Best Valerie Beus Christian & LDS & Disney Fan Podcasts (2025)

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55 - MONSTERS UNIVERSITY: When People Criticize Your Faith... + Quit Being LAZY and Get to Work! ✨ 🍿 (D&C 71-75 | June 30-July 6 | Come Follow Me) 29:45

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(NOTE: There are a couple goofs in my episode... maybe you heard them! Whoops! 😆) "What do I do when others attack my beliefs?" "Why do I need a Bishop?" Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome…

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54 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: How God TRANSFORMS Us... & Why Good Friends MATTER ✨ 🍿 (D&C 67-70 | June 23-29 | Come Follow Me) 24:22

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*Does it matter who I spend my time with?* *Can people really change?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to another episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore g…

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53 - ENCANTO: Is Building Zion Even Possible?...FOUR Strategies that Can Help✨ 🍿(D&C 64-66 | June 16-22 | Come Follow Me) 26:07

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Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to the first official episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Co…

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Welcome to Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints - Gospel Lessons in Movies for Your "Come Follow Me" Study 1:49

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Hey parents! •Are you struggling to talk to your kids about gospel topics, especially in terms they'll ACTUALLY understand and relate to? •Are you maybe searching for a way to get your family excited to study Come Follow Me each week? •Imagine hearing your teen say "Mom, don't forget about Family Home Evening tonight..." (Whaaa?!) Don't think it's …

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52 - LORD OF THE RINGS: 4 Ways SAMWISE Teaches Us About The Savior Episode Replay 25:59

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Don't feel like you fit the usual "hero" stereotype? Meet one of my favorite heroes from movie history... Samwise Gamgee. The humble hobbit gardener, who showed true friendship, loyalty, bravery, and selfless sacrifice in the face of great danger and evil. And who, in my opinion, was VITAL to save Middle-Earth in the LOTR trilogy. In this episode w…

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51 - THE LION KING 2: How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE 22:59

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What's the deal with family history? Why does it even matter? Is there more to Memorial Day than family BBQs and no school? In today's SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE, we discuss the song "We Are One" from the 1998 Disney movie LION KING 2: SIMBA'S PRIDE... If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to family h…

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50 - CARS (PIXAR): The SECRET to Happiness?! Lessons for your Family! Episode Replay 23:40

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Struggling to find joy or meaning in your life?? Do you wish you could have some peace and strength during those hard times? In today's episode we discuss the 2006 Disney/Pixar classic movie CARS! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to what truly brings joy in life, then you've come to the right place…

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49 - THE LION KING (1994): Have You Forgotten Who You REALLY Are? 5 Lessons for the Wanderer... Episode Replay 21:35

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Have you ever felt like you were running away from your past? Are you struggling to remember your divine identity as a Child of God?? In today's episode we discuss the 1994 Disney animated classic The Lion King! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering your divine identity, the Prodigal Son …

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48 - "We Were On A BREAK..." SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 3:04

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Ross may have *thought* He and Rachel were on a break in the TV show "Friends", but in today's episode we have a special announcement regarding this month's "break" and when you can expect us to be back... (Lol when I always say "us/we" I mean me and God, because we co-host this podcast :) ) *Spoiler* great things are coming! See you soon! ~Valerie…

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47 - THE GIVING TREE: How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... Special Book Episode 13:37

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Do you feel like you give everything to help those you love? Have you maybe taken for granted God's endless love for YOU? In today's episode we discuss the beloved Shel Silverstein's 1964 Classic Children's Book: The Giving Tree. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to faithful parenting, bettering you…

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46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach them TODAY from this Popular Disney Movie 29:54

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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/rela…

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45 - IT'S A SMALL WORLD: The Secret to World Peace... From Singing Dolls in Disneyland?? (Music Monday) 12:48

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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…

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44 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART TWO) 51:35

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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…

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43 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE) 47:43

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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…

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42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice for YOU... Special Easter Episode 24:37

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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 uplifti…

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41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead (Music Monday) 16:33

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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, improvin…

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40 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER 20:46

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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 d…

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39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! (Music Monday) 17:36

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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…

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38 - FULL HOUSE: Striving to Teach Your Kids Spiritual Lessons?? This Principle is VITAL! 15:49

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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 ca…

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37 - MONSTERS, INC: "If I Didn't Have You" | Do You DREAD Fasting?? Try Thinking About THIS Instead... (Music Monday) 23:38

