Episode 49: Ask Plugged In!
October 29, 2020
Entertainment and media discernment is a top concern for Christian families, which is why Plugged In exists! On this episode, the Plugged In team discusses some of the questions they get most frequently from people who are curious about the inner workings of things. You’ll get a peek behind the curtain at what Plugged In does to bring you and your family reviews week in and week out.
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The month of October usually means an onslaught of horror movies. Even though movie theaters are just opening back up, streaming entertainment is full of the genre. Year after year, these movies remain one of Hollywood’s predictably consistent money makers. The Plugged In team reflects on the chilling entertainment that have affected them over the years and explores the allure of scary movies. You’ll better understand why your children may be intrigued by this genre and how to help them navigate their entertainment choices.Burning Bush 2.0: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-plugged-in-2020-10-01#refcd=1008603Get More Episode Resources: the-plugged-in-show-episode-48-horror-movies-the-genre-that-just-wont-dieIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
October 22, 2020
Over the last 20 years, rock’s cultural influence has given way to rap and hip-hop, giving us many of the biggest stars in the music world today. The Plugged In team explores the history of rap and how it influenced their personal lives. You’ll learn about some of the Christian rap artists on the scene today, offering fresh, redemptive voices that can be a terrific alternative for your family.Burning Bush 2.0: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-plugged-in-2020-10-01#refcd=1008902Get More Episode Resources: the-plugged-in-show-episode-47-the-fascinating-influence-of-christian-rapIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
October 15, 2020
The new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, has brought some interesting—and concerning—insights to our interaction with social media. The Plugged In team dives into the documentary and examines the repercussions we may face if we choose to use these platforms. You’ll gain better understanding of the lasting effects of social media and how to navigate those with your family.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
October 8, 2020
The last seven months have been unlike any we’ve ever known. The coronavirus has changed everything, including movie-watching! The Plugged In team explores some of their favorite “hidden gems” movies (and TV shows!) that you might have missed. With new entertainment streaming on so many platforms, you’ll discover some solid, fun choices for your family.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
October 1, 2020
Scandals involving public figures are hardly new, but with the Internet’s role, someone who’s been accused—either fairly or unfairly—can suddenly find his or her career “canceled.” The Plugged In team examines a few case studies and the impact of cancel culture. You’ll be challenged to dialogue with your children about these news stories, potential pitfalls, and how to be winsome voices of grace and truth to influence those around us toward Christ.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
September 24, 2020
With new video gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft on the horizon, you may be wondering what new features they could offer. The Plugged In team shares a little video game history and examine the expectations of these more advanced systems. You’ll be encouraged to learn more about the gaming worlds your child is growing up in and engage meaningfully with them.The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-plugged-in-2020-09-17#refcd=995402Get More Episode Resources: https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/the-plugged-in-show-episode-43-video-gamings-next-gen-future-what-to-expect/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
September 17, 2020
Our relationship with screens and entertainment had been a pretty big issue before the coronavirus appeared, and now researchers say kids screen time is up by another 50%. The Plugged In team discusses how some of their entertainment habits have changed, as well as what changes or resets you might think about making as we move into the fall and a new school year. You’ll be encouraged to examine your family’s media habits in light of the pandemic and consider a reset.Subscribe to Clubhouse and Clubhouse, Jr.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/topics-issues/parenting/kids-magazinesClubhouse Magazine Websitehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/clubhouse-magazine/Clubhouse Jr. Magazine Websitehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/clubhouse-jr-magazine/Plugged In Blog Post: How to Help Your Kids Thrive During the 2020 School Yearhttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-help-your-kids-thrive-during-the-2020-school-year/Plugged In Review: Charlie’s Angels (2019)https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/charlies-angels-2019/Plugged In Review: The Way Backhttps://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/way-back-2020/Plugged In Review: The Hunthttps://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/hunt-2020/Plugged In Review: The Call of the Wild (2020)https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/call-of-the-wild-2020/The Plugged In Show Episode 37: Fun Non-Screen Ideas for Your Kids and Familyhttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/shows/the-plugged-in-show/?sapurl=LytiazI3L2xiL21pLys0YnE0Zno0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQFocus on the Family Broadcast: Navigating Screen Time During the Coronavirus Outbreakhttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/navigating-screen-time-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/Focus on the Family: A Parent’s Guide to Screen Time During Coronavirushttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/a-parents-guide-to-screen-time-during-coronavirus/Plugged In Blog: Entertainment That Might Cure Your Boredom and Benefit Othershttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/entertainment-that-might-cure-your-boredom-and-benefit-others/Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standardshttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choiceshttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/Plugged In: Tech Guidehttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Homehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/Focus@Homehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
