Toy Story 5: What Christian Parents Need to Know Before Watching

Should you take your kids to Toy Story 5, and what should you talk about afterward?In this biblical worldview movie review, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through Pixar's "toy meets tech" story, where 8-year-old Bonnie gets a tablet and slowly drifts from imaginative play, real friendship, and even the people right in front of her. It's a fun film with surprising depth, and it opens the door to real conversations with your children.In this episode:Why do humans long for friendship, and what does Genesis reveal about it?What makes in-person friendship different from online friendship?Why is imaginative play so good for children?How can technology isolate us, even from the people in the same room?Where do we see true love modeled in the film, and how does it echo the gospel?Plus two bonus questions about what the movie's wedding scene gets backward, and the beautiful symbolism behind a Christian wedding ceremony.Whether or not you choose to see the film, you'll walk away with seven biblically grounded questions to help your kids think critically and biblically about screens, friendship, and what they were made for.