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The Plugged In Show, Episode 197: Surface Messages and Deeper Meaning. Plus a Conversation with Actress Leigh-Allyn Baker

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 197

Pretty much anything you encounter in popular culture probably has at least two layers of meaning that deserve your attention. There are the tangible images and ideas that everyone can agree on at the surface. And then there are the deeper nuances and interpretations of those messages, which can be a lot more subjective.

This week on The Plugged In Show, we explore why both layers of meaning are important—and how we treat them in our reviews. We also talk about how to help your kids navigate those deeper, less obvious messages as you help them grow in wisdom and discernment.

And in our second segment, Emily Tsiao interviews actress Leigh-Allyn Baker, who stars in the new movie Into the Spotlight. We think you’ll enjoy hearing about how her faith influences roles she picks as an actress as well as her strong convictions about the importance of redemptive entertainment options.

Above and beyond those topics, we’d love to hear your thoughts about both Plugged In and our weekly podcast, The Plugged In Show. What would you like us to cover? How have our resources impacted you and your family? Tell us! We’d love to hear from you, and we might even feature your comments or stories in a future episode.

You can do that a couple of different ways. The comments section below is one way. Or, shoot us an email at [email protected]. And if you head over to our podcast homepage, thepluggedinshow.com, you’ll also find a black ribbon on the right-hand side of the page where you can leave us a voicemail with your thoughts. Of course, Facebook and Instagram are options, too.

If you’ve been joining us for our weekly Plugged In Show Aftercast live on Instagram at 3:00 pm MT every Monday, we also want to let you know we’ll be taking this Monday off for Labor Day. But be sure to stream our show there the following week.

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Adam R. Holz

After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.