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Episode 185: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Jun 08, 2023

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Franchises are popular in our current culture, and new installments are trending this summer. The Plugged In team looks at the latest animated Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the recent Nintendo Switch release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll get a solid handle on the things you need to know about these entertainment choices for your family.

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Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices

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Episode 184: Focus on Filters: What’s the Big Deal? Plus Jonas Brothers’ The Album Jun 01, 2023

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As long as we’ve been creating images of ourselves, other people have been tweaking, manipulating and changing them. The Plugged In team looks at some of the newest social media filters—what they can do, what you need to know, and what some of the problems might be. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the newest Jonas Brothers' release titled The Album.

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Episode 183: Screens, Teens & Porn, plus The Little Mermaid May 25, 2023

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As parents, we naturally want to protect our kids from destructive influences in the world around them. But with screens in our back pockets, they have access to just about anything…including pornography. With screens in our back pockets, we have access to just about anything…including pornography. The Plugged In team consults with Dr. Danny Huerta, counselor and Vice President of Parenting of Focus on the Family about the impact of porn and how we can protect our kids. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the live-action Disney remake of The Little Mermaid.

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Episode 182: Summer Movie Preview, plus Fast X and What You Need to Know About the Fast & Furious Franchise May 18, 2023

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Movies—blockbuster movies—are a big part of what summer’s all about. The Plugged In team discusses what’s landing in theaters this summer, and what you can expect from them. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X.

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Episode 181: Our Favorite Movie (and TV) Moms, plus The Way May 11, 2023

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Sometimes pop culture gets things right. With Mother's Day around the corner, the Plugged In team reflects on their favorite movie and TV moms and the impact they've had. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about an older faith-focused film called The Way that's getting a rerelease and renewed attention.

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· Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards

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· Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

Episode 180: What Parents Need to Know About Discord and Twitch. Plus: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 May 04, 2023

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As a parent, you may feel like keeping up with culture is a never-ending marathon—and when it comes to social media and tech trends, it is! The Plugged In team examines the gaming social media platforms Discord and Twitch and gives insight on what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.

What is Discord: A Parents Guide

Tech Trends April 2023

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· Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards

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· Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

Episode 179: When Yesteryear Offends, plus Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret Apr 27, 2023

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As our culture becomes more progressive, certain entertainment classics no longer "fit" the current narrative. The Plugged In team looks back at a few movies and television shows--like Gone with the Wind, Friends, and Seinfeld--and how their storylines and content may not have "aged" well. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new preteen movie based on Judy Blume's beloved book Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret.

Plugged In Blog: “Piecing Together the Legacy of Friends”
Plugged In Blog: “There For Us: Why Friends is Still Culturally Relevant”
Plugged In Review: Girlfriends
Plugged In Review: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Plugged In Review: Forrest Gump
Plugged In Review: Aristocats
Plugged In Review: Swiss Family Robinson
Plugged In Review: The Mandalorian
Plugged In Review: The Lion King
Plugged In Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Plugged In Review (book): Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

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Episode 178: Learning to Love Reading in a Screen-Based World, plus The Flames of Hope Apr 20, 2023

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Screens are everywhere today. So how do we encourage our kids to turn away from those attention-grabbers and crack open a good book? The Plugged In team explores ways you can cultivate a love of reading with your child. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the latest installment of the popular kids’ book series Wings of Fire, titled The Flames of Hope, and what you may need to know before your child reads it.

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Episode 177: Thinking Through LGBT Issues in Entertainment, plus The Super Mario Bros. Movie Apr 13, 2023

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Over the years, you may have noticed an increase in LGBT messaging and representation in entertainment. Adam Holz of the Plugged In team talks with Jeff Johnston, an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, about how to navigate these issues for your family and to develop a theological response that goes deeper than today’s “hate” headlines. Then, Adam Holz speaks with Bob Hoose about the new animated box office smash The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Daily Citizen: https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/
Focus on the Family Article: “How Did We Get to This Gender-Confused Place?”
Focus on the Family Article: “Is My Teen Struggling With Homosexuality?”
Focus on the Family Article: “How to Talk With Your Children About Homosexuality”
Plugged In Blog: “Is Summer the Time For Fun and Game Shows? TV Sure Thinks So.”
Jim Daly’s Blog: “How to Talk With Your Kids About Bruce Jenner”
Plugged In Review: Up
Plugged In Review: The Road to El Dorado
Plugged In Review: The Iron Giant
Plugged In Review: Bolt
Plugged In Review: The Incredibles
Plugged In Review: Finding Nemo
Plugged In Review: Super Mario Bros. Movie
Plugged In Review: Lightyear
Plugged In Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Plugged In Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Plugged In Review: The Batman
Plugged In Review: Zathura: A Space Adventure
Plugged In Review: Herbie: Fully Loaded
Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
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Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

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Episode 176: If I Could Do It All Over Again, Plus On a Wing and a Prayer Apr 06, 2023

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Navigating entertainment and screen choices can be challenging! The Plugged In team looks at parenting choices they made and what they wish they could "do over". Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dennis Quaid movie On a Wing and a Prayer.

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Plugged In Review: On a Wing and a Prayer
Plugged In Review: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Plugged In Review: The Last House on the Left
Plugged In Review: The Matrix
Plugged In Review: The Matrix Reloaded
Plugged In Review: Dude Perfect
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Focus on the Family Broadcast Episode: “Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent” https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/balancing-bonding-and-boundaries-as-a-parent/

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