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Focus On The Family

Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Description:

Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

Language:

English

Contact:

Plugged In Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459


Episodes

Pop Culture Remix: Mike Winger, YouTube Channel

3/19/2024
Mike Winger dives deep into Christian theology—so, do you have a minute? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Damsel

3/18/2024
This revisionist fairy tale mostly minds its manners. Still, it can be pretty violent, too—and not everyone lives happily ever after. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Arthur the King

3/15/2024
This heartfelt dog movie starring Mark Wahlberg feels a lot like a classic Disney movie … except for all that disappointing profanity. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:02:00

Tv Review: Iwájú

3/14/2024
Disney+’s animated show that takes place in the colorful, crazy African city of Lagos. And the results are worth a smile. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

The Screen in Your Pocket: AI Influencers Promote Unrealistic Beauty Standards

3/13/2024
AI technology today is making it harder for casual users, especially children, to distinguish what is real and what is fake. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Pop Culture Remix: Dune Messiah

3/12/2024
The war has been won and planets conquered, but now Paul Atreides—the man christened Maud’Dib—must learn what it is to rule. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: The Color Purple

3/11/2024
The latest remake of Alice Walker’s famous novel once again blends redemptive spiritual themes with all kinds of content concerns. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda 4

3/8/2024
The fourth film in this franchise packs in more Jack Black-inspired laughs, some tender lessons, and a mix of slapstick violence and Eastern spirituality. Read the Plugged In Review Hey, ‘Plugged In’ Wrote a Book! How can families navigate the overwhelming worlds of pop culture and technology? That’s exactly the question the Plugged In team tackles in the new book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:02:00

Tv Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith

3/7/2024
Deeper, darker and more problematic than the original Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this Prime Video series may have some running for cover. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

The Screen in Your Pocket: Algorithms Making the Decisions for Us

3/6/2024
Online algorithms are making the decisions for us. What could possibly go wrong? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Pop Culture Remix: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

3/5/2024
Prince of of Persia: The Lost Crown a well-constructed platformer that’ll please many--as long as they don’t mind its light bloodiness and spirituality Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Migration

3/4/2024
The trailer looks like good clean feathered fun. But should your family plan on flying off to the theater to see this animated lark? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Dune: Part Two

3/1/2024
Director Denis Villeneuve’s second film chronicling the life of Paul Atreides on the desert planet of Arrakis is bold, beautiful … and brutal. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:02:00

TV Review: Masters of the Universe: Revolution

2/29/2024
He-Man and his crew fight Skeletor’s evil forces in a battle between technology and magic in Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

The Screen in Your Pocket: Instagram Nudging Kids

2/28/2024
Instagram is now using a new feature called “nighttime nudges” to get your kids to log off at night. Are you doing any nudging? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Pop Culture Remix: Because of Winn Dixie

2/27/2024
When Opal moves to a new town, a new dog might be just what she needs. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Wonka

2/26/2024
Wonka isn’t perfect. But it’s still a relatively sweet treat. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

Movie Review: Ordinary Angels

2/23/2024
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars in this gritty, inspirational true story that revolves around themes of addiction and redemption, cancer and hope. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:02:00

TV Review: Masters of the Air

2/22/2024
While Masters of the Air certainly comes with plenty of cautions, the miniseries isn’t just about blood. It’s about heart. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00

The Screen in Your Pocket: Palworld

2/21/2024
Palworld may look a lot like another cute and popular monster gathering game. But Pokémon’s never had AK-47s and butchering cleavers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Duration:00:01:00