

Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | Family Movies, Come Follow Me, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies
Valerie Beus - Christian & LDS & Disney fan
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
**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
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 15, 2025 • 48min
86 - THE SANTA CLAUSE 🎅 The Family: A Proclamation to the World | Dec 15-21 | Come Follow Me
*What if my family doesn't look like the typical "Mormon" family?*
*Do I still belong?*
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 SANTA CLAUSE + The Family: A Proclamation to the World (Dec 15-21)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The family is central to the Creator's plan
-Each person is a beloved son or daughter of Heavenly Parents
-Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ
Take Care,
~Valerie
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-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨👩👧👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
85 - ELF 🎄 Articles of Faith + Official Declarations 1 & 2 | Dec 8-14 | Come Follow Me
07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE!
06 - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (2005): CHRIST vs. CLAUS How to Focus on Jesus...But Still Get Presents From Santa

Dec 8, 2025 • 42min
85 - ELF 🎄 Articles of Faith + Official Declarations 1 & 2 | Dec 8-14 | Come Follow Me
*Is it okay to have questions about what the church teaches?*
*What if I don't understand modern revelation?*
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: ELF + Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 & 2 (Dec 8-14)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Articles of Faith contain foundational truths of the restored gospel
-The Church of Jesus Christ is guided by revelation
-I can trust in the Lord, even when I do not have a perfect understanding
Take Care,
~Valerie
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-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
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-👨👩👧👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
84 - HOME ALONE 🏠 D&C 137-138 | Dec 1-7 | Come Follow Me
09 - ELF (2003): 5 Spiritual Takeaways for Your Next Christmas Movie Night
05 - A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Oh, Good Grief! Let God TRANSFORM You Today!

Dec 1, 2025 • 42min
84 - HOME ALONE 🏠 D&C 137-138 | Dec 1-7 | Come Follow Me
*What happens to those who have died?*
*What if they never knew about Christ?*
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: HOME ALONE + Doctrine and Covenants 137-138 (Dec 1-7)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-All of Heavenly Father's children will have the opportunity to choose eternal life
-Reading and pondering the scriptures prepares me to receive revelation
-The Savior's work continues on the other side of the veil
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
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
82 - WICKED 💚 D&C 135-136 | Nov 24-30 | Come Follow Me
06 - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (2005): CHRIST vs. CLAUS How to Focus on Jesus...But Still Get Presents From Santa
04 - HOME ALONE: Feeling *Forgotten* this Christmas...? God is Desperately Searching for YOU!

Nov 27, 2025 • 11min
83 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ WICKED: FOR GOOD (2025) 💚 *Bonus Episode* 🩷
Was the movie as good as we anticipated??
Are there really gospel themes we can find in it?
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 "WICKED: FOR GOOD"
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-My thoughts on the movie
-Should you take your kids to see it?
-Favorite spiritual takeaway
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
82 - WICKED 💚 D&C 135-136 | Nov 24-30 | Come Follow Me
63 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Freakier Friday (2025) 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
60 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ "I Can Only Imagine" 🍿 *Bonus Episode*

Nov 24, 2025 • 39min
82 - WICKED 💚 D&C 135-136 | Nov 24-30 | Come Follow Me
*How can I stand for truth even when others disagree?*
*Why does God give us trials if He loves us?*
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: WICKED + Doctrine and Covenants 135-136 (Nov 24-30)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Joseph and Hyrum Smith sealed their testimonies with their blood
-Joseph Smith was a prophet and witness of Jesus Christ
-I can help accomplish the Lord's will as I follow His counsel
Take Care,
~Valerie
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You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie
-✨ COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-👨👩👧👦 FAMILY ACTIVITY
-🍦 THEMED TREAT IDEAS
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
81 - THE BLIND SIDE 🏈 D&C 133-134 | Nov 17-23 | Come Follow Me
46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach them TODAY from this Popular Disney Movie
18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips!

