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Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively talk about parenting and their first film together: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively talk about parenting and their first film together: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

Best Movies Streaming for Families in August 2022
The days are long, hot and sweaty. That can make August a great month for swimsuits, tank tops and … air-conditioned movie watching! So, what’s family friendly and new to streaming sites this month?

Of Finstas and Online Personas: Do You Even Like the Person You’re Pretending to Be Online?
Real friends are people who know the real you. If they’re connecting with a fake you online, then are they friends at all?

The Plugged In Show, Episode 141: Our Complicated Relationship With Christian Celebs (plus Fanfiction!)
In the wake of Chris Pratt’s recent comments on religion, we unpack the weird relationship we might have with the rich, famous and faithful.

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.
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