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Episode 204: The Devil’s in the Entertainment Details, plus, Taylor Swift’s Eras Movie

October 19, 2023

We’re knee-deep in the scary season where horror movies lurk around every corner and the devil or his minions show up in many of them. The Plugged In team examines the history behind depictions of Satan and why entertainment tropes often includes him. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the new cinematic release of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

 

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·      13 Going on 30

·      Lost

·      12 Years a Slave

·      American Horror Story

·      Dark Knight

·      Supernatural

·      Lucifer

·      Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

 

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Past Episodes

Our media-saturated culture influences all of us in various ways. The Plugged In team recently looked at how entertainment and technology affects girls, so now they will examine how they shape boys' lives and hearts. They then explore the spiritual impact of the popular Zelda movies. Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for our donation of any amount Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Additional Resources: ·      Article: The Differences Between Boys and Girls Read the full review: ·      Luca ·      Ready Player One ·      The Outsiders Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 12, 2023
Plugged In spends a lot of time talking about the influence of screens, mostly related to entertainment and “fictional” content. But real-world issues are often emphasized or exaggerated on the news...and that news is everywhere! The Plugged In team talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how these stories contributing to our kids’ sense of anxiety. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Netflix kids' show Barbie: A Touch of Magic. Receive the book 7 Traits of Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Additional Resources: Article: Is Your Child Overwhelmed by Fear, Anxiety, or Worry? Article: How Parents Can Help Their Children Overcome Anxiety and Depression Article: Helping Our Kids Grow and Keep a Positive Mindset Article: Helping Teens with Anxiety Article: How to Help Teens with Anxiety Focus on the Family Daily Radio Broadcast: Helping Kids Navigate Worry in Healthy Way Read the full review: Barbie: A Touch of Magic Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 5, 2023
Sometimes you just need to step back and take a break from screens. Adam Holz, director of the Plugged In team, talks with author and mom Molly DeFrank about how her family took a two-week digital detox and what they learned in that time. Adam Holz then joins Paul to chat about the new DIsney+ Star Wars series Ahsoka.   Receive the book Digital Detox by Molly DeFrank for your donation of any amount!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·      Ahsoka ·      Andor ·      Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ·      Star Wars: The Clone Wars ·      The Mandalorian Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 28, 2023
It's our 200th episode! To celebrate, the Plugged In team discusses the popularity of podcasts and why they can have such a strong impact on us. We then have a little fun, sharing some of our favorite bloopers and outtakes.   Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for our donation of any amount!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the Full Review: Critical Role Only Murders in the Building   Additional Resources: Plugged In’s Podcast Archives How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 21, 2023
Social scientists are looking at social media as a potential accelerant for political and social polarization. The Plugged In team looks at a new study on this phenomenon and how social media can actually divide us instead of bring us together. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about a beloved classic movie, The Bells of St. Mary’s.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the Full Review: Bells of St. Mary’s   Additional Resources: Plugged In’s Social Media Archives  Plugged In Blog Post: These Five Books Tell Us About the Power and Perils of Technology How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 14, 2023
If you have gamers in the house, you may have heard them talking about the new fantasy role playing video game, Baldur’s Gate 3. The Plugged In team examines this game and reveals all you need to know before your family decides to play it. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Olivia Rodrigo's newest release, "Bad Idea, Right?" and her evolution from Disney Channel star to reckless, vulgar recording artist.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·        Mass Effect ·        Baldur’s Gate 3 ·        Olivia Rodrigo’s Bad Idea, Right? ·        Super Mario Bros Movie ·        Silent Hill ·        Tetris   Listen to The Plugged In Show Episode 175 about Dungeons and Dragons   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 7, 2023
When we engage with entertainment—movies, TV, music—there may be deeper, not-so-obvious messages. The Plugged In team looks at the critical distinction between surface-level content and subtext. Emily Tsiao then speaks with actress Leigh-Allyn Baker about faith and her latest movie Into the Spotlight.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·        Barbie ·        Talk to Me ·        Spiderman 2 ·        The Perfect Storm ·        His Only Son 2023 ·        Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·        Show Dogs ·        Good Luck Charlie ·        Into the Spotlight ·        Game of Thrones How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for your family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
August 31, 2023
Between magazines, popular entertainment, and social media, girls today receive a mixed bag of cultural messages on body image, behavioral expectations, and their place in the world. The Plugged In team examines those messages and offers steps for parents to speak truth into their daughters’ lives. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the newest fantasy video game Final Fantasy XVI.   Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for your donation of any amount!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·      Game of Thrones ·      The Witcher ·      Legally Blonde ·      Star Wars: The Force Awakens ·      Final Fantasy XVI Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals Find Out More about Brio Magazine for Teen Girls How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
August 24, 2023
This year, we’ve seen two faith-based films outperform some Hollywood heavyweights. The Plugged In team examines Jesus Revolution and Sound of Freedom and why they have been so popular with movie-going audiences. Paul Asay then speaks with Kristin Smith about the new Paramount+ animated series, Transformers: Earthspark.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·      Jesus Revolution ·      Sound of Freedom ·      God’s Not Dead ·      Fireproof ·      Noah ·      Exodus: Gods and Kings ·      Passion of the Christ ·      The Chosen ·      Nefarious ·      The Mission ·      Silence ·      The Exorcism of Emily Rose ·      Transformers: Earthspark   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Plugged In Blog: What Makes a Christian Movie Christian?   Explore the 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.
August 17, 2023
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour just wrapped up its North American run. The Plugged In team talks about her influence and how you can help our kids navigate her version of the world. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·      Taylor Swift ·      Midnights 3am Edition ·      Speak Now ·      Speak Now Taylor’s Version ·      Lover ·      Evermore ·      Fearless ·      Fearless Taylor’s Version ·      Folklore ·      1989 ·      Reputation ·      Red ·      Reputation Stadium Tour ·      Miss Americana ·      Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem ·      Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Explore the 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.
August 10, 2023
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The Plugged In team, led by Focus on the Family’s Director of Media and Culture, Adam Holz, comes together with humor and heart to deliver weekly insight on current media choices and culture-related topics.  These media experts will shine a light on the world of popular entertainment and technology trends while giving you and your family the essential tools you need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which we live. You’ll be encouraged to engage with your children and dialogue about the media they are consuming, sparking intellectual thought and spiritual growth.

About Adam Holz, Johnathan McKee, and Paul Asay

Adam Holz After serving as an associate editor at NavPress' Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In's reviews along with hosting The Plugged In Show and the Plugged In Entertainment Review radio feature.  

Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books. He has over 20 years youth ministry experience and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, He can be heard each week on the Plugged In Entertainment Review radio feature and The Plugged In Show. You can follow Jonathan on his blog, getting a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help. Jonathan, his wife Lori, and their three kids live in California.

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