*How can we stay hopeful even during hard trials?*   *What do I need to do to receive answers to my prayers?*   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 gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Come Follow Me lesson!   🎥THIS WEEK: Disney's SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS + Doctrine and Covenants 77-80 (July 14-20)   Today we'll discuss themes such as: -Receiving answers from God (personal revelation) -How to help in the Lord's cause -Being of "good cheer" and having a thankful heart   🍿Be sure to stick around to the end to hear our FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY idea you can try together this week together!   Take Care, ~Valerie   ---------------------------------------- **SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE** You'll receive: -🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie  (length, rating, plot, streaming platforms, etc) -✨COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES -💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -🍦THEMED TREAT IDEAS ~SIGN UP HERE FOR WEEKLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE EMAIL~   OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 56 - MEET THE ROBINSONS: "Where Will I Go After I Die?..." Discovering your Potential Future! ✨ 🍿 (D&C 76 | July 7-13 | Come Follow Me) 31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE) 25 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" | Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers? (Music Monday)

*Is there only heaven and hell?*   *What happens to me after I die?*   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 gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Come Follow Me lesson!   🎥THIS WEEK: Disney's MEET THE ROBINSONS + Doctrine and Covenants 76 (July 7-13)   Today we'll discuss themes such as: -Salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the Son of God -We can understand God's will "by the power of the Holy Spirit" -Our Heavenly Father wants us to receive eternal life in the celestial kingdom   🍿Be sure to stick around to the end to hear our FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY idea you can try together this week together!   Take Care, ~Valerie   ---------------------------------------- **SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE** You'll receive: -🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie  (length, rating, plot, streaming platforms, etc) -✨COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES -💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -🍦THEMED TREAT IDEAS ~SIGN UP HERE FOR WEEKLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE EMAIL~   OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 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) 43 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE) 39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! (Music Monday)

(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 to another 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 Come Follow Me lesson!   🎥THIS WEEK: Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY + Doctrine and Covenants 71-75 (June 30-July 6)   Today we'll discuss themes such as: -how to respond when people attack your beliefs -the importance and role of Bishops and church leaders -working hard vs. being "idle"    🍿Be sure to stick around to the end to hear our FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY idea you can try together this week together!   Take Care, ~Valerie   ---------------------------------------- **SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE** You'll receive: -🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie  (length, rating, plot, streaming platforms, etc) -✨COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES -💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -🍦THEMED TREAT IDEAS ~SIGN UP HERE FOR WEEKLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE EMAIL~   OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 54 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: How God TRANSFORMS Us... & Why Good Friends MATTER ✨ 🍿 (D&C 67-70 | June 23-29 | Come Follow Me) 43 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE) 37 - MONSTERS, INC: "If I Didn't Have You" | Do You DREAD Fasting?? Try Thinking About THIS Instead... (Music Monday)  

*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 gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Come Follow Me lesson!   🎥THIS WEEK: Disney's THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE + Doctrine and Covenants 67-70 (June 23-29)   Today we'll discuss themes such as: -the importance of good friends -personal change (similar to spiritual rebirth) -repentance and baptism   🍿Be sure to stick around to the end to hear our FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY idea you can try together this week together!   Take Care, ~Valerie   ---------------------------------------- **SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE** You'll receive: -🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie  (length, rating, plot, streaming platforms, etc) -✨COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES -💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -🍦THEMED TREAT IDEAS ~SIGN UP HERE FOR WEEKLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE EMAIL~   OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 53 - ENCANTO: Is Building Zion *Even* Possible?...FOUR Strategies that Can Help✨ 🍿(D&C 64-66 | June 16-22 | Come Follow Me) 19 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: Lessons on LOVE + KINDNESS for Christian Families! 46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach them TODAY from this Popular Disney Movie

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 Come Follow Me lesson!   🎥THIS WEEK: Disney's ENCANTO + Doctrine and Covenants 64-66 (June 16-22)   Discover how *unity*, *love*, and *forgiveness* within families can build Zion in our homes and communities. Learn about the power of letting go of perfection, embracing understanding, and finding magic in family unity.   💡Be sure to stick around to the end to hear our FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY idea you can try together this week together!   Take Care, ~Valerie   ---------------------------------------- **SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE** You'll receive: -🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie  (length, rating, plot, streaming platforms, etc) -✨COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES -💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -🍦THEMED TREAT IDEAS ~SIGN UP HERE FOR WEEKLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE EMAIL~   OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY! 18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips! 31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE)

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 possible??   Well, welcome to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS where we tie in each week's Come Follow Me discussion with our favorite family movies. 🎥   Hey there, I'm Valerie Beus. I'm a wife, mom, follower of Christ, and lover of both gospel discussions and movie trivia. Hence, this podcast was born!   If you're ready for lessons that you can share with your family that will get them excited to study Come Follow Me each week and open the door to more casual and natural gospel conversations, then you're in the right place!   Let's discuss how movies like Toy Story, Matilda, and The Lion King DO contain good and spiritual lessons that all of our family members can learn from, if only we train our minds to look for them.   (AND relate them to that week's Come Follow Me lesson?! It's really a win-win! 🙌)   Grab that popcorn and those red vines, the show is about to start! Let's go! 🍿   **OH and don't forget to join our FREE weekly email, where you receive an outline for your own Family Movie Night with discussion questions relating to that week's Come Follow Me study, quotes, simple summaries, and even a themed treat idea!**   Join here! --> Get Your FREE Weekly Come Follow Me Help!

