Episodes

The fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to blend nostalgia with ever-darker spiritual content and horrific violence. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/stranger-things/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A study by the University of Bath shows that even relatively modest adjustments to screen time can yield big benefits. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/small-screen-habit-changes-make-a-big-difference/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

"Morbius" is less Marvel mega and more messy meh. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/morbius-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You want rampaging dinosaurs? You want everyone who’s ever been in a Jurassic Park/World movie? The finale of the second Jurassic trilogy delivers … along with a high body count, a lot of profanity. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The latest Disney+ Star Wars show offers an engaging, if not engrossing tale that keeps its lightsaber pretty clean. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/obi-wan-kenobi/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Can toe-tapping and baddie-blasting possibly work together? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/soundfall/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Famous bits of history and literature—all animated down into bite-sized chunks! Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/overly-sarcastic-productions/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The third theatrical entry in this Harry Potter spinoff franchise is full of heroism and sacrifice … and some big problems, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

After 12 successful seasons on Fox, Bob’s Burgers graduates to the big screen. Fans of the franchise won’t be surprised to find that the movie version is a lot like the TV show: often sweet but occasionally pretty sour, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/bobs-burgers-movie-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In order to infiltrate a highly prestigious elementary school, top spy Twilight will have to master a new set of skills—being a good dad. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/spy-x-family/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

TikTok fame isn’t always gumdrops, sugarplums and m-m-m-m-m to the b. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A young girl follows rambling journal entries to find a place called Gallant. The home she never knew. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/gallant/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Curiously clever and deceptively smart, Chip ‘n Dale’s newest film is a good nut. But it still has some problems that might be hard to crack. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Tom Cruise reprises one of his most iconic roles, 36 years after the original. Not much has changed, save a few more lines on his face. But the megawatt smile and Mach-speed aerial exploits are exactly what you’d expect … with just a bit of turbulence along the way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/top-gun-maverick-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Captain Pike finally gets his time in the Star Trek spotlight, but his story is one filled with tragedy and foreboding. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-trek-strange-new-worlds/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

This new LEGO adventure snaps together loads of action and fun. Oh, and Jar Jar Binks, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Eagles usually care more for their nests than their young. Axel wonders if his dad is the same way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/bird-will-soar/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s as grim as you might expect, with a horror movie vibe and a foul mouth. But this Batman film still manages to save the day. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/batman-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Downton Abbey seems as stately as ever. But the aging estate needs expensive repairs. And that prompts its residents to consider some surprising ways to finance its refurbishment, like filming a Hollywood movie there. Cue the chaos—British style, of course. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/downton-abbey-a-new-era-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Joe’s ready for his first day of secondary school; Little does he know just what problems his new school will bring. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dodo/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you talked to your kids about location sharing on their phone? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When the movie ending doesn’t make sense, "How It Should Have Ended" fixes it for you. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/how-it-should-have-ended/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s not a kids’ movie. But for teens and up this is an easily recommended visual treat. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/belle-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In this new Christian comedy, two very different families of faith end up sharing accommodations with each other at Family Camp. And it turns out that they’ve got a lot to learn about their families, each other and the ways they relate to God. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/family-camp-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/