The Plugged In Show - Focus on the Family

Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence, plus Agatha All Along

October 17, 2024

Kids have been finding ways to cheat since schools themselves have been a thing. But the rise of artificial intelligence is a game-changer in the classroom. The Plugged In team looks at the rise of artificial intelligence, how kids may be misusing it, and how you can navigate it as a family. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new streaming show Agatha All Along. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2163301 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/tv-reviews/wandavision/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/agatha-all-along/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=1978610&_gl=1*1d2zkj*_ga*nzk1ndqxndmzlje3mde0nta0mje.*_ga_wqsx0j83qd*mtcxntcxmdk5oc4zmjmums4xnze1nzeymty5ljywljauma.. https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 255: The Legend of Lara Croft and the Growing Influence of Gaming in Entertainment

October 10, 2024

Some video game characters have a special place in our hearts…and on the big screen. The Plugged In team reveals their favorite digital personalities, then explores the new animated show on Netflix Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. You’ll learn what may be a treasure for your family…and what to steer clear from. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2158403 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/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game/http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider/http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamasylum/http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamasylum · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamcity/http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamcity · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batman-arkham-origins/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batman-arkham-knight/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/littlebigplanet/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/hitman-2016/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/monster-summer-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/tomb-raider-the-legend-of-lara-croft/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fallout/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fallout3/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fallout-4/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/silenthill/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/silent-hill-downpour/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/silent-hill-ascension/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/masseffect/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/residentevil4/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/residentevil5/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tronlegacy/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/free-guy-2021/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=1978610&_gl=1*1d2zkj*_ga*nzk1ndqxndmzlje3mde0nta0mje.*_ga_wqsx0j83qd*mtcxntcxmdk5oc4zmjmums4xnze1nzeymty5ljywljauma.. https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 254: Beauty and the Bird

October 3, 2024

Hollywood often reinforces unhealthy beauty ideals and can undermine self-esteem in the process. But a couple recent movies—Uglies and A Different Man—are taking a different twist on the topic. The Plugged In team explores these stories and gives you some points on how to start a solid conversation with your family. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie White Bird. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2154706 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/enders-game/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/devilwearsprada/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ready-player-one/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/uglies-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/uglies/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/pretties/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/different-man-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/substance-2024/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2154706 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders, Plus Navigating Sad (But Good) Mov

September 26, 2024

The best kids’ movies usually prompt a lot of emotion. And many adults are often just as taken with these stories as their children. Paul Asay talks with Chris Sanders, the director of the new Dreamworks animated movie The Wild Robot. The Plugged In team then examines some of the more memorable family-friendly films they have reviewed and what your family needs to know about them. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2143907 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/wind-rises/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/greenmile/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/croods/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/wild-robot-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/grave-of-the-fireflies-1989/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/charlottesweb/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out-2-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/big-hero-6/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/creator-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mitchells-vs-the-machines-2021/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=1978610&_gl=1*1d2zkj*_ga*nzk1ndqxndmzlje3mde0nta0mje.*_ga_wqsx0j83qd*mtcxntcxmdk5oc4zmjmums4xnze1nzeymty5ljywljauma.. https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus: Transformers One

September 19, 2024

With cultural influences, technology, and social media, being a teen can be a challenge. The Plugged In team reflects on their own teen years and how things have changed. In looking at recent research and personal stories, they'll share some insight on how very different life today is for teenagers. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the new prequel in the popular Transformers franchise, Transformers One. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2144105 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/transformers-one-2024/ Check out the Plugged In Blog: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-245:%20screens%20and%20anxiety,%20plus:%20adventures%20in%20odyssey%20celebrates%201000%20episodes https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2144105 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 251: God on the Gridiron, plus, A Look at God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust

September 12, 2024 • Host: Paul Asay

Football season is getting into swing! The Plugged In team tackles some thoughts on the beloved sport—looking at the game itself and players who profess a strong faith in Christ. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the God’s Not Dead movie franchise, In God We Trust. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2142504 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://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/american-underdog-2021/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blindside/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/woodlawn/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/greater/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-2/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-light-in-the-darkness/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-we-the-people-2021/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-in-god-we-trust-2024/ Check out the Plugged In Blog: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-152/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/8-christian-football-players-to-watch-this-nfl-season/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 Demario Davis o https://x.com/sports_spectrum/status/1823347950384279714?ref_src=twsrc%5etfw%7ctwcamp%5etweetembed%7ctwterm%5e1823347950384279714%7ctwgr%5e23645c3d770708925516cfa564b1117946b9b724%7ctwcon%5es1_&ref_url=https%3a%2f%2fsportsspectrum.com%2fsport%2ffootball%2f2024%2f08%2f19%2fsaints-demario-davis-platform-glory-jesus%2f https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 https://youtu.be/ys6girdpyhi?si=7wd5pqes1pzaltty https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 C.J. Stroud o https://x.com/athletescorner_/status/1703896226796892294?ref_src=twsrc%5etfw%7ctwcamp%5etweetembed%7ctwterm%5e1703896226796892294%7ctwgr%5eb7781929649a16e7354a09930e3ee415c97d0af1%7ctwcon%5es1_&ref_url=https%3a%2f%2fsportsspectrum.com%2fsport%2ffootball%2f2023%2f09%2f22%2ftexans-qb-cj-stroud-my-purpose-spread-gospel%2f https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=1978610&_gl=1*1d2zkj*_ga*nzk1ndqxndmzlje3mde0nta0mje.*_ga_wqsx0j83qd*mtcxntcxmdk5oc4zmjmums4xnze1nzeymty5ljywljauma.. https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 250: Resetting Screentime for School, plus Are Movies Like Beetlejuice Bad?

