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MOM-tastic Movies for Mother’s Day
For the mom who enjoys a nice family movie night, we’ve got five momtastic suggestions to consider.

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.

Ten of the Best Summertime Blockbusters (From the Last Ten Years)
We’d like to offer our own list of good, fun and often inspiring films—all released in the last decade’s worth of summers.

Movie Monday: ‘Fall Guy’ Rises to the Top
Whether he’s jumping cars off cliffs or falling from 15-story buildings, stuntman Colt Seavers is used to going fast. But his movie? It got out of the gate slowly.

On the Radar: May the Fourth, It’s Gonna Be May, and OnlyFans
Why is everyone saying, “May the Fourth be with you?” Why is Justin Timberlake flooding my May feed? And what is OnlyFans?

The Theology of … Star Wars
This serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in Star Wars.

Episode 232: The Reinvention of JoJo Siwa. Plus, ‘Fallout’
Do you remember JoJo Siwa from back in the day? What do you think of her new image? Have you played Fallout? Watched the show?

Movie Monday: ‘Challengers’ Is Champion; ‘Unsung Hero’ Finishes Second
The tennis-centric film Challengers took center court at the box office this weekend, slicing its way to an estimated $15 million in North America.

On the Radar: ‘Main Character Energy’, Vaping Habits and ‘Silent Reviews’
Is your teen exhibiting ‘main character vibes’? Why do young adults struggle to quit vaping? And what are ‘silent reviews’?

Episode 231: How Entertainment Shapes Our Beliefs. Plus, Netflix’s Testament: The Story of Moses
Entertainment is important. It influences how we feel, how we think and even what we believe. And we’ll talk all about that today.
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