The Plugged In Show

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  • Episode 173: And the Oscar Goes To ... plus Southern Gospel

    The 95th Academy Awards is in the books. The Plugged In team reflects on the winners, the losers, and the broadcast in general. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsaio and the team about the new Christian movie Southern Gospel and the way more Christian films are using questionable content to tell the story.

     

    • Plugged In Archives: “Oscars”
    • Plugged In Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once
    • Plugged In Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    • Plugged In Review: La La Land
    • Plugged In Review: A Beautiful Mind
    • Plugged In Review: Napoleon Dynamite
    • Plugged In Review: Redeeming Love
    • Plugged In Show Episode 114: “Is Redeeming Love Too Steamy?”
    • Plugged In Review: RRR
    • Plugged In Review: Top Gun: Maverick
    • Plugged In Review: Southern Gospel

     

    • Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
    • Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
    • Plugged In: Tech Guide
    • Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

     

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    38 min
  • Episode 172: The 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards

    The Golden Globes and Grammys are behind us, and the Oscars are just around the corner. But award season wouldn't be complete without the 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards! The Plugged In Team invites you to sit in on their deliberations as they choose their favorite films in each of four categories: Best Movies for Kids, for Teens, for Adults and Best Christian movies. You’ll get a solid idea of this year's movie offerings and what might be best for your family.


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    44 min
  • Episode 171: The Thorn plus Creed III

    Springtime brings us a selection of movies you may want to enjoy with your family, including a Fathom event that tells the Easter story in a powerful way. Paul Asay talks with John Bolin, creator of The Thorn, a new film about the passion of Jesus Christ. The Plugged In team then looks at the latest installment of the Creed movies.


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    47 min
  • Episode 170: A Look at Jesus Revolution

    The new Christian movie Jesus Revolution lands in theaters on Friday. The Plugged In team takes a look at this film and explains why it may be worth your time and money. Adam Holz then shares his Hollywood interviews with actors Jonathan Roumie, Joel Barlow, and Anna Grace Barlow.


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    36 min
  • Episode 170: A Look at Jesus Revolution

    The new Christian movie Jesus Revolution lands in theaters on Friday. The Plugged In team takes a look at this film and explains why it may be worth your time and money. Adam Holz then shares his Hollywood interviews with actors Jonathan Roumie, Joel Barlow, and Anna Grace Barlow.

     

    Get more episode resources: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-169/

    Additional Resources:

    • Plugged In Blog: “Culture Clips: TikTok Trouble”
    • Plugged In Blog: “How TikTok Can Impact the TikToker”
    • Plugged In Review: Taylor Swift, Midnights (3am Edition)
    • Plugged In Review: Sam Smith and Kim Petras, “Unholy”
    • Plugged In Show Episode 151: “What is a Worldview? (Plus Sam Smith’s ‘Unholy’”)
    • Plugged In Show Episode 113: “The Sacred/Secular Musical Divide (and Boba Fett, Too!”)
    • Plugged In Review: Switchfoot, Native Tongue
    • Plugged In Review: Up  
    • Plugged In Review: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
    • Plugged In Review: The Lion King (2019)
    • Plugged In Review: Ant-Man
    • Plugged In Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp
    • Plugged In Blog: “Ant-Man and the Wasp Make a Big Impact”
    • Plugged In Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
    • Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2023)
    • Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2023)
    • Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2023)
    • Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2023)
    • Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
    • Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
    • Plugged In: Tech Guide
    • Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home
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      36 min
    • Episode 169: The Music Episode & Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

      Music remains a potent force when it comes to shaping kids’ worldview. The Plugged In team reflects on the 2023 Grammy Awards show and the impact music has on our lives. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsaio about the latest Marvel movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.


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      39 min
    • Episode 168: Screens, Teens & Consumerism plus Miley Cyrus’s Flowers

      We often discuss the various content dangers of screen use, but much of our interaction with screens is interwoven with links to buy something. The Plugged In team examines how consumerism can easily become a worldview and a spiritual threat. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new Miley Cyrus song, Flowers.


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      37 min
    • Episode 167: Plugged In Movie Award Misses & Granger Smith

      With the release of the 2023 Plugged In Movie Award nominations, several movies came close, but didn't make the list. The Plugged In team has a spirited conversation about those films. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist turned actor Granger Smith about his new PureFlix movie Moonrise.


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      48 min
    • Episode 166: Plugged In Movie Award Nominations & Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist

      Award season is upon us…and that means it’s time for the Plugged In Movie Award nominations! The Plugged In team identifies five movies in four categories that might be worth considering for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the latest installment in the popular franchise Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist.


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      42 min
    • Episode 165: What James Cameron Knows About the Human Heart & What’s Coming in 2023

      With Avatar: The Way of Water making a big splash in the box office, director James Cameron has another hit on his hands. The Plugged In team explores Cameron’s success and why he continues to make films that touch the human heart. They then examine what you can expect in terms of entertainment and media in the coming year.


      Get more episode resources: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-165/


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      52 min

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