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The Plugged In Show, Episode 116: Thinking About Violence in Movies (and Vox Machina on TV)
Is all violence in movies created equal? We unpack that on this show, plus talk about a pretty violent television show, too.

Oscar Noms Are Out, and the Winner is … Families?
Though not all of this year’s Oscar nominees are family-friendly, many expound upon the value of family.

Tired of Movies? Here’s Five Family-Friendly Board Games You Might Not Have Heard About
We’ve put together five lesser-known family-friendly games that you and your loved ones can enjoy time and time again.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 115: The Winter of our … Content, and Belle!
In this week’s show, we’re talking about the unique challenges involved with the first three content sections in our reviews: positive elements, spiritual elements and sexual content.

Finding the Grace in Groundhog Day
Roughly based on a journey through the five stages of grief, Groundhog Day drills deeply into one of life’s biggest issues: meaning.

Best Movies Streaming for Families in February 2022
If you’re looking for suggestions of what you and the kids can happily stream in February, let us show you some love.

Plugged In Talks Content: Conclusion
Sometimes a movie is more, or less, than its parts. And the conclusion is where we tackle it all.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 114: Is Redeeming Love Too Steamy?
We’ll talk about a Christian movie that’s surprisingly risqué, and a secular movie that’s surprisingly Christian.

Plugged In Talks Content: Other Negative Elements
What does Plugged In do when we come across content that’s offensive but doesn’t really fit into any other categories?

Plugged In Talks Content: Drug and Alcohol Content
When drug or alcohol use shows up in movies, how does Plugged In approach that content while keeping in mind the words of Ephesians 5?
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