Contributor: 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.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 118: A Conversation With Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly and a Look at Inventing Anna

How do we successfully help our kids navigate the incredibly complex world of entertainment and technology that they’re growing up in today?

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movie for Teens (2021)

We turned some of our attention to smaller movies that you might not have even heard of. (But we still get a superhero movie in there.)

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movie for Kids (2021)

Obviously, the movies we nominate here still can have problems. No movie is perfect. But if you have watched, we invite you to participate!

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The Metaverse and Teens’ Mental Health

When it comes to technological change, it’s probably going to keep coming and keep presenting new challenges. But as we focus on our relationships with our kids, it creates a foundation to shape and influence how they respond to the inevitable challenges that arise. 

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The Book of Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fett marks another strong entry in the Star Wars television canon. Still, you might find a stray sarlacc in the sands.

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American Underdog

American Underdog tells one of the most unlikely Cinderella sports stories ever—and shows the faith, hope and love behind it.

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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.

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Plugged In Talks Content: Sexual Content

One of the most popular sections in our reviews, we explain how and why we cover sexual content in media for our readers.

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Plugged In Talks Content: Positive Elements

The Plugged In team breaks down how we break down our content categories, starting with Positive Elements.

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Dominion

Skillet’s latest explodes with faith-fueled hope and determination amidst the struggles we face in a burning, broken world.

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Of Algorithms, Eating Disorders and Social Media

6 ways to effectively help your kids navigate a world in which the apps they and their friends love target them.

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Plugged In Picks, Music: Imagine Dragons & J.I.D., “Enemy”

As the song’s title suggests, “Enemy” is about standing up against those who would tear us down, an appropriate sort of vibe for a video game that’s all about the last man standing.

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A Friendly Neighborhood Reminder About Spidey’s PG-13 Rating

The incessant buzz around a new Spider-Man flick can tempt us, as parents, to forget that it’s got the same rating as most other Marvel movies: PG-13.

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TechRax

What happens when you abuse an iPhone in any way you can think of? TechRax’s channel answers that question.

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Male Fantasy

In “Male Fantasy,” Billie Eilish critiques self-destructive choices—and some of porn’s lies—after a painful breakup.

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