As the new year begins, what's happening with social media? The Plugged In team talks about TikTok's growth, what we know about social media's influence on young minds and hearts, and an overview of the new social media network BeReal. In the second segment, Adam Holz asks Paul Asay about the Oscar contender Women Talking.

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The presents have been opened, the stockings emptied. But we still have quite a few days of Christmas break left…so what can we do with our kids when they are bored? The Plugged In Team has explores some games, activities and other suggestions for your family to enjoy together. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Clark about Netflix’s latest smash (and dark!) hit Wednesday.

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Some Christmas films stand out more than others. The Plugged In team examines the new Apple TV musical movie Spirited starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, as well as a few other Christmas classics. Merry Christmas from Plugged In!

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Marvel has gradually shifted from Earthling-sized stories to cosmic ones with gods and goddesses battling to shape all of reality. The Plugged In team examines the concept of power creep in the vast mulitverses of Marvel. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie Avatar: The Way of Water.

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Technology can be an incredible gift, but too much can affect a teen's motivation. The Plugged In team reflects on why tech can sometimes be a problem when it comes to motivation and how we might respond to that problem as parents. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about the new Netflix sequel Enola Holmes 2.

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Fantasy stories allow us to explore spirituality in new and interesting ways. Paul Asay from the Plugged In team talks with the creator and producer of the Wingfeather Saga, a new crowd-funded animated show based on a novel series. Adam, Paul, and Bob then chat about the new Disney+ show, Willow.

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You want to foster conversations that help your kids grow in their ability to think critically and biblically about the vast array of entertainment and technology. The Plugged In team offers a few conversation starters for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with disco matriarch Gloria Gaynor about her cameo appearance in the new movie The Thursday Night Club.

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You want to foster conversations that help your kids grow in their ability to think critically and biblically about the vast array of entertainment and technology. The Plugged In team offers a few conversation starters for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with disco matriarch Gloria Gaynor about her cameo appearance in the new movie The Thursday Night Club.

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With the wildly anticipated release of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, you may wonder if that's a good movie for your family's superhero fans. The Plugged In team discusses the film and what you need to know. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about Taylor Swift's latest releases Midnights and Midnights 3am Edition.

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Focus on the Family's audio drama Adventures in Odyssey has been a place of wonder and imagination for many families over the years. The Plugged In team chats with the Adventures in Odyssey team to share what it's all about, how it got started, and why listeners love it. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about three family-friendly video games.

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