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The Plugged In Show Podcast

Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.

  1. 22 HR AGO

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

    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.   Get your copy of the terrific Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Wind Rises ·       The Green Mile ·       The Croods ·       The Wild Robot ·       Grave of the Fireflies ·       Charlotte’s Web ·       Inside Out ·       Inside Out 2 ·       Big Hero 6 ·       The Creator ·       The Mitchells vs the Machines   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    41 min

  2. 19 SEPT

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

    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.   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s great new book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Transformers One   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    45 min

  3. 12 SEPT

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

    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.   Get your copy of the Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       American Underdog ·       The Blind Side ·       Woodlawn ·       Greater ·       God’s Not Dead ·       God’s Not Dead 2 ·       God’s Not Dead: Light in the Darkness ·       God’s Not Dead: We the People ·       God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust 2024   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 152: Monster Movies for Kids? And a Conversation with David A.R. White ·       8 Christian Football Players to Watch This NFL Season ·       Demario Davis o  Giving glory to God on the Colin Cowherd Show o  Talking about his daughter’s medical victories and preaching to the media ·       C.J. Stroud o  Talking about his purpose to spread the Gospel and life of Jesus Christ   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    40 min

  4. 5 SEPT

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

    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!   Get your copy of the terrific Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Beetlejuice Beetlejuice   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Six Inspirational Movies for Kids Headed Back to School ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    38 min

  5. 29 AUG

    Episode 249: Looking at The Rings of Power and Reagan

    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.   Get your copy of the Plugged In team’s terrific book Becoming a Screen Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ·       Book: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Book: The Two Towers ·       Book: The Return of the King ·       Reagan ·       Soul Surfer ·       Miracle Season ·       The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance ·       Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ·       Bridge to Terabithia   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Theology of the Lord of the Rings   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    42 min

  6. 22 AUG

    Episode 248: A Conversation with the Kendrick Brothers

    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.   Get your copy of the Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook on Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Facing the Giants ·       Fireproof ·       Courageous ·       War Room ·       Overcomer ·       Show Me the Father ·       Lifemark ·       The Forge ·       Chariots of Fire ·       Jesus Revolution ·       I Can Only Imagine Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Show Me the Father’s Alex Kendrick Talks to Plugged In   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    36 min

  7. 15 AUG

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

    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.   Get Your Copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       In a Violent Nature ·       Battlefield Earth ·       Moonfall ·       Morbius ·       Paul ·       The Boys ·       Exploding Kittens ·       Sausage Party ·       Sausage Party: Foodtopia ·       Deadpool and Wolverine ·       My Penguin Friend ·       Duma   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    44 min

  8. 8 AUG

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

    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.   Get Your Copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       To Kill a Mockingbird ·       The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance ·       Seven Samurai ·       Joker ·       Batman: Arkham Asylum ·       Batman: Arkham City ·       Batman: Arkham Knight Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       On the Radar   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    41 min
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Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.

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