Roald Dahl’s stories have impacted generations of children and families. The Plugged In team talks about the fantasy worlds of Roald Dahl and the new origin story movie Wonka. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the sequel to the animated Chicken Run movie, Dawn of the Nugget.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   Read the full review: ·       Hunger Games ·       Ender’s Game ·       Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ·       Jurassic Park ·       The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe ·       Barbie ·       Wonka ·       Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ·       Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ·       BFG ·       Book: BFG ·       Fantastic Mr. Fox ·       Book: Fantastic Mr. Fox ·       Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical ·       Book: Matilda ·       James and the Giant Peach ·       A Wrinkle in Time ·       Chicken Run ·       Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

Since Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol back in 1843, Ebenezer Scrooge has become an indispensable part of the holidays. The Plugged In team explores some of the film adaptations and why the story is still so popular. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz and Jonathan McKee about the announcement from Disney about fully fusing Hulu and its content with their already popular streaming service Disney+.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   Read the full review: ·       The Muppet Christmas Carol ·       A Christmas Carol ·       Scrooge: A Christmas Carol ·       The Man Who Invented Christmas ·       Spirited ·       Breaking Bad ·       The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe ·       Krampus ·       You’ve Got Mail ·       Hugo   Plugged In Blog: Don’t Say Bah Humbug to A Christmas Carol…The Timeless Message of Ebenezer Scrooge Plugged In Blog: Disney’s M-rated Reboot Plugged In Blog: Parental Controls: Hulu Plugged In Blog: Getting Started with Parental Controls: Hulu Plugged In YouTube Video on Hulu Parental Controls Plugged In You Tube Video on Setting Up Hulu Parental Controls Plugged In Blog: Parental Controls: Netflix   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

You’ve probably heard social media can negatively impact our mental health. The Plugged In team examines some of the studies that point to the harmful effects on tweens' and teens' self-esteem and mental health. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new conservative streaming platform, Bentkey.   Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for your donation of any amount!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   Read the full review: ·      A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay ·      Polar Express ·      Elf Read Emily’s Blog Post: What is Bentkey?   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

Thanksgiving weekend traditionally marks the beginning of Hollywood’s second-most important blockbuster season. The Plugged In team looks at a few of the big movie releases—including Disney’s Wish and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—and tells you what you need to know before your family heads to the theater.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   Read the full review: ·      Wish ·      The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ·      Next Goal Wins ·      Leo ·      Napoleon How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

When it comes to action movies and TV shows these days, you’re just as likely to see a woman in a lead role as a man. The Plugged In team examines the latest MCU movie, The Marvels and how women are empowered to lead the action. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about new Dreamworks movie Trolls Band Together.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   Read the full review: ·      Hunger Games ·      Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·      Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ·      The Avengers ·      Black Widow ·      Fargo ·      Raiders of the Lost Ark ·      The Marvels ·      Ms. Marvel ·      The Incredibles ·      The Incredibles 2 ·      The Avengers: Endgame ·      Thor ·      Ironman ·      Trolls Band Together ·      Shrek How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

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.    Interview with Adam Anders   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: 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 Plugged In Game Review   Read Emily’s Blog Post: Five Christmas Movies and TV Specials Actually about Christ   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

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.   Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for our donation of any amount!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: Pinocchio Breakfast Club T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Ghostbusters The Exorcist: Believer Euphoria Sex Education Chosen The Goonies Loki The Princess Bride Hear How You Can Build a Solid Christian Worldview   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

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.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: Pinocchio Breakfast Club T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Ghostbusters The Exorcist: Believer Euphoria Sex Education Chosen The Goonies Loki The Princess Bride Hear How You Can Build a Solid Christian Worldview   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family  Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

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.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·      13 Going on 30 ·      Lost ·      12 Years a Slave ·      American Horror Story ·      Dark Knight ·      Supernatural ·      Lucifer ·      Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour   Blog Post: Three Things You Might Not Know about CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29

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. Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for our donation of any amount Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Additional Resources: ·      Article: The Differences Between Boys and Girls Read the full review: ·      Luca ·      Ready Player One ·      The Outsiders Focus on the Family Counseling Services and Referrals How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1467/29