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As the Plugged In Show comes to its final episode, Paul Asay sits down with Adam Holz and Bob Smithouser (former host of the original Plugged In Podcast) to reminisce about hosting the show. The Plugged In team then gathers to offer some final encouragement on media discernment for your family. While this is the end of The Plugged In Show, the antics and conversations will continue, so be sure to follow the Plugged In team on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!   Click here to get your copy of the great book by the Plugged In team—Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram Check out Plugged In on YouTube! EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Blog   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

The Plugged In team often receives comments and questions from a variety of people. With The Plugged In Show coming to a close, the team pulls out some of those questions and comments to address them. They then take a look at Focus on the Family’s soon-to-be-released documentary Truth Rising and the power of the documentary genre. Then you’ll hear some of the silly, sometimes embarrassing bloopers from the team!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s helpful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Magic Mike ·       Magic Mike XXL ·       Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 ·       The Neverending Story ·       7 Bears ·       The Summer I Turned Pretty ·       Superman ·       Freaky Friday ·       Freakier Friday ·       Smurfs ·       Wicked: Part 1 ·       The Chosen ·       Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Movie Awards 2025 ·       Americas Pastime: Six Great Movies about Baseball ·       Christian Movie Madness 2025   Truth Rising The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

As a mom or dad, it’s easy to look at today’s media and get pretty discouraged. But the Plugged In team says we are in a Golden Age of Bible-based entertainment. They discuss some great kid-friendly options you may want to consider for your family. Kristin Smith then talks with Paul Asay about the new movie from Angel Studios titled Sketch.   Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s excellent book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Learn more about Adventures in Odyssey: ·       Adventures in Odyssey   Read the full review: ·       Dot Conner: Webtective ·       The Chosen ·       King of Kings ·       Veggietales: In the City ·       Young David ·       Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids ·       The Wingfeather Saga ·       Dude Perfect ·       The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection ·       Bluey ·       Bluey: The Videogame ·       The Bible Project ·       Sketch Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Focus Friday: Adventures in Odyssey: Not Just for Kids Anymore ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 154: Adventures in Odyssey and Family-Friendly Video Games ·       The Theology of The Chronicles of Narnia ·       What is Bentkey? ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 210: Social Media, Addiction and Self Esteem. Plus, a Look at Bentkey ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 157: Plugged In Thanksgiving Special and A Look at Minno ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

Is Chat GPT making us “dumber”? The Plugged In team looks at a new study from MIT that reveals the impact of Chat GPT. Kennedy Unthank then speaks with Pierre Perifel, the director of the animated movie The Bad Guys and its new sequel and shares what you need to know before you take your family to see it!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Bad Guys ·       The Bad Guys 2 Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 174: ChatGPT: Tech and Trust; Plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 262: Creating with AI – A Parents’ Primer. Plus, ‘Moana 2’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology ·       Your AI Companion Has Its Hand Outstretched. Do You? The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

The new movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has been leaning hard into the sense of nostalgia. The Plugged In team looks at that movie and reflects on other films that are predicated on nostalgia. They then revisit ChatGPT and some of the latest changes that are making it maybe a little too chatty. And you don’t want to miss another round of Pop Rumble!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In teams great book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Fantastic Four ·       Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer ·       Fantastic Four (2015) ·       The Fantastic Four: First Steps ·       Lilo and Stitch ·       Lilo and Stitch (2025) ·       How to Train Your Dragon ·       How to Train Your Dragon (2025) ·       Mission Impossible (1996) ·       Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (2025) ·       Sinners ·       Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ·       Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ·       Karate Kid: Legends ·       Star Wars: The Phantom Menace ·       Star Wars: Attack of the Clones ·       Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith ·       WALL-E Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 174: ChatGPT: Tech and Trust; Plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 262: Creating with AI – A Parents’ Primer. Plus, ‘Moana 2’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology ·       Your AI Companion Has Its Hand Outstretched. Do You? Option Ultrasound Program The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

Social media influencers are shaping the way the broader culture thinks about Jesus—in both good ways and some that might seem a bit questionable. The Plugged In team looks at the TikTok trend “Jesus Glow” and how it may impact your family. Paul Asay then joins in to talk about the enduring appeal of The Smurfs  and the latest reboot of the franchise.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Smurfs ·       The Smurfs 2 ·       The Smurfs: The Lost Village ·       Smurfs ·       YouTube Reviews   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

With another Superman movie flying into theaters, the Plugged In team examines the Superman character, the phenomenon, and why this superhero has stood the test of time. They also talk a bit about Mario Kart World, a new/old favorite game that’s landed on Nintendo’s newest platform, the Switch 2. Then, they will reveal a little secret about The Plugged In Show.   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s outstanding book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Superman ·       Superman Returns ·       Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice ·       DC League of Super Pets ·       Justice League ·       Zack Snyder’s Justice League ·       Man of Steel ·       Guardians of the Galaxy ·       Guardians of the Galaxy 2 ·       Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 ·       Captain America: The First Avenger ·       Captain America: The Winter Soldier ·       Captain America: Brave New World ·       Batman Begins ·       The Batman ·       Mario Kart World ·       Mario Kart 8   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