Nov 17, 2025 • 42min
81 - THE BLIND SIDE 🏈 D&C 133-134 | Nov 17-23 | Come Follow Me
*How can I prepare for the second coming?*
*Can I be "in the world" but not "of the world"?*
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 BLIND SIDE + Doctrine and Covenants 133-134 (Nov 17-23)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Lord wants me to stay away from the evil in the world
-Jesus Christ will come again
-Jesus Christ is loving and kind
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
80 - THE INCREDIBLES 💥 D&C 129-132 | Nov 10-16 | Come Follow Me
36 - LEGALLY BLONDE + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: How to Protect Yourself (and Your Family!) from the World...
18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips!

Nov 10, 2025 • 44min
80 - THE INCREDIBLES 💥 D&C 129-132 | Nov 10-16 | Come Follow Me
*How can I bring my family closer together?*
*Why aren't blessings coming when I'm being obedient??*
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 THE INCREDIBLES + Doctrine and Covenants 129-132 (Nov 10-16)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Heavenly Father wants me to focus on eternal things
-God blesses me as I obey His laws
-Heavenly Father made it possible for families to be together forever
🍿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:
79 - COCO 💀 D&C 125-128 | Nov 3-9 | Come Follow Me 🎆
30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship
15 - CARS (PIXAR): The REAL Secret to Happiness!

Nov 3, 2025 • 39min
79 - COCO 💀 D&C 125-128 | Nov 3-9 | Come Follow Me 🎆
*How does doing work for my ancestors change ME??*
*Who can I turn to during difficult times?*
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 COCO + Doctrine and Covenants 125-128 (Nov 3-9)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Lord wants me to care for my family
-I can rely on the Lord during difficult times
-"Whatsoever you record on earth shall be recorded in heaven"
-The salvation of my ancestors is essential to my salvation
🍿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:
78 - THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 🎄 D&C 124 | Oct 27-Nov 2 | Come Follow Me 🎃
73 - HARRY POTTER ⚡ D&C 111-114 | Oct 6-12 | Come Follow Me 🍿
13 - FINDING NEMO: "Just Keep Trusting... Just Keep Trusting..." How To Increase Our Faith in God and Get Rid of Fear!

Oct 27, 2025 • 44min
78 - THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 🎄 D&C 124 | Oct 27-Nov 2 | Come Follow Me 🎃
*How do I share the gospel without being awkward?*
*Can God really use ME in His work?*
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 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS + Doctrine and Covenants 124 (Oct 27-Nov 2)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Seeing people as their "beautiful" potential
-Inviting people to come to Christ, without being weird
-Being where God needs us to be and WHO He needs us to be
🍿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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You'll receive:
-🎬 SUMMARY of that week's movie (length, rating, plot, streaming platforms, etc)
-✨COME FOLLOW ME THEMES/SCRIPTURES
-💬 EASY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
-🍦THEMED TREAT IDEAS
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
77 - HOCUS POCUS 🕯 "I Put a Spell on You" | The Hidden Power of Music 🎵 *Bonus Episode*
76 - HOCUS POCUS 🧙♀️ D&C 121-123 | Oct 20-26 | Come Follow Me 🍿
75 - HALLOWEENTOWN 👻 D&C 115-120 | Oct 13-19 | Come Follow Me 🍿

Oct 23, 2025 • 20min
77 - HOCUS POCUS 🕯 "I Put a Spell on You" | The Hidden Power of Music 🎵 *Bonus Episode*
*Does it really matter what I listen to?*
*But my music's not "bad"...*
Hey friend!
In today's bonus episode we are discussing the music from HOCUS POCUS and how those songs "entranced" both the parents and children, without them realizing... and how this can also happen to us today! 😬
We discuss themes such as:
-What are we choosing to listen to?
-How does it make us feel?
-How/why to choose good music
Take care,
~Valerie
Referenced in episode:
2 Ne 28:21-22
For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices
Tracy Y. Browning Oct 2025 General Conference talk
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📽OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:
76 - HOCUS POCUS 🧙♀️ D&C 121-123 | Oct 20-26 | Come Follow Me 🍿
75 - HALLOWEENTOWN 👻 D&C 115-120 | Oct 13-19 | Come Follow Me 🍿
74 - BONUS: Who Said It?... Dumbledore, Gandalf, or Prophet? 🧙♂️ w/ Guests Evan Beus + Victoria Irwin


