Episodes
April 26, 2024
Movie Review: Unsung Hero
If you’re looking for an inspiring, redemptive PG movie about a family overcoming every obstacle thrown in its way, Unsung Hero—which tells the “origin story” of Rebecca St. James and the Smallbone family—is the one you’re l…
April 25, 2024
TV Review: Bluey
Other than an occasional eyeroll or some mild toilet humor, Bluey is light and clean. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 24, 2024
SiYP- 40 Percent of Teens Want to Cut Back on Their Screen Time
About 40% of teens worry that they should probably cut back on their social media time. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 23, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Nothing Else But Miracles
Dory and her brothers must fend for themselves while their father is away at war. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 22, 2024
Movie Review: Ordinary Angels
Anchored by two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, Ordinary Angels gives us an extraordinary, well-crafted story. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 19, 2024
Movie Review: Irena’s Vow
Irena’s Vow earns an R-rating for one brutally violent scene. The rest of this inspiring true story showcases a young Polish woman’s audacious plan to rescue Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Read the Plugged In Revie…
April 18, 2024
TV Review: 3 Body Problem
3 Body Problem is an intriguing entry into the sci-fi genre. But its own problems push it out of bounds for most families. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 17, 2024
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media is Being Sued
States are beginning to sue social media giants on behalf of kids and their mental health. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 16, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: The Spiffing Brit
Where there’s a game, there’s a man who can break it. The Spiffing Brit is that man. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 15, 2024
Movie Review: Night Swim
What begins as an intriguingly creepy premise ends as a waterlogged drain plug in need of rewrites. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 12, 2024
Movie Review: The Greatest Hits
While it has a compelling spin and some nice messages, this movie won’t be music to most families’ collective ears. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 11, 2024
TV Review: The Baxters
Karen Kingsbury’s Baxters series hits Amazon’s Prime Video—and for fans of the series, it hits home. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 10, 2024
The Screen in Your Pocket: Video Gaming Benefits
Are there actually benefits to playing video games? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 9, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: The Inquisitor
The Inquisitor places gamers in a fantasy world where Jesus became a vengeance-fueled god-king. And oh, what a bleak, grim and twisted world it is. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please…
April 8, 2024
Movie Review: Lisa Frankenstein
Lisa Frankenstein is a crawl-from-the-grave ‘80s-esque send-up with a comedic twist and a whole lot of foul content worms. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 5, 2024
Movie Review: Someone Like You
This cinematic adaptation of a popular Karen Kingsbury novel mixes a romantic plotline with bigger themes of faith, family and trusting God with tragedy. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, …
April 4, 2024
TV Review: Animal Control
Animal Control is yet another recycled comedy about public servants who can’t seem to do anything right. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 3, 2024
The Screen in Your Pocket: Penny’s Big Breakaway
Penny’s Big Breakaway mixes old-school 3-D platforming with fresh new moves for a game everyone can enjoy. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 2, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Addie LaRue made a deal with a devil to live forever free. But she is also forever forgotten. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
April 1, 2024
Movie Review: Wish
Though filled with references to Disney’s past triumphs, Wish itself comes with unexpected problems and a lack of inspiration. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac…
March 29, 2024
Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
No surprises here, just tankerloads of CGI mayhem as Godzilla and Kong face off against more monstrous foes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
March 28, 2024
TV Review: Pokémon Horizons: The Series
The latest TV series in the sprawling Pokémon franchise comes with familiar charms—and familiar issues. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
March 27, 2024
The Screen in Your Pocket: Bonding and Boundaries
How we can embrace a proactive, wide, God-honoring strategy in dealing with tech and our kids. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
March 26, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
This Suicide Squad game takes a creative stab at the anti-hero rage. But the results are foul and disturbing. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .