We live in a world full of competing ideas, narratives and worldviews, and that’s especially true in the world of entertainment. The Plugged In team explores how media and technology shape what we believe. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Netflix show Testament: The Story of Moses.

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• Titanic
• Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
• Avengers: Endgame
• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• Tenet
• The Matrix
• Will & Grace
• Bros
• Glee
• The Hangover
• Testament: The Story of Moses

 

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Technology comes with its ups and downs. The Plugged In team looks at the way technology has shaped our lives and how best to navigate the ever-changing world of tech. Adam Holz then speaks with Joel and Luke Smallbone, lead singers of the Christian group, For King + Country about their family’s new movie Unsung Hero.

 

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·       Unsung Hero

·       You’ve Got Mail

·       Galaxy Quest

·       The Circle

·       The Matrix

The Plugged In Show Episode 228: How Different Entertainment Forms Influence Us. Plus, a Conversation With Rebecca St. James

 

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Once upon a time, kids wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, pro athletes, doctors, or lawyers. But in our connected social media world these days, the allure of becoming an “online content creator” is strong. The Plugged In team looks at this phenomenon and offers a dose of reality when it comes to the world of influencers. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new video game Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.

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• Viva la Dirt League
• Psych
• Blippi
• MrBeast
• Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
• Wall-E
• I.: Artificial Intelligence
• Ironman
• In Time
• The Truman Show
• The Matrix
• Toy Story
• Imaginary
• M3gan

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When it comes to entertainment and its potential influence on our kids, you may think screentime is the issue. But the reality is that different forms of entertainment can affect us in different ways. The Plugged In team explores the impact of various kinds of entertainment has had on them and how to navigate different media. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist Rebecca St. James about her new biopic Unsung Hero.

 

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Story is an important part of our culture and our heritage! Adam Holz speaks with beloved Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury about her Baxter family series and how it has translated into a new Amazon Prime show. Then the Plugged In team discusses the importance of boundaries when it comes to technology and how you can help your family establish some parameters around their screen usage.

 

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Media discernment is one of the main missions of Plugged In...so much so, that the team has written a new book! Adam Holz and Paul Asay share some highlights from Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Then Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee join in to look at how some movies and television shows have a spiritual messages woven into the stories and how you can navigate those as a family.

 

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·       Ghosts

·       Avatar: The Last Air Bender

·       Kung Fu Panda 4

·       Dune: Part Two

·       Spirit Rangers

·       Star Wars: The Force Awakens

·       Hercules

·       Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

·       Haunted Mansion

The Plugged In Show Episode 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune Part Two

 

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The Oscars always create newsworthy buzz. The Plugged In team reflects on the illustrious awards show, from expected winners to upsets and surprises. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new animated kids’ show Dee & Friends in Oz.

 

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·       Oppenheimer

·       Barbie

·       The Holdovers

·       Poor Things

·       American Fiction

·       Zone of Interest

·       Dee and Friends in Oz

 

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It’s that time of year again—the Plugged In Movie Awards are here! In a spirited conversation, the Plugged In team reveals their votes for Best Movie for Adults, Best Movie for Teens, Best Movie for Kids, and Best Christian Movies. You’ll also hear your pick as our audience! Celebrate the 2024 Pluggies with us!

 

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Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Adults 2024

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If you pay attention to the music scene, you may have heard that Beyonce has gone country. The Plugged In team chats about this genre shift as well as the 2024 Grammy awards. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about Frank Herbert’s sci-fi phenomenon Dune.

 

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·       Texas Hold Em

·       Taylor Swift: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

·       Gracie Abrams: I Know It Won’t Work

·       Olivia Rodrigo: Sour

·       TobyMac: Life After Death

·       Dune Part 1 (2021)

·       Dune Part 2 (2024)

·       Dune (1984)

·       Dune (book)

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The awards season in the entertainment world is upon us! And that means the Plugged In Movie Awards are on the horizon. The Plugged In team looks at some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies from 2023, including Barbie and Oppenheimer. Paul Asay then speaks with Jon Gunn, the director of the new movie Ordinary Angels.

 

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·       Barbie

·       Oppenheimer

·       Sound of Freedom

·       Silence

·       Up

·       The Banshees of Inisherin

·       The Gentlemen

·       The Bad Guys

·       Slumberland

·       Godzilla Minus One

·       The Adjustment Bureau

·       Blade Runner 2049

·       Minority Report

·       Total Recall

·       West Side Story

·       Whiplash

·       Ordinary Angels

 

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Plugged In Blog: Do We Really Need Another Total Recall?

Plugged In Blog: Blade Runner Runs into Trouble

 

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