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Focus On The Family

Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

Language:

English

Contact:

Plugged In Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459


Episodes
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SiYP: Two Extra Hours of Sleep

7/16/2025
CDC data shows that only 23% of high school students get sufficient sleep on an average school night, which is 8 to 10 hours. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: FaZe Rug

7/15/2025
The FaZe Rug channel may appeal to younger audiences with its fun challenges and pranks, but those viewers won’t be old enough for its content. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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TV Review: The Chosen

7/10/2025
After its theatrical run, Season Four of The Chosen moves to The Chosen app. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: TikTok Meditation

7/9/2025
Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: The Misfits: A Copycat Conundrum

7/8/2025
An odd group of young misfits are back for another round of pastry-fueled detective work. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: The Legend of Ochi

7/7/2025
Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Jurassic World Rebirth

7/4/2025
The latest ‘Jurassic’ entry features Scarlett Johansson and cutting-edge CGI. But character development or big twists? Nah. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: Jesus Glow

7/2/2025
What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: Revenge of the Savage Planet

7/1/2025
‘Revenge of the Savage Planet’ is a silly, snarky sci-fi romp. But it may not be the best galaxy for younger space lovers to explore. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Sneaks

6/30/2025
A nice message about the love between siblings accompanies lots of footwear puns in this animated tale about sneakers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: F1® The Movie

6/27/2025
‘F1® The Movie’ is a visually stunning and pulse-pounding racing film, but it comes with more than a few bumps in the Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Forever

6/26/2025
Inspired by Judy Blume’s novel, Netflix’s Forever is a story about teen romance, but one that I certainly wouldn’t want my own teenager watching. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: Nonchalant Teens

6/25/2025
Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes, desperately trying to learn how to not try at all. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: Forest Frank: Child of God II

6/24/2025
Forrest Frank views his purpose as more than making music. Each song on his latest album is part of his ministry–to proclaim the Gospel to anyone who will listen. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Snow White

6/23/2025
The latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic has been a lightning rod for controversy. But despite some changes, Snow White’s character remains strong, brave and true. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Elio

6/20/2025
Pixar’s Elio, about a lonely boy who wants to connect with aliens, offers parents a springboard to talk about God’s unfailing love for us ... Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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TV Review: SkyMed

6/19/2025
Intimacy, action and adrenaline are the name of the game in this formulaic medical-drama import from Canada. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: Summer Screens

6/18/2025
Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: Based on a True Story

6/17/2025
Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Drop

6/16/2025
‘Drop’ is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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