Foundation Worldview Podcast How to Train Your Dragon: A Biblical Worldview Review for Families
Jun 18, 2025
Delve into the themes of parental approval and community in 'How to Train Your Dragon,' seen through a biblical lens. Explore how children's quest for their parents' acceptance mirrors a deeper yearning for God's approval. Discover how unique gifts strengthen families and communities, supported by scripture. Learn to identify true enemies as outlined in biblical teachings. This engaging discussion offers valuable insights and conversation starters for parents striving to instill a gospel-centered perspective in their children's media choices.
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Humans Desire Parental Approval
- Humans long to make their parents proud as a reflection of their deeper desire to please God.
- Our ultimate purpose is to glorify God, which is like making a parent proud on an eternal level.
Discuss Unique Giftings' Benefits
- Discuss how each Viking's unique gifts benefited their community, like Hiccup's engineering and Astrid's strength.
- Connect these giftings to your family's and church's diverse strengths to illustrate unity in diversity.
Discern True Enemies Biblically
- Teach kids to discern true enemies by holding all things against God's word.
- Use Scripture to identify enemies as the world, the flesh, and the devil, not merely those we initially perceive as threats.