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Episode 155: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever & Taylor Swift Nov 10, 2022

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With the wildly anticipated release of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, you may wonder if that's a good movie for your family's superhero fans. The Plugged In team discusses the film and what you need to know. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about Taylor Swift's latest releases Midnights and Midnights 3am Edition.

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Episode 154: Adventures in Odyssey and Family-Friendly Video Games Nov 03, 2022

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Focus on the Family's audio drama Adventures in Odyssey has been a place of wonder and imagination for many families over the years. The Plugged In team chats with the Adventures in Odyssey team to share what it's all about, how it got started, and why listeners love it. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about three family-friendly video games.

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Episode 153: Should We Just Forget About Screen Time Limits? plus Black Adam Oct 27, 2022

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Some people suggest that we should be less concerned with how much screen time kids are getting and more concerned with the content that fills those screens. The Plugged In team discuss the merits and the consequences of such thinking and ways your family can navigate screen time. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dwayne Johnson DC superhero movie Black Adam.

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Episode 152: Monster Movies for Kids? and A Conversation with David A.R. White Oct 20, 2022

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This time of year brings spooky movies to streaming services, and this year, we're seeing many more targeting kids. The Plugged In team takes a look at a few of these movies and what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Christian actor David A.R. White about his latest movie Nothing Is Impossible.

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Episode 151: What Is a Worldview & Sam Smith’s “Unholy” Oct 13, 2022

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Various influences shape our perspective on the world and how we exist in it. The Plugged In team explores the impact entertainment and media have on your worldview. They then discuss recording artist Sam Smith's latest track, "Unholy" and its unsettling lyrics.

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Episode 150: The Skit Guys and Marcus Mumford Oct 06, 2022

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Laughter is good for us! Paul Asay speaks with the Christian comedy duo, The Skit Guys, about their friendship and their movie Family Camp. The Plugged In team then talks about Marcus Mumford's solo album.

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Episode 149: Blonde, Heartbreak High and Andor Sep 29, 2022

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Every now and then, a controversial, edgy and explicit TV show or movie becomes the thing everyone is talking about. The Plugged In team takes a look at the new Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde on Netflix and explains why they will not be reviewing the NC-17-rated film. They also share content concerns with the new Netflix series Heartbreak High and Disney+'s latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, Andor.

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Episode 148: Pinocchio Reloaded & Sandman Sep 22, 2022

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When a wooden puppet wants to become a real boy, you get a classic tale of trial and redemption. The Plugged In team looks at the new live-action version of Pinocchio on Disney+. They compare it to previous versions and discuss the content you’ll want to know about for your family. They then chat about the new Netflix horror/drama series based on a DC Comics character, The Sandman. You’ll also be introduced to a new segment – Forging Your Family’s Faith.

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Episode 147: Scripture & Entertainment, Plus: Eminem’s Conversion? Sep 15, 2022

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This may surprise you, but the Bible actually has a lot to say about our entertainment choices. The Plugged In team explores some passages that guide the way they review movies, television, music, video games, and more. They then discuss the latest song by rapper Eminem where he speaks about Jesus as his Savior and professes his faith.

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Episode 146: Amazon's Lord of the Rings and HBO's House of Dragon, plus Disney+'s Hamster & Gretel Sep 08, 2022

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Two new fantasy shows are now streaming—Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and HBOMax’s Game of Thrones: House of Dragons. The Plugged In team examines these new shows and reveals the content concerns for families. They also look at Disney+’s latest children’s program Hamster & Gretel.

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