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  • With the release of Disney+’s new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, the beloved saga is once more in the news. The Plugged In team examines the show and the franchise, including the more spiritual aspects of the Force. Adam Holz then interviews Luke Dimyan and George H. Xanthis who portray Judas and John in The Chosen.

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    Plugged In Goes on Set with The Chosen

    The Plugged In Show Episode 54: The Chosen and the State of Streaming Christian Content

    The Plugged In Show Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”

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  • Summer is officially here—and when you run out of things to do on those long, hot summer days, you might think, “We should watch a movie.” The Plugged In team reflects on some of their favorite Hollywood summer blockbusters and offers suggestions of what to watch. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Billie Eilish album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

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    Top Gun: Maverick

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    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

    WALL-E

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    The Plugged In Show Episode 77: Billie Eilish: The Worldview of Self-Expression

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    Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One

    Mission Impossible

    Top Gun: Maverick

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    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

    WALL-E

    The Iron Giant

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    Stranger Things

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    ET: The Extra-Terrestrial

    Barbie

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    Hit Me Hard and Soft

    The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology

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    Ten of the Best Summertime Blockbusters From the Last Ten Years

    The Plugged In Show Episode 77: Billie Eilish: The Worldview of Self-Expression

    Culture Clips: Billie Eilish Confronts Objectification in a Surprising Way

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  • OnlyFans might sound like a rather innocuous site, but it’s not. The Plugged In team shares what you need to know about OnlyFans— where creators charge a subscription fee for access to their photos and videos, most of which are explicit. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about the new fantasy-comedy movie IF.

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    On the Radar: May the Fourth, It’s Gonna Be May, and OnlyFans

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  • Over the last year, we’ve seen a lot from Taylor Swift—earning more than $1 billion, launching her five-continent concert tour, releasing two “new-ish” albums, and going to the Super Bowl. The Plugged In team examines the new album, the Swiftie phenomenon, and why fans are so dedicated. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Angel Studios movie Sight.

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  • Here at Plugged In, we encourage you to talk with your kids about entertainment…but do you know where to start? The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on what those conversations might look like. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about some kid-friendly games your family may want to play.

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    · Big Fish

    · Princess Peach: Showtime!

    · Pepper Grinder

    · Unicorn Overlord

    · Gran Turismo 7

    · Sonic the Hedgehog

    · Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

    · Hogwart’s Legacy

    · Ready Player One

    · Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

    · Spy Kids Armageddon

    · E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

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  • With sunshine and summer coming our way, highly anticipated blockbusters start hitting the movie theaters. The Plugged In team discusses some of the biggest films your family may (or may not) want to see. Adam Holz then speaks with the president of the cable network Great American Family, Bill Abbott, about the channel’s dedication to being a faith- and family-friendly option.

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  • JoJo Siwa, the once spunky, vibrant child star from Dance Moms, recently revealed her “bad girl” side. The Plugged In team looks at JoJo’s transformation and how her influence in the culture might impact your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new video-game-turned-Amazon-Prime-series Fallout.

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    · JoJo Siwa: Karma

    · JoJo Siwa

    · The Chosen

    · Fallout

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    · Halo

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  • We live in a world full of competing ideas, narratives and worldviews, and that’s especially true in the world of entertainment. The Plugged In team explores how media and technology shape what we believe. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Netflix show Testament: The Story of Moses.

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    Titanic

    Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    Avengers: Endgame

    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Tenet

    The Matrix

    Will & Grace

    Bros

    Glee

    The Hangover

    Testament: The Story of Moses

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  • Technology comes with its ups and downs. The Plugged In team looks at the way technology has shaped our lives and how best to navigate the ever-changing world of tech. Adam Holz then speaks with Joel and Luke Smallbone, lead singers of the Christian group, For King + Country about their family’s new movie Unsung Hero.

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    · Unsung Hero

    · You’ve Got Mail

    · Galaxy Quest

    · The Circle

    · The Matrix

    The Plugged In Show Episode 228: How Different Entertainment Forms Influence Us. Plus, a Conversation With Rebecca St. James

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  • Once upon a time, kids wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, pro athletes, doctors, or lawyers. But in our connected social media world these days, the allure of becoming an “online content creator” is strong. The Plugged In team looks at this phenomenon and offers a dose of reality when it comes to the world of influencers. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new video game Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.

