The Plugged In Show

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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Some people suggest that we should be less concerned with how much screen time kids are getting and more concerned with the content that fills those screens. The Plugged In team discuss the merits and the consequences of such thinking and ways your family can navigate screen time. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dwayne Johnson DC superhero movie Black Adam.

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This time of year brings spooky movies to streaming services, and this year, we're seeing many more targeting kids. The Plugged In team takes a look at a few of these movies and what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Christian actor David A.R. White about his latest movie Nothing Is Impossible.

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Various influences shape our perspective on the world and how we exist in it. The Plugged In team explores the impact entertainment and media have on your worldview. They then discuss recording artist Sam Smith's latest track, "Unholy" and its unsettling lyrics.

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Laughter is good for us! Paul Asay speaks with the Christian comedy duo, The Skit Guys, about their friendship and their movie Family Camp. The Plugged In team then talks about Marcus Mumford's solo album.

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Every now and then, a controversial, edgy and explicit TV show or movie becomes the thing everyone is talking about. The Plugged In team takes a look at the new Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde on Netflix and explains why they will not be reviewing the NC-17-rated film. They also share content concerns with the new Netflix series Heartbreak High and Disney+'s latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, Andor.

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When a wooden puppet wants to become a real boy, you get a classic tale of trial and redemption. The Plugged In team looks at the new live-action version of Pinocchio on Disney+. They compare it to previous versions and discuss the content you’ll want to know about for your family. They then chat about the new Netflix horror/drama series based on a DC Comics character, The Sandman. You’ll also be introduced to a new segment – Forging Your Family’s Faith.

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This may surprise you, but the Bible actually has a lot to say about our entertainment choices. The Plugged In team explores some passages that guide the way they review movies, television, music, video games, and more. They then discuss the latest song by rapper Eminem where he speaks about Jesus as his Savior and professes his faith.

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Two new fantasy shows are now streaming—Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and HBOMax’s Game of Thrones: House of Dragons. The Plugged In team examines these new shows and reveals the content concerns for families. They also look at Disney+’s latest children’s program Hamster & Gretel.

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As the new Kendrick Brothers movie, Lifemark, hits theaters, you may be wondering what it's all about. Adam Holz talks to Alex and Stephen Kendrick and Kirk Cameron about the new film. The Plugged In team then discusses the show She-Hulk on Disney+ and what you need to know for your family.

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