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.
Recent Episodes
Episode 183: Screens, Teens & Porn, plus The Little Mermaid
May 25, 2023
As parents, we naturally want to protect our kids from destructive influences in the world around them. But with screens in our back pockets, they have access to just about anything…including pornography. With screens in our…
Episode 182: Summer Movie Preview, plus Fast X and What You Need to Know About the Fast & Furious Franchise
May 18, 2023
Movies—blockbuster movies—are a big part of what summer’s all about. The Plugged In team discusses what’s landing in theaters this summer, and what you can expect from them. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the late…
Episode 181: Our Favorite Movie (and TV) Moms, plus The Way
May 11, 2023
Sometimes pop culture gets things right. With Mother's Day around the corner, the Plugged In team reflects on their favorite movie and TV moms and the impact they've had. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about an older fa…
Episode 180: What Parents Need to Know About Discord and Twitch. Plus: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 4, 2023
As a parent, you may feel like keeping up with culture is a never-ending marathon—and when it comes to social media and tech trends, it is! The Plugged In team examines the gaming social media platforms Discord and Twitch an…
Episode 179: When Yesteryear Offends, plus Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret
April 27, 2023
As our culture becomes more progressive, certain entertainment classics no longer "fit" the current narrative. The Plugged In team looks back at a few movies and television shows--like Gone with the Wind, Friends, and Seinfe…
Episode 178: Learning to Love Reading in a Screen-Based World, plus The Flames of Hope
April 20, 2023
Screens are everywhere today. So how do we encourage our kids to turn away from those attention-grabbers and crack open a good book? The Plugged In team explores ways you can cultivate a love of reading with your child. Paul…
Episode 177: Thinking Through LGBT Issues in Entertainment, plus The Super Mario Bros. Movie
April 13, 2023
Over the years, you may have noticed an increase in LGBT messaging and representation in entertainment. Adam Holz of the Plugged In team talks with Jeff Johnston, an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, about how to navig…
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