Family Movie Night for Latter-Day Saints | LDS, Family Movies, Disney Movies, Christian Movies, Kid Movies
Valerie Beus - Christian & LDS & Disney fan
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Valerie Beus - Christian & LDS & Disney fan
▶ WebplayerImprove 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...
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Oct 12, 2026 · 19:48
"Does it really matter what I listen to?" "But my music's not 'bad'..." Hi friends! In today's (replay) episode we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the song "I Put…
Oct 5, 2026 · 23:21
"Why does God want us to fast...?" "Can I seriously be 'besties' with Christ??" Hi friends! In today's (replay) episode we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from one of…
Sep 28, 2026 · 20:23
"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?" Hi…
Sep 21, 2026 · 12:15
"How can we respect people with different beliefs?" "What can help me be a better peacemaker?" Hi friends! Today we are discussing gospel lessons we can find from the (sometimes,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 20:41
"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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 18:29
"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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 12:17
"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…
Aug 24, 2026 · 21:27
"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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 7:21
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 32:42
"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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 21:54
"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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 31:02
"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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 26:45
"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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 19:26
"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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 23:05
"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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 33:36
"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.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 23:05
"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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 25:37
"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:…
Jun 8, 2026 · 15:56
"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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 23:04
"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…
May 25, 2026 · 22:01
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…
May 18, 2026 · 15:22
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…
May 11, 2026 · 16:19
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…
May 4, 2026 · 12:58
Struggling to stand up for truth and faith, but also avoiding contention during disagreements? ...Especially online?? In this (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual…
Apr 27, 2026 · 15:30
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 12:04
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",…
Apr 13, 2026 · 39:20
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…
Apr 6, 2026 · 48:47
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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 19:40
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 23:59
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 22:18
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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 16:12
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 12:50
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 11:40
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!…
Feb 16, 2026 · 22:33
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 18:06
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 24:37
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,…
Jan 26, 2026 · 14:58
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 20:28
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…
Jan 12, 2026 · 15:15
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 6:01
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…
Dec 29, 2025 · 35:03
*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…
Dec 22, 2025 · 31:47
*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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 48:27
*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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 41:36
*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…
Dec 1, 2025 · 42:03
*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?…
Nov 27, 2025 · 10:34
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…
Nov 24, 2025 · 39:07
*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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 41:36
*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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 43:32
*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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 39:00
*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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 44:04
*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…
Oct 23, 2025 · 19:50
*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…
Oct 20, 2025 · 45:05
*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…
Oct 13, 2025 · 43:36
*What if I try my best and still fail?* *Why do we take Christ's name upon us?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week?…
Oct 9, 2025 · 19:33
Hello friends! Wasn't General Conference great this past weekend?? To celebrate this time of year, I thought it would be fun to host a little game and bring in a couple of…
Oct 6, 2025 · 33:37
*What if sharing what I believe causes me to lose friends? *How do I stay strong when people make fun of me and my choices? Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family…
