Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

The Beach Bum

Out of all the movies I’ve reviewed, this one is at the top of the cautionary charts.

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WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

Billie Eilish’s official debut is haunting and confessional, mesmerizing and disturbing in equal measure.

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Church

This synth-pop throwback from sisters Aly and AJ focuses on redemption while its racy video delivers a decidedly different message.

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The Hummingbird Project

This coarse morality tale encourages viewers to recognize the futility of lives driven totally by materialism.

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Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart is both beautiful and hopeful, problematic and tragic—especially for younger viewers.

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Faith, Hope & Love

The focus here isn’t really on dancing as much as it’s on the power of God to restore lives that have been shattered.

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GIRL

Maren Morris’ second effort has some great things to say about marriage … and offers some sensual confessions about it too.

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Wasteland, Baby!

The second album by this Irish singer dances between hope and despair, declaring that everything—and nothing—is sacred.

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When I Get Home

The latest effort from Beyoncé’s younger sister delivers some positive messages … and some problematic ones, too.

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Look What God Gave Her

Thomas Rhett’s sweet song of appreciation for his wife thanks God for the beauty of who she is.

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Sucker

The Jonas Brothers reunite with a chart-topping hit about being a “Sucker” for the one you love.

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Run the Race

Run the Race beautifully unpacks the emotional burdens carried by those who are broken and wounded.

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Please Me

Cardi B and Bruno Mars’ sensual collaboration leaves little to the imagination.

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Head Above Water

After a desperate season, Avril Lavigne’s latest finds her reaching out to God … and spending time in bed with a lover.

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Last Hurrah

Breaking up with our bad habits is awfully hard to do, as Bebe Rexha’s latest single and video show us.

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