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.

Unpopular

Skillet is now on its own independent level. But one thing hasn’t changed: the band’s courage to take an unpopular stand for truth.

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Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes

First, we discuss Jonathan Haidt’s buzzworthy new book, Generation Anxious. Then, we celebrate Adventure in Odyssey’s 1000th episode!

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Episode 244: Plugged In Dives Into the Olympics, plus ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 244 This week, we’re going to—as the title here states—dive into the Olympics on The Plugged In Show. You might not automatically think Plugged In would have much to say about the Olympics. But you might be surpri …

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Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin

Plugged In unpacks an article detailing a mother and daughter’s journey to combat a disturbing influencer trend.

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Warning: Social Media May Be Hazardous to Your Child’s Health, Says the Surgeon General

Will putting a digital “warning label” on social media “scare” kids and families away from using it?

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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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