Animated Faith Podcast

“It may feel impossible, but sometimes you just have to take the first step, even before you're ready” - Sisu (Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, 2021). "We have a choice to build or destroy, to fight or to come together. Love is a bridge and trust is a gift; we give it and it gets better. There's an energy in the water. There is magic deep in our heart. There's a legacy that we honor when we brin...

“I've never met nobody like you. Had friends and I've had buddies, it's true, but they don't turn my tummy the way you do. I've never met nobody like you…” - 4*Town (Disney/Pixar's Turning Red, 2022). It is true, Eternal One, that You know everything and everyone. You have surrounded me on every side, behind me and before me, and You have placed Your hand gently on my shoulder …. Even then You wil...

“Flower, gleam and glow, let your powers shine. Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine. Heal what has been hurt….” - Rapunzel (Disney's Tangled, 2010). For I will make you well again and heal your wounds. I, the Eternal One, declare to you, because they have called you an outcast: “Look, it is Zion, the one for whom no one cares” (Jeremiah 30:17-18). Also, the Spirit helps us. We ar...

“Adventure is a wonderful thing! Pack only the essentials, I'll tell you what to bring. Your strength, your nerve, your hearts, your wits. And for Skullosaurus attacks, First Aid Kits” - Owl (Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, 1997). I consider Your Word to be my greatest treasure, and I treasure it in my heart to keep me from turning away from You (Psalm 119:21, TPT). Step...

“With a few good friends and a stick or two, a house is built at a corner called Pooh. With a friend and a stick or three or four, a house is built where it wasn't before” - Carly Simon (Disney's Piglet's Big Movie, 2003). Ask yourself what you want others to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up the Old Testament and the New Testament of God’s Word and this is what you g...

"We're three happy chappies, with snappy serapes, you'll find us beneath our sombreros” - Donald Duck, José Carioca (the Brazilian parrot), and Panchito Pistoles (the Mexican rooster) (Disney's The Three Caballeros, 1944). And your hearts will overflow with a joyful song to the Lord. Keep speaking to each other with words of Scripture, singing the Psalms with praises and spontaneous songs given by...

“Please, don't shut me out again. Please, don't slam the door. You don't have to keep your distance anymore - I finally understand. For the first time in forever, we can fix this hand in hand. We can head down this mountain together. You don't have to live in fear ‘cause for the first time in forever, I will be right here” - Anna (Disney’s Frozen, 2013). Ask, and the gift is yours. Seek, and you’l...

“Digga tunnah. Dig, digga tunnah. Keep-a digga, never get done-a. Digga tunnah. Dig, digga tunnah. What was that? Quick, before the hyenas come” - (Disney's The Lion King 1 ½, 2004). So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up (Galatians 6:9, NLT). Step By Faith: Just because you can't see the growth doesn't mean noth...

“Do ya need a break from modern living? Do ya long to shed your weary load? If your nerves are raw and your brain is fried, just grab a friend and take a ride together upon the open road .” “ There's nothing that can upset me because now we're on our way , o ur trusty map will guide us straight and through .” - Goofy (Disney’s A Goofy Movie, 1995). You can rationalize it all you want and justify t...

“If they knew sweet little you, they'd end up loving you too. All those same people who scold you, what they'd give just for the right to hold you. From your head to your toes, you're not much, goodness knows. But you're so precious to me, cute as can be, baby of mine.” - Mrs. Jumbo (Disney's Dumbo, 1941) You saw who you created me to be before I became me! Before I’d ever seen the light of day, t...

“Now the sun will rise in the east, but I'm barking at the moon. There is no home like the one you've got 'cause that home belongs to you.” - (Disney’s Bolt, 2008) He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12, NLT). Step By Faith: God doesn't just forgive our sins—He removes them. Today, let this be a reminder that what God has covered with His grace no longer...

“"Everything good is above the surface. Walking, air, the sky, clouds, the sun… Woah! Don't look at it!” - Alberto Scorfano (Disney/Pixar’s Luca, 2021) “Come and join Me,” Jesus replied. So Peter stepped out onto the water and began to walk toward Jesus (Matthew 14:29, TPT). Step By Faith: Peter experienced the miracle when he stepped out of the boat and onto the surface of the water. Though he be...