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 we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between Samwise the Brave and Jesus the Christ.   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Tolkien fans) this is an episode you won't want to miss!   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Samwise carrying Frodo clip - YouTube, WATCH HERE (You NEED to watch it!) Episode 01 - HARRY POTTER: Finding Christ in the Wizarding World?! Episode 04 - HOME ALONE: Feeling *Forgotten* this Christmas...? God is Desperately Searching for YOU!   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY IG - @FindingChristinModernMedia  

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 history, genealogy, your family tree, and the importance of family relationships and ancestry, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Lion King fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 50 - CARS (PIXAR): The SECRET to Happiness?! Lessons for your Family! *Episode Replay* 49 - THE LION KING (1994): Have You Forgotten Who You REALLY Are? 5 Lessons for the Wanderer... *Episode Replay* 19 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: Lessons on LOVE + KINDNESS for Christian Families!     RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Pixar fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 49 - THE LION KING (1994): Have You Forgotten Who You REALLY Are? 5 Lessons for the Wanderer... *Episode Replay* 37 - MONSTERS, INC: "If I Didn't Have You" | Do You DREAD Fasting?? Try Thinking About THIS Instead... (Music Monday) 13 - FINDING NEMO: "Just Keep Trusting... Just Keep Trusting..." How To Increase Our Faith in God and Get Rid of Fear!     RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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 and reaching out to a wandering loved one, and understanding the Plan of Salvation, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Disney fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 48 - "We Were On A BREAK..." *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* 39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! 25 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" | Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers?     RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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~     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 47 - THE GIVING TREE: How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... *Special Book Episode* 20 - GILMORE GIRLS: How Can I Be a Better Parent...? (Gilmores vs Lorelei vs God) 14 - THE OFFICE: Whaaa?! Gospel Lessons from MICHAEL SCOTT?? ("Lord, is it I?")   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia  

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 your relationship with God, relationships with others, and selfless service, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, kids' book lovers (especially my SHEL SILVERSTEIN fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~   **NOTE: In this episode I accidentally referred to the Tree as "he" a few times because I'd forgotten it says in the book "her apples/branches/trunk". I had been comparing the tree to God, so without realizing I was still calling it a "he" instead of the written "she". My mistake!**     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach Them from Their FAVORITE Disney Movie 34 - THE RUNAWAY BUNNY: Running from God?? Spiritual Lessons from a Beloved Children's CLASSIC! *Special Book Episode* 22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!     RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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 revelation, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Frozen fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE) 28 - BLUEY: Are You Constantly Battling with Comparison?? Surprising Lessons from this FAVORITE Kids Show! 26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY!     RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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, loving all of God's children, peacemaking, and promoting peace, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Disneyland fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 43 - MARY POPPINS: Favorite Takeaways from this Classic Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE) 29 - THE GOOFY MOVIE: "I2I" | The SECRET to World Peace?? How to Respond When Someone Disagrees with You (Music Monday) 03 - CINDERELLA (2015): How to Stand for Truth on Social Media and Still Keep Your Friends   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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, being humble, and trusting in God, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Julie Andrews fans!) this one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~     VICTORIA IRWIN CONTACT INFO: IG - @victoriairwinart     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 43 - MARY POPPINS: Favorite Takeaways from this Classic Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE) 31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE) 17 - CINDERELLA (1950): Does God REALLY Hear My Prayers...? RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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, being humble, and trusting in God, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Julie Andrews fans!) this one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~   P.S. Tune in on THURSDAY for Part TWO!     VICTORIA IRWIN CONTACT INFO: IG - @victoriairwinart     JOIN MY VIP EMAIL NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: *Celebrating EASTER!* (...Remember, Jesus Christ Died for YOU!) 40 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER 31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE)   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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 sacrifice for us, having a more meaningful Easter, or celebrating Holy Week, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Chronicles of Narnia fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~   JOIN MY FREE VIP NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | How to Get Rid of "Bad Days"... (Music Monday) 11 - PETER PAN (1953): "Faith, Trust... and Pixie Dust" ---> 4 LESSONS About Christ's ATONEMENT 06 - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (2005): CHRIST vs. CLAUS How to Focus on Jesus...But Still Get Presents From Santa   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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 more meaningful Holy Week, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Classic Disney fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~   JOIN MY FREE VIP NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*   MENTIONED IN EPISODE: "It Works Wonderfully!" Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf "Of Things That Matter Most" Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 40 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER 26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY! 15 - CARS (PIXAR): The REAL Secret to Happiness!   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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 come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Dreamworks fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~   ***NOTE: In this episode, I refer to the final plague as the "destroying angel". However, in the movie and Exodus it is called the "Death Angel" or "Destroyer".   JOIN MY FREE VIP NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! (Music Monday) 34 - THE RUNAWAY BUNNY: Running from God?? Spiritual Lessons from a Beloved Children's CLASSIC! *Special Book Episode* 22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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 premortal life and potential, then you've come to the right place!   For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Anastasia fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!   Talk to you in the episode! ~Valerie~   JOIN MY FREE VIP NEWSLETTER --> Email me with subject "I WANT IN!" to findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com and you'll receive emails with awesome extras such as: *Lesson summaries/topics from that week's episode(s)* *Additional Insights not discussed* *Seasonal movie/show recommendations*   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE: 38 - FULL HOUSE: Are You Just Going Through the Motions?... How to Better Plant God Within Yourself and YOUR KIDS! 21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear (Music Monday) 02 - THE LION KING: Feeling Lost? God is Calling to YOU   RESOURCES: email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY  IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia