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Episode 33: Media Discernment in Action

July 9, 2020

The phrase “media discernment” is bandied about in Christian and parenting circles, but what does it really mean? The Plugged In team—experts in media discernment—deconstructs the concept and offers practical ways you can help your family be more media savvy. You’ll learn how to apply biblical truth to your family’s entertainment choices.

Episode 227: A Conversation with Karen Kingsbury, plus Boundary Basics—The When, What and Where of S

March 28, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

Story is an important part of our culture and our heritage! Adam Holz speaks with beloved Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury about her Baxter family series and how it has translated into a new Amazon Prime show. Then the Plugged In team discusses the importance of boundaries when it comes to technology and how you can help your family establish some parameters around their screen usage.   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2044001   Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Helpful Articles/Episodes: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/when-should-your-child-get-a-cellphone/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/phone-time-under-control/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-take-your-family-through-a-digital-fast/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/cultivating-wise-tech-habits-in-your-teen/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/connecting-with-your-tech-absorbed-kid-2/   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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/   https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 226: Introducing Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, plus Navigating Non-Christian Worldviews in

March 21, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

Media discernment is one of the main missions of Plugged In...so much so, that the team has written a new book! Adam Holz and Paul Asay share some highlights from Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Then Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee join in to look at how some movies and television shows have a spiritual messages woven into the stories and how you can navigate those as a family.   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2024-03-07?refcd=2044001   Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Helpful Articles/Episodes: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/when-should-your-child-get-a-cellphone/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/phone-time-under-control/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-take-your-family-through-a-digital-fast/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/cultivating-wise-tech-habits-in-your-teen/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/connecting-with-your-tech-absorbed-kid-2/   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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/   https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/   https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Episode 225: Reflecting on the Oscars, plus Dee & Friends in Oz

March 14, 2024 • Host: Adam Holz

The Oscars always create newsworthy buzz. The Plugged In team reflects on the illustrious awards show, from expected winners to upsets and surprises. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new animated kids’ show Dee & Friends in Oz. Connect with us! http://www.thepluggedinshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: mailto:team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/oppenheimer-2023/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/barbie-2023/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/holdovers-2023/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/poor-things-2023/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/american-fiction-2023/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/zone-of-interest-2023/ ·       https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dee-and-friend-in-oz/   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 http://www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/donate?refcd=1992105   https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/   https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/