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Contributor: Adam R. Holz

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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.

Courageous

Fatherhood isn’t for the fainthearted. It’s a calling every bit as demanding—maybe even more so—as being a, say, fireman or policeman.

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Mercury – Act 1

Imagine Dragons’ latest effort is personal, profound and painful; a cathartic journey for some, and dark one for others.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 96: Is Rock Dead? No One Told Skillet … Or Switchfoot … Or Imagine Dragons

Some rock groups that have rocked the charts in years and decades past continue to pump out thoughtful, intelligent music that still … rocks.

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100 Days Choosing What to Watch?!

What would you say if I told you that you spent 100 days of your life figuring out what movies and TV shows to watch?

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Surviving the Game

Skillet’s first new music in more than two years pulls no punches as the band reminds us that we’re “more than conquerors.”

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‘Show Me the Father’ Invites Dads to Engage

Show Me the Father and Focus on the Family’s 30-Day Intentional Dad Challenge can help you to become a more intentional dad.

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fluorescent

The latest single from these San Diego alt-rockers gives us a snapshot of the desperate yearning of two young people in love.

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F9: The Fast Saga

At some point, fans will likely grow weary of how hard this franchise has to work to top itself.

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Show Me the Father’s Alex Kendrick Talks to Plugged In

If you’ve ever enjoyed one of the movies by the Kendrick brothers, you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alex about Show Me the Father.

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Plugged In Pick, Movie: Respect

Aretha’s story is a remarkable one of brokenness, abuse and redemption. It’s not easy to watch, nor is it going to be for everyone.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 92: This Is Your Brain on Screens

This week on The Plugged In Show, we’ll be talking about the new animated series Marvel’s What If … ?

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Explore ‘The Truth About Life’ With See Life 2021

Abortion is one of the most controversial, divisive issues in our culture today. And yet, at the heart of that conversation, there is an indisputable reality.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 86: Fathers, Orphans and Entertainment

This week, The Plugged In Show looks at fathers’ depiction onscreen and two recent movies that get it right.

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Did You Know We’re on YouTube?

If you check out our YouTube page, you’ll find not only one-minute movie reviews each week, but conversations, interviews and how-to videos as well.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 84: Fat Monica and the Rest of Us

Some things seem a lot clearer when we can look back at them with the benefit of time and, perhaps, cultural progress.

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