Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | LDS, Family Movies, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies

Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | LDS, Family Movies, 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? •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 gospel lessons with our favorite family movies and shows. 🎥 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 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. Grab that popcorn and those red vines, the show is about to start! Let’s go! 🍿

Episodes

July 20, 2026 26 mins

"How can I recognize God's hand in my life?"

"Does God still perform miracles today?"

Hi friends!

Today, as we lead up to celebrating Pioneer Day in Utah (or wherever you may be!), we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie 17 Miracles.

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

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"Can Jesus really save me?"

"Does good really win in the end?"

Hi friends!

Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic movie Sleeping Beauty.

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

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"How can I choose to do what's right, even when it's hard?"

"Is my gut trying to tell me something?"

Hi friends!

Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney movie National Treasure.

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

If you are searching for gospel lessons for families rela...

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"Why has God allowed me to suffer?"

"How can I stop comparing myself to others?"

Hi friends!

Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie Top Gun: Maverick.

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

If you are searching for gospel lessons for families related to learning from our ex...

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"Does God really love me... right now?"

"I constantly feel like I'm not enough..."

Hi friends!

Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie Despicable Me.

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

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"How do I know what direction to take in life?"

"Why do I feel lost in life?"

Hi friends!

Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic: Alice in Wonderland (1951). 

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

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"Does God really care about me?"

"Why does life seem to get harder when I'm trying to do what's right?"

Hi friends!

Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic: 101 Dalmatians (1961) 

We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

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"You've Got a Friend in Me"... but how can we really be friends with the Savior?

WELCOME BACK, FRIENDS!

We are celebrating 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:

--> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF)

In today's episode we are back from our break and updating you on:

-life

-pregnancy

-our new freebie: 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions

-the plan for the podcast moving f...

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What's the deal with family history? Why does it even matter?

Is there more to Memorial Day than family BBQs and no school?

In today's (replay) SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE, we discuss the song "We Are One" from the 1998 Disney movie LION KING 2: SIMBA'S PRIDE...

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to family history, genealogy, your family tree, and the importance of family relatio...

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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 (replay) 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.

✨And be s...

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Do you keep comparing yourself to other moms or people around you?

Or maybe you feel like you just keep failing when others seem to thrive?

In today's (replay) episode we discuss from one of my favorite Bluey episodes how we can run our OWN race and not be distracted by what others are doing.

P.S. Happy Mother's Day yesterday to all you amazing, influential women! Thank you for the lives you touch! (mothers, grandmothers, aunts,...

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Struggling to stand up for truth and faith, but also avoiding contention during disagreements? ...Especially online??

In this (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual connections we can find between the girl who taught us to Have Courage and Be Kind, and the Master Exemplar of Courage and Kindness.

✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).👶

Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚

Ta...

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YES there are spiritual lessons we can learn from Harry Potter!

Have you ever wondered why Jesus died for YOU? Or whether your Heavenly Father really cares about you?

In this (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between the "Boy Who Lived" and the Almighty "Son Who Lived". 

For all my faith-filled, movie fans (and even my HP book-lovers!) this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Menti...

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What's the SECRET to being STRONG against the adversary?

Does God want US to join His battalion? 

In today's (replay) episode we discuss the song "I'll Make a Man Out of You", from the Disney film Mulan.

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to meekness, spiritual power but with control, and centering our lives on Christ, then you've come to the right place!

✨And be sure to lis...

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Feeling alone on your journey?

Have you ever felt *your* heart has been stolen from you?

In today's PART TWO episode we welcome guest ~Venus Camargo~ as we discuss a fan favorite (and maybe one of your kids' favorites too!)... MOANA!! 

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to God's love, family history, endurance, bravery, courage, self-discovery, and divine purpose, then you've...

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Are you on a journey to self-discovery?

Do you long for a connection with your family history?

In today's PART ONE (replay) episode we welcome guest ~Venus Camargo~ as we discuss a fan favorite (and maybe one of your kids' favorites too!)... MOANA!! 

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to God's love, family history, endurance, bravery, courage, self-discovery, and divine purpo...

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Why don't Christians celebrate Passover?

Are there actually lessons we can still apply to us TODAY?

In today's (replay) episode we discuss the beloved 1998 Dreamworks movie THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, which tells of the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus.

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remembering God's deliverance, His Atonement, the Passover, Easter, or the Sacrament, then y...

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Looking for a more meaningful Easter this year?

Are you familiar with this story of Christ's sacrifice??

In today's (replay) episode we discuss the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and how we can better understand the analogy of Christ in its story! (Especially during the Easter season!)

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to Christ's Atonement...

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Feel like something's missing when it comes to your family history and identity?

Wondering how you can get your kids excited about their own heritage?

In today's (replay) episode we discuss this classic Disney Channel Original Movie and what lessons we can pull from it!

If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for your families relating to priorities, looking to God, and gaining clarity/focus for our lives, be sure to...

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Are you worried that Ariel's example may have a NEGATIVE effect on your kids?

Do you maybe have a rebellious child of your own?

In today's (replay) episode we discuss how we can actually learn some POSITIVE lessons from this Disney classic fairytale, and how we can share them with our children. 

Lessons such as natural consequences, sacrificial love, parenting, and more!

✨And be sure to listen to my previous episode with m...

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