Episodes

Movie Review: Someone Like You
April 5, 2024

Movie Review: Someone Like You

This cinematic adaptation of a popular Karen Kingsbury novel mixes a romantic plotline with bigger themes of faith, family and trusting God with tragedy. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
TV Review: Animal Control
April 4, 2024

TV Review: Animal Control

Animal Control is yet another recycled comedy about public servants who can’t seem to do anything right. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
The Screen in Your Pocket: Penny’s Big Breakaway
April 3, 2024

The Screen in Your Pocket: Penny’s Big Breakaway

Penny’s Big Breakaway mixes old-school 3-D platforming with fresh new moves for a game everyone can enjoy. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Pop Culture Remix: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
April 2, 2024

Pop Culture Remix: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Addie LaRue made a deal with a devil to live forever free. But she is also forever forgotten. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Movie Review: Wish
April 1, 2024

Movie Review: Wish

Though filled with references to Disney’s past triumphs, Wish itself comes with unexpected problems and a lack of inspiration. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback...
Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
March 29, 2024

Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

No surprises here, just tankerloads of CGI mayhem as Godzilla and Kong face off against more monstrous foes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
TV Review: Pokémon Horizons: The Series
March 28, 2024

TV Review: Pokémon Horizons: The Series

The latest TV series in the sprawling Pokémon franchise comes with familiar charms—and familiar issues. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
The Screen in Your Pocket: Bonding and Boundaries
March 27, 2024

The Screen in Your Pocket: Bonding and Boundaries

How we can embrace a proactive, wide, God-honoring strategy in dealing with tech and our kids. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Pop Culture Remix: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
March 26, 2024

Pop Culture Remix: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

This Suicide Squad game takes a creative stab at the anti-hero rage. But the results are foul and disturbing. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Movie Review: Freud’s Last Session
March 25, 2024

Movie Review: Freud’s Last Session

In Freud’s Last Session, both the eminent psychoanalyst and the Christian apologist C.S. Lewis land on the psychologist’s couch. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...
Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
March 22, 2024

Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

The latest Ghostbusters movie might be more family focused, story-wise. But let’s not confuse that with being family friendly. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback...
TV Review: The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
March 21, 2024

TV Review: The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy

This animated, sci-fi hospital comedy on Amazon Prime mines absurd gore and suggestive themes for its laughs. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
The Screen in Your Pocket: Boundaries Beyond Your Home
March 20, 2024

The Screen in Your Pocket: Boundaries Beyond Your Home

Have you thought about the best ways to set boundaries for your kids that reach beyond your home? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Pop Culture Remix: Mike Winger, YouTube Channel
March 19, 2024

Pop Culture Remix: Mike Winger, YouTube Channel

Mike Winger dives deep into Christian theology—so, do you have a minute? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Movie Review: Damsel
March 18, 2024

Movie Review: Damsel

This revisionist fairy tale mostly minds its manners. Still, it can be pretty violent, too—and not everyone lives happily ever after. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
Movie Review: Arthur the King
March 15, 2024

Movie Review: Arthur the King

This heartfelt dog movie starring Mark Wahlberg feels a lot like a classic Disney movie … except for all that disappointing profanity. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
Tv Review: Iwájú
March 14, 2024

Tv Review: Iwájú

Disney+’s animated show that takes place in the colorful, crazy African city of Lagos. And the results are worth a smile. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
The Screen in Your Pocket: AI Influencers Promote Unrealistic Beauty Standards
March 13, 2024

The Screen in Your Pocket: AI Influencers Promote Unrealistic Beauty Standards

AI technology today is making it harder for casual users, especially children, to distinguish what is real and what is fake. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Pop Culture Remix: Dune Messiah
March 12, 2024

Pop Culture Remix: Dune Messiah

The war has been won and planets conquered, but now Paul Atreides—the man christened Maud’Dib—must learn what it is to rule. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Movie Review: The Color Purple
March 11, 2024

Movie Review: The Color Purple

The latest remake of Alice Walker’s famous novel once again blends redemptive spiritual themes with all kinds of content concerns. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...
Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda 4
March 8, 2024

Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda 4

The fourth film in this franchise packs in more Jack Black-inspired laughs, some tender lessons, and a mix of slapstick violence and Eastern spirituality. Read the Plugged In Review Hey, ‘Plugged In’ Wrote a Book! How can fam...
Tv Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
March 7, 2024

Tv Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Deeper, darker and more problematic than the original Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this Prime Video series may have some running for cover. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Algorithms Making the Decisions for Us
March 6, 2024

The Screen in Your Pocket: Algorithms Making the Decisions for Us

Online algorithms are making the decisions for us. What could possibly go wrong? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Pop Culture Remix: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
March 5, 2024

Pop Culture Remix: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of of Persia: The Lost Crown a well-constructed platformer that’ll please many--as long as they don’t mind its light bloodiness and spirituality Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...