Three Surprisingly Christian Themes Found in ‘Thunderbolts*’
Thunderbolts may not be on everyone’s watch list, but for those who do see it, there are some surprisingly Christian themes to ponder and discuss.
Movie Monday: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Strikes Paydirt
Are the Thunderbolts heroes? To Marvel and Disney, they sure are. For decades, the Marvel Cinematic Universe felt invulnerable. Practically every film would fly into theaters, bask in audience applause and collect enough money to buy half of Denmark. But the franchise has looked almost human lately: Sure, it still reliably lands its films at […]
Episode 284: Thunderbolts and What Makes a Hero. Plus, the Rise of AI Agents.
What makes an antihero? The Plugged In team discusses these sometimes do-gooders in anticipation of Marvel’s latest film, Thunderbolts*.
Episode 282: The Best Christian Movie Ever (?). Plus, ‘Journey to You’
What’s the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time? And what do Christian families need to know aobut the Hallmark film, Journey to You?
Episode 281: The King of Kings. Plus, Are Teens Turning Off Tech?
I’m an English lit geek, and one of my all-time favorite authors is Charles Dickens. The Stephen King of his day, Dickens was the Victorian age’s most popular writer, cranking out bestsellers with alarming rapidity …
Episode 279: The Chosen Sits Down for The Last Supper—and Plugged In Sits Down With the Cast
Why has The Chosen been such a mainstay in Christian entertainment? And how has the show impacted the people creating it?
Episode 278: How to Have a Family Movie Night. Plus, Christian Movie Madness!
How do you structure a family movie night? And then what movies do you watch once you do? You might find some ideas in our Christian Movie Madness bracket.
Screen Fasters, You Made It! Now What?
Today marks the end of Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025. If you joined us on this crazy little journey, you have successfully navigated a week of greatly curtailed screen use. And, if you’re like me, you both felt that absence keenly and ultimately relished in the extra time you gained. You can listen to my […]
Episode 277: ‘House of David.’ Plus, the Screen Fast Is Almost Over! Now What?
Are you watching House of David on Prime Video? Did you participate in Screen Fast 2025? Listen to the show, then let us know your thoughts!
O Brother, Where Art Thou? – Plugged In Rewind
We sit down to talk about this deep South homage to Homer’s Odyssey, its super rich spiritual themes and why it’s just a little bit like The Wizard of Oz.