Animated Faith Podcast

“All the flowers would have very extra-special powers. They would sit and talk to me for hours, when I'm lonely in a world of my own. Within that world of my own I could listen to a babbling brook. And hear a song that I could understand. I keep wishing it could be that way because my world would be a wonderland” - Alice (Disney's Alice In Wonderland, 1951). Good friend, take to heart what I’m tel...

“I've been staring at the edge of the water ‘long as I can remember, never really knowing why. I wish I could be the perfect daughter, but I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try. Every turn I take, every trail I track,every path I make, every road leads back to the place I know, where I cannot go, where I long to be. See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me and no one know...

“Born in grief. Raised in hate. Helpless to defy his fate. Let him run. Let him live, but do not forget what we cannot forgive. And he is not one of us. He has never been one of us. He is not part of us. Not our kind.” Someone once lied to us, now we're not so blind. For we knew he would do what he's done, and we know that he'll never be one of us.” - (Disney's The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, 1998...

Max: There are times you drive me, shall we say, bananas. And your mind is missin', no offence, a screw. Goofy: None taken. Max: Still, whatever mess I land in, who is always understandin'? Nobody else but you. Both: But when I start to sink, hey, I'd rather go down, with nobody else but Y-O-U! - (Disney's A Goofy Movie, 1995) Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulli...

"What?! That's it?! I came all this way just to get stuck on the wrong end of this rockpile?! Aw, great!” - Carl (Disney/Pixar’s Up, 2009) You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord Himself, is the Rock eternal (Isaiah 26:3-4, NIV). Bonus episode? You got it!! Today's episode is another BONUS episode...

“… I am on my way. I can go the distance. I don't care how far, somehow I'll be strong… I know every mile will be worth my while. I would go most anywhere to find where I belong.” - Hercules (Disney's Hercules, 1997) When Yahweh (the Lord God) delights in how you live your life, He establishes your every step (Psalm 37:23, TPT). Step By Faith: Lord, guide every step we take today—establish our pat...

“Let's get down to business, to defeat the Huns. Did they send me daughters, when I asked for sons? You're the saddest bunch I ever met, but you can bet before we're through, mister, I'll make a man out of you.” - Shang (Disney's Mulan, 1998) Listen carefully, my dear child, to everything that I teach you, and pay attention to all that I have to say. Fill your thoughts with my words until they pen...

Russell: "I could help you cross the street." Carl: "No." Russell: "I could help you cross your... porch?" Carl: "No." Russell: "Well, I gotta help you cross something!” (Disney/Pixar’s UP, 2009) Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I’ll come right in and sit down to supper with you (Revelation 3:20, MSG). Bonus episode? You got it!! Today's episode is a...

“Hi, it's me again. I need someone to be my friend. Someone who won't run away. Maybe send me an angel! The nicest angel you have" - Lilo (Disney's Lilo & Stitch, 2002). “You look like an angel (look like an angel), walk like an angel (walk like an angel), talk like an angel, but I got wise. You're the devil in disguise. Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise” - Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires,...

“Do you hear what I hear? A baby cry? Where we finding baby, there are milk nearby. If we look in baby buggy there could be plenty milk for you and also some for me.” - Si & Am, the Siamese Cats (Disney's Lady and The Tramp, 1955) “When the baby moves in, the dog moves out.” - Tramp (Disney's Lady and The Tramp, 1955) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has go...

“We're following the leader wherever he may go.” - John & the Lost Boys (Disney's Peter Pan, 1953) The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1, NLT). Step By Faith: Lord, our Shepherd! Help us to trust Your call, step out in faith, and follow wherever You may lead us. Amen. Verses For T...

“All for one, hey! All for one and one for all. Musketeers sing! All for one and one for all.” - The Musketeers (Disney's Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers, 2004) Don’t be afraid of them. Put your minds on the Master, great and awesome, and then fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes (Nehemiah 4:14, MSG). Step By Faith: Awesome God, make us strong...

