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Flamy Grant, CCM & the Gospel
The Gospel is an invitation to walk with Jesus and let Him transform every aspect of our lives: what we eat, buy, value, how we treat others. And, yes, how we think, feel and behave sexually.

Movie Monday: Box Office Still Tickled Pink With ‘Barbie’
After turning the box office pink in its debut, Barbie proved to be still in fashion this weekend.

Tech Trends: X vs. Threads, AirTag Stalkers and Some Dangerous Social Media Trends
Twitter and Threads and X, oh my! Plus, how AirTags are aiding thieves and stalkers. And read up on some harmful social media challenges.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 192: A Look at Summer Blockbuster Movies: Haunted Mansion, Barbie and Oppenheimer
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 192 If you’re a Hollywood accountant, the summer of 2023 had mostly been underwhelming and disappointing. Lots of

The Theology of … The Legend of Zelda (Part 2)
We continue our trek into the overarching spiritual world of the Zelda franchise spanning 40 years and 19 games.

Movie Monday: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Blow Up the Box Office
In a movie weekend that’s been nicknamed “Barbenheimer” by some publications, the box office results didn’t disappoint.

The Theology of … The Legend of Zelda (Part 1)
We wanted to go a little deeper and discuss the overarching spiritual world of the Zelda franchise spanning 40 years and 19 games.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 191: The Promise and Peril of Nerd Culture. Plus, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire”
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 191 Say what you want about this curious age we live in—but at least it’s an age in

Could the Writers/Actors Strike Be a Home Run for Families?
For families that have been shaken by Hollywood itself for some time, the strike might usher in a time of surprising stability.

Movie Monday: ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Wins the Weekend
Certainly, it surprised no one to find Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One at the top of the weekend’s box office.
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