The Plugged In Show

Spider-Man star Tom Holland has decided to take a break from social media, and the Plugged In team will tell you why! They explore the pros and cons of social media and its effects on mental health. Adam Holz then talks with Kennedy Unthank about the Paramount+ movie Secret Headquarters.

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With over 800 million videos, YouTube is an entertainment monster. The Plugged In team discuss the way families and children are using YouTube and why it’s so popular. You’ll learn how to help your kids navigate their use and viewing habits. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the book Out of My Heart.

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With Disney+ now streaming R-rated content, you may be wondering if it's a good option for your family. Adam Holz speaks with Parents Television and Media Council Program Director, Melissa Henson, about this disturbing trend and how it could impact families. The Plugged In team then takes a look at the latest PureFlix film, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters.

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Our culture loves celebrities, but when it comes to Christian celebrities, that love can a bit more complicated. The Plugged In team reflects on various well-known Christians in Hollywood and the role they play in our lives. Adam Holz then talks with Plugged In intern Marsella Evans about fanfiction—a genre of writing that spins off popular movies, television, and celebrities' lives.

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Have you ever caught yourself scrolling on social media and thought about deleting your account? Emily Clark with the Plugged In team did just that, and she shares with the team what that experience was like. They then discuss some of the top movies that promote pro-life values.

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Believe it or not, certain movies made outside the Christian moviemaking realm can be spiritually engaging! The Plugged In team examines several films that deliver a powerful message beyond their secular intent. Kristin Smith then talks with Paul Asay and Kennedy Unthank about the new "mockumentary" Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and its related short films.

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Jenny Han is cranking out young adult romance that instantly becomes streaming TV hits. The Plugged In team examines Han’s YA empire and the values she’s putting out there. Adam Holz then speaks with Marsella Evans about the new film Where the Crawdads Sing.

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A new TikTok challenge is erupting--and interrupting--in theaters across the country. On this bonus episode, Adam Holz and Paul Asay discuss the "GentleMinion" phenomenon surrounding the new Minions movie The Rise of Gru, why some many people are taken with it, and how it's impacting moviegoers and families.

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Fantasy sports started out as a fun way to imagine what it might be like to run your own team, but it’s become a hobby that can prove compulsive. The Plugged In team looks at fantasy sports and how this kind of competition could affect your family. Adam Holz then talks with Plugged In intern Marsella Evans about the latest installment of the Minions franchise, The Rise of Gru, and with Paul Asay about the new Marvel movie, Thor: Love and Thunder.

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We've all been there...spending hours online when we've intended to jump on, get the info we needed, and then to get back to “real life." The Plugged In team discusses why we get so wrapped up in our phones and why it's important to model healthy media habits for our children. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new Baz Luhrmann biopic, Elvis.

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