The Plugged In Show
by Focus on the Family
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 236: A Parents Guide to OnlyFans, plus: IF
35m · PublishedOnlyFans might sound like a rather innocuous site, but it’s not. The Plugged In team shares what you need to know about OnlyFans— where creators charge a subscription fee for access to their photos and videos, most of which are explicit. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about the new fantasy-comedy movie IF.
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- IF
- Soul Surfer
- Finding Nemo
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235: Is Swift’s New Album Taylor-made for Trouble? Plus, We Look at Sight
39m · PublishedOver the last year, we’ve seen a lot from Taylor Swift—earning more than $1 billion, launching her five-continent concert tour, releasing two “new-ish” albums, and going to the Super Bowl. The Plugged In team examines the new album, the Swiftie phenomenon, and why fans are so dedicated. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Angel Studios movie Sight.
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Don’t Know How to Talk with Your Kids About Entertainment? We Can Help! Plus, Kid-Friendly Games
40m · PublishedHere at Plugged In, we encourage you to talk with your kids about entertainment…but do you know where to start? The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on what those conversations might look like. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about some kid-friendly games your family may want to play.
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·Big Fish
·Princess Peach: Showtime!
·Pepper Grinder
·Unicorn Overlord
·Gran Turismo 7
·Sonic the Hedgehog
·Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
·Hogwart’s Legacy
·Ready Player One
·Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
·Spy Kids Armageddon
·E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
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Episode 233: Summer Movie Preview, plus A Conversation with Great American Family President Bill Abbott
37m · PublishedDescription: With sunshine and summer coming our way, highly anticipated blockbusters start hitting the movie theaters. The Plugged In team discusses some of the biggest films your family may (or may not) want to see. Adam Holz then speaks with the president of the cable network Great American Family, Bill Abbott, about the channel’s dedication to being a faith- and family-friendly option.
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Episode 232: The “Reinvention” of JoJo Siwa, plus Fallout
46m · PublishedJoJo Siwa, the once spunky, vibrant child star from Dance Moms, recently revealed her “bad girl” side. The Plugged In team looks at JoJo’s transformation and how her influence in the culture might impact your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new video-game-turned-Amazon-Prime-series Fallout.
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·JoJo Siwa: Karma
·JoJo Siwa
·The Chosen
·Fallout
·Fallout 4
·Halo
·The Last of Us
·Super Mario Bros.
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Episode 231: How Entertainment Shapes Our Beliefs, plus Netflix’s Testament: The Story of Moses
50m · PublishedWe live in a world full of competing ideas, narratives and worldviews, and that’s especially true in the world of entertainment. The Plugged In team explores how media and technology shape what we believe. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Netflix show Testament: The Story of Moses.
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- Titanic
- Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Avengers: Endgame
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Tenet
- The Matrix
- Will & Grace
- Bros
- Glee
- The Hangover
- Testament: The Story of Moses
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Episode 230: Let’s Talk About Technology! plus A Conversation with For King + Country
55m · PublishedTechnology comes with its ups and downs. The Plugged In team looks at the way technology has shaped our lives and how best to navigate the ever-changing world of tech. Adam Holz then speaks with Joel and Luke Smallbone, lead singers of the Christian group, For King + Country about their family’s new movie Unsung Hero.
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·Unsung Hero
·You’ve Got Mail
·Galaxy Quest
·The Circle
·The Matrix
The Plugged In Show Episode 228: How Different Entertainment Forms Influence Us. Plus, a Conversation With Rebecca St. James
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Episode 229: Why Popular YouTubers are Retiring, plus Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
39m · PublishedOnce upon a time, kids wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, pro athletes, doctors, or lawyers. But in our connected social media world these days, the allure of becoming an “online content creator” is strong. The Plugged In team looks at this phenomenon and offers a dose of reality when it comes to the world of influencers. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new video game Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.
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- Viva la Dirt League
- Psych
- Blippi
- MrBeast
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Wall-E
- I.: Artificial Intelligence
- Ironman
- In Time
- The Truman Show
- The Matrix
- Toy Story
- Imaginary
- M3gan
Plugged In Blog: Retiring Youtubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution
Plugged In Blog: The New Social Influencers are Here; They Just Can’t Tie Their Own Shoes Yet
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Episode 228: How Entertainment Shapes Us. Plus: A Conversation with Rebecca St. James
1h 6m · PublishedWhen it comes to entertainment and its potential influence on our kids, you may think screentime is the issue. But the reality is that different forms of entertainment can affect us in different ways. The Plugged In team explores the impact of various kinds of entertainment has had on them and how to navigate different media. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist Rebecca St. James about her new biopic Unsung Hero.
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Episode 227: A Conversation with Karen Kingsbury, plus Boundary Basics—The When, What and Where of Screens
52m · PublishedStory is an important part of our culture and our heritage! Adam Holz speaks with beloved Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury about her Baxter family series and how it has translated into a new Amazon Prime show. Then the Plugged In team discusses the importance of boundaries when it comes to technology and how you can help your family establish some parameters around their screen usage.
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Helpful Articles/Episodes:
- Focus on the Family: When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?
- Focus on the Family: Phone Time Under Control
- Focus on the Family Broadcast: How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast
- Focus on the Family Broadcast: Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen
- Focus on the Family: Broadcast: Connecting with Your Tech-Absorbed Kid
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The Plugged In Show has 267 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 156:36:47. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on April 16th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 06:54.