The Plugged In Show

The Plugged In Show

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. FEB 6

    Episode 272: Combating Hollywood’s Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025’s Most Anticipated Games

    Movies and the entertainment industry often portray intimacy in reckless and unbiblical ways. The Plugged In team discusses how Hollywood deals with sex and how you as a parent can springboard from that to teach the truth about God’s design. They then look at 2025’s upcoming video games and what your family needs to know about them.   Get your copy of Plugged In’s helpful 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: ·       Civilization Revolution ·       Civilization Revolution 2 ·       Civilization Beyond Earth ·       Sid Meier’s Civilization VI ·       Civilization V ·       Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Rise and Fall ·       My Sims ·       Sims 2 ·       Sims 3 ·       Sims 4 ·       Sims Medieval ·       Grand Theft Auto IV ·       Grand Theft Auto V ·       Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City ·       Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ·       Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars ·       Fable ·       Fable II ·       Fable III ·       Fable: The Journey   Check out the Plugged In Blog! ·       Living in a Sims-ulation ·       GTA’s Nasty Hidden Hot Coffee is Back…Why Should Parents Care ·       Grand Theft Agony   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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
  2. JAN 23

    Episode 270: Let’s Talk About TikTok. Plus, The Chosen’s Elizabeth Tabish

    TikTok, the short-form social media platform, has been at the center of plenty of controversy. The Plugged In team talks about the type of content on the platform, the way kids use it, and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then speaks with Elizabeth Tabish, the actress who portrays Mary Magdalene in The Chosen about her new movie Between Borders.   Get your copy of Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee 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 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ·       The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ·       Raiders of the Lost Ark ·       The Wild Robot ·       The Chosen ·       Between Borders   Check out the Plugged In blog! ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin ·       How Are Screens Affecting Our Sleep? ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movie     The Plugged In Tech Guide   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
    4.8
    out of 5
    130 Ratings

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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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