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Contributor: Bret Eckelberry

Bret loves a good story—be it a movie, show, or video game—and enjoys geeking out about things like plot and story structure. He has a blast reading and writing fiction and has penned several short stories and screenplays. He and his wife love to kayak the many beautiful Colorado lakes with their dog.

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Should Kids Use AI Text Generators?

AI text generators a powerful tools with a lot of potential – both good and bad. So, should your kids be using text generators like ChatGPT?

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Heretic

As befitting its title, this film’s theological assertions swiftly stray into faulty and faithless territory.

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Lost on a Mountain in Maine

Based on the remarkable true story of Donn Fendler, ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ spins a tale of survival with a profoundly pro-family message.

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Should Your Child Use AI Image Generators?

AI image generators are powerful tools, and it’s important for parents to know if (and how) their children are using them.

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A Christmas Story

Though not free of content concerns, ‘A Christmas Story’ is a heartfelt ode to family, childhood wonder and the joy of Christmas.

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Out of My Mind

Disney’s ‘Out of My Mind’ is a heartfelt story about the difficulties of cerebral palsy and the beauty of familial love and support.

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Awesomest Christmas Ever

There’s some feel-good family magic in this Hallmark-like tale. But a surprising amount of suggestive content means ‘Awesomest Christmas Ever’ … isn’t.

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Do AI Music Generators Hurt Kids’ Creativity?

AI music generators are exploding in popularity. Here’s how you can stay on top of your child’s AI use while fostering their creativity.

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A Different Man

‘A Different Man’ has some profound things to say about the perception of beauty, but an abundance of explicit content fouls the film.

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Do Worldviews and Agendas Have a Place in Entertainment?

Have you experienced entertainment where the creator’s lecture superseded the storytelling? Are Christian movies sometimes preachy?

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Nobody Wants This

‘Nobody Wants This’ packs in crude sexual humor, profanity, and a host of other concerning content into a familiar romcom formula.

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The Penguin

‘The Penguin’ on HBO Max is a violent, gritty crime drama that feels more akin to ‘Scarface’ than ‘Super Friends.’

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Grave of the Fireflies

‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a war movie that’s equal parts beautiful and terrifying, hopeful and heartrending.

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8 Christian Football Players to Watch This NFL Season

Who are your favorite Christian NFL players, past or present? How have they inspired you to live out your faith in Christ?

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The Deliverance

The Deliverance is a dark and violent horror film, but we find some positive spiritual messages amid the darkness.

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