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The Plugged In Show

Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.

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Aug. 14, 2025

Episode 299: Got Questions? We've Got Answers. Plus, Truth Rising and the Power of Documentaries

The Plugged In team often receives comments and questions from a variety of people. With The Plugged In Show coming to a close, the team pulls out some of those questions and comments to address them. They then take a look at...

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Aug. 7, 2025

Episode 298: Great Bible-Based Entertainment for Your Kids. Plus, Sketch

As a mom or dad, it’s easy to look at today’s media and get pretty discouraged. But the Plugged In team says we are in a Golden Age of Bible-based entertainment. They discuss some great kid-friendly options you may want to co...

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July 31, 2025

Episode 297: Is Chat GPT Making Us Dumber? Plus, The Bad Guys 2

Is Chat GPT making us “dumber”? The Plugged In team looks at a new study from MIT that reveals the impact of Chat GPT. Kennedy Unthank then speaks with Pierre Perifel, the director of the animated movie The Bad Guys and its n...

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July 24, 2025

Episode 296: The Fantastic Four: It’s Nostalgia Time! Plus, Is It Time to Stop Talking to AI?

The new movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has been leaning hard into the sense of nostalgia. The Plugged In team looks at that movie and reflects on other films that are predicated on nostalgia. They then revisit ChatGP...

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July 17, 2025

Episode 295: Jesus Glow, plus The Smurfs

Social media influencers are shaping the way the broader culture thinks about Jesus—in both good ways and some that might seem a bit questionable. The Plugged In team looks at the TikTok trend “Jesus Glow” and how it may impa...

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July 10, 2025

Episode 294: Superman, Mario Kart, and a Super Important Announcement

With another Superman movie flying into theaters, the Plugged In team examines the Superman character, the phenomenon, and why this superhero has stood the test of time. They also talk a bit about Mario Kart World, a new/old ...

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July 3, 2025

Episode 293: Jurassic World: Rebirth. Plus, Phishing Scams on Social Media

The Jurassic World: Rebirth film is coming out. Does it look dino-riffic? The Plugged In team looks at the newest installment and the franchise as a whole, letting you in on what you need to know. The team then discusses onli...

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June 26, 2025

Episode 292: Are Youth Finding Faith Again? Plus, Batman Begins Turns 20

We are seeing an increase in Gen-Zers seeking more answers to their faith questions. The Plugged In team explores this phenomenon and how technology and social media may be contributing to it. The team then reflects on Christ...

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June 19, 2025

Episode 291: Under the Skin - A Conversation about Nudity in Art and Entertainment. Plus, Elio!

Nudity is often seen in paintings and certain movies and television shows. The Plugged In team discusses the artistic (and gratuitous) use of nudity and offers thoughts on how your family can navigate that. Paul Asay then tal...

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June 12, 2025

Episode 290: How to Train Your Dragon. Plus, Bad Influencers

The Dreamworks’ classic How to Train Your Dragon returns to the big screen in a new live-action version. Kennedy Unthank of the Plugged In team talks with the movie’s director, Dean DeBlois to get some insider secrets on Toot...

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