Episodes
May 25, 2023
Episode 183: Screens, Teens & Porn, plus The Little Mermaid
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 ...
May 18, 2023
Episode 182: Summer Movie Preview, plus Fast X and What You Need to Know About the Fast & Furious Franchise
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 lates...
May 11, 2023
Episode 181: Our Favorite Movie (and TV) Moms, plus The Way
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 fai...
May 4, 2023
Episode 180: What Parents Need to Know About Discord and Twitch. Plus: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
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 and...
April 27, 2023
Episode 179: When Yesteryear Offends, plus Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret
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 Seinfel...
April 20, 2023
Episode 178: Learning to Love Reading in a Screen-Based World, plus The Flames of Hope
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 ...
April 13, 2023
Episode 177: Thinking Through LGBT Issues in Entertainment, plus The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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 naviga...
April 6, 2023
Episode 176: If I Could Do It All Over Again, Plus On a Wing and a Prayer
Navigating entertainment and screen choices can be challenging! The Plugged In team looks at parenting choices they made and what they wish they could "do over". Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Dennis Quaid ...
March 30, 2023
Episode 175: Dungeons & Dragons Is Still a Thing!?
Dungeons and Dragons has been around for quite some time—the role-playing game, books, mentions in popular television shows, and a couple different movies. The latest film is about to hit theaters, so the Plugged In team take...
March 23, 2023
Episode 174: ChatGTP and Deepfake—Tech and Trust, plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel
The new AI-driven search and content program ChatGPT can do things that were literally only science fiction a few years ago. It can do amazing things—from answering questions to writing podcast introductions! The Plugged In t...
March 16, 2023
Episode 173: And the Oscar Goes To ... plus Southern Gospel
The 95th Academy Awards is in the books. The Plugged In team reflects on the winners, the losers, and the broadcast in general. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsaio and the team about the new Christian movie Southern Gospel...
March 9, 2023
Episode 172: The 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards
The Golden Globes and Grammys are behind us, and the Oscars are just around the corner. But award season wouldn't be complete without the 2023 Plugged In Movie Awards! The Plugged In Team invites you to sit in on their delibe...
March 2, 2023
Episode 171: The Thorn plus Creed III
Springtime brings us a selection of movies you may want to enjoy with your family, including a Fathom event that tells the Easter story in a powerful way. Paul Asay talks with John Bolin, creator of The Thorn, a new film abou...
Feb. 23, 2023
Episode 170: A Look at Jesus Revolution
The new Christian movie Jesus Revolution lands in theaters on Friday. The Plugged In team takes a look at this film and explains why it may be worth your time and money. Adam Holz then shares his Hollywood interviews with act...
Feb. 23, 2023
Episode 170: A Look at Jesus Revolution
The new Christian movie Jesus Revolution lands in theaters on Friday. The Plugged In team takes a look at this film and explains why it may be worth your time and money. Adam Holz then shares his Hollywood interviews with act...
Feb. 16, 2023
Episode 169: The Music Episode & Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Music remains a potent force when it comes to shaping kids’ worldview. The Plugged In team reflects on the 2023 Grammy Awards show and the impact music has on our lives. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsaio about the latest ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Episode 168: Screens, Teens & Consumerism plus Miley Cyrus’s Flowers
We often discuss the various content dangers of screen use, but much of our interaction with screens is interwoven with links to buy something. The Plugged In team examines how consumerism can easily become a worldview and a ...
Feb. 2, 2023
Episode 167: Plugged In Movie Award Misses & Granger Smith
With the release of the 2023 Plugged In Movie Award nominations, several movies came close, but didn't make the list. The Plugged In team has a spirited conversation about those films. Adam Holz then speaks with recording art...
Jan. 26, 2023
Episode 166: Plugged In Movie Award Nominations & Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist
Award season is upon us…and that means it’s time for the Plugged In Movie Award nominations! The Plugged In team identifies five movies in four categories that might be worth considering for your family. Adam Holz then speaks...
Jan. 19, 2023
Episode 165: What James Cameron Knows About the Human Heart & What’s Coming in 2023
With Avatar: The Way of Water making a big splash in the box office, director James Cameron has another hit on his hands. The Plugged In team explores Cameron’s success and why he continues to make films that touch the human ...
Jan. 12, 2023
Episode 164: What Is Kidulting? Good or Bad? Plus, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 2
Twenty-five percent of toys these days are purchased by adults. Are you one of them? The Plugged In team looks at the concept of “kidulting”—enjoying kids’ toys and collectables as an adult and the good and bad involved. Adam...
Jan. 5, 2023
Episode 163: The State of Social Media 2023 Plus Women Talking
As the new year begins, what's happening with social media? The Plugged In team talks about TikTok's growth, what we know about social media's influence on young minds and hearts, and an overview of the new social media netwo...
Dec. 29, 2022
Episode 162: Holiday Fun Roundup & Netflix’s Wednesday
The presents have been opened, the stockings emptied. But we still have quite a few days of Christmas break left…so what can we do with our kids when they are bored? The Plugged In Team has explores some games, activities and...
Dec. 22, 2022
Episode 161: What Makes a Christmas Movie ‘Classic’?
Some Christmas films stand out more than others. The Plugged In team examines the new Apple TV musical movie Spirited starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, as well as a few other Christmas classics. Merry Christmas from Pl...