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The Plugged In Show — Kids & Family
The Plugged In Show

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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Latest Episodes:

Episode 47: The Fascinating Influence of Christian Rap Oct 15, 2020

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Over the last 20 years, rock’s cultural influence has given way to rap and hip-hop, giving us many of the biggest stars in the music world today. The Plugged In team explores the history of rap and how it influenced their personal lives. You’ll learn about some of the Christian rap artists on the scene today, offering fresh, redemptive voices that can be a terrific alternative for your family.
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Episode 46: Examining The Social Dilemma and Our Interaction with Social Media Oct 08, 2020

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The new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, has brought some interesting—and concerning—insights to our interaction with social media. The Plugged In team dives into the documentary and examines the repercussions we may face if we choose to use these platforms. You’ll gain better understanding of the lasting effects of social media and how to navigate those with your family.
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Our Favorite Movies of the COVID-19 Season Oct 01, 2020

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The last seven months have been unlike any we’ve ever known. The coronavirus has changed everything, including movie-watching! The Plugged In team explores some of their favorite “hidden gems” movies (and TV shows!) that you might have missed. With new entertainment streaming on so many platforms, you’ll discover some solid, fun choices for your family.
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Cancel Culture and Its Impact on Our Society Sep 24, 2020

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Scandals involving public figures are hardly new, but with the Internet’s role, someone who’s been accused—either fairly or unfairly—can suddenly find his or her career “canceled.” The Plugged In team examines a few case studies and the impact of cancel culture. You’ll be challenged to dialogue with your children about these news stories, potential pitfalls, and how to be winsome voices of grace and truth to influence those around us toward Christ.
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Video Gaming's Next-Gen Future: What to Expect Sep 17, 2020

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With new video gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft on the horizon, you may be wondering what new features they could offer. The Plugged In team shares a little video game history and examine the expectations of these more advanced systems. You’ll be encouraged to learn more about the gaming worlds your child is growing up in and engage meaningfully with them.
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The Coronavirus's Legacy for Families' Entertainment and Technology Habits Sep 10, 2020

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Our relationship with screens and entertainment had been a pretty big issue before the coronavirus appeared, and now researchers say kids screen time is up by another 50%. The Plugged In team discusses how some of their entertainment habits have changed, as well as what changes or resets you might think about making as we move into the fall and a new school year. You’ll be encouraged to examine your family’s media habits in light of the pandemic and consider a reset.
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Clubhouse Jr. Magazine Website
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Plugged In Blog Post: How to Help Your Kids Thrive During the 2020 School Year
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-help-your-kids-thrive-during-the-2020-school-year/
Plugged In Review: Charlie’s Angels (2019)
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/charlies-angels-2019/
Plugged In Review: The Way Back
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/way-back-2020/
Plugged In Review: The Hunt
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/hunt-2020/
Plugged In Review: The Call of the Wild (2020)
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/call-of-the-wild-2020/
The Plugged In Show Episode 37: Fun Non-Screen Ideas for Your Kids and Family
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/shows/the-plugged-in-show/?sapurl=LytiazI3L2xiL21pLys0YnE0Zno0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ
Focus on the Family Broadcast: Navigating Screen Time During the Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/navigating-screen-time-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/
Focus on the Family: A Parent’s Guide to Screen Time During Coronavirus
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/a-parents-guide-to-screen-time-during-coronavirus/
Plugged In Blog: Entertainment That Might Cure Your Boredom and Benefit Others
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/entertainment-that-might-cure-your-boredom-and-benefit-others/
Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/
Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/
Plugged In: Tech Guide
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/
Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/
Focus@Home
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Entertainment's Sexualization of Young Girls Sep 03, 2020