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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 …

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36 - LEGALLY BLONDE + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: How to Protect Yourself (and Your Family!) from the World... 19:44

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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 to…

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35 - MULAN: "I'll Make a Man Out of You" | How to Prepare for Spiritual Battle... And it May Not Be What You Think! (Music Monday) 12:42

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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 o…

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34 - THE RUNAWAY BUNNY: Running from God?? Spiritual Lessons from a Beloved Children's CLASSIC! Special Book Episode 11:57

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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 inte…

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33 - THE LUCK OF THE IRISH: Do You Know YOUR Heritage?? 3 Lessons for Your St. Patrick's Day! 23:01

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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 f…

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32 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART TWO) 40:27

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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, …

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31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE) 51:12

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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 his…

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30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship 21:52

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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 se…

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29 - THE GOOFY MOVIE: "I2I" | Yikes! How to Respond When Someone Disagrees with You... (Music Monday) 18:46

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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 …

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28 - BLUEY: Listen Up, MOMS... Do You Struggle with Feelings of INADEQUACY or COMPARISON? This Episode is for YOU! 17:19

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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…

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27 - TANGLED: "I See the Light" | Where is My Focus? How to Get Out of the Fog and Receive Spiritual Clarity (Music Monday) 12:36

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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…

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26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY! 22:04

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Struggling to carry the weight of everyone's needs on your shoulders? Do you feel you have to "be perfect" in order to be loved? Or maybe forgotten, like everyone else seems more naturally "gifted" than you? In today's episode we discuss three sisters who struggled with these same exact insecurities... and what we can do to help combat them! If you…

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25 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" | Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers? (Music Monday) 15:15

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Wondering how you can have more meaningful prayers? In today's episode we discuss how we can learn from Esmeralda's simple, selfless prayer... and what I WISH I could tell her about her true relationship with God! If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to prayer, be sure to listen! For all my faith-fille…

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24 - THE LITTLE MERMAID: Struggling with Your Teen? You're Not the First! Lessons from this Fairytale Classic 17:04

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Are you worried that Ariel's example may have a NEGATIVE effect on your kids? Do you maybe have a rebellious child of your own? In today's episode we discuss how we can actually learn some POSITIVE lessons from this Disney classic fairytale, and how we can share them with our children. Lessons such as natural consequences, sacrificial love, parenti…

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23 - HERCULES: "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" | Am I Ignoring God's Promptings? (Music Monday) 16:08

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Is God calling out to you? Do you sometimes hesitate when the Spirit gives you impressions to act? In today's episode we discuss how we may be ignoring God's voice and inspiration, and what the benefits are to acting on those promptings. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families, be sure to listen! For all my faith-…

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22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU! 15:49

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Does the weight you carry sometimes seem too heavy to bear? Or have you ever wondered if what you do even really matters? In today's episode we discuss how God is aware of each of us in our individual struggles, and how He will help to lighten our loads. (Is it cheating to discuss THE CHOSEN for our episode, since it is pretty obvious to see Christ…

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21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear (Music Monday) 12:57

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Do you struggle with perfectionism? Or are you having difficulty forgiving yourself for your mistakes?... And does that sometimes keep you from wanting to try again? In today's episode we discuss the blessing of being able to learn from our past mistakes, give them to God, and then let them go... aka REPENTANCE. What a beautiful gift that Jesus Chr…

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20 - GILMORE GIRLS: How Can I Be a Better Parent...? (Gilmores vs Lorelei vs God) 16:22

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Wondering what to do, or maybe what NOT to do, when it comes to parenting? Would you like a stronger relationship with YOUR Heavenly Father? In today's episode we discuss different parenting styles we see from the hit tv show Gilmore Girls--specifically looking at how Lorelei vs her parents have tackled the sometimes daunting responsibility of pare…

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19 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: Lessons on LOVE + KINDNESS for Christian Families! 16:34

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What can break down barriers and transform people?... Love and Kindness! In today's episode we discuss how one character's continual kindness and pursuit help to change the selfish Emperor Kuzco. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on love and kindness for Christian families, be sure to listen! For all my faith-filled, movie fans (e…

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18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips! 21:44

5M ago21:44

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Do you find yourself wondering: "Why don't I feel happy?" or "Why don't I feel fulfilled in my life?" If you've ever wondered either of these questions, you are not alone. In today's episode we discuss two potential struggles we may be having and possible solutions. If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on gratitude for Christian fami…

