Episodes
Oct. 14, 2021
TV Review: Dug Days
Remember Dug the dog from Pixar's 2009 classic "Up"? Well, now the energetic pooch is back for new animated adventures. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dug-days/ If you've listened to any of o...
Oct. 13, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: The Steam Platform
Ever wonder about the Steam gaming platform? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-parents-need-to-know-about-steam/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://...
Oct. 12, 2021
Movie Review: The Jesus Music
The Erwin brothers' new documentary "The Jesus Music" chronicles the rise of contemporary Christian music in its glory and flaws. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jesus-music-2021/ If you've...
Oct. 11, 2021
Movie Review: The Green Knight
A cryptic and surreal slog. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/green-knight-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcasts...
Oct. 8, 2021
Movie Review: No Time to Die
Actor Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond is a dramatic, pull-no-punches finale full of the frenetic action and a surprisingly tender focus on cherished relationships and what we'll sacrifice to protect them. Read the Plu...
Oct. 7, 2021
TV Review: Oggy Oggy
Even though these cats don't speak, the show itself says volumes – and most of it's pretty good. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/oggy-oggy/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...
Oct. 6, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and Depression
Is social media the cure or cause of teen depression? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/culture-clips-social-media-can-cause-depression-but-one-outlet-wants-to-combat-it-too/ If you've listened to any...
Oct. 5, 2021
Music Review: Ed Sheeran, "Bad Habits"
Sheeran laments how a certain relationship and bad choices go hand-in-hand. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/ed-sheeran-bad-habits/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Movie Review: Space Jam: A New Legacy
I'm going to give credit where credit is due. "Space Jam: A New Legacy" is a fun, mostly family-friendly film. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/space-jam-a-new-legacy-2021/ If you've listene...
Oct. 1, 2021
Movie Review: God's Not Dead: We the People
The fourth "God's Not Dead" movie focuses on the religious liberties of homeschoolers as they battle a government determined to limit their rights and dictate a progressive curriculum. Read the Plugged In review: https://www....
Sept. 30, 2021
TV Review: Schmigadoon!
It's a lyrical homage to traditional musicals. But it hits some sour notes by rejecting traditional values. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/schmigadoon/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...
Sept. 29, 2021
Game Review: Humankind
A new Civ-like strategy game invites players to consider the resources that cause a culture to flourish. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/humankind/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Sept. 28, 2021
Music Review: Imagine Dragons, "Mercury – Act 1"
Frontman Dan Reynolds uses this latest album to share his darkest moments as well as the light ones. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/imagine-dragons-mercury-act-1/ If you've listened to any...
Sept. 27, 2021
Movie Review: Cruella
Being bad has rarely looked so good. Therein lies this Disney reboot's charm ... and its problems. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/cruella-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Sept. 24, 2021
Movie Review: Dear Evan Hansen
This big-screen adaptation of a hit Broadway musical deals with the intertwined issues of teen anxiety, depression and suicide. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dear-evan-hansen-2021/ If you...
Sept. 23, 2021
TV Review: Spidey and His Amazing Friends
By the end of "Spidey and His Amazing Friends," everyone always learns a valuable lesson ... even the bad guys. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/spidey-and-his-amazing-friends/ If you've listen...
Sept. 22, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Picking Shows to Watch
Ever wonder how much time you waste just picking TV shows and movies to watch? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/100-days-choosing-what-to-watch/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...
Sept. 21, 2021
Music Review: Skillet, "Surviving the Game"
Skillet vows to never bend the knee before the enemy. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/skillet-surviving-the-game/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: ht...
Sept. 20, 2021
Movie Review: F9: The Fast Saga
At some point, fans will likely grow weary of how hard this franchise has to work to top itself. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/f9-the-fast-saga-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podc...
Sept. 17, 2021
DVD & Streaming Review: Cinderella (2021)
Pop singer Camila Cabello stars in the latest cinematic adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic, delivering a version with some very contemporary takes on modern-day social issues. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.plu...
Sept. 16, 2021
TV Review: What If ... ?
When you throw off the shackles of canonical purity, literally anything goes – something that parents should be aware of. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/what-if/ If you've listened to any of ...
Sept. 15, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Not Yet
Want some proactive tips on what to do when your kids want a phone now and you're thinking, "not yet"? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give ...
Sept. 14, 2021
Music Review: Switchfoot, "Fluorescent"
Switchfoot's latest tells of two kids who found themselves drawn together like a moth to a brilliant lightbulb. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/switchfoot-fluorescent/ If you've listened to...
Sept. 13, 2021
Movie Review: The Boss Baby: Family Business
A wonderful little animated film filled with heart and playful charm. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/boss-baby-family-business-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give ...