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Netflix’s forthcoming movie Cuties has whipped up a tempest of controversy regarding the sexualization of young girls in entertainment. The Plugged In team explores why controversy draws our attention and why the entertainment industry pursues these boundary-pushing topics. You’ll discover what you need to know about this movie, how to protect your children from uncomfortable content, and how begin an intentional conversation with your kids.
A Special Conversation about Christopher Nolan’s New Movie Tenet
https://youtu.be/r9Uyxddoa7c
Plugged In Review: Tenet
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tenet-2020/
7 Traits of Effective Parenting Book
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Launch into the Teen Years Kit
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Counseling
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/
Plugged In Blog: There’s a Better Way Than Using Sex to Empower Women, Hollywood
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/theres-a-better-way-than-using-sex-to-empower-women-hollywood/
Plugged In Blog: How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Fed Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/how-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-fed-sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking/
Plugged In Blog: Culture Clips: TikTok Trouble
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/culture-clips-tik-tok-trouble/
Plugged In Blog: Entertainment, Media and Mental Health: The Influence of Social Media
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/entertainment-media-and-mental-health-the-influence-of-social-media/
Plugged In Blog: Predators and Gaming: What’s a Parent to Do?
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/predators-and-gaming-whats-a-parent-to-do/
Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/
Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/
Plugged In: Tech Guide
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/
Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/
Focus@Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/

Episode 40: Hamilton's Cultural Encore Aug 27, 2020

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The musical Hamilton made an enormous splash on Broadway back in 2015 and hit the small screens on Disney+ earlier this year. The Plugged In team reflect on their favorite musicals and unpack Hamilton’s popularity and cultural influence on our world today. You’ll learn some interesting things about the musical and how you might want to navigate viewing it with your family.
Plugged In Blog: What We Get—and Lose—By Turning History into Entertainment
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/what-we-get-and-lose-by-turning-history-into-entertainment/
Plugged In Review: Hamilton
Plugged In Blog: Disney’s Hamilton is Cleaner Than the Broadway Version, but That Doesn’t Make It Clean
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/hamilton-2020/
Plugged In Blog: Hamilton! Oh, and Some Other Important News Too.
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/disneys-hamilton-is-cleaner-than-the-broadway-version-but-that-doesnt-make-it-clean/
Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/
Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/
Plugged In: Tech Guide
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/
Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/
Focus@Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/

Episode 39: When Pop Stars Outgrow Our Kids Aug 20, 2020

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With the release of Taylor Swift’s latest—and more mature—album, we’re once more reminded of what happens when pop stars outgrow our kids. The Plugged In team reflects on their personal past music choices, examines Taylor’s new offering, and discusses why these pop stars ditch their role model status to follow a different path. You’ll be encouraged to engage and dialogue with your child about who they admire and how to ground themselves in a biblical worldview.
Plugged In Review: Folklore
https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/folklore/
Plugged In Blog: Naked and Assimilated
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/naked-and-assimilated/
Plugged In Review: Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz
https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/miley-cyrus-and-her-dead-petz/
Plugged In Blog: There’s a Better Way Than Using Sex to Empower Women Hollywood
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/theres-a-better-way-than-using-sex-to-empower-women-hollywood/
Plugged In Blog: Culture Clips: Billie Eilish Confronts Objectification in a Surprising Way
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/culture-clips-billie-eilish-confronts-objectification-in-a-surprising-way/
Focus on the Family: Protecting Our Kids From Harmful Entertainment
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting-our-kids-from-harmful-entertainment/
Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/
Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/
Plugged In: Tech Guide
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/
Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/
Focus@Home
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/

Episode 38: Navigating the Impact of Television in Our Lives Aug 13, 2020

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The Emmy Awards are just a month away. As the entertainment industry shines a light on the television medium, you might notice most of the nominated shows have problematic content. The Plugged In team gives you an inside look at some of these programs and offers you ways to navigate those with your family.
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https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/emmy-noms-confirm-its-a-streaming-world-and-not-too-friendly-for-families/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/game-of-thrones/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/veronica-mars-2019/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/veronicamars/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/breakingbad/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/riverdale/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/transformers-war-for-cybertron/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/glee/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OigTZTvCT-k&feature=emb_logo
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting-our-kids-from-harmful-entertainment/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/
https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-mandalorian/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/never-have-i-ever/
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/breakingbad/
https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2020/kids-and-teens-drive-daytime-tv-viewing-and-streaming-increases-during-covid-19/

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