The Plugged In Show

Sometimes pop culture gets things right. With Mother's Day around the corner, the Plugged In team reflects on their favorite movie and TV moms and the impact they've had. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about an older faith-focused film called The Way that's getting a rerelease and renewed attention.

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Writer and director James Gunn concludes his offbeat Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with a film that’s got a bit of everything, including humor, heroism and heart as well as violence, profanity and drinking. 

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As a parent, you may feel like keeping up with culture is a never-ending marathon—and when it comes to social media and tech trends, it is! The Plugged In team examines the gaming social media platforms Discord and Twitch and gives insight on what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.

What is Discord: A Parents Guide

Tech Trends April 2023

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As our culture becomes more progressive, certain entertainment classics no longer "fit" the current narrative. The Plugged In team looks back at a few movies and television shows--like Gone with the Wind, Friends, and Seinfeld--and how their storylines and content may not have "aged" well. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new preteen movie based on Judy Blume's beloved book Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret.

• Plugged In Blog: “Piecing Together the Legacy of Friends”
• Plugged In Blog: “There For Us: Why Friends is Still Culturally Relevant”
• Plugged In Review: Girlfriends
• Plugged In Review: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
• Plugged In Review: Forrest Gump
• Plugged In Review: Aristocats
• Plugged In Review: Swiss Family Robinson
• Plugged In Review: The Mandalorian
• Plugged In Review: The Lion King
• Plugged In Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
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• Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
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Screens are everywhere today. So how do we encourage our kids to turn away from those attention-grabbers and crack open a good book? The Plugged In team explores ways you can cultivate a love of reading with your child. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the latest installment of the popular kids’ book series Wings of Fire, titled The Flames of Hope, and what you may need to know before your child reads it.

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Over the years, you may have noticed an increase in LGBT messaging and representation in entertainment. Adam Holz of the Plugged In team talks with Jeff Johnston, an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, about how to navigate these issues for your family and to develop a theological response that goes deeper than today’s “hate” headlines. Then, Adam Holz speaks with Bob Hoose about the new animated box office smash The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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• Focus on the Family Article: “How Did We Get to This Gender-Confused Place?”
• Focus on the Family Article: “Is My Teen Struggling With Homosexuality?”
• Focus on the Family Article: “How to Talk With Your Children About Homosexuality”
• Plugged In Blog: “Is Summer the Time For Fun and Game Shows? TV Sure Thinks So.”
• Jim Daly’s Blog: “How to Talk With Your Kids About Bruce Jenner”
• Plugged In Review: Up
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• Plugged In Review: The Iron Giant
• Plugged In Review: Bolt
• Plugged In Review: The Incredibles
• Plugged In Review: Finding Nemo
• Plugged In Review: Super Mario Bros. Movie
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• Plugged In Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• Plugged In Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• Plugged In Review: The Batman
• Plugged In Review: Zathura: A Space Adventure
• Plugged In Review: Herbie: Fully Loaded
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Navigating entertainment and screen choices can be challenging! The Plugged In team looks at parenting choices they made and what they wish they could "do over". Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dennis Quaid movie On a Wing and a Prayer.

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Navigating entertainment and screen choices can be challenging! The Plugged In team looks at parenting choices they made and what they wish they could "do over". Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dennis Quaid movie On a Wing and a Prayer.

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Dungeons and Dragons has been around for quite some time—the role-playing game, books, mentions in popular television shows, and a couple different movies. The latest film is about to hit theaters, so the Plugged In team takes a look at this basement phenomenon and how it might impact your family. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Christian rapper NF’s newest release, Hope.

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The new AI-driven search and content program ChatGPT can do things that were literally only science fiction a few years ago. It can do amazing things—from answering questions to writing podcast introductions! The Plugged In team discusses the positives and the negatives of this popular website as well as the potential dangers of deepfake content. Paul Asay then talks with Kennedy Unthank about the faith-based YouTube channel Got Questions?

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