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Soul – AYJW112

The Pixar movie Soul uses a godless philosophy to chase the spark of living from before birth through death and onto the path to the Great Beyond.

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The many unintended Christian parallels in Disney Pixar’s Onward include taking the narrow path, walking boldly in the Spirit, possessing the gift of salvation, and mentoring others in spiritual growth.

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Togo – AYJW103

April 19, 2020 1:08:51

The Disney+ original movie Togo allows us to ponder the topics of epidemic quarantines, everyday heroes, and a devotion that knows no boundaries.

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Emma (2020) – AYJW102

March 19, 2020 1:08:05

An example of a “more polite” era, Emma (2020) demonstrates the pitfall of pride, the dangers of leisure, and the consequences of a loose tongue.

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Dolittle – AYJW101

February 16, 2020 0:58:36

Dolittle is an entertaining children’s movie that gives insights into relationships and communication.

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Aladdin (2019) – AYJW093

June 17, 2019 01:09:38

The live-action Aladdin provides a foundation to discuss greed versus contentment, external versus internal change, and the attributes of God.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – AYJW091

April 29, 2019 01:04:23

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an entertaining animated hero movie whose alter-ego is a morality “every-man” play about the value of persistence and faith in self.

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Incredibles 2, part 2 – AYJW088

December 22, 2018 01:00:57

Incredibles 2 provides a foundation for a discussion on slavery to sin, civil disobedience, irreconcilable worldviews, and the role perception plays in societal judgment.

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Incredibles 2, part 1 – AYJW087

December 1, 2018 01:09:40

The portrayal of a relatively functional family dealing with difficult social problems In Incredibles 2 provides a good framework on which to discuss parental and gender roles from a Christian worldview.