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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

Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
12 min
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...?

Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
11 min
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...

Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
22 min
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!

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
18 min
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!

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
24 min
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)

Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
14 min
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!

Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
20 min
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...

Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
15 min
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!

Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
6 min
Yes, I know I'm referencing Ross and Rachel's break up from the show Friends again but that's because Family Movie Night for Latter-day Saints will be taking a break too.
But I promise it's for good 👶 (and not-so-good 🤮) reasons!
⭐️ Be sure to sign up for the email newsletter to stay connected during this time (link below ⬇️)
⭐️ And watch for some episode replays I'll be posting while I'm working on feeling semi-decent again.
Thanks for all your support!
Take Care,
~Valerie
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**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:
87 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤️ Dec 22-28 | Christmas | Come Follow Me
07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE!
08 - SCROOGE (1970): Bah, Humbug! Have a Change of Heart and Begin Again Through Christ!

Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
35 min
*What if I'm not looking forward to studying the Old Testament?*
*Why does the past matter?*
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: A CHRISTMAS CAROL + Introduction to the Old Testament (Dec 29-Jan 4)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Old Testament testifies of Jesus Christ
-Jesus Christ is Jehovah in the Old Testament
-The Old Testament helps me understand my covenant relationship with God
Take Care,
~Valerie
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**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:
87 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤️ Dec 22-28 | Christmas | Come Follow Me
07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE!
08 - SCROOGE (1970): Bah, Humbug! Have a Change of Heart and Begin Again Through Christ!








