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Episode 175: Dungeons & Dragons Is Still a Thing!? Mar 30, 2023

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Dungeons and Dragons has been around for quite some time—the role-playing game, books, mentions in popular television shows, and a couple different movies. The latest film is about to hit theaters, so the Plugged In team takes a look at this basement phenomenon and how it might impact your family. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Christian rapper NF’s newest release, Hope.

Plugged In Show Episode 134: “Of Influencers and Dinosaurs”
Plugged In Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Plugged In Review: Dungeons & Dragons
Plugged In Review: Stranger Things
Plugged In Review: Critical Role
Plugged In Show Episode 116: “Thinking About Violence in Movies (and Vox Machina on TV)”
Focus on the Family Article: “Parental Concerns About “Dungeons and Dragons”
Plugged In Review: “Hope” by NF
Plugged In Review: Luca
Plugged In Review: La La Land

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Episode 174: ChatGTP and Deepfake—Tech and Trust, plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel Mar 23, 2023

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The new AI-driven search and content program ChatGPT can do things that were literally only science fiction a few years ago. It can do amazing things—from answering questions to writing podcast introductions! The Plugged In team discusses the positives and the negatives of this popular website as well as the potential dangers of deepfake content. Paul Asay then talks with Kennedy Unthank about the faith-based YouTube channel Got Questions?

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Plugged In Movie Review: I, Robot
Plugged In Game Review: Mass Effect
Plugged In Blog: ChatGPT: Your Child’s Artificial Tutor? Or Cheater?
Plugged In Blog: Pictures Don’t Lie? They Do If They’re Deepfakes
Plugged In YouTube Review: Got Questions Ministries

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Episode 173: And the Oscar Goes To ... plus Southern Gospel Mar 16, 2023

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The 95th Academy Awards is in the books. The Plugged In team reflects on the winners, the losers, and the broadcast in general. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsaio and the team about the new Christian movie Southern Gospel and the way more Christian films are using questionable content to tell the story.

Plugged In Archives: “Oscars”
Plugged In Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Plugged In Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Plugged In Review: La La Land
Plugged In Review: A Beautiful Mind
Plugged In Review: Napoleon Dynamite
Plugged In Review: Redeeming Love
Plugged In Show Episode 114: “Is Redeeming Love Too Steamy?”
Plugged In Review: RRR
Plugged In Review: Top Gun: Maverick
Plugged In Review: Southern Gospel

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Episode 172: The 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards Mar 09, 2023

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The Golden Globes and Grammys are behind us, and the Oscars are just around the corner. But award season wouldn't be complete without the 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards! The Plugged In Team invites you to sit in on their deliberations as they choose their favorite films in each of four categories: Best Movies for Kids, for Teens, for Adults and Best Christian movies. You’ll get a solid idea of this year's movie offerings and what might be best for your family.

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Episode 171: The Thorn plus Creed III Mar 02, 2023

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Springtime brings us a selection of movies you may want to enjoy with your family, including a Fathom event that tells the Easter story in a powerful way. Paul Asay talks with John Bolin, creator of The Thorn, a new film about the passion of Jesus Christ. The Plugged In team then looks at the latest installment of the Creed movies.

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Episode 170: A Look at Jesus Revolution Feb 23, 2023

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The new Christian movie Jesus Revolution lands in theaters on Friday. The Plugged In team takes a look at this film and explains why it may be worth your time and money. Adam Holz then shares his Hollywood interviews with actors Jonathan Roumie, Joel Barlow, and Anna Grace Barlow.

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Episode 169: The Music Episode & Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Feb 16, 2023

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Music remains a potent force when it comes to shaping kids’ worldview. The Plugged In team reflects on the 2023 Grammy Awards show and the impact music has on our lives. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsaio about the latest Marvel movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Episode 168: Screens, Teens & Consumerism plus Miley Cyrus’s Flowers Feb 09, 2023

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We often discuss the various content dangers of screen use, but much of our interaction with screens is interwoven with links to buy something. The Plugged In team examines how consumerism can easily become a worldview and a spiritual threat. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new Miley Cyrus song, Flowers.

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Episode 167: Plugged In Movie Award Misses & Granger Smith Feb 02, 2023

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With the release of the 2023 Plugged In Movie Award nominations, several movies came close, but didn't make the list. The Plugged In team has a spirited conversation about those films. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist turned actor Granger Smith about his new PureFlix movie Moonrise.

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Episode 166: Plugged In Movie Award Nominations & Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist Jan 26, 2023

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Award season is upon us…and that means it’s time for the Plugged In Movie Award nominations! The Plugged In team identifies five movies in four categories that might be worth considering for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the latest installment in the popular franchise Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist.

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