Episodes
Sept. 19, 2025
Movie Review: The Senior
The Senior recounts the true story of Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old guy who returned to college to finish his senior year … and play football. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give...
Sept. 18, 2025
TV Review: The Paper
This sequel to The Office features the same setup, crisp writing and cringe-worthy jokes of its forbear. But The Paper’s content issues can be significantly worse. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugge...
Sept. 16, 2025
Culture Remix: The Johnson Brothers
‘The Johnson Brothers’ YouTube channel tries to make you laugh through male-centric skits, a goal they achieve with few content issues. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us...
Sept. 15, 2025
Movie Review: Eio
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—even when we feel alone. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged...
Sept. 12, 2025
Movie Review: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face social scandal and financial ruin. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, pl...
Sept. 11, 2025
Movie Review: Leviathan
This Netflix anime series thrusts two teenagers from different backgrounds into a war that will change the world—and their lives—forever. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give ...
Sept. 10, 2025
SiYP- AI Companions
Two years after its introduction, Snapchat’s My AI still fails to shake a problematic legacy. Read the Plugged In Blog If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 9, 2025
Culture Remix: The Trouble with Heroes
Finn has to make up for a dumb choice by hiking 46 mountain trails in a single summer. And it’s the smartest punishment he’s ever been given. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please g...
Sept. 5, 2025
Movie Review: Light of the World
This creative, 2D animated take on the Gospel comes with a few theological quibbles. But ‘Light of the World’ is a strong movie with a strong message. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews,...
Sept. 4, 2025
TV Review: My Melody & Kuromi
My Melody & Kuromi bakes up some sweet messages, but it also may be a little frightening for its young target audience. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 3, 2025
SiYP: Kids’ Tablet Ownership
40 percent of two-year-olds have tablets. By age four, 58% have them … and by age eight, a quarter of kids have their own smartphones. Is that a problem? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...
Sept. 2, 2025
Culture Remix: Donkey Kong Bananza
There’s plenty of rock-pulverizing, banana gem-munching joy to be found in ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ for Nintendo’s Switch 2. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 1, 2025
Movie Review: Lilo & Stitch
Family, faithfulness and sacrifice are among the values embraced by this live-action Lilo & Stitch reboot. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 29, 2025
Movie Review: Jaws
‘Jaws’ swims to theaters with a new 50th-anniversary, 4K-polish. But just how much problematic chum does this Spielberg classic churn up? Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, plea...
Aug. 28, 2025
TV Review: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ brings young viewers back to the adventures of Mickey and friends—all wrapped up at the end of each episode. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe...
Aug. 27, 2025
SiYP: Guilt About Kids’ Screen Time
It’s one thing to say we need to monitor screen time, it’s another thing to actually do it. How do we address feelings of guilt when we fail? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
Aug. 26, 2025
Culture Remix: Benson Boone-American Heart
Benson Boone doubles down on some common themes, focusing on physical aspects of love rather than lasting connection. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 25, 2025
Movie Review: The King of Kings
The King of Kings comes with a surprising number of big names. And, more importantly, it tells the story of the biggest name of all. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe...
Aug. 21, 2025
Movie Review: Title: Washington Black
Washington Black has some heavy themes and gets pretty intense, but its TV-14 rating fits right in with a teenage audience. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 20, 2025
SiYP: 25 Days of Video
A new study reveals that internet users spend an average of 11-and-a-half hours a week watching online videos . . . that adds up to about 25 full days every year. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our po...
Aug. 19, 2025
Culture Remix: EA Sports College Football 26
Electronic Arts offers a brand-new college football video game with even tougher college football challenges. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 18, 2025
Movie Review: Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning
After 29 years and eight films as ‘Mission: Impossible’ super spy Ethan Hunt, is Tom Cruise really going to call it a day? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 18, 2025
Movie Review: Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning
After 29 years and eight films as ‘Mission: Impossible’ super spy Ethan Hunt, is Tom Cruise really going to call it a day? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 15, 2025
Movie Review: Freakier Friday
It’s been 22 years since Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first swapped bodies. This time around, two teens get tossed into the mix too ... Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...