Episode 80: Our Formative Pop Culture Influences
June 3, 2021
Whether we like it or not, our culture influences us. And the Plugged In team is no exception. They examine how certain popular culture phenomena have affected them, motivated some of their habits, and informed their emotions. You’ll see how your media options shape who you are, which is why you want to help your family make wise choices.
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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.
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May 13, 2021
Hollywood significantly influences how we see things in our culture, including family and parenting. The Plugged In team explores the way movies and television reflect our daily lives, spinning stories with both drama and comedy. You'll better understand how the entertainment industry reflects and reinforces cultural values, which may not align with yours.Get the book "Seven Traits of Effective Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-01-07?refcd=1094002Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-76/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
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April 29, 2021
If your child has a screen, you’re likely facing an uphill battle with the amount of time spent with that digital device. Adam Holz, director of the Plugged In team, talks about screen time with Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane, authors of the book "Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World." You’ll get some ideas on how to balance tech use and healthy boundaries to connect with your child.Get the book "Screen Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-04-22?refcd=1087601Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-74/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
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Some of the most popular television series and podcasts include dark, gritty, grisly stories of true crime. From serial killers to cold cases, the Plugged In team explores this genre and why we're drawn to it. While these real-life tales can be strangely captivating, you'll want to remain vigilant for your family in terms of exercising discernment. You'll pick up some strong insight on how to navigate these stories with a solid Biblical worldview.Get the book "Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-31?refcd=1083609Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-73/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
April 15, 2021
Entertainment can influence your attitudes, outlook and beliefs, and oftentimes, that influence is rather abstract. The Plugged In team examines a real-world case study that will help you see what cultural and worldview influence actually look like in a very concrete way to clue you into some of these hidden messages. You'll learn to ask questions and discuss them with your family to incorporate the discipline of spiritual media discernment.Get the book "Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2020-12-31?refcd=1083301Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-72/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
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The life of Jesus has been depicted in many movies, including the latest biblical epic, "Resurrection," which debuted on Discovery+ this week. The Plugged In team reflects on their favorite films about Jesus and how these types of movies can deepen your faith. Still, the extra-Biblical nature of the stories and the violence of Jesus' crucifixion are things you'll want to think about carefully with your family, because some of those images may be more problematic than helpful.Get Jerry B. Jenkins' book "The Chosen: I Have Called You by Name" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-04-01?refcd=1080511Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-71/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
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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.