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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 300: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fun Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

As the Plugged In Show comes to its final episode, Paul Asay sits down with Adam Holz and Bob Smithouser (former host of the original Plugged In Podcast) to reminisce about hosting the show. The Plugged In team then gathers to offer some final encouragement on media discernment for your family. While this is the end of The Plugged In Show, the antics and conversations will continue, so be sure to follow the Plugged In team on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Click here to get your copy of the great book by the Plugged In team—Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!

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· The Plugged In Blog

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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 299: Got Questions? We've Got Answers. Plus, Truth Rising and the Power of Documentaries Aug 14, 2025

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The Plugged In team often receives comments and questions from a variety of people. With The Plugged In Show coming to a close, the team pulls out some of those questions and comments to address them. They then take a look at Focus on the Family’s soon-to-be-released documentary Truth Rising and the power of the documentary genre. Then you’ll hear some of the silly, sometimes embarrassing bloopers from the team!

Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s helpful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!

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· Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

· The Neverending Story

· The Summer I Turned Pretty

· Freaky Friday

· Freakier Friday

· Wicked: Part 1

· Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Check out the Plugged In Blog:

· The Plugged In Movie Awards 2025

· Americas Pastime: Six Great Movies about Baseball

· Christian Movie Madness 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

We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

Episode 298: Great Bible-Based Entertainment for Your Kids. Plus, Sketch Aug 07, 2025

Show notes

As a mom or dad, it’s easy to look at today’s media and get pretty discouraged. But the Plugged In team says we are in a Golden Age of Bible-based entertainment. They discuss some great kid-friendly options you may want to consider for your family. Kristin Smith then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie from Angel Studios titled Sketch.

Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s excellent book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!

Connect with us!

www.ThePluggedInShow.com

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EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com

PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)

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· Adventures in Odyssey

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· Dot Conner: Webtective

· King of Kings

· Veggietales: In the City

· Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids

· The Wingfeather Saga

· Dude Perfect

· The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection

· Bluey: The Videogame

· The Bible Project

Check out the Plugged In Blog:

· Focus Friday: Adventures in Odyssey: Not Just for Kids Anymore

· The Plugged In Show Episode 154: Adventures in Odyssey and Family-Friendly Video Games

· The Theology of The Chronicles of Narnia

· What is Bentkey?

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

· The Plugged In Show Episode 157: Plugged In Thanksgiving Special and A Look at Minno

· The Plugged In Show Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines

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

We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

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