Episode 60: What Are the Kids Listening To?

January 14, 2021

Thinking back to your teen years, you'll likely be able to construct the soundtrack of your favorite songs. The Plugged In team shares some of their teenage listening experiences and explores the current music landscape. As the lyrics in our kids' favorite songs exert influence, this conversation will give you some avenues to open dialogue and get involved with the messages and values being communicated.

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

April 18, 2024

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. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2057001   Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/unsung-hero-2024/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/youvegotmail/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/galaxyquest/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/circle-2017/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/matrix/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-228/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h84namy8nke   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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/   https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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

April 11, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

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. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2046309 Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/viva-la-dirt-league/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/psych/ https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/blippi/ https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/mrbeast/ https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/walle/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/aiartificialintelligence/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ironman/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/intime/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/trumanshow/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/matrix/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/toystory/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/imaginary-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/m3gan-2023/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/retiring-youtubers-expose-a-problem-and-the-solution/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-new-social-influencers-are-here-they-just-cant-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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/   https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/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. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2046309 Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/viva-la-dirt-league/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/psych/ https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/blippi/ https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/mrbeast/ https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/walle/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/aiartificialintelligence/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ironman/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/intime/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/trumanshow/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/matrix/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/toystory/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/imaginary-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/m3gan-2023/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/retiring-youtubers-expose-a-problem-and-the-solution/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-new-social-influencers-are-here-they-just-cant-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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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

April 4, 2024

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.   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2046106   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/practice-makes-parent/   Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto: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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/   https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/