Every story begins with an invitation.

This season, Animated Faith journeys into magical kingdoms, unforgettable characters, and timeless animated stories—not simply to revisit childhood favorites, but to discover how they can point our hearts toward God's Kingdom. Together we'll explore themes of courage, redemption, identity, hope, sacrifice, wonder, and the beauty of being transformed by the greatest Author of all.

So whether you've ever dreamed of becoming a princess, a lioness, a fearless adventurer, or simply longed for a place where you belong... there's a seat for you in this new season... in fact, there's an adventure for you in this new season just waiting to be found! So, let's go on a journey together to discover God through imagination, stories, symbols, wonder, and faith!

Toon in to the adventures of Animated Faith Season 3.

Once Upon a Kingdom... every story whispers His name. ✨📖

“This way is left, but which way is right. Oh, now I'll be circling in circles all night. Oh, so this is forward, no problem. I can't believe I can do this and more; to swim in the sea, like I walk on the shore. Out of my shell, not closed up like a clam. God see, this is me, here I am…”

“For a moment, I can shine. Get a grin and a fin that works fine. My fingers are wrinkly, I really don't care, if all of my curls have curled out of my hair. For a moment, I can feel all the dreams I'd been dreaming are real. Wish my mother could hear it, the sea is my song. For a moment, just a moment, I belong.”

- Melody (Disney’s The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea, 2000)

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its taste (purpose), how can it be made salty? It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and walked on by people [when the walkways are wet and slippery].” (Matthew 5:13)

When everything was hopeless, Abraham believed in hope anyway, deciding to live not by the basis of what he saw in the moment, but by God Who said what he will see become (Romans 4:18).

• Step By Faith:

Salt isn't meant to stay in the shaker—it changes everything it touches. God didn't place you where you are by accident. For such a time as this, choose to believe His promises and let your life bring hope, courage, and the flavor of Christ to someone today.

• Verses for Thought:

Matthew 5:13 / Romans 4:18 / Psalm 42:7 / Psalm 16:11 / Ephesians 3:20 / Deuteronomy 4:29 / Psalm 82:6 / Isaiah 43:1 / Joshua 1:9 / 1 Samuel 16:7 / Jeremiah 29:11-13 / Romans 8:38-39 / John 8:32 / 1 Corinthians 13:12 / 2 Corinthians 5:7 / Psalm 84:10

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If you enjoyed today's episode, are enjoying this season, and/or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, provide feedback, and/or would like to hear an episode or a season in reference to your favorite Disney/Pixar film, feel free to reach out to me via email @ [email protected]. Anyone who wants to reach out via email is welcomed to! As always, I appreciate YOU for tooning in to listen to the Animated Faith podcast!

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All Rights Respectfully reserved to Walt Disney Animation Studios. No copyright infringement intended. For commentary/educational purpose only. I do not own nor claim to own any of the original Walt Disney films, characters, songs, quotes, scenes/clips, and/or audio recordings of sounds and/or voices used in my podcast or in my writing.

"People keep saying he's not really gone, as long as we remember him. But it still hurts." – Hiro Hamada

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“No. I can't lose you, too.” – Hiro Hamada

“Hiro, I will always be with you…” – Baymax

“...I'm satisfied with my care.” – Hiro Hamada

- (Disney's Big Hero 6, 2014)

..And you are even more precious to Him than a beautiful bird. If He looks after them, of course He will look after you…” (Matthew 6:26)

…He has said, “I will never leave you; I will always be by your side.” Because of this promise, we may boldly say, “the Lord is my help– I won’t be afraid of anything. How can anyone harm me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)

• Step By Faith:

Jesus reminds us that our Heavenly Father faithfully provides, and Hebrews reminds us that He will never leave us. Today, open your hands as a symbol of the worries, fears, and pain you are holding onto, and place them under God’s loving care– trusting in Him. He will always be with you, therefore, you will always be in good hands.

• Verses for Thought:

Matthew 6:26 / Hebrews 13:5-6 / John 17:16 / Ephesians 2:10 / 2 Corinthians 5:17 / John 15:19 / 1 Timothy 6:12 / 2 Corinthians 1:4,6-7; 5:20 / Matthew 24:35; 28:20 / 1 Peter 5:7

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If you enjoyed today's episode, are enjoying this season, and/or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, provide feedback, and/or would like to hear an episode or a season in reference to your favorite Disney/Pixar film, feel free to reach out to me via email @ [email protected]. Anyone who wants to reach out via email is welcomed to! As always, I appreciate YOU for tooning in to listen to the Animated Faith podcast!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

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“...Don't believe me? Ask the dishes. They can sing, they can dance, after all, Miss, this is France! And a dinner here is never second best. Go on, unfold your menu, take a glance, and then you'll be our guest, oui, our guest, be our guest…”

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“…come on and lift your glass, you've won your own free pass, to be our guest. If you're stressed, it's fine dining we suggest. Be our guest! Be our guest! Be our guest!” - (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, 1991)

“There's no need to be frightened. I intend to treat you kindly for the sake of your father, Jonathan, who was my loyal friend. I will return to you all the territory that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table” (2 Samuel 9:7).

