

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

Feb 6, 2025 • 16min
22 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU!
Does the weight you carry sometimes seem too heavy to bear?
Or have you ever wondered if what you do even really matters?
In today's episode we discuss how God is aware of each of us in our individual struggles, and how He will help to lighten our loads.
(Is it cheating to discuss THE CHOSEN for our episode, since it is pretty obvious to see Christ? Maybe! Lol. But this is a topic I felt the Spirit prompt me to share today)
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie/tv lovers (especially my Chosen fans!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

Feb 3, 2025 • 13min
21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear (Music Monday)
Do you struggle with perfectionism?
Or are you having difficulty forgiving yourself for your mistakes?... And does that sometimes keep you from wanting to try again?
In today's episode we discuss the blessing of being able to learn from our past mistakes, give them to God, and then let them go... aka REPENTANCE.
What a beautiful gift that Jesus Christ has given us!
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on repentance for Christian families, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie/tv lovers (especially my Disney fans!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

Jan 30, 2025 • 16min
20 - GILMORE GIRLS: How Can I Be a Better Parent...? (Gilmores vs Lorelei vs God)
Wondering what to do, or maybe what NOT to do, when it comes to parenting?
Would you like a stronger relationship with YOUR Heavenly Father?
In today's episode we discuss different parenting styles we see from the hit tv show Gilmore Girls--specifically looking at how Lorelei vs her parents have tackled the sometimes daunting responsibility of parenting, and how that compares to how Heavenly Father parents us.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on parenting for Christian families, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie/tv lovers (especially my Gilmore Girls fans!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

Jan 27, 2025 • 17min
19 - THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: Lessons on LOVE + KINDNESS for Christian Families!
What can break down barriers and transform people?...
Love and Kindness!
In today's episode we discuss how one character's continual kindness and pursuit help to change the selfish Emperor Kuzco.
If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons on love and kindness for Christian families, be sure to listen!
For all my faith-filled, movie fans (especially my Disney 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
IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

Jan 23, 2025 • 22min
18 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Struggling to Feel Fulfilled in Your Life? Try These Tips!
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
IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

Jan 20, 2025 • 21min
17 - CINDERELLA (1950): Does God REALLY Hear My Prayers...?
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
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristInModernMedia

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Jan 16, 2025 • 23min
16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned...
Explore how to navigate life's unexpected detours and why it's okay when plans go awry. Giselle from Enchanted offers a perfect example of maintaining hope and a childlike attitude amid chaos. The discussion highlights the importance of trusting God and recognizing that redirections can lead to better paths. Quotes from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland emphasize the need for endurance and hope during trials. Don't forget the powerful connection between movies and gospel lessons as tools for family growth!

Jan 13, 2025 • 24min
15 - CARS (PIXAR): The REAL Secret to Happiness!
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
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristinModernMedia

Jan 9, 2025 • 19min
14 - THE OFFICE: Whaaa?! Gospel Lessons from MICHAEL SCOTT?? ("Lord, is it I?")
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
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristinModernMedia

Jan 6, 2025 • 19min
13 - FINDING NEMO: "Just Keep Trusting... Just Keep Trusting..." How To Increase Our Faith in God and Get Rid of Fear!
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
RESOURCES:
email me - findingchristinmodernmedia@gmail.com
FB group - Finding Christ in Modern Media COMMUNITY
IG - @FindingChristinModernMedia


