With the release of Disney+’s new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, the beloved saga is once more in the news. The Plugged In team examines the show and the franchise, including the more spiritual aspects of the Force. Adam Holz then interviews Luke Dimyan and George H. Xanthis who portray Judas and John in The Chosen.



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The Acolyte

The Mandalorian

Obi Wan Kenobi

Andor

The Chosen



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The Theology of Star Wars

The Chosen is Coming to the CW…Should We Rejoice?

An Interview with Dallas Jenkins, Creator of the Chosen

Plugged In Goes on Set with The Chosen

The Plugged In Show Episode 54: The Chosen and the State of Streaming Christian Content

The Plugged In Show Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”



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With the release of Disney+’s new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, the beloved saga is once more in the news. The Plugged In team examines the show and the franchise, including the more spiritual aspects of the Force. Adam Holz then interviews Luke Dimyan and George H. Xanthis who portray Judas and John in The Chosen.
 
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<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/acolyte/">The Acolyte</a>
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<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/obi-wan-kenobi/">Obi Wan Kenobi</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/andor/">Andor</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/chosen/">The Chosen</a>
 
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<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-theology-of-star-wars/">The Theology of Star Wars</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-chosen-is-coming-to-the-cw-should-we-rejoice/">The Chosen is Coming to the CW…Should We Rejoice?</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/an-interview-with-dallas-jenkins-creator-of-the-chosen/">An Interview with Dallas Jenkins, Creator of the Chosen</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/plugged-in-goes-on-set-with-the-chosen/">Plugged In Goes on Set with The Chosen</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-54/">The Plugged In Show Episode 54: The Chosen and the State of Streaming Christian Content</a>
<a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-106/">The Plugged In Show Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”</a>
 
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/">How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family</a>
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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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Episode 238: Star Wars: The Acolyte and the Theology of Star Wars, plus An Interview with Judas and John from The Chosen

The best kids’ movies usually prompt a lot of emotion. And many adults are often just as taken with these stories as their children. Paul Asay talks with Chris Sanders, the director of the new Dreamworks animated movie The Wild Robot. The Plugged In team then examines some of the more memorable family-friendly films they have reviewed and what your family needs to know about them.



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·       The Wind Rises

·       The Green Mile

·       The Croods

·       The Wild Robot

·       Grave of the Fireflies

·       Charlotte’s Web

·       Inside Out

·       Inside Out 2

·       Big Hero 6

·       The Creator

·       The Mitchells vs the Machines



Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family



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The best kids’ movies usually prompt a lot of emotion. And many adults are often just as taken with these stories as their children. Paul Asay talks with Chris Sanders, the director of the new Dreamworks animated movie The Wild Robot. The Plugged In team then examines some of the more memorable family-friendly films they have reviewed and what your family needs to know about them.
 
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·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/wind-rises/">The Wind Rises</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/greenmile/">The Green Mile</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/croods/">The Croods</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/wild-robot-2024/">The Wild Robot</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/grave-of-the-fireflies-1989/">Grave of the Fireflies</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/charlottesweb/">Charlotte’s Web</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out/">Inside Out</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/inside-out-2-2024/">Inside Out 2</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/big-hero-6/">Big Hero 6</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/creator-2023/">The Creator</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mitchells-vs-the-machines-2021/">The Mitchells vs the Machines</a>
 
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/">Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/">How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family</a>
 
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Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders, Plus Navigating Sad (But Good) Mov

With cultural influences, technology, and social media, being a teen can be a challenge. The Plugged In team reflects on their own teen years and how things have changed. In looking at recent research and personal stories, they'll share some insight on how very different life today is for teenagers. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the new prequel in the popular Transformers franchise, Transformers One.



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·       Transformers One



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·       The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

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With cultural influences, technology, and social media, being a teen can be a challenge. The Plugged In team reflects on their own teen years and how things have changed. In looking at recent research and personal stories, they'll share some insight on how very different life today is for teenagers. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the new prequel in the popular Transformers franchise, Transformers One.
 
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2144105">Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s great new book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!</a>
 
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·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/transformers-one-2024/">Transformers One</a>
 
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·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-245:%20Screens%20and%20Anxiety,%20plus:%20Adventures%20in%20Odyssey%20Celebrates%201000%20Episodes">The Plugged In Show Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/">Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/">How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family</a>
 
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Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus: Transformers One

Football season is getting into swing! The Plugged In team tackles some thoughts on the beloved sport—looking at the game itself and players who profess a strong faith in Christ. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the God’s Not Dead movie franchise, In God We Trust.



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·American Underdog

·       The Blind Side

·Woodlawn

·Greater

·God’s Not Dead

·God’s Not Dead 2

·God’s Not Dead: Light in the Darkness

·God’s Not Dead: We the People

·God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust 2024



Check out the Plugged In Blog:

·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 152: Monster Movies for Kids? And a Conversation with David A.R. White

·8 Christian Football Players to Watch This NFL Season

·       Demario Davis

o  Giving glory to God on the Colin Cowherd Show

oTalking about his daughter’s medical victories and preaching to the media

·       C.J. Stroud

o  Talking about his purpose to spread the Gospel and life of Jesus Christ



Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

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Football season is getting into swing! The Plugged In team tackles some thoughts on the beloved sport—looking at the game itself and players who profess a strong faith in Christ. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the God’s Not Dead movie franchise, In God We Trust.
 
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/american-underdog-2021/">American Underdog</a>
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blindside/">The Blind Side</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/woodlawn/">Woodlawn</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/greater/">Greater</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead/">God’s Not Dead</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-2/">God’s Not Dead 2</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-light-in-the-darkness/">God’s Not Dead: Light in the Darkness</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-we-the-people-2021/">God’s Not Dead: We the People</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-in-God-We-trust-2024/">God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust 2024</a>
 
Check out the Plugged In Blog:
·       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-152/">The Plugged In Show: Episode 152: Monster Movies for Kids? And a Conversation with David A.R. White</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/8-christian-football-players-to-watch-this-nfl-season/">8 Christian Football Players to Watch This NFL Season</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       Demario Davis
o  <a href="https://x.com/Sports_Spectrum/status/1823347950384279714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1823347950384279714%7Ctwgr%5E23645c3d770708925516cfa564b1117946b9b724%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportsspectrum.com%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F2024%2F08%2F19%2Fsaints-demario-davis-platform-glory-jesus%2F">Giving glory to God on the Colin Cowherd Show</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">o</a>  <a href="https://youtu.be/ys6giRdpYhI?si=7Wd5pQeS1PzAlTtY">Talking about his daughter’s medical victories and preaching to the media</a>
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2138104">·</a>       C.J. Stroud
o  <a href="https://x.com/AthletesCorner_/status/1703896226796892294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1703896226796892294%7Ctwgr%5Eb7781929649a16e7354a09930e3ee415c97d0af1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportsspectrum.com%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F2023%2F09%2F22%2Ftexans-qb-cj-stroud-my-purpose-spread-gospel%2F">Talking about his purpose to spread the Gospel and life of Jesus Christ</a>
 
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-your-family-can-manage-technology-well-part-1-of-2/">Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1</a>
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