The Plugged In Show, Episode 127: Digging Into Disney’s Worldview … Plus: Father Stu

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Can people change? What about whole corporations? The answer to both is yes—though some might say change isn’t always for the better.

Take Disney. A name that, for decades, has stood for safe, reliable, family entertainment has undergone some changes of its own lately. The Mouse House is including more LGBT content in its movies and TV shows these days. And if leaked comments from company bigwigs can be believed, it might be just the beginning.

That’s putting many parents in a pickle: Disney’s introducing issues to its young viewers that Moms and Dads thought they wouldn’t have to address for years yet. Lots of families just might cancel their Disney+ subscriptions over the issue … and yet, Disney is still home to some tremendous family-friendly content, both old and new. What is a parent to do? The answer isn’t so … apparent.

We at Plugged In won’t lock this issue up in a tower room like an evil stepmother. No, we address this Monstro of a problem head on, letting our consciences be our guide. And hopefully, our musings may help you work through your own approach.

Speaking of change, we step into the ring with Father Stu, the story of a boxer-turned-priest. The movie was produced and stars Mark Wahlberg, an A-list actor who’s been talking more and more about his Catholic faith as of late. For him, this movie was a true passion project—and as explicitly Christian a movie as we’ve seen this year. But can a Christian movie also contain more than 40 f-words? Adam Holz and I talk about that.

And naturally, we’ll change thins g up with a rousing game of Pop Culture Connection.

If The Plugged In Show isn’t part of your routine, you could change things up yourself and give us a listen. And if you are a regular—well, keep it up. Don’t ever change that. And then, once you’re through with the show, chime in with your own thoughts on Facebookj, Instagram or by email ([email protected]).

Additional Resources:

• Gift of Any Amount Offer: Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet by Paul Asay
• Plugged In Review: Father Stu
• Plugged In Blog: “What to do About Disney”

• Focus on the Family: Discovering the Truth About My Identity (Part 1)
• Focus on the Family: How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality
• Focus on the Family: Raising Kids Who Honor Marriage
• Focus on the Family: The Talk: Healthy Sexuality Education—Basic Goals and Guidance from Focus on the Family
• Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
• Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
• Plugged In: Tech Guide
• Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home