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We all want our kids to grow up with strong faith—but what happens when the entertainment they consume starts shaping their worldview more than we do?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Butch Hartman—legendary animator behind The Fairly OddParents and now the creator of The Garden Cartoon, a faith-based animated series for kids. We dive into how media forms our children’s values, why it’s crucial to filter culture without fear, and how the Holy Spirit led Butch to pivot from Hollywood success to a mission that puts God back at the center of kids’ media.
If you're a Christian parent who's ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or just plain tired of the garbage in kids’ shows today—this episode will give you hope, tools, and a vision for something better.
🔥 What We Cover
Butch’s personal journey: From chaos in Detroit to cartoon success in Hollywood
How God radically transformed his life & career at age 35
The spiritual responsibility of parenting in a media-saturated culture
Why today's entertainment is discipling your kids—and what to do about it
The inspiration behind The Garden Cartoon and upcoming film The Greatest Thing Ever
The role of the Holy Spirit in creativity, parenting, and content creation
How faith and wealth can be used to advance Kingdom projects
- Encouragement for Christian families who feel alone in the fight for godly content
📺 Watch Butch's Faith-Filled Cartoon Series:
👉 The Garden Cartoon App
👉 The Garden Movie – Premiering July 1 on Yippee.tv
🙏 Connect with Butch:
Website: ButchHartman.com
Instagram: @butchhartman
YouTube: Butch Hartman
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