In this episode, I sit down with Tanner Millet from BYU to take a deeper look at both versions of Mulan—the 1998 animated classic and the 2020 live-action remake.

At first glance, it might seem like a simple comparison. But as we got into it, we realized these two films are telling very different stories about growth, identity, and what it means to become your best self.

We explore:
• Why the original Mulan feels more relatable and grounded
• How the live-action version shifts toward innate ability instead of earned growth
• The difference between “be yourself” and “become your best self”
• What these films teach about discipline, sacrifice, and teamwork
• And how modern storytelling is changing the kinds of values we absorb

This isn’t just about Disney—it’s about the messages shaping how we see ourselves and the world.

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I analyze kids’ stories, symbolism, and storytelling patterns through a gospel lens—not to cancel culture or panic parents, but to help families raise discerning kids in a media-saturated world.

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