Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | Family Movies, Come Follow Me, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies

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

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! 🍿
 
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52 - LORD OF THE RINGS: 4 Ways SAMWISE Teaches Us About The Savior *Episode Replay*

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!
 
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email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
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51 - THE LION KING 2: How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... *SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE*

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

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

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~
 
 
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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?
 
 
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48 - "We Were On A BREAK..." *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*

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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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?")
 
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47 - THE GIVING TREE: How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... *Special Book Episode*

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!**
 
 
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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!
 
 
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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

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

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

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
 
 
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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...?
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