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17 - CINDERELLA (1950): Does God REALLY Hear My Prayers...? 21:09

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Does it ever feel like you are crying out to the Lord, but He isn't answering? Why does it seem like God waits until I am struggling or hurting before coming to me? If you've ever wondered either of these questions, you are not alone. In today's episode we discuss why our prayers often don't seem to receive answers or why they might come in a way w…

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16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned... 22:51

6M ago22:51

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Feel like you're going through yet ANOTHER detour on your life's journey? Wondering why things never seem to go "right"?? In this episode we discuss what happens during those inevitable times when things "don't go according to plan" and how we can try to not only cope, but THRIVE during those detours! For all my faith-filled, movie fans this is an …

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15 - CARS (PIXAR): The REAL Secret to Happiness! 23:40

6M ago23:40

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Struggling to find joy or meaning in your life? Do you wish you could just have some peace and strength during those hard trials? In this episode we discuss a possible solution to help with these questions by discussing the spiritual connections Christians can find in this Pixar classic, and how we can also use it to share gospel lessons with our k…

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14 - THE OFFICE: Whaaa?! Gospel Lessons from MICHAEL SCOTT?? ("Lord, is it I?") 19:06

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Can you *really* find spiritual takeaways from popular TV shows?? Like, SERIOUSLY...?! You may not be an Office fan or watcher, but there are MANY out there in today's world, and I have brought you an episode to show that you truly CAN find gospel lessons that you can apply to your life, if you just look for them! In this episode we discuss the spi…

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13 - FINDING NEMO: "Just Keep Trusting... Just Keep Trusting..." How To Increase Our Faith in God and Get Rid of Fear! 18:30

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What does it LOOK like to have faith? How can we more fully trust in the Lord? In this episode we discuss spiritual connections Christians can make as we are "Finding faith in Christ" while enjoying the beloved Pixar classic "Finding Nemo". For all my faith-filled, movie fans (and especially my Pixar lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to mi…

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12 - LORD OF THE RINGS: Four Ways SAMWISE Teaches Us About The Savior 25:59

6M ago25:59

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Don't feel like you fit the usual "hero" stereotype? Meet one of my favorite heroes from movie history... Samwise Gamgee. The humble hobbit gardener, who showed true friendship, loyalty, bravery, and selfless sacrifice in the face of great danger and evil. And who, in my opinion, was VITAL to save Middle-Earth in the LOTR trilogy. In this episode w…

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11 - PETER PAN (1953): "Faith, Trust... and Pixie Dust" ---> 4 LESSONS About Christ's ATONEMENT 19:12

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Wondering how to access God's grace and power in your life? Did you know that we can learn about Christ even in a story about a boy who never wanted to grow up?? In this episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can learn about the Savior's Atonement and the classic animated Disney movie Peter Pan. For all my faith-filled, movie fans …

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10 - WHITE CHRISTMAS: Feeling Forgotten? What Can Help NOW Before The New Year 14:40

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Are you feeling insignificant or forgotten this Christmas season? Or are you maybe wondering what's the best way to use your down time between Christmas and New Years? In today's episode we discuss these two questions and how we can find spiritual lessons from the classic Christmas movie White Christmas. For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especia…

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09 - ELF (2003): 5 Spiritual Takeaways for Your Next Christmas Movie Night 27:16

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Have you ever felt like you didn't belong? Can Santa help us learn something about God? What's the best way to help create personal change in ourselves and others? These questions and more are discussed in today's episode! Are you all snuggled up in your coziest pjs, blankets, and fuzzy socks?? Before you start that movie, give this episode a liste…

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08 - SCROOGE (1970): Bah, Humbug! Have a Change of Heart and Begin Again Through Christ! 19:42

7M ago19:42

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Have you ever felt like Scrooge after he met the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come? Yikes, I hope not!... But if you have, or have simply felt the DESIRE to change and be better, there is a way! In this episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between Scrooge and the Savior who allows us to change for the better. For all my fai…

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07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE! 15:07

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Why do we generally feel so happy, generous, and kind during Christmas?? It's not just because we get presents--in fact, I would argue the opposite! (And I recognize that for many people, the Christmas season is actually a very difficult time) In this episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find within the classic Muppet song "I…