Episodes
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 ...
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 list...
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-h...
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, p...
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, pleas...
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 u...
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 any...
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, p...
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 reso...