Episodes
Jan. 25, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok in 2023
What do you need to know about Tik Tok in 2023? 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/podcastsu...
Jan. 24, 2023
YouTube Review: Outdoor Boys
A father takes his wife and young boys out to explore and hunt in the outdoor world. And he teaches his viewers about the outdoors, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/outdoor-boys If yo...
Jan. 23, 2023
Movie Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Gru and his bumbling-yet-loyal Minions return for an origin story about a boy who wants to be bad but ends up being pretty good. Mostly. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/minions-the-rise-of-...
Jan. 20, 2023
Movie Review: The Son
Actors Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern star in this heavy PG-13 drama about a divorced couple struggling desperately to connect with their depressed teen son before time runs out. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin...
Jan. 19, 2023
TV Review: StoryBots: Answer Time
The StoryBots are on the case to answer all the questions you might have about the world. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/storybots-answer-time/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
Jan. 18, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Marvel’s Midnight Suns
There’s fun XCOM-like gameplay to be had. But you gotta be OK with Marvel’s demonic side. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/marvels-midnight-suns/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pl...
Jan. 16, 2023
Movie Review Dog Gone
Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dog-gone-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ See omnystudio.com/listen...
Jan. 13, 2023
Movie Review: A Man Called Otto
If you’ve ever idly wondered what Tom Hanks might be like playing an angry old man, A Man Called Otto answers that question. This PG-13 dramedy tells the story of a bitter, suicidal widower learning to hope again after his wi...
Jan. 12, 2023
DVD Review: Frozen II
Frozen II is not a slam-dunk, take-the-whole-fam movie for everyone. (PG)
Jan. 12, 2023
TV: Review: Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids
Minno’s Laugh and Grow Bible For Kids comes to life in this four-episode adaptation which tells of the birth of Jesus. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/minno-laugh-and-grow-bible-for-kids/ If y...
Jan. 11, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Hard of Hearing Generation
Have you thought about what headphones and loud music may be doing to your kid’s hearing? Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/if-you-read-this/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
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-mu...
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 o...
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://focuson...
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 l...
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 m...
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 s...
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 ...