Episodes
July 21, 2025
Movie Review: Juliet & Romeo
Juliet & Romeo is the latest musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play. And it has all the same content issues as the original. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
July 18, 2025
Movie Review: Smurfs
Smurfs is a fun flick. But a heavy dependence on euphemisms and some problematic spiritual views might require more parental hand-holding. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...
July 17, 2025
TV Review: Ironheart
Ironheart has your standard Marvel violence, but it also comes with crude language, sexual content and spiritual issues galore. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...
July 16, 2025
SiYP: Two Extra Hours of Sleep
CDC data shows that only 23% of high school students get sufficient sleep on an average school night, which is 8 to 10 hours. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
July 15, 2025
Culture Remix: FaZe Rug
The FaZe Rug channel may appeal to younger audiences with its fun challenges and pranks, but those viewers won’t be old enough for its content. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
July 10, 2025
TV Review: The Chosen
After its theatrical run, Season Four of The Chosen moves to The Chosen app. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
July 9, 2025
SiYP: TikTok Meditation
Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
July 8, 2025
Culture Remix: The Misfits: A Copycat Conundrum
An odd group of young misfits are back for another round of pastry-fueled detective work. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
July 7, 2025
Movie Review: The Legend of Ochi
Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
July 4, 2025
Movie Review: Jurassic World Rebirth
The latest ‘Jurassic’ entry features Scarlett Johansson and cutting-edge CGI. But character development or big twists? Nah. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
July 2, 2025
SiYP: Jesus Glow
What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
July 1, 2025
Culture Remix: Revenge of the Savage Planet
‘Revenge of the Savage Planet’ is a silly, snarky sci-fi romp. But it may not be the best galaxy for younger space lovers to explore. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
June 30, 2025
Movie Review: Sneaks
A nice message about the love between siblings accompanies lots of footwear puns in this animated tale about sneakers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 27, 2025
Movie Review: F1® The Movie
‘F1® The Movie’ is a visually stunning and pulse-pounding racing film, but it comes with more than a few bumps in the Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 26, 2025
Movie Review: Forever
Inspired by Judy Blume’s novel, Netflix’s Forever is a story about teen romance, but one that I certainly wouldn’t want my own teenager watching. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...
June 25, 2025
SiYP: Nonchalant Teens
Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes, desperately trying to learn how to not try at all. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 24, 2025
Culture Remix: Forest Frank: Child of God II
Forrest Frank views his purpose as more than making music. Each song on his latest album is part of his ministry–to proclaim the Gospel to anyone who will listen. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our po...
June 23, 2025
Movie Review: Snow White
The latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic has been a lightning rod for controversy. But despite some changes, Snow White’s character remains strong, brave and true. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listene...
June 20, 2025
Movie Review: Elio
Pixar’s Elio, about a lonely boy who wants to connect with aliens, offers parents a springboard to talk about God’s unfailing love for us ... Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
June 19, 2025
TV Review: SkyMed
Intimacy, action and adrenaline are the name of the game in this formulaic medical-drama import from Canada. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 18, 2025
SiYP: Summer Screens
Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 17, 2025
Culture Remix: Based on a True Story
Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
June 16, 2025
Movie Review: Drop
‘Drop’ is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 13, 2025
Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon
This film is a near shot-for-shot remake of the original. But its live-action nature makes the violence here more visceral … Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.