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
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Sep 22, 2025 • 36min
71 - MOANA ✨ D&C 106-108 | Sept 22-28 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*What if I don't feel qualified for what God has asked me to do?*
*Why do I need to support my leaders?*
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: MOANA + Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 (Sept 22-28)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Lord supports me when He calls me to serve
-The Priesthood is "after the Order of the Son of God"
-The Lord's servants are "upheld by the confidence, faith, and prayer of the Church"
🍿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:
70 - THE CHOSEN ✨ D&C 102-105 | Sept 15-21 | Come Follow Me 🍿
31 - MOANA: Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE)
29 - THE GOOFY MOVIE: "I2I" | Yikes! How to Respond When Someone Disagrees with You... (Music Monday)
Sep 15, 2025 • 45min
70 - THE CHOSEN ✨ D&C 102-105 | Sept 15-21 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*I'm being obedient but don't see any blessings...*
*How can I share God's light?*
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 CHOSEN + Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 (Sept 15-21)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-We can be "a light unto the world" by following Jesus
-The Lord wants us to share what we have with people in need
-The Lord will bless us as we keep His commandments
-We can be peacemakers
🍿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:
69 - CINDERELLA w/ Sharon Lamar ✨ D&C 98-101 | Sept 8-14 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
68 - CINDERELLA (1950) ✨ D&C 98-101 | Sept 8-14 | Come Follow Me 🍿
22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!
Sep 11, 2025 • 37min
69 - CINDERELLA w/ Sharon Lamar ✨ D&C 98-101 | Sept 8-14 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
*What do I do when things don't go "according to plan"...?*
*How do I handle the waiting period?*
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!
🎥TODAY'S BONUS EPISODE: CINDERELLA w/ special guest SHARON LAMAR (of "The Single LDS Woman" Podcast) + Doctrine and Covenants 98-101 | Sept 8-14.
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-How to "Be still and know that [He] is God"
-Dealing with trials or things that "didn't go as planned"
-How we can use these lessons to further God's work
Take Care,
~Valerie
✨MORE FROM SHARON:
-The Single LDS Woman podcast
-Stay connected as an Insider
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
68 - CINDERELLA (1950) ✨ D&C 98-101 | Sept 8-14 | Come Follow Me 🍿
17 - CINDERELLA (1950): Does God REALLY Hear My Prayers...?
03 - CINDERELLA (2015): How to Stand for Truth on Social Media and Still Keep Your Friends
Sep 8, 2025 • 36min
68 - CINDERELLA (1950) ✨ D&C 98-101 | Sept 8-14 | Come Follow Me 🍿
This week, the discussion revolves around Cinderella and the profound life lessons it holds. Explore how trials can ultimately lead to personal growth and why seeking peace through God’s guidance is essential. Discover the importance of resilience and forgiveness echoed in Cinderella’s journey. Plus, there's a poignant story about divine pruning that highlights trusting God's plan, while practical advice on addressing abusive situations underscores that not all trials serve a purpose. Don’t miss the fun family activity encouraging acts of courage and kindness!
Sep 1, 2025 • 38min
67 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME ✨ D&C 94-97 | Sept 1-7 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*What if I'm not accepted by others...?*
*Is God really a "loving" Father?"
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 HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME + Doctrine and Covenants 94-97 (Sept 1-7)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Why does the Lord "chasten" me?
-The blessings of the temple
-How I can be "accepted" of the Lord
🍿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:
66 - HERCULES (1997) ✨ D&C 93 | Aug 25-31 | Come Follow Me 🍿
25 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" | Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers? (Music Monday)
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)
Aug 25, 2025 • 35min
66 - HERCULES (1997) ✨ D&C 93 | Aug 25-31 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*Who am I?*
*Why don't I fit in...?*
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: HERCULES + Doctrine and Covenants 93 (Aug 25-31)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Like Jesus Christ, we can be glorified and receive God's "fullness"
-The glory of God is light and truth
-"Set in order your own house"
🍿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:
65 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Pinocchio THEN (1940) vs NOW (2022)... Who Wins?? 🍿
64 - PINOCCHIO (1940) ✨ D&C 89-92 | Aug 18-24 | Come Follow Me 🍿
23 - HERCULES: "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" | Am I Ignoring God's Promptings? (Music Monday)
Aug 21, 2025 • 20min
65 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Pinocchio THEN (1940) vs NOW (2022)... Who Wins?? 🍿
Welcome to a special bonus episode of "Did Disney mess up another Live-Action classic...?" 😜
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 "PINOCCHIO (2022)"
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Differences between the live action and animated classic
-What I loved + What I was okay with + What I was not a fan of...
-WHICH would I watch with my kids?
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
64 - PINOCCHIO (1940) ✨ D&C 89-92 | Aug 18-24 | Come Follow Me 🍿
46 - FROZEN: Do Your Kids LOVE Anna and Elsa?? 4 Lessons You Can Teach them TODAY from this Popular Disney Movie
41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead (Music Monday)
Aug 18, 2025 • 40min
64 - PINOCCHIO (1940) ✨ D&C 89-92 | Aug 18-24 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*How do I know what is true?*
*Why can't I drink coffee?*
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: PINOCCHIO + Doctrine and Covenants 89-92 (Aug 18-24)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-The Lord gave us the Word of Wisdom to help us be healthy in body and spirit
-God gives us prophets to guide and protect us
-The Spirit can help us know what is true
🍿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:
63 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Freakier Friday (2025) 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
62 - MATILDA ✨ D&C 88 | Aug 11-17 | Come Follow Me 🍿
45 - IT'S A SMALL WORLD: The Secret to World Peace... From Singing Dolls in Disneyland?? (Music Monday)
Aug 15, 2025 • 12min
63 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ Freakier Friday (2025) 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
Welcome to a special FRIDAY bonus episode of "Eh, Is This Movie Worth Seeing...?" 😜
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 "FREAKIER FRIDAY"
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Movie length, rating, synopsis
-Favorite themes and spiritual takeaways
-Would I watch it with my kids?
Take Care,
~Valerie
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OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
62 - MATILDA ✨ D&C 88 | Aug 11-17 | Come Follow Me 🍿
60 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ "I Can Only Imagine" 🍿 *Bonus Episode*
30 - FREAKY FRIDAY (2003): Struggling to Connect with One of Your Kids? How to Grow or Repair a Broken Relationship
Aug 11, 2025 • 44min
62 - MATILDA ✨ D&C 88 | Aug 11-17 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*Have you ever felt lonely or forgotten?*
*Do you wish your home felt different?*
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: MATILDA + Doctrine and Covenants 88 (Aug 11-17)
Today we'll discuss themes such as:
-Heavenly Father gives good gifts
-If I seek the Savior, I will find Him
-Heavenly Father wants me to learn
-Our home can be holy like the temple
🍿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:
61 - POCAHONTAS ✨ D&C 85-87 | Aug 4-10 | Come Follow Me 🍿
47 - THE GIVING TREE: How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... *Special Book Episode*
42 - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice for YOU... *Special Easter Episode*