September 5, 2024

Your kids are heading back to school, and after a summer filled with screens, you may struggle to get back to normal. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on how to reset your family’s tech use and balance home screen time with school screen time. They then talk what you can expect in sequel to the Tim Burton movie Beetlejuice and how to navigate movies with spiritual themes (even dark ones!). And to celebrate our 250th episode, you’ll get to hear some of our silliest times in the studio! https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104 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/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-2024/ Check out the Plugged In Blog: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/six-inspirational-movies-for-kids-headed-back-to-school/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-245/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2138104 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 249: Looking at The Rings of Power and Reagan

August 29, 2024 • Host: Paul Asay

With Amazon Prime taking on Tolkien's beloved The Lord of the Rings stories, you may want to know if it's family-friendly. The Plugged In team discusses The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new Dennis Quaid biopic Reagan. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2129601 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/tv-reviews/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring-2001/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-2002/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-2003/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/fellowship-of-the-ring/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/two-towers/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/return-of-the-king/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/reagan-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/soulsurfer/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/miracle-season-2018/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-dark-crystal-age-of-resistance/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/charlieandthechocolatefactory/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/bridgetoterabithia/ Check out the Plugged In Blog: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/theology-of-the-lord-of-the-rings/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2129601 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 248: A Conversation with the Kendrick Brothers

August 22, 2024 • Host: Lisa Anderson

As Christians, God sometimes calls us to tell stories in a unique way. Paul Asay of the Plugged In team talks with Christian filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick about their movies, zeroing in on their latest movie The Forge. You’ll hear Alex and Stephen’s hearts on why they make faith-friendly movies to reach others. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2129701 Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin on 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/facingthegiants/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fireproof/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/courageous/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/war-room/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/overcomer-2019/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/show-me-the-father-2021/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lifemark-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/forge-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/chariotsoffire/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/i-can-only-imagine/ Check out the Plugged In Blog: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/show-me-the-fathers-alex-kendrick-talks-to-plugged-in/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2073406 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/

Episode 247: Understanding the Allure of Bad Content, plus My Penguin Friend

August 15, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

Sometimes, racy and non-family-friendly content lurks in entertainment that might look like kids’ programming. The Plugged In team discusses two streaming animated shows—Exploding Kittens and Sausage Party: Foodtopia and what you need to know to protect your family, especially teens. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new movie My Penguin Friend. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2127702 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/in-a-violent-nature-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/battlefieldearth/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/moonfall-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/morbius-2022/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/paul/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/boys/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/exploding-kittens/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sausage-party/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/sausage-party-foodtopia/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-and-wolverine-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/my-penguin-friend-2024/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/duma/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2127702 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 246: Do Old Movies Still Matter? Plus: Spotify Goes Social

August 8, 2024

Do old movies hold up in our fast-paced culture? The Plugged In team looks back at three black-and-white movies they've recently reviewed - To Kill a Mockingbird, The Many who Shot Liberty Valance, and Seven Samurai. You might be surprised what messages your family can take away from these older films! Paul Asay then speak with Emily Tsiao about Spotify's move into a social media set-up. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2125901 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/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1963/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/man-who-shot-liberty-valance-1962/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/seven-samurai-1956/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/joker-2019/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamasylum/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamcity/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batman-arkham-knight/ Check out the Plugged In Blog: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/on-the-radar-7-13-24/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2125901 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes

August 1, 2024

Research shows screens contribute powerfully to the anxiety kids experience. The Plugged In team looks at the book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and the impact of screens on the mental health of our children. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about Adventures in Odyssey and its 1000 episodes! https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2115506 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/napoleon/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/twilight/ Check out Adventures in Odyssey: · https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2115506 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 244: Plugged In Dives into the Summer Olympics, plus “Deadpool & Wolverine”

July 25, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

The Summer Olympics are about to start! The Plugged In team reflects on the draw of these games, highlights a few content concerns, and encourages you to look at the Olympics with a different perspective. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the latest anticipated action flick, Deadpool and Wolverine. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2115902 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/deadpool-2016/http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2016 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2/http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2 https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/once-upon-a-deadpool-2018/http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/once-upon-a-deadpool-2018 https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/deadpool/http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/deadpool https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-and-wolverine-2024/http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-and-wolverine-2024 Check out the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/is-a-pg-13-deadpool-movie-a-good-thing/http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/is-a-pg-13-deadpool-movie-a-good-thing https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2115902 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 243: What Are Dark Patterns? plus: A Conversation with Sing Sing Director Greg Kwedar

July 18, 2024

Our world is full of things we should know about, but maybe we don’t. The Plugged In team examines dark patterns online—deceptive practices and tactics that get you to sign up for things you don’t want or spend more money than you intend to. They’ll encourage you to keep your eyes open so you can protect your family. Then Paul Asay talks with Greg Kwedar, the director of the new movie Sing Sing. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2110205 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/iamlegend/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/cobra-kai/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/star-wars-hunters/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/beekeeper-2024/ Check out Kennedy’s blog post: · https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/identifying-dark-patterns-and-protecting-your-kids-against-them/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page/?refcd=2110205 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 242: A Conversation With Arlene Pellicane, plus Luke Combs ‘Fathers and Sons’

July 11, 2024

Raising kids in our world today can feel pretty challenging, especially when it comes to how we navigate the minefields of screens and entertainment. Adam Holz, director for the Plugged In team, speaks with mom and author Arlene Pellicane about her book Screen Kids. The team then looks at Luke Combs’ latest album Father and Sons. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2107202 Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin 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/album-reviews/luke-combs-fathers-and-sons/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24pluggedin-donate-page?refcd=2107202 https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/