“The future has arrived. The future has arrived. The future has arrived. The future has arrived. The future's arrived. Nobody can doubt. The future is what everything's about. It's better for you and it's better for me. It's better than what everybody thought it would be” - (Disney's Meet the Robinsons, 2007 / the song also plays at the end of the film by The All-American Rejects). “The truth will...

“Come on! I know it's a dump, but it's all I got." - Vanellope von Schweetz (Disney's Wreck It Ralph, 2012) Vanellope says this to Ralph when she shows him where she lives, and her secret unfinished racetrack in Diet Cola Mountain. Ralph then makes a drivable track to help train her how to drive her newly made go-kart they built together. Keep your eyes on Jesus, Who both began and finished this r...

“There’s no place I’d rather be than on my surfboard out at sea. Lingering in the ocean blue, and if I had one wish come true, I’d surf till the sun sets beyond the horizon.” - (Disney's Lilo & Stitch, 2002) Jesus said to them, “Why would you need to search for Me? Didn’t you know that it was necessary for Me to be here in my Father’s house, consumed with Him?” (Luke 2:49, TPT). Take a Step By...

Yar: “Hey, old girl, you're wandering off a bit.” Eema: “That's all I need: a monkey on my back.” Aladar: “On your feet, Eema. We can't let those things eat you.” - (Disney's Dinosaur, 2000) The elders of Israel will accept your message. Then you and the elders must go to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of Israel, has met with us. So please let us take a three-day journey into t...

“Remember me. Though I have to say goodbye. Remember me. Don't let it make you cry. For even if I'm far away I hold you in my heart. I sing a secret song to you each night we are apart” - Miguel (Disney/Pixar’s Coco, 2017). Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young, before the silver cord of life snaps and the golden bowl is broken. Don’t wait until the water jar is smashed at the spring...

“The wilderness isn't quite what I expected.” - Russell (Disney/Pixar’s Up, 2009) …and they said to Moses, “Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren’t there enough graves for us in Egypt? What have you done to us? Why did you make us leave Egypt… (Exodus 14:11-12, NLT) Bonus episode? You got it!! Today's episode is another BONUS episode just for you into what I am currently wo...

I won't give up, no, I won't give in ‘til I reach the end, and then I'll start again. No, I won't leave, I wanna try everything! I wanna try even though I could fail” - Gazelle (Disney's Zootopia, 2016). Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God” (Mark 10:27, NLT). You are here listening to the 80th episode of Sea...

“Under the surface, I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service. A flaw or a crack, the straw in the stack that breaks the camel's back, what breaks the camel's back?” ~ ~ ~ “Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won't let go, whoa. Pressure like a tick, tick, tick 'til it's ready to blow, whoa, oh, oh. Give it to your sister, your sister's stronger. See if she can hang on a little l...

“Always there to welcome you in winter (What is a family). Arms out wide to welcome you to stay (Right by your side). Near enough to listen to your heart's song. Always there to help you on your way. Family. Always there. Family!” - (Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure, 2001). Don’t panic. I’m with you. There's no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold...

“For this is the night, and the heavens are right on this lovely bella notte” - Tony & Joe, the chefs (Disney's Lady and the Tramp, 1955). Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone (Romans 12:18, NLT). Step By Faith: Lord, help us live in peace with everyone as far as it depends on us. Give us grace to respond with kindness, patience, and love today. Amen. Verses For Thought: Romans 1...

“…Was a bug, little bug, hardly there. How he felt, what he dreamed, who would care? Without any evidence (his flaws were many), he was full of confidence (some people haven't any). Didn't have much common sense (it's highly over-rated), he just knew that he'd come through. It's the time of your life, so live it well…” - Randy Newman (Disney/Pixar's A Bug's Life, 1998). I pray for good fortune in...

“ I am the shadow on the moon at night; filling your dreams to the brim with fright” - Oogie Boogie (Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993). That Sunday evening, the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” He said (John 20:19, NLT). Step By Faith: Jesus, in the midst of ou...

“I sense there's something in the wind that feels like tragedy's at hand and though I'd like to stand by him, can't shake this feeling that I have… What will become of my dear friend? Where will his actions lead us then? Although I'd like to join the crowd in their enthusiastic cloud…” - Sally (Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993) Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insi...