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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.

Episode 237: Our Favorite Summer Blockbusters. Plus, Billie Eilish

What movies does Plugged In remember from yesteryear? And what’s up with Billie Eilish’s latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft?

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The Chosen season 4

The Chosen

After its theatrical run, Season Four of The Chosen moves to The Chosen app

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Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish’s third album is an understated blend of emotional complexity and raw sensuality … with a same-gender focus.

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Unsung Hero

What does it take to persevere in faith and family when the bottom drops out? It takes leaning on each other—especially those closest to us.

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Risk

Gracie Abrams’ “Risk” sounds like Taylor Swift, circa 2014, in her latest breathless hit about a guy she’s falling for.

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Episode 233: Summer Movie Preview. Plus, a Conversation with Great American Family President Bill Abbott

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 233 Ah, summer. It’s almost upon us. Then again, if you’re in Hollywood, blockbuster season has already arrived. In the last week or so, The Fall Guy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes have kicked things off. A …

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The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology

Between Eras Tour stops and her romance with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift found time to write 31 songs of tragedy and angst.

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Episode 227: A Conversation With Karen Kingsbury. Plus Boundary Basics

This week we talk with author Karen Kingsbury about the movies and shows based on her books. Plus, some tips for setting screen boundaries.

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Episode 226: Introducing Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Plus: Navigating Non-Christian Worldviews

What do we do about screentime? The Plugged In Team tries to answer this question with their new book: Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family.

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Episode 225: Reflecting on the Oscars, plus ‘Dee & Friends in Oz’

This week on The Plugged In Show, we’ll talk about the Academy Award winners, the broadcast and some of the overarching themes we saw in films that were nominated.

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Mother Teresa & Me 2023

Mother Teresa & Me

Mother Teresa lived a life of service on behalf of the poor. Privately, she wondered if God had abandoned her.

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Christian Movies.

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Teens.

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Episode 218: Help! I Hate My Kids’ Music Choices! Plus: New Threats in the Metaverse

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 218 It’s a conflict as old as the idea of teenagers themselves: the tension between parents and their kids’ music choices. From Elvis’ earliest days until today, kids have often locked on to music that, for one re …

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After Death

After Death

What happens after we die? This documentary from Angel Studios explores the phenomenon of near-death experiences.

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