The Plugged In Show

Can video games be entertaining...and educational? The Plugged In team looks at the way certain video games can actually help kids learn. Adam Holz then talks with Plugged In's summer intern Sarah Rasmussen about the young adult novel The Island.   Receive the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount!   Additional Resources: ·      Game: Pop Culture Connection ·      Interaction Questions: What do you think of educational video games? Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? And what about The Island? Have you read it? And even if you haven’t, we’d love to hear what you are reading this summer and why you chose that book or series. ·      GOAA: Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee ·      www.ThePluggedInShow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read Kennedy’s article about the value of educational gaming. ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/value-of-educational-gaming/ Learn five unexpected benefits of gaming. ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/5-unexpected-benefits-of-gaming/ Find out what video games and reading skills have in common. ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-do-kids-video-games-and-reading-skills-have-in-common/   Read the full review: ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/alanwake/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/sims2/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/mysims/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/minecraft/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fortnite/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/big-brain-academy-brain-vs-brain/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/animal-crossing-new-horizons/   ·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices ·      Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Movies can entertain, but they can also educate and inspire us. Adam Holz speaks with actor Jim Caviezel and Angel Studios co-owner Jordan Harmon on their new movie Sound of Freedom. The Plugged In team then looks at the latest Indiana Jones adventure, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.   Receive the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount!   Additional Resources: ·      Game: Pop Culture Connection ·      Interaction Questions: What did you think of our conversation with Jim Caviezel and Jordan Harmon? Are you planning on seeing Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny? Have you seen it already? ·      GOAA: Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee ·      www.ThePluggedInShow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sound-of-freedom-2023 ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981/ ·      www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-2023/   Read Paul Asay’s Blog Post on Raiders of the Lost Ark   ·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices   ·      Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As AI grows more advanced and refined, we’re seeing the possibilities of “real” human/AI relationships. The Plugged In team explores what these relationships might look like and the impact this may have. Paul Asay then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Pixar movie, Elemental.   Game: Name that Movie ·      Interaction Questions: What do you think about our relationship with AI? Are you excited about all these AI advances? Terrified? A little of both? If you’ve seen Elemental, what did you think of it? ·      GOAA: No GOAA ·      www.ThePluggedInShow.com   https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin   https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/   EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com   PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read Bob Hoose’s Blog Post on AI and Relationships https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/we-love-our-ai-but-should-we/    Read the full review: ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/elemental-2023/    ·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices   ·      Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voice note.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The robots in disguise are back in theaters with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts! The Plugged In team takes a look at the franchise and what you need to know about this latest movie. Adam Holz then talks with Hollywood producer DeVon Franklin about his new movie Flamin' Hot.   Receive the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount!   Recent Comments: Erik H. on Movie Monday: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Rises to Top RedeemerDMZ on Screen and Non-screen Interests: How My Dad Got Me Hooked on Both EH on Movie Monday: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Rises to Top EH on We Love Our AI … But Should We? Erik H. on We Love Our AI … But Should We?   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voice note.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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 handle on the things you need to know about these entertainment choices for your family.   ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-2023/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/masseffect/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-forbidden-west/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tomb-raider-2018/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-go/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legendofzeldaocarinaoftime3d/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legendofzeldaskywardsword/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sonic-the-hedgehog-2020/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/silenthill/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/skyhigh/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/super-mario-bros-movie-2023/   ·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices   ·      Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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 Kristin Smith about the newest Jonas Brothers' release titled The Album.   Additional Comments:   Name withheld on Is the Surgeon General’s Report on Social Media a Cultural Tipping Point? Nameless on Sin, Salvation and The Little Mermaid’s Poor Unfortunate Souls Erik H. on Movie Tuesday: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Makes a Splash Jenny on Sin, Salvation and The Little Mermaid’s Poor Unfortunate Souls Erik H. on The Plugged In Show, Episode 183: Screens, Teens & Porn, plus The Little Mermaid   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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. The Plugged In team consults with Dr. Danny Huerta, counselor and Vice President of Parenting of Focus on the Family about the impact of porn and how we can protect our kids. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the live-action Disney remake of The Little Mermaid.   Get More Episode Resources   Receive the book "Seven Traits of Effective Parenting" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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 Episode Resources   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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 attention.   ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/harrypotterandthesorcerersstone/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/ ·      Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/bill-cosby-actions-and-accusations/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tully-2018/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/parenthood/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/this-is-us/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/us-sweeping-nation/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/way/ ·      Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/breakfast-club/   ·      Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards ·      Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices ·      Plugged In: Tech Guide ·      Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

Writer and director James Gunn concludes his offbeat Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with a film that’s got a bit of everything, including humor, heroism and heart as well as violence, profanity and drinking.    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.