Episodes

DVD Review: Safety
Jan. 4, 2021

DVD Review: Safety

The Disney+ video "Safety" is a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey. Is it the kind of movie your kids will want to wave a pom-pom over? Plugged In will make sur...
Movie Review: Soul
Jan. 1, 2021

Movie Review: Soul

Disney/Pixar's ambitious animated movie "Soul" tells the story of an aspiring, aging musician who dies unexpectedly. What happens to his soul in the afterlife probably isn't what you'd expect. Read the Plugged In review: http...
TV Review: Truth Seekers
Dec. 31, 2020

TV Review: Truth Seekers

The "Truth Seekers" is out there – waaay out there. And while you can certainly seek out better, cleaner shows, truth is you could do worse. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/truth-seekers/ If y...
Screen in Your Pocket: YouTube
Dec. 30, 2020

Screen in Your Pocket: YouTube

Ever wondered about the YouTube channels your kids are watching? Learn more on Plugged In: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.c...
Music Review: Shawn Mendes & Justin Beiber, "Monster"
Dec. 29, 2020

Music Review: Shawn Mendes & Justin Beiber, "Monster"

Mendes and Beiber wonder what happens when the famous stumble. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/shawn-mendes-justine-beiber-monster/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us...
DVD Review: Mulan (2020)
Dec. 28, 2020

DVD Review: Mulan (2020)

The live-action version of "Mulan" follows a young Chinese girl who must pretend to be a boy and fight in her father's stead. But does this Disney remake live up to the animated original? Plugged In will help make the battle ...
Movie Review: Wonder Woman 1984
Dec. 25, 2020

Movie Review: Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman returns to the big screen (and the small screen) in an engaging, '80s themed adventure that involves undoing the damage caused by an artifact that grants people's wishes. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.p...
TV Review: Voices of Fire
Dec. 24, 2020

TV Review: Voices of Fire

This Netflix reality singing competition brings a huge faith element to a genre that's now well-established. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/voices-of-fire/ If you've listened to any of our po...
Screen in Your Pocket: Christmas Movies
Dec. 23, 2020

Screen in Your Pocket: Christmas Movies

Do you know where to find your favorite Christmas movies? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-new-and-streaming-for-families-for-december-2020/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please g...
Music Review: Taylor Swift, "Evermore"
Dec. 22, 2020

Music Review: Taylor Swift, "Evermore"

Taylor's latest surprise efforts is mature in more ways than one. Read the review on Plugged In's website: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/taylor-swift-evermore/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give ...
DVD Review: Tenet
Dec. 21, 2020

DVD Review: Tenet

While it's not perfect, this Christopher Nolan sci-fi puzzler deserves, at least, some tenet-ive consideration. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tenet-2020/ Visit Plugged In on Facebook: htt...
Movie Review: Wolfwalkers
Dec. 18, 2020

Movie Review: Wolfwalkers

The animated film "Wolfwalkers" tells the story of a young girls whose father is the chief wolf exterminator in 1650 Ireland. But when she goes out hunting with him, she has a change of heart. Will this beautifully animated p...
TV Review: Blood of Zeus
Dec. 17, 2020

TV Review: Blood of Zeus

Creativity abounds here, but those artistic measures can't blur the obvious issues that families are sure to discover. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/blood-of-zeus/ If you've listened to any ...
Screen in Your Pocket: Christmas Playlist
Dec. 16, 2020

Screen in Your Pocket: Christmas Playlist

Do you have a playlist of things that your family might like to do together this Christmas? Check out Plugged In's article "What's New and Streaming for Families for December 2020": https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-new-an...
Music Review: Black Eyed Peas & Shakira, "Girl Like Me"
Dec. 15, 2020

Music Review: Black Eyed Peas & Shakira, "Girl Like Me"

The singer is looking for a specific kind of girl. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/black-eyed-peas-shakira-girl-like-me/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...
DVD Review: The Last Champion
Dec. 14, 2020

DVD Review: The Last Champion

The Christian film "The Last Champion" mixes elements of faith with a sports movie vibe. But will it leave you cheering ... or reaching for the remote? Plugged In will make sure you have the full movie play-by-play. Read the ...
Movie Review: Godmothered
Dec. 11, 2020

Movie Review: Godmothered

In the new Disney+ movie "Godmothered," an inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training works to prove that fairy godmothers can still make a wand-waving difference. Will this pic make for a magical movie-watch? Read the Plugged...
TV Review: The Queen's Gambit
Dec. 10, 2020

TV Review: The Queen's Gambit

Although "The Queen's Gambit" tells an intriguing story, watching it can be a bit of a gambit itself. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/queens-gambit/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Screen in Your Pocket: Christmas Screens
Dec. 9, 2020

Screen in Your Pocket: Christmas Screens

Should you be buying screens for Christmas? Check out Plugged In's "Parent's Guide to Today's Technology": https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:/...
Music Review: Andy Mineo, "Always in a Rush"
Dec. 8, 2020

Music Review: Andy Mineo, "Always in a Rush"

Christian rapper Andy Mineo is back with an honest song about life's stresses, and how to keep them in balance. Read the review on Plugged In's website: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/andy-mineo-always-in-a-rush/ If ...
DVD Review: Black Beauty (2020)
Dec. 7, 2020

DVD Review: Black Beauty (2020)

In the modern-day reimagining of "Black Beauty," a young girl and a beautiful horse form an unbreakable bond. Will their adventures be something your family will gladly join in on? Plugged In will gallop in with a review you ...
Movie Review: Christmas Chronicles 2
Dec. 4, 2020

Movie Review: Christmas Chronicles 2

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TV Review: Mandalorian
Dec. 3, 2020

TV Review: Mandalorian

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Screen in Your Pocket: The People in the Room
Dec. 2, 2020

Screen in Your Pocket: The People in the Room

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