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    Viva la Dirt League

    Psych

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    Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

    Wall-E

    I.: Artificial Intelligence

    Ironman

    In Time

    The Truman Show

    The Matrix

    Toy Story

    Imaginary

    M3gan

    Plugged In Blog: Retiring Youtubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution

    Plugged In Blog: The New Social Influencers are Here; They Just Can’t Tie Their Own Shoes Yet

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    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.Once upon a time, kids wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, pro athletes, doctors, or lawyers. But in our connected social media world these days, the allure of becoming an “online content creator” is strong. The Plugged In team looks at this phenomenon and offers a dose of reality when it comes to the world of influencers. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new video game Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.

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    Viva la Dirt League

    Psych

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    Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

    Wall-E

    I.: Artificial Intelligence

    Ironman

    In Time

    The Truman Show

    The Matrix

    Toy Story

    Imaginary

    M3gan

    Plugged In Blog: Retiring Youtubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution

    Plugged In Blog: The New Social Influencers are Here; They Just Can’t Tie Their Own Shoes Yet

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  • When it comes to entertainment and its potential influence on our kids, you may think screentime is the issue. But the reality is that different forms of entertainment can affect us in different ways. The Plugged In team explores the impact of various kinds of entertainment has had on them and how to navigate different media. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist Rebecca St. James about her new biopic Unsung Hero.

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  • Story is an important part of our culture and our heritage! Adam Holz speaks with beloved Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury about her Baxter family series and how it has translated into a new Amazon Prime show. Then the Plugged In team discusses the importance of boundaries when it comes to technology and how you can help your family establish some parameters around their screen usage.

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  • Media discernment is one of the main missions of Plugged In...so much so, that the team has written a new book! Adam Holz and Paul Asay share some highlights from Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Then Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee join in to look at how some movies and television shows have a spiritual messages woven into the stories and how you can navigate those as a family.

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  • The Oscars always create newsworthy buzz. The Plugged In team reflects on the illustrious awards show, from expected winners to upsets and surprises. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new animated kids’ show Dee & Friends in Oz.

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    · Oppenheimer

    · Barbie

    · The Holdovers

    · Poor Things

    · American Fiction

    · Zone of Interest

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  • It’s that time of year again—the Plugged In Movie Awards are here! In a spirited conversation, the Plugged In team reveals their votes for Best Movie for Adults, Best Movie for Teens, Best Movie for Kids, and Best Christian Movies. You’ll also hear your pick as our audience! Celebrate the 2024 Pluggies with us!

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  • If you pay attention to the music scene, you may have heard that Beyonce has gone country. The Plugged In team chats about this genre shift as well as the 2024 Grammy awards. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about Frank Herbert’s sci-fi phenomenon Dune.

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    · Texas Hold Em

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    · Gracie Abrams: I Know It Won’t Work

    · Olivia Rodrigo: Sour

    · TobyMac: Life After Death

    · Dune Part 1 (2021)

    · Dune Part 2 (2024)

    · Dune (1984)

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    The Plugged In Show: Episode 219: Gracie Abrams

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  • The awards season in the entertainment world is upon us! And that means the Plugged In Movie Awards are on the horizon. The Plugged In team looks at some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies from 2023, including Barbie and Oppenheimer. Paul Asay then speaks with Jon Gunn, the director of the new movie Ordinary Angels.

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    · Barbie

    · Oppenheimer

    · Sound of Freedom

    · Silence

    · Up

    · The Banshees of Inisherin

    · The Gentlemen

    · The Bad Guys

    · Slumberland

    · Godzilla Minus One

    · The Adjustment Bureau

    · Blade Runner 2049

    · Minority Report

    · Total Recall

    · West Side Story

    · Whiplash

    · Ordinary Angels

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    Plugged In Blog: Do We Really Need Another Total Recall?

    Plugged In Blog: Blade Runner Runs into Trouble

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  • Relationship movies often turn up in early February. The Plugged In team and Lisa Anderson from The Boundless Show look at some of their favorite rom-coms and how they impact us by setting up unrealistic expectations. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about Plugged In’s look-back at old movies.

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  • Children’s programming today is very different than it used to be. The Plugged In team discusses the messages and landmines found in television shows, movies, and other media targeting young children. Adam Holz then chats with Emily Tsiao about Plugged In’s new feature On the Radar.

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