Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | LDS, Family Movies, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies
Improve your Family Connections & Grow in Your Faith!
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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?
•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 gospel lessons with our favorite family movies and shows. 🎥
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 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.
Grab that popcorn and those red vines, the show is about to start! Let’s go! 🍿
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
26 min
"How can I recognize God's hand in my life?"
"Does God still perform miracles today?"
Hi friends!
Today, as we lead up to celebrating Pioneer Day in Utah (or wherever you may be!), we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie 17 Miracles.
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to humility in chastening, recognizing the Lord’s tender mercies, and committing to build Zion today, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
51 - THE LION KING 2: How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... *SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE*
31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE)
92 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!

Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
19 min
"Can Jesus really save me?"
"Does good really win in the end?"
Hi friends!
Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic movie Sleeping Beauty.
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to being saved by the Savior, how good will always beat evil, and how we can be courageous for Christ, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
17 - CINDERELLA (1950): Does God REALLY Hear My Prayers...?
18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips!
43 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE)

Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
23 min
"How can I choose to do what's right, even when it's hard?"
"Is my gut trying to tell me something?"
Hi friends!
Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney movie National Treasure.
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to following the Spirit even when people mock you, choosing to do what's right, and trying to be selfless instead of selfish, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
104 - TOP GUN: MAVERICK ✈️ You are WHO and WHERE God needs you to be...
39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! (Music Monday)
30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship

Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
33 min
"Why has God allowed me to suffer?"
"How can I stop comparing myself to others?"
Hi friends!
Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie Top Gun: Maverick.
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to learning from our experiences, finding courage, forgiveness, and selfless sacrifice, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
43 - MARY POPPINS: Takeaways from this CLASSIC Disney Movie! w/ Victoria Irwin (PART ONE)
36 - LEGALLY BLONDE + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: How to Protect Yourself (and Your Family!) from the World...
24 - THE LITTLE MERMAID: Struggling with Your Teen? You're Not the First! Lessons from this Fairytale Classic

Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
23 min
"Does God really love me... right now?"
"I constantly feel like I'm not enough..."
Hi friends!
Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie Despicable Me.
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to finding direction in your life and becoming our best self as we come closer to God, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY!
21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear
11 - PETER PAN (1953): "Faith, Trust... and Pixie Dust" ---> 4 LESSONS About Christ's ATONEMENT

Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
25 min
"How do I know what direction to take in life?"
"Why do I feel lost in life?"
Hi friends!
Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic: Alice in Wonderland (1951).
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to finding direction in our lives and coming closer to God, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
29 - THE GOOFY MOVIE: "I2I" | Yikes! How to Respond When Someone Disagrees with You...
22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!
16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned...

Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
15 min
"Does God really care about me?"
"Why does life seem to get harder when I'm trying to do what's right?"
Hi friends!
Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic: 101 Dalmatians (1961)
We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families relating to coming closer to God, how to manage difficult trials, and looking for everyday angels in our life, then you've come to the right place!
I'm so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead
38 - FULL HOUSE: Striving to Teach Your Kids Spiritual Lessons?? This Principle is VITAL!
11 - PETER PAN (1953): "Faith, Trust... and Pixie Dust" ---> 4 LESSONS About Christ's ATONEMENT

Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
23 min
"You've Got a Friend in Me"... but how can we really be friends with the Savior?
WELCOME BACK, FRIENDS!
We are celebrating 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:
--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)
In today's episode we are back from our break and updating you on:
-life
-pregnancy
-our new freebie: 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions
-the plan for the podcast moving forward
We are also discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Pixar favorite: TOY STORY (1995)
(Note: Did you catch the few times in the episode I said "Andy" when I meant to say "Woody"? 😆)
If you are searching for gospel lessons for families relating to friendship, selflessness, trials, and empathy, then you've come to the right place!
We are so glad you are here!
~Valerie
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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!
13 - FINDING NEMO: "Just Keep Trusting... Just Keep Trusting..." How To Increase Our Faith in God and Get Rid of Fear!

May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
22 min
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 (replay) 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!
✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).👶
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
Take care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
91 - THE LION KING (1994) 🦁 Forgotten Who You REALLY Are? 5 Lessons for the Wanderer... *Episode Replay*
79 - COCO 💀 D&C 125-128 | Nov 3-9 | Come Follow Me

May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
15 min
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 (replay) 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 parenting, and how that compares to how Heavenly Father parents us.
✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).👶
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
Take care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
24 - THE LITTLE MERMAID: Struggling with Your Teen? You're Not the First! Lessons from this Fairytale Classic
14 - THE OFFICE: Whaaa?! Gospel Lessons from MICHAEL SCOTT?? ("Lord, is it I?")








