Finding Christ in Modern Media | Family Movies, LDS, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Movie Reviews, Relationship with God
Wanting to come closer to Christ? Do you wish you could learn gospel principles while also enjoying your favorite movies? In this podcast we will be discussing eternal truths that we can find in modern tv and film. My mission is to help you not only see God in the scriptures and Sunday school, but in places we don’t expect--like during family movie night! If you’re ready to change your focus and start seeing Christ in The Lion King, Harry Potter, and Bluey, then you’re in the right place! Hey, I’m Valerie! I’m a wife, mother, follower of Christ, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I grew up loving movies and books about princesses, superheroes, animals, and dinosaurs. Stories are a powerful way to learn lessons, and now as an adult I’ve enjoyed looking for analogies in my favorite films. It was while rewatching the animated classics with my kids that I realized there were so many eternal truths and principles being taught, if only I’d look for them. They really are everywhere! And now I want to share them with you! If you’re ready to have uplifting, spiritual conversations about The Sound of Music or Hercules with your new BFF as you do your laundry or dinner prep... Then this podcast is for you! Grab some popcorn and your favorite drink, sister, the show is about to start. Let’s go!
Episodes
Do you have a wandering loved one that you struggle to connect with?
Have you ever struggled with managing debilitating fear?
In today's episode we discuss the 2013 Disney movie, loved by SO MANY kids: Frozen.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to replacing fear with love, rebuilding family ties/relationships, kindness matters, being true to your divine self, and personal revel...
How often do we dismiss others simply because we don't agree with them?
Do we sometimes forget that we truly have more in common with others than differences?
In today's episode we discuss the beloved (or hated, depending on your personal opinion, lol) Disneyland ride/song: It's a Small World.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to overcoming division, encouraging unity, lovin...
Do you feel your "perfect" life has been pulled out from under you?
Do you know that God may have a different plan that is even BETTER for you and your family??
In today's PART TWO episode we welcome guest, my sister ~Victoria Irwin~ as we discuss the beloved 1965 Disney movie... MARY POPPINS!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to redemption, improving family relationships, be...
This "Practically Perfect" nanny came to help the Banks' children, right?
Or was she REALLY helping to heal a deeper issue... one of which many of us can relate to?
In today's PART ONE episode we welcome guest, my sister ~Victoria Irwin~ as we discuss the beloved 1965 Disney movie... MARY POPPINS!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to redemption, improving family relationships...
Looking for a more meaningful Easter this year?
Are you familiar with this story of Christ's sacrifice??
In today's episode we discuss the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and how we can better understand the analogy of Christ in its story! (Especially during the Easter season!)
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to Christ's Atonement, His ...
Do you get easily distracted from what TRULY matters??
Are you struggling to SIMPLIFY and prioritize your "non-negotiables"?
In today's episode we discuss the song "Bare Necessities" from the 1967 classic Disney movie, The Jungle Book.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to putting God first, improving your spiritual priorities, and as a bonus, how that can help you to have a m...
Why don't Christians celebrate Passover?
Are there actually lessons we can still apply to us TODAY?
In today's episode we discuss the beloved 1998 Dreamworks movie THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, which tells of the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering God's deliverance, His Atonement, the Passover, Easter, or the Sacrament, then you've ...
Do you ever get a sense of "spiritual deja vu"? Like something you are learning is something you knew once before...? (Hmm, possibly, once upon a December?)
Or, have you ever felt worthless or like a "nobody"?
In today's episode we discuss the memorable song from Anastasia, "Once Upon a December".
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering your divine worth, your premort...
Am I guilty of teaching my kids the "rules" or "routines/traditions" without their meaning?
Do *I* sometimes do things without understanding or caring to know the "why" behind it?
In today's episode we discuss the TV show FULL HOUSE and specifically a sub-plot from season 8, episode 10: "Under the Influence".
**Obviously children have agency and cannot be FORCED to believe a certain way, but the principle taught in today's ep...
Imagine being "besties" with Christ?!
Struggling to put God first in your life?
In today's episode we discuss the song from Monsters, Inc: "If I Didn't Have You", and how we can relate this to how we truly rely on God and owe Him for EVERYTHING. We would be NOTHING without Him!
We also can find more meaning in our fasting if we focus on "hungering and thirsting" after God, just like we long for food when we are hungry.
If y...
Struggling to "Be IN the world, but not OF the world?"...
Are you in a situation that feels uncomfortable or foreign to you?
In today's episode we discuss two movies: LEGALLY BLONDE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and how we can compare/contrast between the characters Elle and Andy to learn how we can stay true to ourselves and get rid of potentially toxic atmospheres.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Chris...
What's the SECRET to being STRONG against the adversary?
Does God want US to join His battalion?
In today's episode we discuss the song "I'll Make a Man Out of You", from the Disney film Mulan.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to meekness, spiritual power but with control, and centering our lives on Christ, then you've come to the right place!
For all my faith-filled, medi...
Does God really care about ME?
And does He even *notice* when I've left Him?
In today's episode we discuss the classic children's book THE RUNAWAY BUNNY by Margaret Wise Brown, and how God is always in "relentless pursuit of YOU".
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to your divine identity, God's intense love and pursuit of you, and loving parental/family relationships, then you...
Feel like something's missing when it comes to your family history and identity?
Wondering how you can get your kids excited about their own heritage?
In today's episode we discuss this classic Disney Channel Original Movie and what lessons we can pull from it!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to family history, forgiveness, and God's miraculous power, then you've come to the...
Feeling alone on your journey?
Have you ever felt *your* heart has been stolen from you?
In today's PART TWO episode we welcome guest ~Venus Camargo~ as we discuss a fan favorite (and maybe one of your kids' favorites too!)... MOANA!!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to God's love, family history, endurance, bravery, courage, self-discovery, and divine purpose, then you've c...
Are you on a journey to self-discovery?
Do you long for a connection with your family history?
In today's PART ONE episode we welcome guest ~Venus Camargo~ as we discuss a fan favorite (and maybe one of your kids' favorites too!)... MOANA!!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to God's love, family history, endurance, bravery, courage, self-discovery, and divine purpose, then yo...
Longing for healthy family relationships?
Is there someone you wish you could repair your connection with?
In today's episode we discuss one of my favorite movies from my teenage years... FREAKY FRIDAY! And how we see this mother-daughter duo grow and repair their relationship through "walking a mile in each other's shoes"--Literally!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to love,...
Do you ever feel uncomfortable whenever someone shares a differing political opinion?
Have you maybe been tempted to remove or unfollow friends on social media because you don't like seeing their opinionated posts?
WHAT IF the answer to these problems was actually given to us back in 1995 from a pretty silly-- dare I say, GOOFY movie...
In today's episode we discuss one of my favorite Disney songs "I2I" from The Goofy Movie a...
Do you keep comparing yourself to other moms or people around you?
Or maybe you feel like you just keep failing when others seem to thrive?
In today's episode we discuss from one of my favorite Bluey episodes how we can run our OWN race and not be distracted by what others are doing.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to hope, divine worth, your relationship with God, and not c...
Struggling to find clarity or direction?
Wondering what truly helps us to see?
In today's episode we discuss how we can see what REALLY matters when we look to Christ!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to priorities, looking to God, and gaining clarity/focus for our lives, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie/tv lovers (especially my Disney fans!) this is an epi...
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