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Episode 259: The Power and Peril of In-Game Sales. Plus, Dallas Jenkins and ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
How much money are you willing to spend for virtual products? What should people know about the upcoming release, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Rise (and Danger) of the AI Relationship
Who’d want to date someone who doesn’t exist, except as lines of code? You might be surprised by the answer—and the perils that come with it.
Movie Monday: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Takes Another Box Office Bite
Despite a lot of new competition to contend with, Eddie and his Marvel-ous symbiote had little trouble claiming another box-office weekend win.
On the Radar: Snapchat Grooming Dangers, Harmful Leg Lift Challenge and the Legacy of ‘Brat’
Snapchat is the most popular social media app for child grooming. Trying the Dancing with the Stars leg lift could cause injury. Collins Dictionary names “brat” its Word of the Year.
AI Is Terrible at Translating: Why Christians Should Care
AI large language models give poor translations for lesser-known foreign languages. But Christians might be able to utilize them for evangelism.
Episode 258: Entertainment Decisions and Kids’ Maturity. Plus, Chappell Roan.
How do parents continue to guide their kids’ entertainment choices as they get older? What do folks need to know about music sensation Chappell Roan?
The Dark Knight – Plugged In Rewind
I like Batman. So, when we launched ‘Plugged In Rewind,’ I knew we’d have to talk about ‘The Dark Knight.’
What Is Dreamscrolling?
If doomscrolling is looking at all the bad things happening in the world, then what is dreamscrolling? And should Christians be concerned?
Movie Monday: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Underperforms but Still Waltzes to Win
In a slow year for superhero movies, a Marvel antihero showed that the genre still has a bit of sting.
On the Radar: Pro-Ana Retrending, Teen Tobacco Use Drops and the ‘October Theory’
Why is pro-ana content trending? Did you know that teens’ tobacco use is at a 25-year low? What is the “October theory”?
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Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>