The Plugged In Show

You’ve probably heard social media can negatively impact our mental health. The Plugged In team examines some of the studies that point to the harmful effects on tweens' and teens' self-esteem and mental health. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new conservative streaming platform, Bentkey.   Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for your donation of any amount!   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: ·      A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay ·      Polar Express ·      Elf Read Emily’s Blog Post: What is Bentkey?   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.

Thanksgiving weekend traditionally marks the beginning of Hollywood’s second-most important blockbuster season. The Plugged In team looks at a few of the big movie releases—including Disney’s Wish and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—and tells you what you need to know before your family heads to the theater.   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: ·      Wish ·      The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ·      Next Goal Wins ·      Leo ·      Napoleon How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   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.

When it comes to action movies and TV shows these days, you’re just as likely to see a woman in a lead role as a man. The Plugged In team examines the latest MCU movie, The Marvels and how women are empowered to lead the action. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about new Dreamworks movie Trolls Band Together.   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: ·      Hunger Games ·      Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·      Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ·      The Avengers ·      Black Widow ·      Fargo ·      Raiders of the Lost Ark ·      The Marvels ·      Ms. Marvel ·      The Incredibles ·      The Incredibles 2 ·      The Avengers: Endgame ·      Thor ·      Ironman ·      Trolls Band Together ·      Shrek How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.

As the Christmas season approaches, you may be looking for movies and TV specials really reflect the Biblical story of Jesus’s birth. The Plugged In team explores some holiday favorites, including a look at the new musical movie Journey to Bethlehem. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about upcoming video games that are hot for the holidays.    Interview with Adam Anders   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: You’ve Got Mail Spirited Muppet Christmas Carol Elf Father of the Bride Puss in Boots High School Musical Camp Rock Glee The Chosen The Star The Nativity Story The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Hogwarts Legacy Plugged In Game Review   Read Emily’s Blog Post: Five Christmas Movies and TV Specials Actually about Christ   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.

You probably know that your family’s devices all offer some sort of parental controls…but do you use them? The Plugged In team dives into the best ways you can use parental controls on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. Adam Holz then talks with Kennedy Unthank about some unique (and fun!) Christian board games.   Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for our donation of any amount!   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: Pinocchio Breakfast Club T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Ghostbusters The Exorcist: Believer Euphoria Sex Education Chosen The Goonies Loki The Princess Bride Hear How You Can Build a Solid Christian Worldview   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.

There’s a lot to be concerned about when we look at the content and worldview in so much of today’s entertainment. The Plugged In team takes a closer look at the issue of content, worldview, and Hollywood. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the newest season of Disney+'s Loki.   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: Pinocchio Breakfast Club T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Ghostbusters The Exorcist: Believer Euphoria Sex Education Chosen The Goonies Loki The Princess Bride Hear How You Can Build a Solid Christian Worldview   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family  Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.

We’re knee-deep in the scary season where horror movies lurk around every corner and the devil or his minions show up in many of them. The Plugged In team examines the history behind depictions of Satan and why entertainment tropes often includes him. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the new cinematic release of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.   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: ·      13 Going on 30 ·      Lost ·      12 Years a Slave ·      American Horror Story ·      Dark Knight ·      Supernatural ·      Lucifer ·      Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour   Blog Post: Three Things You Might Not Know about CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.

Our media-saturated culture influences all of us in various ways. The Plugged In team recently looked at how entertainment and technology affects girls, so now they will examine how they shape boys' lives and hearts. They then explore the spiritual impact of the popular Zelda movies. Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for our donation of any amount Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Additional Resources: ·      Article: The Differences Between Boys and Girls Read the full review: ·      Luca ·      Ready Player One ·      The Outsiders Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Plugged In spends a lot of time talking about the influence of screens, mostly related to entertainment and “fictional” content. But real-world issues are often emphasized or exaggerated on the news...and that news is everywhere! The Plugged In team talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how these stories contributing to our kids’ sense of anxiety. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Netflix kids' show Barbie: A Touch of Magic. Receive the book 7 Traits of Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Additional Resources: Article: Is Your Child Overwhelmed by Fear, Anxiety, or Worry? Article: How Parents Can Help Their Children Overcome Anxiety and Depression Article: Helping Our Kids Grow and Keep a Positive Mindset Article: Helping Teens with Anxiety Article: How to Help Teens with Anxiety Focus on the Family Daily Radio Broadcast: Helping Kids Navigate Worry in Healthy Way Read the full review: Barbie: A Touch of Magic Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide 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.

Sometimes you just need to step back and take a break from screens. Adam Holz, director of the Plugged In team, talks with author and mom Molly DeFrank about how her family took a two-week digital detox and what they learned in that time. Adam Holz then joins Paul to chat about the new DIsney+ Star Wars series Ahsoka.   Receive the book Digital Detox by Molly DeFrank for your donation of any amount!   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: ·      Ahsoka ·      Andor ·      Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ·      Star Wars: The Clone Wars ·      The Mandalorian Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   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.