Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | Family Movies, Come Follow Me, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies
Improve your Family Connections & Grow in Your Faith! **TOP 2% PODCAST** 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 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’ll receive an outline for your own Family Movie Night with ”Come Follow Me” discussion questions, quotes, simple summaries, and even a THEMED treat idea🍦!** 📧 Get Your FREE Weekly Help with ”Come Follow Me”: https://familymovienightpodcast.kit.com/11dbab6b81
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Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
*What if I'm not accepted by others...?*
*Is God really a "loving" Father?"
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: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME + Doctrine and Covenants 94-97 (Sept 1-7)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Why does the Lord "chasten" me?
-The blessings of the temple
-How I can be "accepted" of the Lord
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
66 - HERCULES (1997) ✨ D&C 93 | Aug 25-31 | Come Follow Me 🍿
25 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" | Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers? (Music Monday)
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 Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
*Who am I?*
*Why don't I fit in...?*
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: HERCULES + Doctrine and Covenants 93 (Aug 25-31)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Like Jesus Christ, we can be glorified and receive God's "fullness"
-The glory of God is light and truth
-"Set in order your own house"
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
65 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Pinocchio THEN (1940) vs NOW (2022)... Who Wins?? 🍿
64 - PINOCCHIO (1940) ✨ D&C 89-92 | Aug 18-24 | Come Follow Me 🍿
23 - HERCULES: "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" | Am I Ignoring God's Promptings? (Music Monday)
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Welcome to a special bonus episode of "Did Disney mess up another Live-Action classic...?" 😜
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: Movie Review for "PINOCCHIO (2022)"
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Differences between the live action and animated classic
-What I loved + What I was okay with + What I was not a fan of...
-WHICH would I watch with my kids?
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
64 - PINOCCHIO (1940) ✨ D&C 89-92 | Aug 18-24 | Come Follow Me 🍿
46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach them TODAY from this Popular Disney Movie
41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead (Music Monday)
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
*How do I know what is true?*
*Why can't I drink coffee?*
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: PINOCCHIO + Doctrine and Covenants 89-92 (Aug 18-24)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Lord gave us the Word of Wisdom to help us be healthy in body and spirit
-God gives us prophets to guide and protect us
-The Spirit can help us know what is true
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
63 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Freakier Friday (2025) 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
62 - MATILDA ✨ D&C 88 | Aug 11-17 | Come Follow Me 🍿
45 - IT'S A SMALL WORLD: The Secret to World Peace... From Singing Dolls in Disneyland?? (Music Monday)
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Welcome to a special FRIDAY bonus episode of "Eh, Is This Movie Worth Seeing...?" 😜
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: Movie Review for "FREAKIER FRIDAY"
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Movie length, rating, synopsis
-Favorite themes and spiritual takeaways
-Would I watch it with my kids?
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
62 - MATILDA ✨ D&C 88 | Aug 11-17 | Come Follow Me 🍿
60 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ "I Can Only Imagine" 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
*Have you ever felt lonely or forgotten?*
*Do you wish your home felt different?*
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: MATILDA + Doctrine and Covenants 88 (Aug 11-17)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Heavenly Father gives good gifts
-If I seek the Savior, I will find Him
-Heavenly Father wants me to learn
-Our home can be holy like the temple
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
61 - POCAHONTAS ✨ D&C 85-87 | Aug 4-10 | Come Follow Me 🍿
47 - THE GIVING TREE: How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... *Special Book Episode*
42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice for YOU... *Special Easter Episode*
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
*How can I recognize the Spirit?*
*What is considered a 'holy place'? And how do I stand there?*
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: POCAHONTAS + Doctrine and Covenants 85-87 (Aug 4-10)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-How the Spirit can speak to us
-Ways we can help gather Israel
-Standing in Holy Places
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
60 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ "I Can Only Imagine" 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
59 - TANGLED ✨ D&C 84 | July 28-Aug 3 | Come Follow Me 🍿
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)
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Welcome to the first bonus episode of "Movies You Probably Haven't Seen But SHOULD" 😁
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: Movie Review for "I CAN ONLY IMAGINE"
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Movie length, rating, online ratings, where to stream for free
-Favorite themes and topics
-Would I watch it with my kids?
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
59 - TANGLED ✨ D&C 84 | July 28-Aug 3 | Come Follow Me 🍿
22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!
18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips!
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
*Does God's Priesthood apply to me as a woman?*
*How do I access God's power?*
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: TANGLED + Doctrine and Covenants 84 (July 28-Aug 3)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-How to access God's power
-The difference between being "ordained" and "obtaining" the Priesthood
-Who can help in God's work
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
58 - UP (PIXAR) ✨ D&C 81-83 | July 21-27 | Come Follow Me 🍿
27 - TANGLED: "I See the Light" | Where is My Focus? How to Get Out of the Fog and Receive Spiritual Clarity (Music Monday)
16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned...
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
*Have you ever felt weak?*
*Do you sometimes struggle to see or feel God's blessings?*
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 UP + Doctrine and Covenants 81-83 (July 21-27)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Receiving and giving Christlike service
-Reflecting on our blessings and how that helps us
-The Lord often blesses us in ways we didn't expect
🍿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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
57 - SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1937) ✨ D&C 77-80 | July 14-20 | Come Follow Me 🍿
24 - THE LITTLE MERMAID: Struggling with Your Teen? You're Not the First! Lessons from this Fairytale Classic
11 - PETER PAN (1953): "Faith, Trust... and Pixie Dust" ---> 4 LESSONS About Christ's ATONEMENT