The Plugged In Show
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. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2054001 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/titanic/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lordoftheringsthefellowshipofthering/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/avengers-endgame-2019/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-2021/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tenet-2020/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/matrix/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/willgrace/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/bros-2022/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/glee/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/hangover/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/testament-the-story-of-moses/ 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/
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/
Episode 227: A Conversation with Karen Kingsbury, plus Boundary Basics—The When, What and Where of S
March 28, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
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. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2044001 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) Helpful Articles/Episodes: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/when-should-your-child-get-a-cellphone/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/phone-time-under-control/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-take-your-family-through-a-digital-fast/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/cultivating-wise-tech-habits-in-your-teen/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/connecting-with-your-tech-absorbed-kid-2/ 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 226: Introducing Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, plus Navigating Non-Christian Worldviews in
March 21, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
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. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2044001 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) Helpful Articles/Episodes: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/when-should-your-child-get-a-cellphone/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/phone-time-under-control/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-take-your-family-through-a-digital-fast/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/cultivating-wise-tech-habits-in-your-teen/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/connecting-with-your-tech-absorbed-kid-2/ 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 225: Reflecting on the Oscars, plus Dee & Friends in Oz
March 14, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
The Oscars always create newsworthy buzz. The Plugged In team reflects on the illustrious awards show, from expected winners to upsets and surprises. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new animated kids’ show Dee & Friends in Oz. 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/oppenheimer-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/barbie-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/holdovers-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/poor-things-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/american-fiction-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/zone-of-interest-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dee-and-friend-in-oz/ 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 224: The 2024 Plugged In Movie Awards Special
March 7, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
It’s that time of year again—the Plugged In Movie Awards are here! In a spirited conversation, the Plugged In team reveals their votes for Best Movie for Adults, Best Movie for Teens, Best Movie for Kids, and Best Christian Movies. You’ll also hear your pick as our audience! Celebrate the 2024 Pluggies with us! 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) https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/2024-plugged-in-movie-awards/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-adults-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-teens-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-kids-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-christian-movies-2024/ 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 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune: Part Two
February 29, 2024
If you pay attention to the music scene, you may have heard that Beyonce has gone country. The Plugged In team chats about this genre shift as well as the 2024 Grammy awards. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about Frank Herbert’s sci-fi phenomenon Dune. 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/beyonce-texas-hold-em/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/taylor-swift-1989-taylors-version/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/gracie-abrams-i-know-it-wont-work/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/olivia-rodrigo-sour/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/tobymac-life-after-death/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-2021/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-1984/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/dune/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-219/ http://www.pluggedinmovieawards.com/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-teens-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-kids-2024/ 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 222: Plugged In Movie Award Noms, The Sound of Barbenheimer, and an Interview with Ordinary
February 22, 2024
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! 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/barbie-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/oppenheimer-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sound-of-freedom-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/silence-2016/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/up/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/banshees-of-inisherin-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gentlemen-2020/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/bad-guys-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/slumberland-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/godzilla-minus-one-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/adjustmentbureau/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blade-runner-2049/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/minority-report/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/total-recall-2012/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/west-side-story-2021/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/whiplash/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ordinary-angels-2024/ http://www.pluggedinmovieawards.com/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-teens-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/pima-best-movies-for-kids-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/do-we-really-need-another-total-recall/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/blade-runner-runs-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 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 221: How Romcoms Influence Teens, Singles and Married Couples, plus Why Is Plugged In Review
February 15, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
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! 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. Read the full review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/sweet-magnolias/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/virgin-river/ 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 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines. Plus: Introducing On the Radar
February 8, 2024
Children’s programming today is very different than it used to be. The Plugged In team discusses the messages and landmines found in television shows, movies, and other media targeting young children. Adam Holz then chats with Emily Tsiao about Plugged In’s new feature On the Radar. Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ us on Instagram EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/cocomelon-lane/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/go-dog-go/ https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/dude-perfect/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wonderful-day-with-mabel-maclay/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/minno-laugh-and-grow-bible-for-kids/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-is-bentkey/? https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-210/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-157/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ for Your Family https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ 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://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Episode 219: The Finals & the State of Fortnite-like Shooters, plus Gracie Abrams
February 1, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
When it comes to video games, first-person shooters are quite popular. The Plugged In team looks at the game The Finals and the genre as a whole—what players will encounter, what the draw is, and what issues you might want to carefully consider. Adam Holz then speaks with Kristin Smith about a relatively new music artist Gracie Abrams. 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. Read the full review: · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/finals/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fortnite/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/apex-legends/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/overwatch-2/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/darksouls/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/gracie-abrams-i-know-it-wont-work/ https://www.pluggedin.com/games/ 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 218: Help! I Hate My Kids’ Music Choices! plus Navigating New Threats in the Multiverse
January 25, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
You’ve probably grown up with music in your life…and maybe even as part of your identity. But when you become a parent, you may find your kids’ musical interests far different from yours. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on what to do when you hate your kids’ music. They then discuss a disturbing news story from the virtual world. 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. Read the full review: · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/yesterday-2019/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/footloose/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/grand-theft-auto-v/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/musical-musings-2023/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/that-magical-mystery-thing-called-music/ https://www.pluggedin.com/category/music/ https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/facebooks-new-horizon-worlds/ 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 217: Mean Girls Yesterday and Today: How Bullying Is Changing for Today's Adolescents, plus
January 18, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz
Twenty years ago, the movie Mean Girls opened our eyes to "girl world", and now, a new musical version is hitting the big screen. The Plugged In team examines the original and the new as well as the concept of bullying. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about Marvel's new foray into M-Rated content with the Disney+ show Echo. 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. Read the full review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/10thingsihateaboutyou/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/breakfast-club/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/gilmoregirls/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/gilmore-girls-a-year-in-the-life/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/highschoolmusical/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/meangirls/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mean-girls-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/echo/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/hawkeye/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/secret-invasion/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/falcon-and-the-winter-soldier/ https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/daredevil/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/