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Episode 226: Introducing Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, plus Navigating Non-Christian Worldviews in Entertainment Mar 21, 2024

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Media discernment is one of the main missions of Plugged In...so much so, that the team has written a new book! Adam Holz and Paul Asay share some highlights from Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Then Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee join in to look at how some movies and television shows have a spiritual messages woven into the stories and how you can navigate those as a family.

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· Avatar: The Last Air Bender

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· Ghosts

· Kung Fu Panda 4

· Dune: Part Two

· Spirit Rangers

· Star Wars: The Force Awakens

· Hercules

· Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

· Haunted Mansion

The Plugged In Show Episode 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune Part Two

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Episode 225: Reflecting on the Oscars, plus Dee & Friends in Oz Mar 14, 2024

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The Oscars always create newsworthy buzz. The Plugged In team reflects on the illustrious awards show, from expected winners to upsets and surprises. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new animated kids’ show Dee & Friends in Oz.

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· Oppenheimer

· Barbie

· The Holdovers

· Poor Things

· American Fiction

· Zone of Interest

· Dee and Friends in Oz

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Episode 224: The 2024 Plugged In Movie Awards Special Mar 07, 2024

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It’s that time of year again—the Plugged In Movie Awards are here! In a spirited conversation, the Plugged In team reveals their votes for Best Movie for Adults, Best Movie for Teens, Best Movie for Kids, and Best Christian Movies. You’ll also hear your pick as our audience! Celebrate the 2024 Pluggies with us!

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Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Adults 2024

Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Teens 2024

Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Kids 2024

Plugged In Blog: Best Christian Movies 2024

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Episode 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune: Part Two Feb 29, 2024

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If you pay attention to the music scene, you may have heard that Beyonce has gone country. The Plugged In team chats about this genre shift as well as the 2024 Grammy awards. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about Frank Herbert’s sci-fi phenomenon Dune.

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· Taylor Swift: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

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· Texas Hold Em

· Gracie Abrams: I Know It Won’t Work

· Olivia Rodrigo: Sour

· TobyMac: Life After Death

· Dune Part 1 (2021)

· Dune Part 2 (2024)

· Dune (1984)

· Dune (book)

The Plugged In Show: Episode 219: Gracie Abrams

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Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Teens

Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Kids

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Episode 222: Plugged In Movie Award Noms, The Sound of Barbenheimer, and an Interview with Ordinary Angels Director Jon Gunn Feb 22, 2024

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The awards season in the entertainment world is upon us! And that means the Plugged In Movie Awards are on the horizon. The Plugged In team looks at some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies from 2023, including Barbie and Oppenheimer. Paul Asay then speaks with Jon Gunn, the director of the new movie Ordinary Angels.

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· Barbie

· Oppenheimer

· Sound of Freedom

· Silence

· Up

· The Banshees of Inisherin

· The Gentlemen

· The Bad Guys

· Slumberland

· Godzilla Minus One

· The Adjustment Bureau

· Whiplash

Plugged In Movie Awards

Plugged In Blog: Best Movies for Kids

Plugged In Blog: Do We Really Need Another Total Recall?

Plugged In Blog: Blade Runner Runs into Trouble

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Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Teens, Singles and Married Couples, plus Why Is Plugged In Reviewing Old Movies? Feb 15, 2024

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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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Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines. Plus: Introducing On the Radar Feb 08, 2024

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Children’s programming today is very different than it used to be. The Plugged In team discusses the messages and landmines found in television shows, movies, and other media targeting young children. Adam Holz then chats with Emily Tsiao about Plugged In’s new feature On the Radar.

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The Plugged In Show Episode 210: Social Media, Addiction and Self Esteem. Plus, a Look at Bentkey

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The Plugged In Show Episode 157: The Plugged In Thanksgiving Special (and a Look at Minno)

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Episode 219: The Finals & the State of Fortnite-like Shooters, plus Gracie Abrams Feb 01, 2024

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When it comes to video games, first-person shooters are quite popular. The Plugged In team looks at the game The Finals and the genre as a whole—what players will encounter, what the draw is, and what issues you might want to carefully consider. Adam Holz then speaks with Kristin Smith about a relatively new music artist Gracie Abrams.

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· Gracie Abrams: I Know It Won’t Work

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· The Finals

· Fortnite

· Apex Legends

· Overwatch 2

· Dark Souls

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Episode 218: Help! I Hate My Kids’ Music Choices! plus Navigating New Threats in the Multiverse Jan 25, 2024

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You’ve probably grown up with music in your life…and maybe even as part of your identity. But when you become a parent, you may find your kids’ musical interests far different from yours. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on what to do when you hate your kids’ music. They then discuss a disturbing news story from the virtual world.

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