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Episode 57: Plugged In's Christmas Movies Extravaganza! Dec 24, 2020

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Christmas is full of memories, family ... and movies! The Plugged In team shares some of their favorite family traditions and movies they enjoy during the holiday season. You'll hear about some perennial favorites as well as some new offerings you may want to enjoy with your family.
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Episode 56: Franchises, Fans and Families Dec 17, 2020

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The world of entertainment is packed full of fan franchises. The Plugged In team shares their favorite franchises and explore the draw of these different universes. You'll get a glimpse into some of the most popular franchises your kids enjoy and ways to be intentional with setting boundaries for them to connect with that entertainment.
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Episode 55: I'm (Not) Dreaming of a COVID Christmas Dec 10, 2020

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With Christmas on the horizon, family, traditions – and gift-giving – are likely on your mind. The Plugged In team reflects on their favorite holiday traditions and offers their Gift Giving – or Playing, or Streaming, or Listening – Guide. You'll get a solid reminder of why it's so important to exercise intentionality when it comes to any sort of entertainment or technological gift.
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Episode 54: The Chosen and the State of Streaming Christian Content Dec 03, 2020

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The Chosen has been a huge streaming success. But there’s a lot more Christian content out there you might consider streaming. The Plugged In team explores other selections for redemptive streaming content. You’ll discover some hidden gems that you can enjoy with your family and learn some filtering options that might allow you to enjoy other choices.
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Episode 53: A New Video Game Lands … Among Us Nov 26, 2020

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The new video game Among Us is all the rage with tweens and teens. The Plugged In team unpacks this phenomenon and tells you everything you need to know about it. Because video games will continue to be a part of our families’ lives for a long time to come, you’ll want to know which ones are making waves and why you need to pay attention to them. You’ll learn how these games continue to evolve in their appeal and in the way kids interact with them.
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Episode 52: TV State of the Union Nov 19, 2020

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With all the television options available to us today, trying to figure out what’s worth watching is not for the feint-hearted. The Plugged In team reflects on their favorite television programming and discusses several popular shows. They explain their review process for the medium. You’ll get a general survey of what people are watching and what choices might be navigable for your family.
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Episode 51: YouTube: Where the Kids Are Nov 12, 2020

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With handy tutorials, funny videos, and informative presentations, YouTube has grown increasingly popular with kids and adults alike. The Plugged In team explores the draw, the upside and the downside of this user-generated video-sharing platform. Because YouTube’s influence is here to stay, you’ll want to check out Plugged In’s new review section of these channels to navigate this newer form of entertainment with your children.
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Episode 50: When Good Content Goes Bad: Does Anyone Really Want to See Hobbits Without Clothes? Nov 05, 2020

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With Amazon’s scheduled 2021 release of its adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, controversy is already brewing. The Plugged In team explores why explicit content has found its way into mainstream entertainment. You’ll be clued in to this type of programming and learn how to navigate it with your family.
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Episode 49: Ask Plugged In! Oct 29, 2020

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Entertainment and media discernment is a top concern for Christian families, which is why Plugged In exists! On this episode, the Plugged In team discusses some of the questions they get most frequently from people who are curious about the inner workings of things. You’ll get a peek behind the curtain at what Plugged In does to bring you and your family reviews week in and week out.
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Episode 48: Horror Movies: The Genre That Just Won’t Die Oct 22, 2020

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The month of October usually means an onslaught of horror movies. Even though movie theaters are just opening back up, streaming entertainment is full of the genre. Year after year, these movies remain one of Hollywood’s predictably consistent money makers. The Plugged In team reflects on the chilling entertainment that have affected them over the years and explores the allure of scary movies. You’ll better understand why your children may be intrigued by this genre and how to help them navigate their entertainment choices.
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