• Step By Faith:

Just as King David welcomed Mephibosheth to have a seat at his table, God welcomes you with His love, mercy, and acceptance to sit with Him. Today, whether you’re sitting in your car on the way to work, sitting in a meeting, or sitting at the dinner table, let every empty seat remind you that there is always a place for you in God's presence, and His kindness changes everything.

• Verses for Thought:

2 Samuel 9:7 / Revelation 3:20 / Romans 10:17 / 2 Peter 3:9 / Psalm 23:5 / Luke 14:13-14 / Revelation 19:6-9 / Matthew 11:28-30 / Psalm 46:7 / John 20:7 / 2 Timothy 1:7 / Hebrews 4:16 / John 6:35 / Proverbs 3:3 / Luke 11:33

• Email Me!

If you enjoyed today's episode, are enjoying this season, and/or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, provide feedback, and/or would like to hear an episode or a season in reference to your favorite Disney/Pixar film, feel free to reach out to me via email @ [email protected]. Anyone who wants to reach out via email is welcomed to! As always, I appreciate YOU for tooning in to listen to the Animated Faith podcast!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

All Rights Respectfully reserved to Walt Disney Animation Studios. No copyright infringement intended. For commentary/educational purpose only. I do not own nor claim to own any of the original Walt Disney films, characters, songs, quotes, scenes/clips, and/or audio recordings of sounds and/or voices used in my podcast or in my writing.

“It may feel impossible, but sometimes you just have to take the first step, even before you're ready” - Sisu (Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, 2021).

"We have a choice to build or destroy, to fight or to come together. Love is a bridge and trust is a gift; we give it and it gets better. There's an energy in the water. There is magic deep in our heart. There's a legacy that we honor when we bring the light to the dark. Whatever brings us together can never tear us apart. We become stronger than ever when we just trust" - (Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, 2021).

Your word is a lamp for my steps; it lights the path before me (Psalm 119:105).

After everyone was full, Jesus told His disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted” (John 6:12).

• Step By Faith:

Psalm 119:105 reminds us that God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. A lamp doesn't reveal the whole journey—it gives enough light for the next step. Today, trust God with taking the first step– even if what’s in front of you seems impossible. Let Him guide the rest of your steps in His perfect timing. Not one step is wasted.

• Verses for Thought:

Psalm 119:105 / John 6:12 / Matthew 19:26 / Jeremiah 29:11-13 / Proverbs 3:5-6 / Joel 2:25 / Psalm 118:6-9 / Isaiah 49:23 / Psalm 27:14 / John 14:27 / Psalm 37:5 / Ephesians 4:3 / 1 Corinthians 1:10 / Colossians 3:15 / Romans 8:31-38-39

• Email Me!

If you enjoyed today's episode, are enjoying this season, and/or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, provide feedback, and/or would like to hear an episode or a season in reference to your favorite Disney/Pixar film, feel free to reach out to me via email @ [email protected]. Anyone who wants to reach out via email is welcomed to! As always, I appreciate YOU for tooning in to listen to the Animated Faith podcast!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

All Rights Respectfully reserved to Walt Disney Animation Studios. No copyright infringement intended. For commentary/educational purpose only. I do not own nor claim to own any of the original Walt Disney films, characters, songs, quotes, scenes/clips, and/or audio recordings of sounds and/or voices used in my podcast or in my writing.

“I've never met nobody like you. Had friends and I've had buddies, it's true, but they don't turn my tummy the way you do. I've never met nobody like you…” - 4*Town (Disney/Pixar's Turning Red, 2022).

It is true, Eternal One, that You know everything and everyone. You have surrounded me on every side, behind me and before me, and You have placed Your hand gently on my shoulder …. Even then You will be there to guide me; Your right hand will embrace me, for You are always there…. (Psalm 139:4-5, 10).

• Step By Faith:

Before you ever speak a word, God already knows your heart. He surrounds you with His love and gently leads your life. Today, choose to see yourself through His eyes—not through comparison, criticism, or fear, but as someone fully known, deeply loved, and wonderfully created for His purpose– for He made you, and there’s nobody like you!

• Verses for Thought:

Psalm 139 / Romans 8:37 / John 3:16 / Hebrews 4:15 / Joshua 1:9 / John 20:29 / Ephesians 2:10

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If you enjoyed today's episode, are enjoying this season, and/or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, provide feedback, and/or would like to hear an episode or a season in reference to your favorite Disney/Pixar film, feel free to reach out to me via email @ [email protected]. Anyone who wants to reach out via email is welcomed to! As always, I appreciate YOU for tooning into my podcast, Animated Faith!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

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“Flower, gleam and glow, let your powers shine. Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine. Heal what has been hurt….” - Rapunzel (Disney's Tangled, 2010).

For I will make you well again and heal your wounds. I, the Eternal One, declare to you, because they have called you an outcast: “Look, it is Zion, the one for whom no one cares” (Jeremiah 30:17-18).

