By Focus on the Family
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 Focu
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The podcast currently has 264 episodes available.
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.
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· Transformers One
Check out the Plugged In Blog:
· The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes
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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.
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· 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
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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!
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· Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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· 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
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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.
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· 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
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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.
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· 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
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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.
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· 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
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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.
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· To Kill a Mockingbird
· The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
· Seven Samurai
· Joker
· Batman: Arkham Asylum
· Batman: Arkham City
· Batman: Arkham Knight
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· On the Radar
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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!
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· Napoleon
· Twilight
Check out Adventures in Odyssey:
· Adventures in Odyssey
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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.
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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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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.
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· I Am Legend
· Cobra Kai
· Star Wars: Hunters
· Beekeeper
Check out Kennedy’s blog post:
· Identifying Dark Patterns and Protecting Your Kids Against Them
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