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Are Horror Movies Bad? Well …
Sometimes terror can remind us of the One who dispels all terror, and who tells us, in whispered Scripture, “Be not afraid.”

Seven Movies That Illustrate the Importance of Family
Why not plop your family down on a couch together to watch a movie that celebrates the value of family? Who knows? You might just be hugging one another in love by the time the credits roll.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 148: Pinocchio Reloaded (plus Netflix’s The Sandman)
The Mouse House just released a live-action take on its own 1940 animated classic, Pinocchio. And as you might expect, the newest sports some changes.

Pot’s Potent Problems for Kids & Young Adults
Studies on marijuana are showing more side effects, such as addiction and vomiting, than ever before.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 147: Scripture & Entertainment, Plus: Eminem’s Conversion?
How does our faith influence the entertainment choices we make? In a world with so many screens vying constantly for attention, it’s an important question to ponder.

Physically, the Kids Aren’t Alright. But There’s an App For That
We know our kids need exercise to stay healthy. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to help get them moving more than their fingers.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 146: Amazon’s The Rings of Power and HBO’s House of the Dragon, plus Disney+’s Hamster & Gretel
In this week’s episode, we discuss Amazon Prime Video’s and HBO’s fantasy prequels The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon.

Seven Movies to Get Your Kids Excited to Learn
Diving back into reading, math, chemistry and gym, can be a dispiriting and even scary experience. So why not watch a movie that celebrates education?

The Plugged In Show, Episode 145: The Kendricks and Kirk Cameron talk ‘Lifemark’ (plus She-Hulk)
Lifemark, the latest Kendrick Brothers flick, starring Kirk Cameron, deals with the issues of adoption and delivers a powerful pro-life message.

Summer’s Numbers Don’t Lie: We’re Not Interested in Agendas
Top Gun: Maverick outperformed many of the year’s anticipated summer blockbusters. And “woke” agendas may be the reason.
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