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December 1, 2025


Title: THE GOOD AND THE BAD ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Bret Eckelberry
with Bring Your Bible Day (www.BringYourBible.org)

Many people are beginning to see and understand the adverse effects of technology and social media. BUT can they still be useful?

Today, Bret Eckelberry shares about the good and the bad about technology and social media and discusses the encouraging rise in quality Christian entertainment. Bret is the managing editor of Plugged In.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the dark side of technology and social media? In what ways can we be grateful for technology and social media?

What are some warning signs parents can look for in their children which indicate they are becoming way too attached to technology and social media? Bret discusses a lack of concentration and drastic personality changes, specifically depression.

Can too much screen time effect adults?

As quality Christian entertainment becomes more widely available, what platforms are seeing growth?

What resources exist for families who want to make wise media and technology decisions for the holidays and beyond? Bret reminds us that Plugged In is the perfect place to find FREE reviews of movies, music, television, gaming, YouTube, and even books from a Christian Worldview.

Is limitation key to keeping us all in check regarding technology and social media?

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April 16, 2025


Title: Discerning What to Watch or Not Watch
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Adam Holz
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)


Part 1 of 2

Can we just select a movie that interests us, go to the theater, buy some popcorn and a soft drink, watch, and then simply go home?

Today, Adam Holz shares some insight as to why Christ-followers should always be vigilant about what they watch, especially with their children. Adam Holz is an Entertainment Critic and the Director of Plugged In, a division of Focus on the Family.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the “Christian Movie Madness Bracket”?

Should parents take time to discuss a movie AFTER they’ve seen it with their children? Adam Holz has some great questions to get you started.

What are some good movies to watch this week for Easter on the big screen?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Discerning What to Watch or Not Watch
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Adam Holz
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some good movies to watch this week for Easter on streaming services? Adam Holz has a long list of movies families can watch together at home and then discuss afterward. Click here for more information.

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November 4, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - ANNA YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Anna Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Anna Yost plays the character Sheharazhad (the leader of the gypsies) in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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November 3, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - MARY YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Mary Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Mary Yost is a mother of 7 children, 3 who are in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Why did she and her husband choose CYT for their children? What are the benefits? The play will be performed during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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November 2, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - GWEN LAWLESS
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Gwen Lawless
with Christian Youth Theatre

Gwen Lawless is the mother of Lael Lawless, who plays Jasmine in the upcoming play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Gwen talks about what is like being a parent of a student in CYT. What are the commitments? How can parents be involved? The play will be performed during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - ISABELL YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Isabell Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Isabell Yost plays a gypsy dancer in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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October 30, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - LAEL LAWLESS
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Lael Lawless
with Christian Youth Theatre

Lael Lawless plays the character Jasmine in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - ANNA YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Anna Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Anna Yost plays the character Sheharazhad (the leader of the gypsies) in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - SETH KARL
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Seth Karl
with Christian Youth Theatre

Seth Karl plays the character Jafar in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - MARY YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Mary Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Mary Yost is a mother of 7 children, 3 who are in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Why did she and her husband choose CYT for their children? What are the benefits? The play will be performed during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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October 29, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - ISABELL YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Isabell Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Isabell Yost plays a gypsy dancer in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - GWEN LAWLESS
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Gwen Lawless
with Christian Youth Theatre

Gwen Lawless is the mother of Lael Lawless, who plays Jasmine in the upcoming play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Gwen talks about what it is like being a parent of a student in CYT. What are the commitments? How can parents be involved? The play will be performed during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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October 28, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - ANNA YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Anna Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Anna Yost plays the character Sheharazhad (the leader of the gypsies) in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - MARY YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Mary Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Mary Yost is a mother of 7 children, 3 who are in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Why did she and her husband choose CYT for their children? What are the benefits? The play will be performed during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - SETH KARL
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Seth Karl
with Christian Youth Theatre

Seth Karl plays the character Jafar in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - ISABELL YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Isabell Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Isabell Yost plays a gypsy dancer in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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October 27, 2009


Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - SETH KARL
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Seth Karl
with Christian Youth Theatre

Seth Karl plays the character Jafar in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - MARY YOST
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Mary Yost
with Christian Youth Theatre

Mary Yost is a mother of 7 children, 3 who are in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Why did she and her husband choose CYT for their children? What are the benefits? The play will be performed during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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Title: CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE - LAEL LAWLESS
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Lael Lawless
with Christian Youth Theatre

Lael Lawless plays the character Jasmine in the original play “Aladdin” presented by Christian Youth Theatre during the weekends of October 30 and November 6 at the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts in the Woodlands. For tickets and more information, log on to www.CYTHouston.org



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