of the new movie Ordinary Angels. 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: · Barbie · Oppenheimer · Sound of Freedom · Silence · Up · The Banshees of Inisherin · The Gentlemen · The Bad Guys · Slumberland · Godzilla Minus One · The Adjustment Bureau · Blade Runner 2049 · Minority Report · Total Recall · West Side Story · Whiplash · Ordinary Angels Plugged In Movie Awards Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Teens Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Kids Plugged In Blog: Do We Really Need Another Total Recall? Plugged In Blog: Blade Runner Runs into Trouble Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 44min

Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Teens, Singles and Married Couples, plus Why Is Plugged In Reviewing Old Movies?

Relationship movies often turn up in early February. The Plugged In team and Lisa Anderson from The Boundless Show look at some of their favorite rom-coms and how they impact us by setting up unrealistic expectations. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about Plugged In’s look-back at old movies. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. Read the full review: Sweet Magnolias Virgin River How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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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