Episodes
Oct. 7, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Game Purchases
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Oct. 6, 2020
Music Review: Ava Max - Naked
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Oct. 5, 2020
DVD Review: Fatima
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Oct. 2, 2020
Movie Review: Enola Holmes
Sherlock Holmes' teen sister is no slouch when it comes to sleuthing, even if the mystery she solves is surprisingly disturbing. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/enola-holmes-2020/ If you've listened t...
Oct. 1, 2020
TV Review: Away
The new Netflix show #Away blasts off on a flight heading toward Mars. But will this show’s content push it outside your family’s orbit? Plugged In will make sure you’re aware of any space debris that might be in the path of ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: What If I Already Gave My Kids a Screen?
Wondering how to keep things in check now that your child already has a screen in his pocket? Check out Plugged In for some helpful pointers. Tech Guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Music Review: Justin Bieber - Holy
Justin Bieber’s new tune, #Holy, compares a loved one’s embrace to a spiritual experience. Will you find this track as uplifting? Trust Plugged In to lift up all the lyrical details you need. Read the Review: https://www.plug...
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
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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 ...