Episodes
Jan. 10, 2023
Book Review: If You Read This
On her 12th birthday, Brie gets a box of letters and a secret quest that might change everything. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/if-you-read-this/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts…
Jan. 9, 2023
Movie Review: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Despite a couple of speedbumps, Matilda the Musical ultimately gives us a fable that illustrates some significant biblical truths. Read the Plugged In review: http:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/roald-dahls-matilda-the-m…
Jan. 6, 2023
Movie Review: M3GAN
In this PG-13 sci-fi and horror thriller, a doll-like AI companion takes her directive to teach and protect a little girl a bit too seriously. The predictably bloody outcome is paired with some surprising cautionary messages…
Jan. 5, 2023
TV Review: Wednesday
Wednesday Addams has always been creepy and kooky. But a killer? In Netflix’s dark take on her, she’d sure like to be. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wednesday/ If you've listened to any of …
Jan. 4, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: New Year’s Resolution
Have you thought about what your New Year’s tech resolution should be? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focuso…
Jan. 3, 2023
Game Review: Pokémon Violet and Scarlet
This ninth-generation Pokémon game offers a true open-world environment—and it may leave players tickled pink. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet/ If you've …
Jan. 2, 2023
Movie Review: Black Adam
Despite Dwayne Johnson donning the cape, Black Adam is a confused, conflicted and ultimately disappointing movie. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/black-adam-2022/ If you've listened to any…
Dec. 30, 2022
Movie Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Actor Antonio Banderas reprises his vocal role as the famously suave, swashbuckling, Spanish-accented feline Puss in Boots in this rough-and-tumble story with some sweet lessons about contentment and some surprisingly scary …
Dec. 30, 2022
Movie Review: Women Talking
"Women Talking" dramatizes the real-life story of Mennonite women living in community who discover that they’ve been drugged and assaulted by various men living there. This PG-13 movie tells a hard story, but one that could …
Dec. 29, 2022
TV Review: Dino Ranch
Dino Ranch’s strong lessons and positivity are nice to see. But we’ve got a bone to pick with a bit of its content. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts…
Dec. 28, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Under the Tree
You had screens under the tree. Now what? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/…
Dec. 27, 2022
YouTube Review: Daily Disciple
Daily Disciple provides answers to the doubts and struggles that would prevent us from responding to the gospel. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/daily-disciple/ If you've listened to any…
Dec. 26, 2022
Movie Review: Strange World
Strange World is colorful and, at times, clever. But it’s very much a symbol and symptom of our own strange, fallen world. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/strange-world-2022/ If you've lis…
Dec. 22, 2022
TV Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special
While this crew from the MCU doesn’t acknowledge the reason for the season, this sometimes crass special still has a lot of heart. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-…
Dec. 21, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok’s Toxic Diet Culture
Have you heard about how social media is promoting a toxic diet culture? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, …
Dec. 20, 2022
Book Review: The Christmas Pig
Young Jack uses the magic of Christmas Eve to rescue a beloved stuffed toy he refuses to lose. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/christmas-pig/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea…
Dec. 19, 2022
Movie Review: Secret Headquarters
Repairing a broken relationship is going to take some serious superpowers. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/secret-headquarters-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give …
Dec. 15, 2022
TV Review: Zootopia+
This brief look into the lives of those Judy Hopps interacts with provides plenty of laughs and a couple things of note Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/zootopia-plus/ If you've listened to an…
Dec. 14, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Cyberbullying and Teen Academic Performance
Ever wonder how cyberbullying impacts your kids? Read the Plugged In blog: https:// https:// www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com…
Dec. 13, 2022
Game Review: MultiVersus
MultiVersus has a lot of fun battles to enjoy. But some in-game irritations could send you running. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/multiversus/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, …
Dec. 12, 2022
Movie Review: The Woman King
"The Woman King" offers an inspiring—if not necessarily historically accurate—take on a fierce group of female African warriors. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/woman-king-2022/ If you've…
Dec. 9, 2022
Movie Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
This monster master’s take on a classic tale may be a bit on the grim side for young or sensitive viewers. But for everyone else, Guillermo del Toro’s story about this famous wooden boy brims with spiritual symbolism and res…
Dec. 8, 2022
TV Review: Tales of the Jedi
These quick stories provide the background details that occurred during the prequel trilogy. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/tales-of-the-jedi/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple…
Dec. 7, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: No Screens for Christmas
You’ve been thinking about turning of the screens for the holidays. So now what? Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-rodrick-rules-2022/ If you've listened to any of our …