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September 10, 2026

Title: IS ANYTHING REALLY PRIVATE ANYMORE?
Topic: Dangers of Teens Online

Discussed by B. Eckelberry
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)

Could a questionable post, re-post, or comment derail a college admission process or even place your job in jeopardy?

Bret Eckelberry is the Managing Editor of Plugged In for Focus on the Family. Bret says: “Take care online, because what you think is private, in reality, is not!”

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have colleges denied admission because of what was discovered online from the past?

Are the odds low, but not ZERO?

Is it important to be more careful about what we post online, while not living in fear?

What can we do to protect ourselves and our kids and grandkids?

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April 29, 2026

Title: THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF VIDEO GAMES
Topic: Video Games

Discussed by B. Eckelberry
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)

Research indicates there are over 3.3 billion people actively playing video games across the globe spending roughly $522.5 billion on gaming in 2025.

Bret Eckelberry is the Managing Editor of Plugged in for Focus on the Family. Today, he discusses the benefits and drawbacks of video games.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

From a pixelated blip bouncing between two paddles, have video games come a long way?

Has sitting in front of a screen altered the play habits of kids?

What are some drawbacks of video games? What are some positives of video games?

Why do military recruiters inquire about video game use to prospective enrollees?

What should parents and grandparents consider before deciding whether or not to allow video games into their home? Bret encourages parents to have open dialogue with their kids and set boundaries. He also encourages grandparents to do some research to become familiar with the rating system for the games their grandkids will want to play when visiting for the summer.

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