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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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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.

    235: Is Swift’s New Album Taylor-made for Trouble? Plus, We Look at Sight

    235: Is Swift’s New Album Taylor-made for Trouble? Plus, We Look at Sight

    Over the last year, we’ve seen a lot from Taylor Swift—earning more than $1 billion, launching her five-continent concert tour, releasing two “new-ish” albums, and going to the Super Bowl. The Plugged In team examines the new album, the Swiftie phenomenon, and why fans are so dedicated. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Angel Studios movie Sight.

    Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family

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    The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology
    Sight

     

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    • 39 min
    Don’t Know How to Talk with Your Kids About Entertainment? We Can Help! Plus, Kid-Friendly Games

    Don’t Know How to Talk with Your Kids About Entertainment? We Can Help! Plus, Kid-Friendly Games

    Here at Plugged In, we encourage you to talk with your kids about entertainment…but do you know where to start? The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on what those conversations might look like. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about some kid-friendly games your family may want to play.

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    ·        Big Fish

    ·        Princess Peach: Showtime!

    ·        Pepper Grinder

    ·        Unicorn Overlord

    ·        Gran Turismo 7

    ·        Sonic the Hedgehog

    ·        Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

    ·        Hogwart’s Legacy

    ·        Ready Player One

    ·        Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

    ·        Spy Kids Armageddon

    ·        E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

     

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    • 40 min
    Episode 233: Summer Movie Preview, plus A Conversation with Great American Family President Bill Abbott

    Episode 233: Summer Movie Preview, plus A Conversation with Great American Family President Bill Abbott

    Description: With sunshine and summer coming our way, highly anticipated blockbusters start hitting the movie theaters. The Plugged In team discusses some of the biggest films your family may (or may not) want to see. Adam Holz then speaks with the president of the cable network Great American Family, Bill Abbott, about the channel’s dedication to being a faith- and family-friendly option.

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    Plugged In Movies Reviews

     

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

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

    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.

     

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    ·       JoJo Siwa: Karma

    ·       JoJo Siwa

    ·       The Chosen

    ·       Fallout

    ·       Fallout 4

    ·       Halo

    ·       The Last of Us

    ·       Super Mario Bros.

     

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

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

    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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    Titanic
    Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    Avengers: Endgame
    Spider-Man: No Way Home
    Tenet
    The Matrix
    Will & Grace
    Bros
    Glee
    The Hangover
    Testament: The Story of Moses

     

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    • 50 min
    Episode 230: Let’s Talk About Technology! plus A Conversation with For King + Country

    Episode 230: Let’s Talk About Technology! plus A Conversation with For King + Country

    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.

     

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    ·       Unsung Hero

    ·       You’ve Got Mail

    ·       Galaxy Quest

    ·       The Circle

    ·       The Matrix

    The Plugged In Show Episode 228: How Different Entertainment Forms Influence Us. Plus, a Conversation With Rebecca St. James

     

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    • 55 min

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