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As the Christmas season approaches, you may be looking for movies and TV specials really reflect the Biblical story of Jesus’s birth. The Plugged In team explores some holiday favorites, including a look at the new musical movie Journey to Bethlehem. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about upcoming video games that are hot for the holidays.

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You’ve Got Mail
Spirited
Muppet Christmas Carol
Elf
Father of the Bride
Puss in Boots
High School Musical
Camp Rock
Glee
The Chosen
The Star
The Nativity Story
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Hogwarts Legacy
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You probably know that your family’s devices all offer some sort of parental controls…but do you use them? The Plugged In team dives into the best ways you can use parental controls on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. Adam Holz then talks with Kennedy Unthank about some unique (and fun!) Christian board games.

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Pinocchio
Breakfast Club
T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Ghostbusters
The Exorcist: Believer
Euphoria
Sex Education
Chosen
The Goonies
Loki
The Princess Bride

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There’s a lot to be concerned about when we look at the content and worldview in so much of today’s entertainment. The Plugged In team takes a closer look at the issue of content, worldview, and Hollywood. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the newest season of Disney+'s Loki.

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Pinocchio
Breakfast Club
T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Ghostbusters
The Exorcist: Believer
Euphoria
Sex Education
Chosen
The Goonies
Loki
The Princess Bride

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We’re knee-deep in the scary season where horror movies lurk around every corner and the devil or his minions show up in many of them. The Plugged In team examines the history behind depictions of Satan and why entertainment tropes often includes him. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the new cinematic release of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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·      13 Going on 30

·      Lost

·      12 Years a Slave

·      American Horror Story

·      Dark Knight

·      Supernatural

·      Lucifer

·      Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

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Our media-saturated culture influences all of us in various ways. The Plugged In team recently looked at how entertainment and technology affects girls, so now they will examine how they shape boys' lives and hearts. They then explore the spiritual impact of the popular Zelda movies.

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·      Luca

·      Ready Player One

·      The Outsiders

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Plugged In spends a lot of time talking about the influence of screens, mostly related to entertainment and “fictional” content. But real-world issues are often emphasized or exaggerated on the news...and that news is everywhere! The Plugged In team talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how these stories contributing to our kids’ sense of anxiety. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Netflix kids' show Barbie: A Touch of Magic.

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Sometimes you just need to step back and take a break from screens. Adam Holz, director of the Plugged In team, talks with author and mom Molly DeFrank about how her family took a two-week digital detox and what they learned in that time. Adam Holz then joins Paul to chat about the new DIsney+ Star Wars series Ahsoka.

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·      Ahsoka

·      Andor

·      Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

·      Star Wars: The Clone Wars

·      The Mandalorian

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It's our 200th episode! To celebrate, the Plugged In team discusses the popularity of podcasts and why they can have such a strong impact on us. We then have a little fun, sharing some of our favorite bloopers and outtakes.

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Social scientists are looking at social media as a potential accelerant for political and social polarization. The Plugged In team looks at a new study on this phenomenon and how social media can actually divide us instead of bring us together. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about a beloved classic movie, The Bells of St. Mary’s.

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If you have gamers in the house, you may have heard them talking about the new fantasy role playing video game, Baldur’s Gate 3. The Plugged In team examines this game and reveals all you need to know before your family decides to play it. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Olivia Rodrigo's newest release, "Bad Idea, Right?" and her evolution from Disney Channel star to reckless, vulgar recording artist.

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·        Mass Effect

·        Baldur’s Gate 3

·        Olivia Rodrigo’s Bad Idea, Right?

·        Super Mario Bros Movie

·        Silent Hill

·        Tetris

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