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 save Middle-Earth in the LOTR trilogy.

In today's (replay) episode we discuss the spiritual connections Christians can find between Samwise the Brave and Jesus the Christ.

✨Be sure to listen to my previous episode with my special announcement (link below).

Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚

Take care,

~Valerie

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01 - HARRY POTTER: Finding Christ in the Wizarding World?!

35 - MULAN: "I'll Make a Man Out of You" | How to Prepare for Spiritual Battle... And it May Not Be What You Think! (Music Monday)

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 episode with my special announcement (link below).

Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚

Take care,

~Valerie

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21 - ZOOTOPIA: "Try Everything" | Afraid of Failure? How Repentance Allows Us to Let Go of Fear (Music Monday)

28 - BLUEY: *Listen Up, MOMS*... Do You Struggle with Feelings of INADEQUACY or COMPARISON? This Episode is for YOU!

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 episode with my special announcement (link below).

Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚

Take care,

~Valerie

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89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 👶 + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)

51 - THE LION KING 2: How Knowing Your Ancestors Changes You... *SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE*

16 - ENCHANTED: When Things Don't Go as Planned...

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 (link below).

Thanks for your prayers, everyone 💚

Take care,

~Valerie

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89 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT + "We were on a BREAK..." (Again)

41 - THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967): "Bare Necessities" | DOING IT ALL, but Still Aren't Happy?... Try THIS Instead (Music Monday)

26 - ENCANTO: Feeling Overwhelmed?? 3 Lessons You Need to Hear TODAY!

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!

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⭐️ And watch for some episode replays I'll be posting while I'm working on feeling semi-decent again.

Thanks for all your support!

Take Care,

~Valerie

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87 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤️ Dec 22-28 | Christmas | Come Follow Me

07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE!

08 - SCROOGE (1970): Bah, Humbug! Have a Change of Heart and Begin Again Through Christ!

*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 another episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Come Follow Me lesson!

🎥THIS WEEK: A CHRISTMAS CAROL + Introduction to the Old Testament (Dec 29-Jan 4)

Today we'll discuss themes such as:

-The Old Testament testifies of Jesus Christ

-Jesus Christ is Jehovah in the Old Testament

-The Old Testament helps me understand my covenant relationship with God

Take Care,

~Valerie

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87 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤️ Dec 22-28 | Christmas | Come Follow Me

07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE!

08 - SCROOGE (1970): Bah, Humbug! Have a Change of Heart and Begin Again Through Christ!

*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 more enticing for your kids?

✨Welcome to another episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Come Follow Me lesson!

🎥THIS WEEK: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE + Christmas (Dec 22-28)

Today we'll discuss themes such as:

-"He went about doing good"

-What would OUR life look like if Christ had never been born...?

-Ways to focus on the Savior as we celebrate Christmas

Take Care,

~Valerie

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*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 episode of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR LATTER-DAY SAINTS--where we explore gospel lessons in favorite family films and relate them to each week's Come Follow Me lesson!

🎥THIS WEEK: THE SANTA CLAUSE + The Family: A Proclamation to the World (Dec 15-21)

Today we'll discuss themes such as:

-The family is central to the Creator's plan

-Each person is a beloved son or daughter of Heavenly Parents

-Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ

Take Care,

~Valerie

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85 - ELF 🎄 Articles of Faith + Official Declarations 1 & 2 | Dec 8-14 | Come Follow Me

07 - THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Joy of Christmas ALL YEAR?? ...It's POSSIBLE!

06 - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (2005): CHRIST vs. CLAUS How to Focus on Jesus...But Still Get Presents From Santa