Episode 231: How Entertainment Shapes Our Beliefs, plus Netflix’s Testament: The Story of Moses

April 25, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

We live in a world full of competing ideas, narratives and worldviews, and that’s especially true in the world of entertainment. The Plugged In team explores how media and technology shape what we believe. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Netflix show Testament: The Story of Moses.


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Episode 232: The “Reinvention” of JoJo Siwa, plus Fallout

May 2, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

JoJo Siwa, the once spunky, vibrant child star from Dance Moms, recently revealed her “bad girl” side. The Plugged In team looks at JoJo’s transformation and how her influence in the culture might impact your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new video-game-turned-Amazon-Prime-series Fallout. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2063205 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/track-reviews/jojo-siwa-karma/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/jojo-siwa/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/chosen/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fallout/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fallout-4/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/halo/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/last-of-us/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/super-mario-bros-movie-2023/   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 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/