Also, the Spirit helps us. We are very weak, but the Spirit helps us with our weakness. We don’t know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself speaks to God for us. He begs God for us, speaking to Him with feelings too deep for words (Romans 8:26).

• Step By Faith:

God promises to bring healing and restoration to what has been hurt, and the Holy Spirit prays for us even when we don't have the words. Today, bring your needs to Him, trust Him with the process, and watch how He faithfully writes your story of restoration in His timing.

• Verses for Thought:

Jeremiah 30:17-18 / Romans 8:26 / Philippians 2:13 / Isaiah 43:19 / 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 16 / James 1:17 / Isaiah 43:13 / Proverbs 3:5-6 / Romans 8:28 / Genesis 50:20

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If you enjoyed today's episode, are enjoying this season, and/or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, provide feedback, and/or would like to hear an episode or a season in reference to your favorite Disney/Pixar film, feel free to reach out to me via email @ [email protected]. Anyone who wants to reach out via email is welcomed to! As always, I appreciate YOU for tooning in to listen to the Animated Faith podcast!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

All Rights Respectfully reserved to Walt Disney Animation Studios. No copyright infringement intended. For commentary/educational purpose only. I do not own nor claim to own any of the original Walt Disney films, characters, songs, quotes, scenes/clips, and/or audio recordings of sounds and/or voices used in my podcast or in my writing.

“Adventure is a wonderful thing! Pack only the essentials, I'll tell you what to bring. Your strength, your nerve, your hearts, your wits. And for Skullosaurus attacks, First Aid Kits” - Owl (Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, 1997).

I consider Your Word to be my greatest treasure, and I treasure it in my heart to keep me from turning away from You (Psalm 119:21, TPT).

• Step By Faith:

A compass keeps you from getting lost. God's Word does the same for your heart. Today, let every glance at a compass remind you to follow His direction instead of your own- it will be a grand adventure.

• Verses for Thought:

Psalm 119:21 / Psalm 118:24 / Matthew 22:11-17 / Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 / Psalm 30:5 / Jeremiah 29:11-13 / John 1:5 / 2 Corinthians 4:7 / Joshua 1:9 / 1 John 1:7 / John 15:15 / Psalm 119:105 / Isaiah 41:10

• Email Me!

If you enjoyed today's episode, or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, or provide your feedback, feel free to send me an email @ [email protected]. I welcome anyone who wants to reach out via email and I appreciate you for tooning into my podcast Animated Faith!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

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“With a few good friends and a stick or two, a house is built at a corner called Pooh. With a friend and a stick or three or four, a house is built where it wasn't before” - Carly Simon (Disney's Piglet's Big Movie, 2003).

Ask yourself what you want others to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up the Old Testament and the New Testament of God’s Word and this is what you get (Matthew 7:12, MSG).

• Step By Faith:

Jesus makes it simple: treat people the way you want to be treated. Today, become the blessing you're hoping to receive. You never know how one act of kindness can change someone's day!

• Verses for Thought:

Matthew 7:12 / Matthew 12:34 / Philippians 2:4, 4:19 / Luke 12:27-40 / Genesis 12:14 / Philippians 2:4, 4:19 / Luke 12:27-40 / Genesis 12:14 / Acts 20:35 / Psalm 37:16 / Luke 14:28 / Matthew 17:20 / Psalm 27:13

• Email Me!

If you enjoyed today's episode, or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, or provide your feedback, feel free to send me an email @ [email protected]. I welcome anyone who wants to reach out via email and I appreciate you for tooning into my podcast Animated Faith!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

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"We're three happy chappies, with snappy serapes, you'll find us beneath our sombreros” - Donald Duck, José Carioca (the Brazilian parrot), and Panchito Pistoles (the Mexican rooster) (Disney's The Three Caballeros, 1944).

And your hearts will overflow with a joyful song to the Lord. Keep speaking to each other with words of Scripture, singing the Psalms with praises and spontaneous songs given by the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-19, TPT)!

• Step By Faith:

Ephesians 5 reminds us to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to encourage one another with songs of praise. Today, let worship become the soundtrack of your day and watch how it lifts your heart toward God.

• Verses for Thought:

Ephesians 5:18-19 / Psalm 139:4 / Psalm 34:17 / Colossians 3:2 / Philippians 4:7 / Romans 12:2 / John 16:27-33 / Matthew 24:35 / Proverbs 16:24, 17:22 / Psalm 139:4, Psalm 37:4 / Zephaniah 3:17

• Email Me!

If you enjoyed today's episode, or if you have any comments, questions, want to leave a review, or provide your feedback, feel free to send me an email @ [email protected]. I welcome anyone who wants to reach out via email and I appreciate you for tooning into my podcast Animated Faith!

• PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER:

All Rights Respectfully reserved to Walt Disney Animation Studios. No copyright infringement intended. For commentary/educational purpose only. I do not own nor claim to own any of the original Walt Disney films, characters, songs, quotes, and/or scenes used in my podcast or in my writing.