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Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | LDS, Family Movies, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies
by Valerie Beus - Christian & LDS & Disney fan
Improve your Family Connections & Grow in Your Faith!**TOP 2% PODCAST**Hey parents!•Are you struggling to talk to your kids about gospel topics, especially in terms they’ll ACTUALLY understand and relate to?•Are you searching for a way to get your family excited to study ”Come Follow Me” each week?•Imagine hearing your teen say: ”Mom, don’t forget about Family Home Evening tonight...” (Whaaa?!)Don’t think it’s possible??Well, welcome to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS where we tie in each week’s ”Come Follow Me” discussion with our favorite family movies. 🎥Hey there, I’m Valerie Beus. I’m a wife, mom, follower of Christ, and lover of both gospel discussions and movie trivia. Hence, this podcast was born!If you’re ready for lessons that you can share with your family that will get them excited to study ”Come Follow Me” each week and open the door to more casual and natural gospel conversations, then you’re in the right place!Let’s discuss how movies like Toy Story, Ma
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115 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN 🎪 Why Doesn't Success Make Me Happy?... How to Find Happiness and Focus on What REALLY Matters *Episode Replay*
"Why do I never feel like I have enough?" "How can I be content with what I have?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the popular movie: The Greatest Showman. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide:...
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114 - THE OFFICE 📄 Are We *Listening* When God is Trying to Tell Us Something?? ("Lord, is it I?...") *Episode Replay*
"Am I ignoring God's lessons for me?" "Why does God show me my weaknesses?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the hit TV show: The Office. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: --> 12 Family Movie...
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113 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" 🎶 How Do I Keep Trying After I Mess Up? *Episode Replay*
"Does God forgive us when we keep making mistakes?" "What does God expect from me when I can’t do everything?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney movie: Zootopia. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly...
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112 - ENCANTO ✨ Are You Trying Too Hard to Be Perfect? | 3 Gospel Lessons about Grace & Worth *Episode Replay*
"How can I stop feeling like I’m not good enough?" "What does God expect from me when I can’t do everything?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney movie: Encanto. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly...
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111 - HE'S HERE! 💙 (A week early... 🥴) *Special Birth Announcement*
Hi friends! Today I have a special announcement: our baby boy was born this past week! 💙 Listen to today's mini-episode to hear updates and our plan for the next few weeks. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: --> 12 Family…
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110 - THE PRINCESS DIARIES 👑 Do You Know Who You *Really* Are? | 3 Gospel Takeaways About Your Divine Identity
"What does it mean to be a child of God?" "How can I be brave when I'm scared?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney movie: The Princess Diaries. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: -->…
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109 - THE PRINCESS BRIDE ⚔️ Does God Ever Give Up on Us?... 3 Gospel Lessons that Point You to Christ
"Does God ever give up on us?" "What can I sacrifice to become closer to Christ?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the fan-favorite movie: The Princess Bride. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created…
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108 - THE SOUND OF MUSIC ⛰ Why Isn't God's Plan Matching Mine...? 4 Lessons for When Life Gets Hard
"What Do I Do When God's Plan Is Different Than Mine?" "How can I be more confident?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the award-winning movie (and one of my all-time favorites) The Sound of Music. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like…
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107 - 17 MIRACLES 💛 Why Does God Allow Hard Things?... How to Trust in the Lord During Our Darkest Journeys
"How can I recognize God's hand in my life?" "Does God still perform miracles today?" Hi friends! Today, as we lead up to celebrating Pioneer Day in Utah (or wherever you may be!), we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie 17 Miracles. We are also celebrating passing 100…
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106 - SLEEPING BEAUTY (1959) 🏰 Can Good Really Overcome Evil? 3 Gospel Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY
"Can Jesus really save me?" "Does good really win in the end?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic movie Sleeping Beauty. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: --> 12...
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105 - NATIONAL TREASURE 🇺🇸 What Would You Do If Everyone Mocked You? 3 Lessons on Faith, Courage & Selflessness *4th of July Special*
"How can I choose to do what's right, even when it's hard?" "Is my gut trying to tell me something?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney movie National Treasure. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly...
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104 - TOP GUN: MAVERICK ✈️ You are WHO and WHERE God needs you to be...
"Why has God allowed me to suffer?" "How can I stop comparing myself to others?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie Top Gun: Maverick. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: --> 12 Family...
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103 - DESPICABLE ME 💛💙 Looking for Purpose? 3 Gospel Lessons About Who You Can Become
"Does God really love me... right now?" "I constantly feel like I'm not enough..." Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the movie Despicable Me. We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: --> 12 Family...
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102 - ALICE IN WONDERLAND (1951) 🍄 No Idea What Direction to Take?... Here's What to Do Next
"How do I know what direction to take in life?" "Why do I feel lost in life?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic: Alice in Wonderland (1951). We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly...
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101 - 101 DALMATIANS 🦴 Does Life's Journey Feel Exhausting...? 3 Lessons that Can Help
"Does God really care about me?" "Why does life seem to get harder when I'm trying to do what's right?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the Disney animated classic: 101 Dalmatians (1961) We are also celebrating passing 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you...
