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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! 🍿

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Episodes

Monday Mar 16, 2026

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 (replay) 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 your families relating to priorities, looking to God, and gaining clarity/focus for our lives, be sure to listen!
 
✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).👶
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE)
42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice for YOU... *Special Easter Episode*
 

Monday Mar 09, 2026

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 (replay) 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, parenting, and more!
 
✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
20 - GILMORE GIRLS: How Can I Be a Better Parent...? (Gilmores vs Lorelei vs God)
30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship
 

Monday Mar 02, 2026

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 (replay) episode we discuss the beloved Shel Silverstein's 1964 Classic Children's Book: The Giving Tree.
 
**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!**
 
✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
34 - THE RUNAWAY BUNNY: Running from God?? Spiritual Lessons from a Beloved Children's CLASSIC! *Special Book Episode*
17 - CINDERELLA (1950): Does God REALLY Hear My Prayers...?

Monday Feb 23, 2026

Struggling to find clarity or direction?
 
Wondering what truly helps us to see?
 
In today's (replay) 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!
 
✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
23 - HERCULES: "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" | Am I Ignoring God's Promptings? (Music Monday)
16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned...
 

Monday Feb 16, 2026

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 week's (replay) 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 kids! 
 
✨Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead
13 - FINDING NEMO: "Just Keep Trusting... Just Keep Trusting..." How To Increase Our Faith in God and Get Rid of Fear!
 

Monday Feb 09, 2026

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 (replay) episode we discuss one of my favorite Disney songs "I2I" from The Goofy Movie and how its lyrics may just contain the solution to bring people back together instead of dividing further in our differences.
 
✨Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
45 - IT'S A SMALL WORLD: The Secret to World Peace... From Singing Dolls in Disneyland?? 
19 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: Lessons on LOVE + KINDNESS for Christian Families!
 

Monday Feb 02, 2026

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 today's (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between Samwise the Brave and Jesus the Christ.
 
✨Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
01 - HARRY POTTER: Finding Christ in the Wizarding World?!
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)
 

Monday Jan 26, 2026

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 (replay) episode we discuss how God is aware of each of us in our individual struggles, and how He will help to lighten our loads.
 
✨Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear (Music Monday)
28 - BLUEY: *Listen Up, MOMS*... Do You Struggle with Feelings of INADEQUACY or COMPARISON? This Episode is for YOU!
 

Monday Jan 19, 2026

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 (replay) episode we discuss how we may sometimes forget who we truly are, and that God is longing to help us remember!
 
Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
51 - THE LION KING 2: How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... *SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE*
16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned...

Monday Jan 12, 2026

Wondering how you can have more meaningful prayers?
 
In today's (replay) 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!
 
Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).
 
Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚
 
Take care,
~Valerie
 
**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY EMAIL: THE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT GUIDE**
You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
copy/paste link: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead (Music Monday)
26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY!

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