The Plugged In Show

The Plugged In Show

Adam Holz

Episode 210: Social Media, Addiction, and Self-Esteem, plus a Look at Bentkey

November 30, 2023

You’ve probably heard social media can negatively impact our mental health. The Plugged In team examines some of the studies that point to the harmful effects on tweens' and teens' self-esteem and mental health. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new conservative streaming platform, Bentkey.

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About The Plugged In Show

The Plugged In team, led by Focus on the Family’s Director of Media and Culture, Adam Holz, comes together with humor and heart to deliver weekly insight on current media choices and culture-related topics. These media experts will shine a light on the world of popular entertainment and technology trends while giving you and your family the essential tools you need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which we live. You’ll be encouraged to engage with your children and dialogue about the media they are consuming, sparking intellectual thought and spiritual growth.

About Adam Holz

The Plugged In Show team is Adam Holz, Emily Clark, Paul Asay, Bob Hoose, Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee