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Do you get easily distracted from what TRULY matters??   Are you struggling to SIMPLIFY and prioritize your "non-negotiables"?   In today's episode we discuss the song "Bare Necessities" from the 1967 classic Disney movie, The Jungle Book.    If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to putting God first, improving your spiritual priorities, and as a bonus...

Why don't Christians celebrate Passover?   Are there actually lessons we can still apply to us TODAY?   In today's 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, Eas...

Do you ever get a sense of "spiritual deja vu"? Like something you are learning is something you knew once before...? (Hmm, possibly, once upon a December?)   Or, have you ever felt worthless or like a "nobody"?   In today's episode we discuss the memorable song from Anastasia, "Once Upon a December".   If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to remember...

Am I guilty of teaching my kids the "rules" or "routines/traditions" without their meaning?   Do *I* sometimes do things without understanding or caring to know the "why" behind it?   In today's episode we discuss the TV show FULL HOUSE and specifically a sub-plot from season 8, episode 10: "Under the Influence".   **Obviously children have agency and cannot be FORCED to believe a certain way, but...

Imagine being "besties" with Christ?!   Struggling to put God first in your life?   In today's episode we discuss the song from Monsters, Inc: "If I Didn't Have You", and how we can relate this to how we truly rely on God and owe Him for EVERYTHING. We would be NOTHING without Him!   We also can find more meaning in our fasting if we focus on "hungering and thirsting" after God, just like we long...

Struggling to "Be IN the world, but not OF the world?"...   Are you in a situation that feels uncomfortable or foreign to you?    In today's episode we discuss two movies: LEGALLY BLONDE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and how we can compare/contrast between the characters Elle and Andy to learn how we can stay true to ourselves and get rid of potentially toxic atmospheres.   If you are searching for u...

What's the SECRET to being STRONG against the adversary?   Does God want US to join His battalion?    In today's 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 pla...

Does God really care about ME?   And does He even *notice* when I've left Him?   In today's episode we discuss the classic children's book THE RUNAWAY BUNNY by Margaret Wise Brown, and how God is always in "relentless pursuit of YOU".   If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to your divine identity, God's intense love and pursuit of you, and loving pare...

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 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 Christian families relating to family history, forgiveness, and God's miracu...

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...

Are you on a journey to self-discovery?   Do you long for a connection with your family history?   In today's PART ONE 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-dis...

Longing for healthy family relationships?   Is there someone you wish you could repair your connection with?   In today's episode we discuss one of my favorite movies from my teenage years... FREAKY FRIDAY! And how we see this mother-daughter duo grow and repair their relationship through "walking a mile in each other's shoes"--Literally!   If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for C...

Do you ever feel uncomfortable whenever someone shares a differing political opinion?   Have you maybe been tempted to remove or unfollow friends on social media because you don't like seeing their opinionated posts?   WHAT IF the answer to these problems was actually given to us back in 1995 from a pretty silly-- dare I say, GOOFY movie...   In today's episode we discuss one of my favorite Disney...

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 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.   If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to hope, divine worth, yo...

Struggling to find clarity or direction?   Wondering what truly helps us to see?   In today's episode we discuss how we can see what REALLY matters when we look to Christ!   If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to priorities, looking to God, and gaining clarity/focus for our lives, be sure to listen!   For all my faith-filled, movie/tv lovers (especia...

Struggling to carry the weight of everyone's needs on your shoulders?    Do you feel you have to "be perfect" in order to be loved?   Or maybe forgotten, like everyone else seems more naturally "gifted" than you?   In today's episode we discuss three sisters who struggled with these same exact insecurities... and what we can do to help combat them!   If you are searching for uplifting media or les...

Wondering how you can have more meaningful prayers?   In today's episode we discuss how we can learn from Esmeralda's simple, selfless prayer... and what I WISH I could tell her about her true relationship with God!   If you are searching for uplifting media or lessons for Christian families relating to prayer, be sure to listen!   For all my faith-filled, movie/tv lovers (especially my Disney fan...

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 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!   If you are searching for up...

Is God calling out to you?   Do you sometimes hesitate when the Spirit gives you impressions to act?   In today's episode we discuss how we may be ignoring God's voice and inspiration, and what the benefits are to acting on those promptings.   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 Dis...

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 th...

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...

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 F...

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 ep...

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...

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 u...