We sit down to talk about this deep South homage to Homer’s Odyssey, its super rich spiritual themes and why it’s just a little bit like The Wizard of Oz.
Fasting from anything can be quite demanding. But when Paul gave up screens for a week, he found something he hadn’t realize he was missing.
The hikikomori phenomenon, once an issue largely exclusive to Japan, is now a global problem. Here’s what you should know about it.
We need to be patient with our Gen Z (and upcoming Gen Alpha) family members and give them a chance to get their words out …
Yep, 2024 proves the old adage that the only constant in the world is change. And yet, the year came with plenty of constants, too …
This year had some fierce competition. Come on in and check out 2024’s Plugged In Picks for YouTube channels.
Isolation raises “threat alert” in teens. The new castor oil trend perpetuates toxic diet culture. What do parents need to know about the social media app Bluesky?
Richard Ackerman didn’t start out as a Christian. In fact, the YouTuber best known as “Redeemed Zoomer” says that he was a “progressive, anti-religious person” when he was a teen. But then he went to a Christian music camp and everything changed.
It wasn’t a particularly exciting weekend at the box office. Venom: The Last Dance managed to keep its No. 1 spot. But the alien parasite
TikTok documents show addiction to its short-form videos takes a mere 35 minutes. A new study shows people who spend four or more hours on screens have a higher incidence rate for depression. Australia ponders a social media ban for sub-16s.
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
