The Plugged In Show
Focus on the Family
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Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.
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Episode 250: Resetting Screentime for School, plus Are Movies Like Beetlejuice Bad?
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09/05/24 • 37 min
Your kids are heading back to school, and after a summer filled with screens, you may struggle to get back to normal. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on how to reset your family’s tech use and balance home screen time with school screen time. They then talk what you can expect in sequel to the Tim Burton movie Beetlejuice and how to navigate movies with spiritual themes (even dark ones!). And to celebrate our 250th episode, you’ll get to hear some of our silliest times in the studio!
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Check out the Plugged In Blog:
· Six Inspirational Movies for Kids Headed Back to School
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1
How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family
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Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Teens, Singles and Married Couples, plus Why Is Plugged In Reviewing Old Movies?
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02/15/24 • 43 min
Relationship movies often turn up in early February. The Plugged In team and Lisa Anderson from The Boundless Show look at some of their favorite rom-coms and how they impact us by setting up unrealistic expectations. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about Plugged In’s look-back at old movies.
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How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family
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Episode 83: When Antiheroes Become Our Heroes
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06/24/21 • 36 min
With the new Marvel series "Loki" hitting Disney+, the Plugged In team unpacks the trend toward embracing anti-heroes onscreen. As these stories seemingly seek to generate sympathy for characters that we used to consider pure evil, lines are blurred. You’ll better understand the need to be in conversation with your family about knowing the difference and continuing to act as “heroes” in our own relationships with those in need all around us.
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Episode 260: When Should I Give My Kid a Cell Phone? Plus, Bonhoeffer
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11/14/24 • 49 min
With Christmas coming, you may be considering a tech gift for your child...maybe even a cell phone. The Plugged In team shares insights and thoughts on the impact phones have had on younger generations and the best age to put a phone in their hands. Paul Asay then talks with Kennedy Unthank about the new biopic Bonhoeffer.
Get your copy of the insightful Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!
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Check out these other resources:
· Plugged In Blog: Smartphone Parental Controls
· Focus on the Family Episode: Connecting with Your Tech Absorbed Kid
· Focus on the Family Episode: Guiding Your Child’s Media Choices
· Focus on the Family Episode: Helping Your Teens Put Down Their Screens
· Focus on the Family Episode: Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1
How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family
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Episode 228: How Entertainment Shapes Us. Plus: A Conversation with Rebecca St. James
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04/04/24 • 66 min
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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Listen to the new podcast with Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta – Practice Makes Parent!
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How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family
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Episode 192: A Look at the Summer Blockbuster Movies—Haunted Mansion, Barbie, and Oppenheimer
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07/27/23 • 41 min
The big summer blockbusters are rolling out, and your family is ready to trot off to the cinema! The Plugged In team examines the new movies Haunted Mansion, Barbie, and Oppenheimer and equips you with all you need to know about the content and related concerns.
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· Barbie
· Manifest
· Dunkirk
· Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices For Your Family
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Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus: Transformers One
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09/19/24 • 45 min
With cultural influences, technology, and social media, being a teen can be a challenge. The Plugged In team reflects on their own teen years and how things have changed. In looking at recent research and personal stories, they'll share some insight on how very different life today is for teenagers. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the new prequel in the popular Transformers franchise, Transformers One.
Connect with us!
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)
Read the full review:
Check out the Plugged In Blog:
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1
How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family
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If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Episode 142: A Conversation With Parents Television and Media Council’s Melissa Henson, and Strong F
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08/11/22 • 27 min
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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Episode 146: Amazon's Lord of the Rings and HBO's House of Dragon, plus Disney+'s Hamster & Gretel
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09/08/22 • 33 min
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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Episode 187: Our Romance with AI, plus Elemental
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06/22/23 • 35 min
As AI grows more advanced and refined, we’re seeing the possibilities of “real” human/AI relationships. The Plugged In team explores what these relationships might look like and the impact this may have. Paul Asay then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Pixar movie, Elemental.
Game: Name that Movie
· Interaction Questions: What do you think about our relationship with AI? Are you excited about all these AI advances? Terrified? A little of both? If you’ve seen Elemental, what did you think of it?
· GOAA: No GOAA
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· https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/elemental-2023/
· How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family
Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
· Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Plugged In Show have?
The Plugged In Show currently has 277 episodes available.
What topics does The Plugged In Show cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Plugged In Show?
The episode title 'Episode 250: Resetting Screentime for School, plus Are Movies Like Beetlejuice Bad?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Plugged In Show?
The average episode length on The Plugged In Show is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Plugged In Show released?
Episodes of The Plugged In Show are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Plugged In Show?
The first episode of The Plugged In Show was released on Nov 21, 2019.
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