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The Plugged In Show, Episode 45: Our Favorite Movies of the COVID-19 Season
Once upon a time, we used to go to the movies. But since the coronavirus descended upon us seven months ago, things have changed. Theaters

The New “Abortion Road Trip” Movie Trend Seeks to Normalize Abortion for Young Girls
The term “road trip” used to mean jumping in a car with friends or family to go on an adventure—maybe to watch the Olympic Games

Bring Your Bible to School … and to Your Entertainment Choices, Too!
If you’ve been a Plugged In reader long, you know that one core idea we emphasize is exercising biblical discernment in our entertainment and technology

‘See Life 2020’ Confronts Our Culture’s Abortion Narrative
How do Americans think about abortion, and who influences those narratives? While we might not immediately think that movies about this controversial subject would be

The Plugged In Show, Episode 44: Cancel Culture and Its Impact on Our Society
When a celebrity does something bad, should we throw out the “good” stuff they’ve done? That’s the core question behind the “cancel culture” controversy, but

The Blog, It Is a-Changing
It’s been said that we can only be sure of two things in this life: death and taxes. Let me add a third: Internet outlets

Yes, the Emmys Were a Literal Trash Fire
During Sept. 20’s surreal, socially distanced Primetime Emmy Awards, Jennifer Aniston tried to douse a flaming envelope on stage with a fire extinguisher. It did

The Plugged In Show, Episode 43: Video Gaming’s Next-Gen Future: What to Expect
The video game world is on the verge of another generational shift. This fall—just in time for the holidays, of course—Sony and Microsoft will be

Digitally Dodging Schoolwork
We all know—and many parents know all too well—that school’s back in session. But this fall is unlike any we’ve seen in our lifetime, and

What Parents Need to Know About Instagram Reels
If you haven’t heard, the U.S. government is thinking about banning TikTok due to privacy concerns. And while the Chinese-owned tech company just announced a
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