Christian Board Game Review – Portals and Prophets

In Portals and Prophets, players race across time to view biblical events in person.
The Theology Of … Fire Emblem

Dragons, humans, humans who turn into dragons and vice versa… it’s a lot to swallow. Which is why we break down the theology behind Nintendo’s Fire Emblem.
Identifying Dark Patterns and Protecting Your Kids Against Them

What are some examples of dark patterns? And how can parents protect their vulnerable kids from these money-grabbing schemes?
The Theology of … Star Wars

This serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in Star Wars.
How An AI-Edited Film Speaks to a Bigger Concern

Imagine this scenario: you’re a movie producer, hoping to get your film into the hands of as many people as possible. But when the MPA returns with your rating, they’ve labeled it as an R-rated film for crude language improvised by your actors. That’s bad news: That little R excludes your movie from a significant […]
Christian Board Game Review – Commissioned

Commissioned lets players endure the missionary journeys on which the apostles traveled—revealing just how difficult they were.
The Theology Of … Pokémon

This serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in Pokémon.
Retiring YouTubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution

With so many YouTubers expressing why they’re pursuing some form of retirement, hopefully kids who dream of YouTube glory will consider the cost that comes with the gig.
Five More Christian YouTube Channels to Strengthen Different Aspects of Your Faith

Earlier this year, I wrote a blog highlighting five Christian YouTubers we had reviewed who could potentially encourage and bolster us in the faith—whether in the areas of evangelism, apologetics or daily life. And while many of our channel reviews might end with positive comments, we intentionally showcase these Christian channels in order to provide […]
Best of YouTube 2023: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

While there’s a lot of problematic content on YouTube that lurks in the depths, some channels are the equivalent of life preservers.