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Top 10 Best Christian Football Movies Streaming Now
We’re going to point you toward seven Christian football movies to consider, as well as three mainstream films with a significant faith elements woven in.

Does Entertainment Matter? You Bet It Does, Scientists Say
Stories matter. They shape our minds in many ways, so avoiding destructive stories is key to preserving a mentality that aligns with Biblical truth.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 140: I Kissed Instagram Goodbye and Top Pro-Life Movies
Deleting Instagram can be an emotional decision for some, and Meta doesn’t make it any easier technically-speaking, either.

Are We Capturing Moments? Or Are We Hostage to Them?
Studies show that taking pictures of memorable moments instead of simply enjoying them actually makes those moments less impactful.

Screens Can Scramble Social Development
If your infant is constantly exposed to screens, it could be slowing down their natural social development.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 139: Christian Values in Secular Movies (Plus Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!)
Sometimes, secular films can teach and inspire faith-based audiences.

Emmys Show the Importance of Screening Those Screens
The Emmys are all about praising the best shows that television has to offer. But by some measures the “best” of television has never been worse.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 138: The Summer I Turned Pretty & Where the Crawdads Sing
Jenny Han’s hit YA novel The Summer I Turned Pretty came out more than a decade ago. But its TV adaptation has given it new life.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 137.5, The GentleMinion Phenomenon
What happens when thousands of teen fans of Gru dress up as “GentleMinions” and go to see Minions: The Rise of Gru together?

What You Need to Know About Fanfiction
Ever thought you could write a scene better than the original writer did? Well, many people are attempting just that with fanfiction.
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