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 Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Do you find yourself wondering:
"Why don't I feel happy?"
or
"Why don't I feel fulfilled in my life?"
If you've ever wondered either of these questions, you are not alone.
In today's episode we discuss two potential struggles we may be having and possible solutions.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on gratitude for Christian families, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especially my musical lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Does it ever feel like you are crying out to the Lord, but He isn't answering?
Why does it seem like God waits until I am struggling or hurting before coming to me?
If you've ever wondered either of these questions, you are not alone.
In today's episode we discuss why our prayers often don't seem to receive answers or why they might come in a way we don't expect.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on prayer for Christian families, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especially Disney classic lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Mark 6:45-51
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Feel like you're going through yet ANOTHER detour on your life's journey?
Wondering why things never seem to go "right"??
In this episode we discuss what happens during those inevitable times when things "don't go according to plan" and how we can try to not only cope, but THRIVE during those detours!
For all my faith-filled, movie fans this is an episode you won't want to miss!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Matthew 18:1-4
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
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 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!
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especially my PIXAR-lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Matthew 25:34-40
Mosiah 2:17
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Can you *really* find spiritual takeaways from popular TV shows?? Like, SERIOUSLY...?!
You may not be an Office fan or watcher, but there are MANY out there in today's world, and I have brought you an episode to show that you truly CAN find gospel lessons that you can apply to your life, if you just look for them!
In this episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between Dunder Mifflin's Regional Manager, the Assistant to the Regional Manager, and how we can better listen and apply God's counsel to us personally.
For all my faith-filled, movie AND tv fans (especially my OFFICE-lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Doctrine and Covenants 1:14-16
Matthew 26:20-22
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
What does it LOOK like to have faith? How can we more fully trust in the Lord?
In this episode we discuss spiritual connections Christians can make as we are "Finding faith in Christ" while enjoying the beloved Pixar classic "Finding Nemo".
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (and especially my Pixar lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR TOP EPISODES:
01 - HARRY POTTER: Finding Christ in the Wizarding World?!
03 - CINDERELLA (2015): How to Stand for Truth on Social Media and Still Keep Your Friends
12 - LORD OF THE RINGS: Four Ways SAMWISE Teaches Us About the Savior
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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
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 this episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between Samwise the Brave and Jesus the Christ.
For all my faith-filled, movie lovers (especially my Tolkien fans) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Samwise carrying Frodo clip - YouTube, WATCH HERE (You NEED to watch it!)
Episode 01 - HARRY POTTER: Finding Christ in the Wizarding World?!
Episode 04 - HOME ALONE: Feeling *Forgotten* this Christmas...? God is Desperately Searching for YOU!
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Wondering how to access God's grace and power in your life?
Did you know that we can learn about Christ even in a story about a boy who never wanted to grow up??
In this episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can learn about the Savior's Atonement and the classic animated Disney movie Peter Pan.
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especially all my fellow nostalgic Disney fans) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Mentioned in the episode:
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf - The Gift of Grace”, April 2015
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Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Are you feeling insignificant or forgotten this Christmas season?
Or are you maybe wondering what's the best way to use your down time between Christmas and New Years?
In today's episode we discuss these two questions and how we can find spiritual lessons from the classic Christmas movie White Christmas.
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especially my Bing Crosby lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Mentioned in the episode:
Isaiah 49:13-16
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Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Have you ever felt like you didn't belong?
Can Santa help us learn something about God?
What's the best way to help create personal change in ourselves and others?
These questions and more are discussed in today's episode!
Are you all snuggled up in your coziest pjs, blankets, and fuzzy socks??
Before you start that movie, give this episode a listen and you'll be ready for some great conversations afterwards with your family, a friend, or maybe your dog is actually your go-to listener...
Either way, for all my faith-filled, movie fans this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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