Episodes

YouTube Review: Daily Disciple
Dec. 27, 2022

YouTube Review: Daily Disciple

Daily Disciple provides answers to the doubts and struggles that would prevent us from responding to the gospel. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/daily-disciple/ If you've listened to any ...
Movie Review: Strange World
Dec. 26, 2022

Movie Review: Strange World

Strange World is colorful and, at times, clever. But it’s very much a symbol and symptom of our own strange, fallen world. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/strange-world-2022/ If you've list...
TV Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special
Dec. 22, 2022

TV Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special

While this crew from the MCU doesn’t acknowledge the reason for the season, this sometimes crass special still has a lot of heart. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-h...
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok’s Toxic Diet Culture
Dec. 21, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok’s Toxic Diet Culture

Have you heard about how social media is promoting a toxic diet culture? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Book Review: The Christmas Pig
Dec. 20, 2022

Book Review: The Christmas Pig

Young Jack uses the magic of Christmas Eve to rescue a beloved stuffed toy he refuses to lose. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/christmas-pig/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
Movie Review: Secret Headquarters
Dec. 19, 2022

Movie Review: Secret Headquarters

Repairing a broken relationship is going to take some serious superpowers. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/secret-headquarters-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
TV Review: Zootopia+
Dec. 15, 2022

TV Review: Zootopia+

This brief look into the lives of those Judy Hopps interacts with provides plenty of laughs and a couple things of note Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/zootopia-plus/ If you've listened to any...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Cyberbullying and Teen Academic Performance
Dec. 14, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Cyberbullying and Teen Academic Performance

Ever wonder how cyberbullying impacts your kids? Read the Plugged In blog: https:// https:// www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/...
Game Review: MultiVersus
Dec. 13, 2022

Game Review: MultiVersus

MultiVersus has a lot of fun battles to enjoy. But some in-game irritations could send you running. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/multiversus/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Movie Review: The Woman King
Dec. 12, 2022

Movie Review: The Woman King

"The Woman King" offers an inspiring—if not necessarily historically accurate—take on a fierce group of female African warriors. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/woman-king-2022/ If you've ...
Movie Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Dec. 9, 2022

Movie Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

This monster master’s take on a classic tale may be a bit on the grim side for young or sensitive viewers. But for everyone else, Guillermo del Toro’s story about this famous wooden boy brims with spiritual symbolism and reso...
TV Review: Tales of the Jedi
Dec. 8, 2022

TV Review: Tales of the Jedi

These quick stories provide the background details that occurred during the prequel trilogy. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/tales-of-the-jedi/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
The Screen in Your Pocket: No Screens for Christmas
Dec. 7, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: No Screens for Christmas

You’ve been thinking about turning of the screens for the holidays. So now what? Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-rodrick-rules-2022/ If you've listened to any of our p...
YouTube Review: SunnyV2
Dec. 6, 2022

YouTube Review: SunnyV2

SunnyV2 provides an interesting look into the lives of famous or infamous YouTubers—and the potentially concerning content that comes with them. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/sunnyv2/ ...
Movie Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Dec. 5, 2022

Movie Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Bathroom humor and bad behavior are the rule for Rodrick Rules. But it comes with some nice lessons as well. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-rodrick-rules-2022/ If you'...
Movie Review: I Heard the Bells
Dec. 2, 2022

Movie Review: I Heard the Bells

This biopic from Sight & Sound Films tells the story of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s struggle to hold on to his faith in the wake of family tragedy and the horror of the Civil War. Read the Plugged In review: ht...
TV Review: Daniel Spellbound
Dec. 1, 2022

TV Review: Daniel Spellbound

This Netflix animated show about a teen in a magical New York City seems intent on pushing its Y7 rating. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/daniel-spellbound/ If you've listened to any of our po...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Sonic Frontiers
Nov. 30, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Sonic Frontiers

A beloved, speedy hero (and franchise) gets a chance at some new open-world fun. Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/sonic-frontiers If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...
Game Review: Gotham Knights
Nov. 29, 2022

Game Review: Gotham Knights

It’s a Batman game without Batman. Can it still be worth a Bat-signal? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/gotham-knights/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback...
Movie Review: Good Night Oppy
Nov. 28, 2022

Movie Review: Good Night Oppy

"Good Night Oppy" offers a look into the emotional side of NASA’s highly scientific Spirit and Opportunity Mars rover missions. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/good-night-oppy-2022/ If you'...
Movie Review: Strange World
Nov. 25, 2022

Movie Review: Strange World

Disney’s latest animated adventure features its first openly gay teen character, and that coming-out party has gotten lots of mainstream news coverage. Plugged In tells you everything you need to know. Read the Plugged In rev...
TV Review: Fire Country
Nov. 24, 2022

TV Review: Fire Country

This show might not burn you as much as some. But neither is it a blazing success. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fire-country/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Screens Want Kids to Be Adults
Nov. 23, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Screens Want Kids to Be Adults

Have you thought about how screens want kids to be older than they are? Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...
Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Nov. 22, 2022

Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Janner Igiby and his siblings unknowingly hold the secret to surviving the venomous Fangs of Dang. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/on-the-edge-of-the-dark-sea-of-darkness-2/ If you've listen...