Animated Faith Podcast

“No, Joe, don't rush this. It's not the right time.” - Moonwind (Disney/Pixar's Soul) And this Light never fails to shine through darkness— Light that darkness could not overcome (John 1:1-5, 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 in reference to the Disney/Pixar film...

“Now listen up. You've got a lot to learn.” - Rita (Disney's Oliver and Company) Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the gospel of Christ. Then when I come to see you, or hear good reports of you, I’ll know that you stand united in one Spirit and one passion—celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27, TPT). Step By Faith: Holy Spiri...

“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” - Pocahontas (Disney's Pocahontas) “Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches” (Revelation 2:29, MSG). Verses For Thought: Revelation 2:29 / Psalm 46:10 / Mark 4:39 / Philippians 4:19 / Colossians 3:1-2 / Galatians 5:25 / John 14:6 / Isaiah 43:1 / Psalm 34:8 / Jeremiah 29:11 / Isaiah 30:15 / Psalm...

“I'll finally see a summer breeze blow away a winter storm and find out what happens to solid water when it gets warm…… But put me in summer, and I'll be a happy snowman!” - Olaf (Disney's Frozen) True, God made everything beautiful in itself and in its time—but he’s left us in the dark, so we can never know what God is up to, whether he’s coming or going (Ecclesiastes 3:11-12, MSG). Step By Faith...

“Waiting on a miracle. I can't heal what's broken. Can't control the morning rain or a hurricane. Can't keep down the unspoken invisible pain. Always waiting on a miracle, a miracle.” - Mirabel (Disney's Encanto) God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It’s a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God. It’s a good thing when you’r...

“It's just, I gotta say, it becomes kinda hard to love your job... when no one else seems to like you for doing it.” - Ralph (Disney's Wreck-It Ralph) Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground (Psalm 143:10, NIV). Step By Faith: Lord, teach us to do Your will and lead us by Your good Spirit onto level ground. Amen. Verses For Thought: Psalm 143:10 /...

“And just what is this spark? Well, as mentors, you've already learned that….” - Counselor Jerry (Disney/Pixar's Soul) Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord? Who knows enough to give Him advice or teach Him (Isaiah 40:13, NLT)? 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...

“This perfect world begins and ends with Him.” - Theme Song Guy aka Tom Jones (Disney's The Emperor's New Groove) Counting on God’s Rule to prevail, I take heart and gain strength. I run like a deer. I feel like I’m king of the mountain (Habakkuk 3:19, MSG)! Step By Faith: Emmanuel, thank You that You are our strength. Make our feet steady in our faith in You and help everyone listening today to p...

“'Cause you'll be in my heart. Believe me, you'll be in my heart. I'll be there from this day on, now and forever more.” - Kala/Phil Collins (Disney's Tarzan). For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs (Zephaniah 3:17, NLT). Step By Faith: Mighty...

“Tell everybody I'm on my way, new friends and new places to see. With blue skies ahead, yes, I'm on my way. And there's nowhere else that I'd rather be.” - Koda/Phil Collins (Disney's Brother Bear) If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives (Galatians 5:25, TPT). Step By Faith: Holy Spirit of the Lord, since we live by You, help us a...

“There's no use in grumbling when the raindrops come tumbling. Remember, you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” - Snow White (Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, 1937). Everything seems to go wrong when you feel weak and depressed. But when you choose to be cheerful, every day will bring you more and more joy and fullness (Proverbs 15:15, TPT). Step By Faith: Lord, we pray th...

Townsfolk: “Look there she goes, that girl is so peculiar. I wonder if she's feeling well. With a dreamy, far-off look, and her nose stuck in a book. What a puzzle to the rest of us is Belle…” (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, 1992) Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before (1 Thessalonians 4:11, NLT). Prayer for F...

“Once a year, we throw a party here in town. Once a year, we turn all Paris upside down. Every man's a king and every king's a clown. Once again it's Topsy Turvy Day!” - Clopin Trouillefou (Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame) Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix...

Elastigirl: I missed Jack-Jack's first power? Mr. Incredible: Actually, you missed his first seventeen. (Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles 2) What we have is one body with many parts, each its proper size and in its proper place (1 Corinthians 12:20, MSG). 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 Februar...

“Speed. I… am… speed.” - Lightning McQueen (Disney/Pixar's Cars) “Slow down, you're gonna crash. Baby you were screamin' it's a blast, blast, blast. Look out, you got your blinders on. Everybody's lookin' for a way to get real gone, real gone.” - Sheryl Crow (Disney/Pixar's Cars) The best way to live is with revelation-knowledge, for without it, you’ll grow impatient and run right into error (Prov...

“The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside. Couldn't keep it in, heaven knows I tried. Don't let them in, don't let them see. Be the good girl you always have to be. Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know. Well, now they know…” - Elsa (Disney's Frozen) For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, like a two-mouthed sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our b...

“Look harder… you see… He lives in you…” - Rafiki (Disney's The Lion King) “He lives in you. He lives in me. He watches over. Everything we see. Into the water. Into the truth. In your reflection. He lives in you.” - (Disney's The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride) Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives (Galatians 5:25, NLT). Scripture References:...

“We're coming down to the ground, there's no better place to go. We've got snow up on the mountains, we've got rivers down below.” - Peter Gabriel (Disney/Pixar’s Wall-E) He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less (John 3:30, NLT). Prayer for Faith: Our Lord in Heaven, as it says in Gospel of John 3:30 (NLT) , may You increase in the hearts of everyone listening, and may w...

“And at last I see the light. And it's like the fog has lifted. And at last I see the light. And it's like the sky is new.” - Rapunzel (Disney's Tangled) A fountain of life was in him, for his life is light for all humanity. And this Light never fails to shine through darkness— Light that darkness could not overcome (John 1:4-5, TPT)! Prayer for Faith: Light of Life, just as You declare in John 1:...

“Have some of column A. Try all of column B. I'm in the mood to help you dude. You ain't never had a friend like me.” - Genie (Disney's Aladdin, 1992) And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does no...

"In learning, you will teach and in teaching, you will learn. You'll find your place beside the ones you love. Oh, and all the things you dreamed of, the visions that you saw. Well, the time is drawing near now, it's yours to claim it all.” - Phil Collins (Disney's Tarzan) God has transmitted his very substance into every Scripture, for it is God-breathed. It will empower you by its instruction an...

“All Screenslaver needs to do to hypnotize someone is to get a screen in front of their eyes. What if the screen doesn't look like a screen?” - Elastigirl (Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles 2) God's ways are 2 incredible to understand (Romans 11:35-36, MSG). Prayer for Faith: Our Savior, Your Word in Romans 11:35-36 reminds us that everything comes from You, everything happens through You, and everyt...

“You and me together we'll be. Forever, you'll see we'll always be good company. You and me. Just wait and see” - (Disney's Oliver and Company) Keep company with God, get in on the best. Open up before God, keep nothing back; He’ll do whatever needs to be done: He’ll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon (Psalm 37:4-6, MSG). Prayer of Faith: Father G...

“You needn't look too far. Stealing through the night's uncertainties. Love is where they are.” (Disney's The Lion King) And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it (Colossians 3:14, MSG). Prayer of Faith: God our Father, I pray that You wrap everyone listening in Your perfect love. Let love be the strong bond that holds their hearts...

“I can see what's happening (what?!) and they don't have a clue (who?!). They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line, our trio's down to two (oh.). The sweet caress of twilight. There's magic in the air…” - Timon & Pumbaa (Disney's The Lion King) God wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. He renews your youth—you’re always young in His Presence (Psalm 103:5, MSG). Prayer of Faith: God of Ho...