Episode 185: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Franchises are popular in our current culture, and new installments are trending this summer. The Plugged In team looks at the latest animated Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the recent Nintendo Switch release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll get a solid hand…

Episode 184: Focus on Filters: What’s the Big Deal? Plus Jonas Brothers’ The Album

As long as we’ve been creating images of ourselves, other people have been tweaking, manipulating and changing them. The Plugged In team looks at some of the newest social media filters—what they can do, what you need to know, and what some of the problems might be. Adam Holz then talks with Kristi…

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 back pockets, we have access to just about anything…including pornography.…

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 latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X. Get More Episo…

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 faith-focused film called The Way that's getting a rerelease and renewed atte…

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 gives insight on what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then sp…

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 Seinfeld--and how their storylines and content may not have "aged" well. Adam Hol…

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 Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the latest installment of the popula…

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 navigate these issues for your family and to develop a theological response that…

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 movie On a Wing and a Prayer. For a gift of any amount: If I Had a Paren…