Sep 29, 2025 · 33:36
*How can I better connect with God?* *Why do I need to go to the temple often?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week?…
Sep 22, 2025 · 35:31
*What if I don't feel qualified for what God has asked me to do?* *Why do I need to support my leaders?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss…
Sep 15, 2025 · 44:57
*I'm being obedient but don't see any blessings...* *How can I share God's light?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each…
Sep 11, 2025 · 37:13
*What do I do when things don't go "according to plan"...?* *How do I handle the waiting period?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come…
Sep 8, 2025 · 36:01
*Why do I have to go through trials?* *Where can I find peace?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been…
Sep 1, 2025 · 37:56
*What if I'm not accepted by others...?* *Is God really a "loving" Father?" Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have…
Aug 25, 2025 · 35:09
*Who am I?* *Why don't I fit in...?* 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…
Aug 21, 2025 · 20:23
Welcome to a special bonus episode of "Did Disney mess up another Live-Action classic...?" 😜 Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow…
Aug 18, 2025 · 40:01
*How do I know what is true?* *Why can't I drink coffee?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been…
Aug 15, 2025 · 11:54
Welcome to a special FRIDAY bonus episode of "Eh, Is This Movie Worth Seeing...?" 😜 Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each…
Aug 11, 2025 · 43:51
*Have you ever felt lonely or forgotten?* *Do you wish your home felt different?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each…
Aug 4, 2025 · 35:17
*How can I recognize the Spirit?* *What is considered a 'holy place'? And how do I stand there?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come…
Jul 31, 2025 · 10:52
Welcome to the first bonus episode of "Movies You Probably Haven't Seen But SHOULD" 😁 Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each…
Jul 28, 2025 · 38:29
*Does God's Priesthood apply to me as a woman?* *How do I access God's power?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week?…
Jul 21, 2025 · 32:25
*Have you ever felt weak?* *Do you sometimes struggle to see or feel God's blessings?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each…
Jul 14, 2025 · 31:11
*How can we stay hopeful even during hard trials?* *What do I need to do to receive answers to my prayers?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to…
Jul 7, 2025 · 25:17
*Where Will I Go After I Die?...* *Is there only heaven and hell?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been…
Jun 30, 2025 · 29:45
*What do I do when others attack my beliefs?* *Why do I need a Bishop?* (NOTE: There are a couple goofs in my episode... maybe you heard them! Whoops! 😆) Hey friend, Are you…
Jun 23, 2025 · 24:22
*Does it really matter who my friends are?* *Can people really change?* Hey friend, Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you…
Jun 16, 2025 · 26:07
*Is building Zion even POSSIBLE?...* *Why do I have to forgive?* Hey friend! Are you struggling to gather the family together to discuss Come Follow Me each week? Have you been…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:49
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 maybe searching for a way to…
Jun 2, 2025 · 25:59
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,…
May 26, 2025 · 22:59
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 SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE, we discuss…
May 19, 2025 · 23:40
Struggling to find joy or meaning in your life?? Do you wish you could have some peace and strength during those hard times? In today's episode we discuss the 2006 Disney/Pixar…
May 12, 2025 · 21:35
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 episode we discuss the 1994…
May 8, 2025 · 3:04
Ross may have *thought* He and Rachel were on a break in the TV show "Friends", but in today's episode we have a special announcement regarding this month's "break" and when you…
May 5, 2025 · 13:37
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 episode we discuss the beloved Shel…
May 1, 2025 · 29:54
Do you have a wandering loved one that you struggle to connect with? Have you ever struggled with managing debilitating fear? In today's episode we discuss the 2013 Disney movie,…
Apr 28, 2025 · 12:48
How often do we dismiss others simply because we don't agree with them? Do we sometimes forget that we truly have more in common with others than differences? In today's episode…
Apr 24, 2025 · 51:35
Do you feel your "perfect" life has been pulled out from under you? Do you know that God may have a different plan that is even BETTER for you and your family?? In today's PART…
Apr 21, 2025 · 47:43
This "Practically Perfect" nanny came to help the Banks' children, right? Or was she REALLY helping to heal a deeper issue... one of which many of us can relate to? In today's…
Apr 17, 2025 · 24:37
Looking for a more meaningful Easter this year? Are you familiar with this story of Christ's sacrifice?? In today's episode we discuss the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The…
Apr 14, 2025 · 16:33
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…
Apr 10, 2025 · 20:46
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…
Apr 7, 2025 · 17:36
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…
Apr 3, 2025 · 15:49
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…
Mar 31, 2025 · 23:38
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…
Mar 27, 2025 · 19:44
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…
Mar 24, 2025 · 12:42
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…
Mar 20, 2025 · 11:57
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,…
Mar 17, 2025 · 23:01
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…
Mar 13, 2025 · 40:27
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…
Mar 10, 2025 · 51:12
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…
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