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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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Episode 257: Unexpected Scares in Family Movies, plus Exhibiting Forgiveness Oct 24, 2024

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We may be in the midst of “scary season”, but sometimes scares creep up on us from nowhere. The Plugged In team shares movies and television shows that once freaked them out and offers a few tips on how to navigate those unexpected frights. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new movie Exhibiting Forgiveness.

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· Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

· Neverending Story

· The Wizard of Oz

· Land of the Lost

· Pee Wee’s Big Adventure

· A Dog’s Purpose

· Monster House

· Exhibiting Forgiveness

· Up

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Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence, plus Agatha All Along Oct 17, 2024

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Kids have been finding ways to cheat since schools themselves have been a thing. But the rise of artificial intelligence is a game-changer in the classroom. The Plugged In team looks at the rise of artificial intelligence, how kids may be misusing it, and how you can navigate it as a family. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new streaming show Agatha All Along.

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· Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

· Agatha All Along

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Episode 255: The Legend of Lara Croft and the Growing Influence of Gaming in Entertainment Oct 10, 2024

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Some video game characters have a special place in our hearts…and on the big screen. The Plugged In team reveals their favorite digital personalities, then explores the new animated show on Netflix Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. You’ll learn what may be a treasure for your family…and what to steer clear from.

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· https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game/

· https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider/

· https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/

· https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamasylum/

· https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/batmanarkhamcity/

· Batman: Arkham Origins

· Batman: Arkham Knight

· Little Big Planet

· Monster Summer

· Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

· Fallout (TV)

· Silent Hill: Downpour

· Silent Hill Ascension

· Resident Evil 4

· Resident Evil 5

· Tron: Legacy

· Pokemon Detective Pikachu

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Episode 254: Beauty and the Bird Oct 03, 2024

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Hollywood often reinforces unhealthy beauty ideals and can undermine self-esteem in the process. But a couple recent movies—Uglies and A Different Man—are taking a different twist on the topic. The Plugged In team explores these stories and gives you some points on how to start a solid conversation with your family. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie White Bird.

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· Ender’s Game

· The Devil Wears Prada

· Ready Player One

· Uglies Book Review

· Pretties Book Review

· A Different Man

· The Substance

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Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders, Plus Navigating Sad (But Good) Mov Sep 26, 2024

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The best kids’ movies usually prompt a lot of emotion. And many adults are often just as taken with these stories as their children. Paul Asay talks with Chris Sanders, the director of the new Dreamworks animated movie The Wild Robot. The Plugged In team then examines some of the more memorable family-friendly films they have reviewed and what your family needs to know about them.

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· The Wind Rises

· The Green Mile

· The Wild Robot

· Grave of the Fireflies

· Charlotte’s Web

· Inside Out 2

· The Mitchells vs the Machines

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Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus: Transformers One Sep 19, 2024

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With cultural influences, technology, and social media, being a teen can be a challenge. The Plugged In team reflects on their own teen years and how things have changed. In looking at recent research and personal stories, they'll share some insight on how very different life today is for teenagers. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the new prequel in the popular Transformers franchise, Transformers One.

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· Transformers One

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· The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes

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Episode 251: God on the Gridiron, plus, A Look at God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust Sep 12, 2024

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Football season is getting into swing! The Plugged In team tackles some thoughts on the beloved sport—looking at the game itself and players who profess a strong faith in Christ. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the God’s Not Dead movie franchise, In God We Trust.

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· American Underdog

· The Blind Side

· God’s Not Dead

· God’s Not Dead 2

· God’s Not Dead: Light in the Darkness

· God’s Not Dead: We the People

· God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust 2024

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· The Plugged In Show: Episode 152: Monster Movies for Kids? And a Conversation with David A.R. White

· 8 Christian Football Players to Watch This NFL Season

· Demario Davis

o Giving glory to God on the Colin Cowherd Show

o Talking about his daughter’s medical victories and preaching to the media

· C.J. Stroud

o Talking about his purpose to spread the Gospel and life of Jesus Christ

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Episode 250: Resetting Screentime for School, plus Are Movies Like Beetlejuice Bad? Sep 05, 2024

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Your kids are heading back to school, and after a summer filled with screens, you may struggle to get back to normal. The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on how to reset your family’s tech use and balance home screen time with school screen time. They then talk what you can expect in sequel to the Tim Burton movie Beetlejuice and how to navigate movies with spiritual themes (even dark ones!). And to celebrate our 250th episode, you’ll get to hear some of our silliest times in the studio!

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· Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

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· Six Inspirational Movies for Kids Headed Back to School

· The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes

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Episode 249: Looking at The Rings of Power and Reagan Aug 29, 2024

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With Amazon Prime taking on Tolkien's beloved The Lord of the Rings stories, you may want to know if it's family-friendly. The Plugged In team discusses The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the new Dennis Quaid biopic Reagan.

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· The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

· The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

· Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

· The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

· Book: The Fellowship of the Ring

· Book: The Two Towers

· Book: The Return of the King

· Miracle Season

· The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

· Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

· Bridge to Terabithia

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· The Theology of the Lord of the Rings

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Episode 248: A Conversation with the Kendrick Brothers Aug 22, 2024

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As Christians, God sometimes calls us to tell stories in a unique way. Paul Asay of the Plugged In team talks with Christian filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick about their movies, zeroing in on their latest movie The Forge. You’ll hear Alex and Stephen’s hearts on why they make faith-friendly movies to reach others.

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· Facing the Giants

· Show Me the Father

· Chariots of Fire

· Jesus Revolution

· I Can Only Imagine

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· Show Me the Father’s Alex Kendrick Talks to Plugged In

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