September 10, 2020
Netflix’s forthcoming movie Cuties has whipped up a tempest of controversy regarding the sexualization of young girls in entertainment. The Plugged In team explores why controversy draws our attention and why the entertainment industry pursues these boundary-pushing topics. You’ll discover what you need to know about this movie, how to protect your children from uncomfortable content, and how begin an intentional conversation with your kids.A Special Conversation about Christopher Nolan’s New Movie Tenethttps://youtu.be/r9Uyxddoa7cPlugged In Review: Tenethttps://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tenet-2020/7 Traits of Effective Parenting Bookhttps://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-plugged-in-2020-09-03#refcd=987801 Launch into the Teen Years Kithttps://store.focusonthefamily.com/launch-into-the-teen-years-kit Counselinghttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/ Plugged In Blog: There’s a Better Way Than Using Sex to Empower Women, Hollywoodhttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/theres-a-better-way-than-using-sex-to-empower-women-hollywood/ Plugged In Blog: How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Fed Sexual Exploitation and Traffickinghttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/how-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-fed-sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking/ Plugged In Blog: Culture Clips: TikTok Troublehttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/culture-clips-tik-tok-trouble/ Plugged In Blog: Entertainment, Media and Mental Health: The Influence of Social Mediahttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/entertainment-media-and-mental-health-the-influence-of-social-media/ Plugged In Blog: Predators and Gaming: What’s a Parent to Do?https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/predators-and-gaming-whats-a-parent-to-do/ Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standardshttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/ Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choiceshttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ Plugged In: Tech Guidehttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Homehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/ Focus@Homehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/
September 3, 2020
The musical Hamilton made an enormous splash on Broadway back in 2015 and hit the small screens on Disney+ earlier this year. The Plugged In team reflect on their favorite musicals and unpack Hamilton’s popularity and cultural influence on our world today. You’ll learn some interesting things about the musical and how you might want to navigate viewing it with your family.
August 27, 2020
With the release of Taylor Swift’s latest—and more mature—album, we’re once more reminded of what happens when pop stars outgrow our kids. The Plugged In team reflects on their personal past music choices, examines Taylor’s new offering, and discusses why these pop stars ditch their role model status to follow a different path. You’ll be encouraged to engage and dialogue with your child about who they admire and how to ground themselves in a biblical worldview.Plugged In Review: Folklorehttps://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/folklore/Plugged In Blog: Naked and Assimilatedhttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/naked-and-assimilated/Plugged In Review: Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petzhttps://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/miley-cyrus-and-her-dead-petz/Plugged In Blog: There’s a Better Way Than Using Sex to Empower Women Hollywoodhttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/theres-a-better-way-than-using-sex-to-empower-women-hollywood/Plugged In Blog: Culture Clips: Billie Eilish Confronts Objectification in a Surprising Wayhttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/culture-clips-billie-eilish-confronts-objectification-in-a-surprising-way/Focus on the Family: Protecting Our Kids From Harmful Entertainmenthttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting-our-kids-from-harmful-entertainment/Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standardshttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choiceshttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/Plugged In: Tech Guidehttps://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Homehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/Focus@Homehttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/
August 20, 2020
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How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children’s Screen Consumption? The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the latest media trends are compiled in Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Offering practical advice and strategies to help your children navigate the ever-changing landscape of pop culture, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family includes social media, music, streaming services, video games, movies, and more to help you dialogue with your children about the content that they are exposed to. The effects of technology and media consumption on children are far-reaching, impacting their mental health, sleep patterns, attention spans, and social skills. In Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, you’ll learn - the effects on your children’s biology, behaviors, and beliefs; - traits of engaged parents, creating a game plan, and how to step in when needed; - how to screen those screens; and - practical strategies for limiting screen time and thinking critically about media. Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family will quickly become an essential tool to guide your family’s relationship with media and your child’s screen consumption.