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The Plugged In team, led by Focus on the Family’s Director of Media and Culture, Adam Holz, comes together with humor and heart to deliver weekly insight on current media...
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The Plugged In team, led by Focus on the Family’s Director of Media and Culture, Adam Holz, comes together with humor and heart to deliver weekly insight on current media choices and culture-related topics. These media experts will shine a light on the world of popular entertainment and technology trends while giving you and your family the essential tools you need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which we live. You’ll be encouraged to engage with your children and dialogue about the media they are consuming, sparking intellectual thought and spiritual growth.
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The Plugged In Show
The Plugged In Show
29 AUG 2024 · 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: https://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/
22 AUG 2024 · 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: https://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/
15 AUG 2024 · 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: https://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/
8 AUG 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: https://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/
1 AUG 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: https://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=1978610&_gl=1*1d2zkj*_ga*Nzk1NDQxNDMzLjE3MDE0NTA0MjE.*_ga_WQSX0J83QD*MTcxNTcxMDk5OC4zMjMuMS4xNzE1NzEyMTY5LjYwLjAuMA.. https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
25 JUL 2024 · 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: https://thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review:
- https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2016/
- https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2/
- https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/once-upon-a-deadpool-2018/
- https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/deadpool/
- https://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/
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18 JUL 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: https://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=1978610&_gl=1*1d2zkj*_ga*Nzk1NDQxNDMzLjE3MDE0NTA0MjE.*_ga_WQSX0J83QD*MTcxNTcxMDk5OC4zMjMuMS4xNzE1NzEyMTY5LjYwLjAuMA.. https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
11 JUL 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: https://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/
Episode 241: Despicable Me 4 and the Illumination Franchise, plus Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum
4 JUL 2024 · The long-awaited follow-up to the Despicable Me films has finally arrived! The Plugged In team reveals all you need to know about Gru and his antics before your family heads to the theater. They also look at the Illumination franchise and those adorable Minions. Paul Asay and Adam Holz then discuss the new Christian movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd= Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: https://thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/secret-life-of-pets-2016/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sing-2016/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sing-2-2021/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dr-seuss-the-grinch-2018/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/super-mario-bros-movie-2023/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/migration-2023/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/irongiant/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lego-movie/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/megamind/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/howtotrainyourdragon/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/roadtoeldorado/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/roadtoperdition/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/despicableme/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/despicable-me-2/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/despicable-me-3/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/elf/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out-2-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out-2-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/up/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/transformers/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot-2024/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sound-of-freedom-2023/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/kubo-and-the-two-strings/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ready-player-one/ https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/who-framed-roger-rabbit-1988/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ 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/
27 JUN 2024 · Social media and other online platforms seem harmless, but there are some real dangers out there. The Plugged In team reflects on a new Wall Street Journal article that reveals the unsettling fact that most online influencers are teenage girls while their audiences are primarily adult men. You’ll be encouraged to better protect your kids online. Adam Holz then speaks with Christian filmmaker Andrew Erwin. https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-240/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2099707
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The Plugged In team, led by Focus on the Family’s Director of Media and Culture, Adam Holz, comes together with humor and heart to deliver weekly insight on current media...
show more
The Plugged In team, led by Focus on the Family’s Director of Media and Culture, Adam Holz, comes together with humor and heart to deliver weekly insight on current media choices and culture-related topics. These media experts will shine a light on the world of popular entertainment and technology trends while giving you and your family the essential tools you need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which we live. You’ll be encouraged to engage with your children and dialogue about the media they are consuming, sparking intellectual thought and spiritual growth.
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