What Is Your Family Really Watching? | Brett Eckelberry of Plugged In
Steve Marston sits down with Brett Eckelberry of Plugged In, a ministry of Focus on the Family, to look at what’s happening across entertainment and technology.
They talk about the surprising return of Avengers: Endgame to the top of the box office, what’s ahead for Marvel, upcoming movies including The Social Reckoning and Angel Studios’ Angel and the Bad Man, and why classic movies such as Frankenstein can raise surprisingly deep theological questions.
Should Christians Be Worried About the New Narnia? | Adam Holz
Adam Holz from Plugged In joins Steve Marston to talk about the controversy and concern surrounding Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation, including the reported choice of Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan
Remembering 9/11, the Unity We Lost & The Passion of the Christ | Adam Holz
Steve Marston is joined by Adam Holtz of Plugged In for a personal conversation about their memories of 9/11, the fear and uncertainty Americans experienced that day, and the remarkable unity that followed on September 12.
Coyote vs. Acme, Toy Story 5 & What Parents Need to Know
Paul starts with Coyote vs. Acme, the long-awaited Looney Tunes adventure featuring Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Will Forte and John Cena. It’s a movie packed with nostalgia for parents, laughs for kids and even a surprisingly meaningful message about continuing to try when things don’t go your way. But Paul also explains the content concerns parents should know about before taking the family.
They also discuss Beyond Belief, a Christian film featuring the music of legendary Christian rock band Petra and a story about following God’s call—even when that call doesn’t seem to make sense.
Then Steve and Paul turn to Toy Story 5 and its timely exploration of kids, toys, screens and technology. How is technology changing childhood, and what can parents take away from the movie’s message?
What Are Your Kids Really Watching? | Paul Asay of Plugged In
Steve and Paul discuss The Magic Faraway Tree and its mixture of positive family themes, screen-time concerns and spiritual elements parents may want to consider. They also look at Ariana Grande's latest music and why parents of younger fans should be aware of its mature content.
Adam Holz
Steve and Adam look at several new releases, including the Christian-themed Elijah Peele, the dinosaur adventure The End of Oak Street, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and the anime release Ribbon Hero. Adam also explains why parents shouldn't assume that animated content—especially anime—is automatically appropriate for children.