“Don't you know this is an exclusive club? Only explorers get in here. Not just any kid off the street with a helmet and a pair of goggles. Do you think you got what it takes? Well, do you?!” - Young Ellie (Disney/Pixar’s Up ) Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, “GOD is in this place—truly. And I didn’t even know it!” He was terrified. He whispered in awe, “Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is...

“Stick with me and you'll never go hungry again!” - Scar (Disney's The Lion King, 1994) Jesus said to them, “I am the Bread of Life. Come every day to me and you will never be hungry. Believe in me and you will never be thirsty” (John 6:35, TPT). Step By Faith: King Jesus, Bread of Life, satisfy every hungry heart listening right now—fill them with Your presence, sustain them with Your truth, and...

“Just hum a little soul. Make life your goal and surely something's gotta come to you… Say it's all right.” - Joe Gardner (Disney/Pixar's Soul) Lord, my heart is meek before you. I don’t consider myself better than others. I’m content to not pursue matters that are over my head— such as your complex mysteries and wonders— that I’m not yet ready to understand. I am humbled and quieted in your prese...

“We dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig in our mine the whole day through. To dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig is what we like to do. It ain't no trick to get rich quick if you dig, dig, dig with a shovel or a pick. In a mine, in a mine, in a mine, in a mine where a million diamonds shine.” - the Seven Dwarves (Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, 1937). God-of-the-Angel-Armies said, “They’re...

“Your spark isn't your purpose. That last box fills in when you're ready to come live.” - Joe Gardner (Disney/Pixar's Soul) And this Light never fails to shine through darkness— Light that darkness could not overcome (John 1:5, TPT)! Bonus episode? You got it!! Today's episode is another BONUS episode just for you into what I am currently working on during the months of March/April 2026 which is i...

"And if I were handsome. No way! It could happen ‘cause dreams do come true. I wouldn't have nothin' if I didn’t have you. Wouldn't have nothin' if I didn't have, wouldn't have nothin' if I didn't have, wouldn't have nothin’.” - Mike & Sulley (Disney/Pixar's Monsters Inc.) Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul (Proverbs 27:9, MSG). Step By Fa...

“Life's like a road that you travel on. When there's one day here and the next day gone.” - Rascal Flatts (Disney/Pixar's Cars) I don’t think the way you think. The way you work isn’t the way I work. God’s Decree. For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think (Isaiah 55:8-9, MSG). Step By Faith: Lord, thank You...

“Drip, drip, drop when the sky is cloudy your pretty music will brighten the day. Drip, drip, drop when the sky is cloudy you come along with a song right away. Come with your beautiful music.” - (Disney's Bambi) My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can (James 1:2, TPT)! Ste...

“At first, you think Cruella is the devil, but after time has worn away the shock, you come to realize you've seen her kind of eyes watching you from underneath a rock!” - Roger (Disney's 101 Dalmatians, 1961). And He gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. So humble yourselves before God. Resist the De-Vil, and he will flee from you (Jam...

When the cold wind is a-calling and the sky is clear and bright, misty mountains sing and beckon: lead me out into the light.” - (Disney/Pixar’s Brave) Then he was told, “Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by. A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God...

“Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? Why is my reflection someone I don't know? Somehow I cannot hide who I am, though I've tried. When will my reflection show who I am inside? When will my reflection show who I am inside?” - Mulan (Disney's Mulan, 1998) May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and giv...

“Everybody wants to be a cat because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at…... But with a square in the act you can set music back to the cave man days…” - (Disney's The Aristocats) Instead, with a sensitive spirit we absorb God’s Word, which has been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has power to continually deliver us. Don’t just listen to the Word of Truth and not respond...

“Oh, I hope, I hope it never ends. ‘Cause you're the best of friends.” - Big Mama (The Fox and the Hound) But even though grass withers and the flower fades, the Word of our God stands strong forever (Isaiah 40:8, TPT). Step By Faith: Father, Your Word stands forever—anchor our hearts in Your truth today, steady us in every season, and help us live by what never fades. Amen. Verses For Thought: Is...