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100 - TOY STORY 🚀 Would Jesus Call You His Friend?... *Welcome Back! + Pregnancy update*
"You've Got a Friend in Me"... but how can we really be friends with the Savior? WELCOME BACK, FRIENDS! We are celebrating 100 EPISODES 🎉 and would like to gift you with our newly created guide: --> 12 Family Movie Discussion Questions (downloadable PDF) In today's episode we are back from our...
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Bonus - THE LION KING 2 🦁 How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... (SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE) *Episode Replay*
What's the deal with family history? Why does it even matter? Is there more to Memorial Day than family BBQs and no school? In today's (replay) SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE, we discuss the song "We Are One" from the 1998 Disney movie LION KING 2: SIMBA'S PRIDE... If you are searching for…
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Bonus - GILMORE GIRLS ☕ How Can I Be a Better Parent...? (Gilmores vs Lorelei vs God) *Episode Replay*
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 (replay) episode we discuss different parenting styles we see from the hit tv show Gilmore Girls--specifically looking at how Lorelei vs her...
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Bonus - BLUEY 🩵 *Listen Up, MOMS*... Do You Struggle with Feelings of INADEQUACY or COMPARISON? This Episode is for YOU! *Episode Replay*
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 (replay) 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.…
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Bonus - CINDERELLA (2015) 💙 How to Stand for Truth on Social Media and Still Keep Your Friends *Episode Replay*
Struggling to stand up for truth and faith, but also avoiding contention during disagreements? ...Especially online?? In this (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual connections we can find between the girl who taught us to Have Courage and Be Kind, and the Master Exemplar of Courage and...
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Bonus - HARRY POTTER ⚡ Finding Christ in the Wizarding World?! *Episode Replay*
YES there are spiritual lessons we can learn from Harry Potter! Have you ever wondered why Jesus died for YOU? Or whether your Heavenly Father really cares about you? In this (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between the "Boy Who Lived" and the Almighty…
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Bonus - MULAN: "I'll Make a Man Out of You" 🎶 How to Prepare for Spiritual Battle... And it May Not Be What You Think! *Episode Replay*
What's the SECRET to being STRONG against the adversary? Does God want US to join His battalion? In today's (replay) 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…
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Bonus - MOANA 🌊 Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART TWO) *Episode Replay*
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...
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Bonus - MOANA 🌺 Lessons for Your Next Family Movie Night! w/ Venus Camargo (PART ONE) *Episode Replay*
Are you on a journey to self-discovery? Do you long for a connection with your family history? In today's PART ONE (replay) 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...
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Bonus - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT 🐪 The Story of PASSOVER to Help Christian Families Better Celebrate EASTER *Episode Replay*
Why don't Christians celebrate Passover? Are there actually lessons we can still apply to us TODAY? In today's (replay) 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...
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Bonus - THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE ✝ Remembering Christ's Sacrifice for YOU... (EASTER SEASON) *Episode Replay*
Looking for a more meaningful Easter this year? Are you familiar with this story of Christ's sacrifice?? In today's (replay) episode we discuss the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and how we can better understand the analogy of Christ in its story!…
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99 - THE LUCK OF THE IRISH 🍀 Do You Know YOUR Heritage?? 3 Lessons for Your St. Patrick's Day! *Episode Replay*
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 (replay) episode we discuss this classic Disney Channel Original Movie and what lessons we can pull from it! If you are searching for...
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98 - THE LITTLE MERMAID 🐚 Struggling with Your Teen? You're Not the First! Lessons from this Fairytale Classic *Episode Replay*
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 (replay) 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....
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97 - THE GIVING TREE 🌳 How this Children's Story Helps Us Grow Closer to God... (Special Book Episode) *Episode Replay*
Do you feel like you give everything to help those you love? Have you maybe taken for granted God's endless love for YOU? In today's (replay) episode we discuss the beloved Shel Silverstein's 1964 Classic Children's Book: The Giving Tree. **NOTE: In this episode I accidentally referred to the…
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96 - TANGLED: "I See the Light" ✨ Where is My Focus? How to Get Out of the Fog and Receive Spiritual Clarity! *Episode Replay*
Struggling to find clarity or direction? Wondering what truly helps us to see? In today's (replay) 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...
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95 - CARS (PIXAR) 🏆 The REAL Secret to Happiness! *Episode Replay*
Struggling to find joy or meaning in your life? Do you wish you could just have some peace and strength during those hard trials? In this week's (replay) episode we discuss a possible solution to help with these questions by discussing the spiritual connections Christians can find in this Pixar...
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94 - THE GOOFY MOVIE: "I2I" 🎶 The SECRET to World Peace (Hint: It's Not Winning Arguments) *Episode Replay*
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...
