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Plugged In Picks: Books: Daring Darleen
Well, I’ve got a swell old page-turner that your kiddo’ll wanta eat up faster than a cream puff on Sunday.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 76: What Hollywood Says About Family and Parenting
Ever since the first motion-picture camera started rolling, the entertainment industry has been fascinated by the family.

Plugged In Wins Awards!
Our website’s blog nabbed the No. 1 slot in the EPA’s Higher Goals category for blogs.

What’s New and Streaming for Families for May 2021
There’s a disproportionate number of movie weeds popping up on the streaming services this spring, but there are a few fun possibilities, too.

Three Media Resources That Point Me To Jesus
Perhaps not all of these will be your cup of tea. Maybe none of them will be. But hopefully they can help you find ways to connect with God in your own way.

Plugged In Picks, Movies: A Week Away
A Week Away is the kind of movie we often say we want Hollywood to make.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 75: A Journey into ‘Nomadland’
When people learn what I do, they think it must be great watching movies for a living. But the perk isn’t seeing movies. It’s being able to talk about them.

Was That the Weirdest Oscars Ever?
Last night, from the opening monologue to the closing credits, the Oscars felt … different.

Plugged In Pick, TV: The Chosen
I’ve found The Chosen to be one of the most compelling biblical adaptations I’ve seen—offering new depth and dimension to age-old truths.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 74: Screen Time: A Conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane
Screen time. It’s one of those phrases that we toss around pretty frequently these days. Often because, as parents, we’re concerned that our kids are getting too much of it.
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