Episodes
Sept. 28, 2020
DVD Review: Switched
When a teen bully and her target switch minds (think 'Freaky Friday'), they both have important lessons to learn. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/switched-2020/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...
Sept. 25, 2020
Movie Review: Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves
The new animated movie Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves tells of a young woman with magical red shoes who crosses paths with cursed dwarfs in need of a kiss to reverse the spell. Will this pic equal family fun or a kiss of dea...
Sept. 24, 2020
TV Review: Dead Pixels
While this British import captures gaming culture reasonably well, what we see on screen can be pretty graphic. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dead-pixels/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...
Sept. 23, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Allowances & Chore Bot
Want an app for managing your kid’s allowances? Read the Review: https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/apps-that-might-actually-be-worthwhile-for-your-family/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe...
Sept. 22, 2020
Music Review: NEEDTOBREATHE
NEEDTOBREATHE’s newest asks that God let us see our world from a new point of view Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/needtobreathe-out-of-body If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...
Sept. 21, 2020
DVD/Streaming Review: First Cow
In the period-piece First Cow two men develop an unexpected friendship and start a baking business that depends on the theft of milk from a wealthy landowner’s prized cow. Will this pic be a joy to consume or a theft of your ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Movie Review: The Broken Hearts Gallery
The Broken Hearts Gallery puts a fresh Gen Y twist on that old break-up romantic comedy formula. But will that new rom-com turn leave you wondering why? Look to the Plugged In review to make sure you’re not left with any date...
Sept. 17, 2020
TV Review: Star Trek: Lower Decks
This cartoon feels more like Futurama than classic Star Trek. And for families, that’s not necessarily a good thing. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-trek-lower-decks/ If you've listened to any of ou...
Sept. 16, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Headphones
How do you handle the isolation of headphones in your kid’s world? Tech Guide: https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/p...
Sept. 15, 2020
Music Review: Lecrae, Restoration
Lecrae’s latest effort is full of grace, honesty and a powerful invitation to embrace the God who loves us. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/lecrae-restoration/ If you've listened to any of our podcast...
Sept. 14, 2020
DVD/Streaming Review: Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Candace and her siblings band together, serve justice to the alien invaders and save the world. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/phineas-and-ferb-the-movie-candace-against-the-universe-2020/ If you've ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Movie: Mulan
The live action version of #Mulan on Disney+ tells the tale of the eldest daughter of an honored warrior who steps in to disguise herself as a boy and take the place of her ailing father. But will this version have all the fa...
Sept. 10, 2020
TV Review: Transformers: War For Cybertron
The Transformers franchise keep chugging along, but there’s some bumps in this particular installment. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/transformers-war-for-cybertron/ If you've listened to any of our pod...
Sept. 9, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: 3 Parental Controls That Aren’t Parental Controls
Need some help with your kid’s screens? Tech Guide: https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Sept. 8, 2020
Music Review: Katy Perry
Perry’s latest has a lot to Smile about, but it’s not all smiles and rainbows. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/smile/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonth...
Sept. 7, 2020
Movie Review: The One and Only Ivan
This lovely film’s minor blemishes don’t mar the positive, family-friendly lessons at the heart of this unfettered story Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/one-and-only-ivan-2020/ If you've listened to a...
Sept. 4, 2020
Movie Review: Tenet
In the new Christopher Nolan film #Tenet a CIA operative is recruited by a mysterious organization to participate in an assignment that unfolds beyond real time. Will you want to invest your family's next movie night in this ...
Sept. 3, 2020
TV Review: Muppets Now
Like a closeup of the bags under Waldorf’s eyes, Disney+’s new take on the Muppets has some unsightly wrinkles.
Sept. 2, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Does this online battle royale contest solve the genre’s biggest problems?
Sept. 1, 2020
Music Review: Miley Cyrus: Midnight Sky
Miley’s single again. And, apparently, she’s loving living life on her terms … and loving whoever she wants to.
Aug. 31, 2020
Movie Review: The Sleepover
The Sleepover brims with violence and toilet humor that some parents will likely want to steer younger kiddos away from.
Aug. 28, 2020
Movie Review: Tulsa
The new Christian movie Tulsa, now playing in Regal theaters, is about a precocious 9-year-old foster child named after that Oklahoma city. He mom’s died, but Tulsa’s got picture of guy she thinks is her father. Working with ...
Aug. 27, 2020
TV Review: Cleopatra in Space
This Peacock kids’ show isn’t exactly out of this world, but it contains a few simple lessons that shine.
Aug. 26, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Social Call
Ready for a new app that might even be a positive influence?