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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 277: House of David. Plus, an After Screen Fast Strategy Mar 13, 2025

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Amazon Prime’s new show House of David portrays the life of this larger-than-life king! The Plugged In team’s Kennedy Unthank interviews Michael Iskander and Martyn Ford, the actors who play David and Goliath, as well as the creator and executive producer of the series, Jon Erwin. Paul Asay then chats with Emily Tsiao and Jonathan McKee about ways to curb your family’s screen time.

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· House of David

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· The Bible Goes to Hollywood: Seven Movies and Shows Based on Biblical Stories

The Plugged In Tech Guide

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Episode 276: Screen Fast 2025, plus Wicked the Book Mar 06, 2025

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Lent is a season of fasting, which makes it a perfect time to participate in the Plugged In 2025 Screen Fast! The Plugged In team encourages you to look at your family's screen habits and see where you might be able to cut back. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the non-family-friendly book version of Wicked on which the popular musical is based.

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· Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

Sign Up for the 2025 Screen Fast:

· Join us for the Plugged In Screen Fast!

The Plugged In Tech Guide

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How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 275: The 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards! Feb 27, 2025

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Every spring brings entertainment award season, which means it’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! The Plugged In team reveals their 2025 picks for last year’s movies in four different categories: Kids, Teens, Adults, and Christian. You’ll discover some great movies your family may enjoy together!

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· Out of My Mind

· Everything Everywhere All at Once

· Deadpool and Wolverine

Check out the Plugged In Blog and the Plugged In Movie Award Categories:

· Best Movies for Kids 2025

· Best Movies for Teens 2025

· Best Movies for Adults 2025

· Best Christian Movies 2025

The Plugged In Tech Guide

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Episode 274: Biopics and The Unbreakable Boy Feb 20, 2025

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Biographical movies – also known as biopics – comprise a unique genre in the film industry. The Plugged In team looks at what makes these movies so compelling and how they sometimes take artistic liberties with the facts. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new based-on-a-true-story movie The Unbreakable Boy.

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· A Beautiful Mind

· Remember the Titans

· Hidden Figures

· The Imitation Game

· American Underdog

· The Unbreakable Boy

The Plugged In Tech Guide

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Episode 273: Paddington in Peru. Plus, It’s Time to Deal With Those Screens. (No, Really.) Feb 13, 2025

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The beloved bear Paddington is back on the big screen—this time going to Peru! Paul Asay and Emily Tsiao give you a peek at this new movie. And between work, school, fun, and entertainment, your family probably spends a lot of time on screens. The Plugged In team looks at screen habits—both good and bad—and encourages you to consider joining Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025.

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· Paddington 2

· Paddington in Peru

Check out the Plugged In Blog!

· Live It Quiz: Technology Addiction Assessment

· Screen Fast 2025

The Plugged In Tech Guide

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How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 272: Combating Hollywood’s Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025’s Most Anticipated Games Feb 06, 2025

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Movies and the entertainment industry often portray intimacy in reckless and unbiblical ways. The Plugged In team discusses how Hollywood deals with sex and how you as a parent can springboard from that to teach the truth about God’s design. They then look at 2025’s upcoming video games and what your family needs to know about them.

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· Civilization Revolution

· Civilization Revolution 2

· Civilization Beyond Earth

· Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

· Civilization V

· Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Rise and Fall

· Sims Medieval

· Grand Theft Auto IV

· Grand Theft Auto V

· Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

· Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

· Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

· Fable: The Journey

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· Living in a Sims-ulation

· GTA’s Nasty Hidden Hot Coffee is Back…Why Should Parents Care

· Grand Theft Agony

The Plugged In Tech Guide

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 271: The Oscar Nominations and Green and Gold Jan 30, 2025

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have released their award nominations for 2025. As we look toward Oscar time, the Plugged In team discusses the nominees and how they fare in family-friendliness. Adam Holz then talks with Bret Eckelberry about the new Christian-adjacent movie Green and Gold.

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· The Brutalist

· A Complete Unknown

· Dune: Part Two

· Emilia Pérez

· I’m Still Here

· The Substance

· Wicked: Part 1

· Green and Gold

Check out the Plugged In blog!

· The Plugged In Movie Awards 2025

The Plugged In Tech Guide

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 270: Let’s Talk About TikTok. Plus, The Chosen’s Elizabeth Tabish Jan 23, 2025

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TikTok, the short-form social media platform, has been at the center of plenty of controversy. The Plugged In team talks about the type of content on the platform, the way kids use it, and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then speaks with Elizabeth Tabish, the actress who portrays Mary Magdalene in The Chosen about her new movie Between Borders.

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

· The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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

· Raiders of the Lost Ark

· The Wild Robot

· Between Borders

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· The Plugged In Show: Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin

· How Are Screens Affecting Our Sleep?

· The Plugged In Show: Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movie

The Plugged In Tech Guide

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 269: Beast Games, Squid Game and the Games People Play. Does Anyone Care About the Oscars? Jan 16, 2025

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A new game show starring YouTube sensation Mr. Beast has hit Amazon Prime. Between that and the second season of the Netflix thriller series Squid Game, game shows—real or not—can get out of hand. The Plugged In team looks at the fascination with game shows and what your family needs to know about these hit streaming shows. They then talk about the upcoming Academy Awards and if it’s still a cultural phenomenon.

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· The Substance

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Check out the Plugged In Archives of Oscar-related content!

· Plugged In - Oscars

The Plugged In Tech Guide

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Episode 268: Those Wild, Wild Westerns, plus Screen Fast 2025 Jan 09, 2025

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Since the days of John Wayne, the western genre has a special place in our hearts. The Plugged In team explores why these stories are so popular and looks at Netflix’s new western series American Primeval. Paul Asay then speaks with Bret Eckelberry about Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025.

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· American Primeval

· Hell or High Water

· Magnificent Seven

· 3:10 to Yuma

· The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Are you Addicted to Technology? Take our quiz to find out!

· Technology Addiction Quiz

The Plugged In Tech Guide

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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