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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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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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Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
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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Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
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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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
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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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
This "Practically Perfect" nanny came to help the Banks' children, right?
Or was she REALLY helping to heal a deeper issue... one of which many of us can relate to?
In today's PART ONE 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~
P.S. Tune in on THURSDAY for Part TWO!
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:
42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: *Celebrating EASTER!* (...Remember, Jesus Christ Died for YOU!)
40 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER
31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE)
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Looking for a more meaningful Easter this year?
Are you familiar with this story of Christ's sacrifice??
In today's episode we discuss the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and how we can better understand the analogy of Christ in its story! (Especially during the Easter season!)
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to Christ's Atonement, His sacrifice for us, having a more meaningful Easter, or celebrating Holy Week, then you've come to the right place!
For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Chronicles of Narnia 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:
41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | How to Get Rid of "Bad Days"... (Music Monday)
11 - PETER PAN (1953): "Faith, Trust... and Pixie Dust" ---> 4 LESSONS About Christ's ATONEMENT
06 - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (2005): CHRIST vs. CLAUS How to Focus on Jesus...But Still Get Presents From Santa
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Do you get easily distracted from what TRULY matters??
Are you struggling to SIMPLIFY and prioritize your "non-negotiables"?
In today's episode we discuss the song "Bare Necessities" from the 1967 classic Disney movie, The Jungle Book.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to putting God first, improving your spiritual priorities, and as a bonus, how that can help you to have a more meaningful Holy Week, then you've come to the right place!
For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Classic Disney fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!
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~Valerie~
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MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
"It Works Wonderfully!" Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Of Things That Matter Most" Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:
40 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER
26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY!
15 - CARS (PIXAR): The REAL Secret to Happiness!
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Why don't Christians celebrate Passover?
Are there actually lessons we can still apply to us TODAY?
In today's episode we discuss the beloved 1998 Dreamworks movie THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, which tells of the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering God's deliverance, His Atonement, the Passover, Easter, or the Sacrament, then you've come to the right place!
For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Dreamworks fans!) this is one you won't want to miss!
Talk to you in the episode!
~Valerie~
***NOTE: In this episode, I refer to the final plague as the "destroying angel". However, in the movie and Exodus it is called the "Death Angel" or "Destroyer".
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39 - ANASTASIA: "Once Upon a December" | Struggling to Remember Who You REALLY Are? What God NEEDS You to Know TODAY! (Music Monday)
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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Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Do you ever get a sense of "spiritual deja vu"? Like something you are learning is something you knew once before...? (Hmm, possibly, once upon a December?)
Or, have you ever felt worthless or like a "nobody"?
In today's episode we discuss the memorable song from Anastasia, "Once Upon a December".
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering your divine worth, your premortal life and potential, then you've come to the right place!
For all my faith-filled, media lovers (especially my Anastasia 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:
38 - FULL HOUSE: Are You Just Going Through the Motions?... How to Better Plant God Within Yourself and YOUR KIDS!
21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear (Music Monday)
02 - THE LION KING: Feeling Lost? God is Calling to YOU
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