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93 - LORD OF THE RINGS: 4 Ways SAMWISE Teaches Us About The Savior 🌿 *Episode Replay*
Don't feel like you fit the usual "hero" stereotype? Meet one of my favorite heroes from movie history... Samwise Gamgee. The humble hobbit gardener, who showed true friendship, loyalty, bravery, and selfless sacrifice in the face of great danger and evil. And who, in my opinion, was VITAL to…
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92 - THE CHOSEN: Feeling Unseen? Or Spiritually Fatigued? God is Aware of YOU! *Episode Replay*
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 (replay) episode we discuss how God is aware of each of us in our individual struggles, and how He will help to lighten our loads. ✨Be sure to listen to my previous...
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91 - THE LION KING (1994) 🦁 Forgotten Who You REALLY Are? 5 Lessons for the Wanderer... *Episode Replay*
Have you ever felt like you were running away from your past? Are you struggling to remember your divine identity as a Child of God?? In today's (replay) episode we discuss how we may sometimes forget who we truly are, and that God is longing to help us remember! Be sure to listen to my previous...
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90 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: "God Help the Outcast" 🎶 Does God Know ME... or Hear MY Prayers? *Episode Replay*
Wondering how you can have more meaningful prayers? In today's (replay) 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! Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement…
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89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶🏼 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)
Yes, I know I'm referencing Ross and Rachel's break up from the show Friends again but that's because Family Movie Night for Latter-day Saints will be taking a break too. But I promise it's for good 👶 (and not-so-good 🤮) reasons! ⭐️ Be sure to sign up for the email newsletter to stay connected...
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88 - A CHRISTMAS CAROL 🕯 Introduction to the Old Testament | Dec 29-Jan 4 | Come Follow Me
*What if I'm not looking forward to studying the Old Testament?* *Why does the past matter?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to...
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87 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤️ Dec 22-28 | Christmas | Come Follow Me
*What would MY life look like if Christ had never been born?* *Does my life even matter, since I've never done anything "important"...?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening...
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86 - THE SANTA CLAUSE 🎅 The Family: A Proclamation to the World | Dec 15-21 | Come Follow Me
*What if my family doesn't look like the typical "Mormon" family?* *Do I still belong?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to another...
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85 - ELF 🎄 Articles of Faith + Official Declarations 1 & 2 | Dec 8-14 | Come Follow Me
*Is it okay to have questions about what the church teaches?* *What if I don't understand modern revelation?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids?...
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84 - HOME ALONE 🏠 D&C 137-138 | Dec 1-7 | Come Follow Me
*What happens to those who have died?* *What if they never knew about Christ?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to another episode of...
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83 - MOVIE REVIEW ✨ WICKED: FOR GOOD (2025) 💚 *Bonus Episode* 🩷
Was the movie as good as we anticipated?? Are there really gospel themes we can find in it? Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to…
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82 - WICKED 💚 D&C 135-136 | Nov 24-30 | Come Follow Me
*How can I stand for truth even when others disagree?* *Why does God give us trials if He loves us?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome...
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81 - THE BLIND SIDE 🏈 D&C 133-134 | Nov 17-23 | Come Follow Me
*How can I prepare for the second coming?* *Can I be "in the world" but not "of the world"?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to...
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80 - THE INCREDIBLES 💥 D&C 129-132 | Nov 10-16 | Come Follow Me
*How can I bring my family closer together?* *Why aren't blessings coming when I'm being obedient??* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome...
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79 - COCO 💀 D&C 125-128 | Nov 3-9 | Come Follow Me 🎆
*How does doing work for my ancestors change ME??* *Who can I turn to during difficult times?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to...
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78 - THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 🎄 D&C 124 | Oct 27-Nov 2 | Come Follow Me 🎃
*How do I share the gospel without being awkward?* *Can God really use ME in His work?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to another...
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77 - HOCUS POCUS 🕯 "I Put a Spell on You" | The Hidden Power of Music 🎵 *Bonus Episode*
*Does it really matter what I listen to?* *But my music's not "bad"...* Hey friend! In today's bonus episode we are discussing the music from HOCUS POCUS and how those songs "entranced" both the parents and children, without them realizing... and how this can also happen to us today! 😬 We…
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76 - HOCUS POCUS 🧙♀️ D&C 121-123 | Oct 20-26 | Come Follow Me 🍿
*Why is God making/letting me suffer??* *Nobody truly understands what I'm going through...* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been searching for ways to make Family Home Evening more enticing for your kids? ✨Welcome to...
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Improve your Family Connections & Grow in Your Faith!**TOP 2% PODCAST**Hey parents!•Are you struggling to talk to your kids about gospel topics, especially in terms they’ll ACTUALLY understand and relate to?•Are you searching for a way to get your family excited to study ”Come Follow Me” each week?•Imagine hearing your teen say: ”Mom, don’t forget about Family Home Evening tonight...” (Whaaa?!)Don’t think it’s possible??Well, welcome to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS where we tie in each week’s ”Come Follow Me” discussion with our favorite family movies. 🎥Hey there, I’m Valerie Beus. I’m a wife, mom, follower of Christ, and lover of both gospel discussions and movie trivia. Hence, this podcast was born!If you’re ready for lessons that you can share with your family that will get them excited to study ”Come Follow Me” each week and open the door to more casual and natural gospel conversations, then you’re in the right place!Let’s discuss how movies like Toy Story, Ma
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