The Jurassic World: Rebirth film is coming out. Does it look dino-riffic? The Plugged In team looks at the newest installment and the franchise as a whole, letting you in on what you need to know. The team then discusses online phishing scams and how you can be vigilant to protect your and your family.   Connect with us!   www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Jurassic World: Rebirth ·       Jurassic World: Dominion ·       Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ·       Jurassic World ·       Jurassic Park III ·       The Lost World: Jurassic Park ·       Jurassic Park ·       Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous ·       The Beekeeper   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       On the Radar: Social Media Phishing Gender Gap with Teens and Tiktok Amber Alerts   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

We are seeing an increase in Gen-Zers seeking more answers to their faith questions. The Plugged In team explores this phenomenon and how technology and social media may be contributing to it. The team then reflects on Christopher Nolan’s 20-year old movie Batman Begins and the influence its had on superhero movies.   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In teams terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Redeemed Zoomer ·       Batman Begins ·       The Dark Knight   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Building Faith Online: A Conversation with Redeemed Zoomer   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

Nudity is often seen in paintings and certain movies and television shows. The Plugged In team discusses the artistic (and gratuitous) use of nudity and offers thoughts on how your family can navigate that. Paul Asay then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new Pixar movie Elio. You’ll also hear some fun dad jokes!   Nudity is often seen in paintings and certain movies and television shows. The Plugged In team discusses the artistic (and gratuitous) use of nudity and offers thoughts on how your family can navigate that. Paul Asay then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new Pixar movie Elio. You’ll also hear some fun dad jokes!   Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s outstanding book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Up ·       Cars ·       Cars 2 ·       Cars 3 ·       Inside Out ·       Inside Out 2 ·       Elio   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

The Dreamworks’ classic How to Train Your Dragon returns to the big screen in a new live-action version. Kennedy Unthank of the Plugged In team talks with the movie’s director, Dean DeBlois to get some insider secrets on Toothless and Hiccup. The team then discusses the Netflix docu-series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, giving insight on the content as well as what it reveals about young influencers. Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s great book The Teen's Guide to Face-To-Face Connections in a Screen-To-Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: Up Bolt Avatar How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Youtube Reviews Outdoor Boys Check out the Plugged In Blog: Bad Influence and Devil in the Family: The Truth about Influencing The Plugged In Show: Episode 240 - The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin The Plugged In Show: Episode 134 - Of Influencers and Dinosaurs Netflix’s The Social Dilemma Paints a Sober Portrait of Tech’s Influence The Plugged In Show: Episode 46 – Examining the Social Dilemma and Our Interaction with Social Media   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

Music can be powerful. It can shape us, inspire us, terrify us. And when it’s paired with a movie, we might not even notice how manipulative it can be. The Plugged In team reflects on cinematic songs and soundtracks and the impact they can have. Paul Asay speaks with Bob Hoose about the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new features.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Sinners ·       Star Wars: The Force Awakens ·       Star Wars: The Last Jedi ·       Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ·       Dunkirk ·       Dark Knight ·       Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ·       Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ·       Lost   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.

As parents, we want to help our kids develop healthy tech habits. But where do we start? Paul Asay of the Plugged In team speaks with Melanie Hempe, founder of ScreenStrong, and Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Parenting department, about the dangers of too much screen time and ways you can help your family step back and reconnect. Paul then speaks with Adam Holz about recording artist Bono’s new documentary Stories of Surrender.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Stories of Surrender   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       ScreenStrong.org ·       Practice Makes Parent podcast ·       Seven Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.  

AI is infiltrating entertainment and technology. The Plugged In team examines the potential impacts and what they could mean for your family. Bret Eckelberry then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new live action Disney movie Lilo & Stitch.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Lilo and Stitch ·       Lilo and Stitch (2025)   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       My AI: The Snapchat Friend You Never Added ·       Want Lunch? Call My AI Agent   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.  

As school releases and summertime approaches, kids have a lot more free time. But does that mean more screentime? The Plugged In team says no and offers some thoughts on how to keep your child engaged without being on a screen. Paul Asay then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about Christian YouTubers that your family may enjoy watching.   Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s terrific book Parenting Generation Screen!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Ryan Trahan ·       Dude Perfect ·       CoryxKenshin ·       Redeemed Zoomer ·       Testify ·       Apologia Studios ·       The Beat by Allen Parr ·       Mike Winger ·       YouTube Reviews   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Building Faith Online: A Conversation with Redeemed Zoomer   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   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.