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Look, I'll be straight with you, finding genuinely wholesome movies that don't water down character development is tougher than finding a parking spot at church on Easter Sunday. But GOAT (2026) is the rare animated film that manages to deliver laugh-out-loud moments while sneaking in some seriously solid faith-based principles. After watching it twice (once alone, once with some kids from our community), I'm convinced this is one of those movies every Christian family should

If you've been waiting for a biblically-grounded animated film that actually gets it right, DAVID (2026) is finally here, and it's everything we hoped for. Distributed by Angel Studios and brought to life by directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes, this animated musical doesn't just retell a Bible story. It invites us into worship, showing us what it means to be "a man after God's own heart." I'm giving this film a solid 5 out of 5 stars . Yes, it's that good. Why This Fi

Pixar's Inside Out 2 has captured hearts worldwide with its stunning animation and emotionally intelligent storytelling. As someone who loves exploring media through a faith lens, I've been eager to unpack this film's messages about identity, anxiety, and emotional growth, and how they align (or don't align) with biblical truth. Let's dive into what makes this sequel worth watching with your family, and where Christian parents might want to hit pause for some important conve

Look, I get it. You're scrolling through streaming options on family movie night, and your kids are begging for the new Minions flick. Before you hit play, let me give you the rundown on what you're getting into with Minions & Monsters . This isn't your standard "everything's perfect" review, I'm going to tell you the real deal so you can make an informed choice for your family. What's This Thing About, Anyway? Minions & Monsters follows three aspiring Minion filmmakers wh

If you're searching for a Christian film that breaks the mold of preachy, low-budget faith movies, Jesus Revolution deserves your attention. Released in 2023, this dramatization of the 1970s Jesus Movement tells a story many of us grew up hearing whispers about, how a wave of countercultural young people found Jesus during one of America's most turbulent decades. But is it worth your family's movie night? Let's dig into what makes this film stand out and where it falls short

Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 returns us to the colorful control room of Riley's mind, now navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence. The original film introduced us to five core emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. This sequel welcomes new characters to headquarters: Anxiety, Envy, Ennui (a French word meaning boredom or listlessness), and Embarrassment. The result is a visually stunning exploration of teenage emotional complexity that offers surprising

Pixar has done it again. Just when you think the animation giant has exhausted every creative avenue, they drop Hoppers , a wild, heartfelt story about a teenage girl who literally becomes a robotic beaver to save her community's wildlife. Yeah, you read that right. And somehow, beneath the wacky premise and adorable animal antics, there's a powerful message about stewardship, community, and our God-given responsibility to care for creation. The Plot: Consciousness Transfer

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Stars When an animated film tackles themes of adoption, disability inclusion, and sacrificial love, it's worth paying attention. Buffalo Kids (2026) surprised me with its heartfelt approach to family and faith, even if it comes with a few spiritual speed bumps that Christian parents need to know about. This 77-minute adventure follows siblings Tom and Mary as they journey from New York City to the California frontier in search of a fresh start. Along th

Sometimes the most powerful stories aren't about perfect people doing perfect things. They're about flawed, broken human beings who choose to show up anyway. Ordinary Angels is exactly that kind of story, a faith-based drama that reminds us how one person's determination, fueled by faith, can mobilize an entire community to accomplish the impossible. What the Movie Is About Directed by John Gunn and based on true events, Ordinary Angels follows Sharon (Hilary Swank), a ha

If your kids are anything like the millions around the world, they've spent hours building, mining, and exploring in Minecraft. So when A Minecraft Movie hit theaters, it was practically a family event. But as Christian parents, we want to know more than just whether our kids will enjoy it: we want to know what messages they're absorbing and whether it aligns with the values we're teaching at home. The good news? This blocky adventure offers more than mindless entertainment.

The Hunger Games franchise is returning with Sunrise on the Reaping , and if you've been following the series, you already know these stories don't pull punches when it comes to depicting the horrors of totalitarian control. This upcoming installment digs even deeper into the dark heart of the Capitol's oppression, following a young Haymitch Abernathy through the 50th Hunger Games, the second Quarter Quell that doubled the number of tributes forced into the arena. For Christi

Marvel's next chapter is coming, and with it comes a title that demands attention: Avengers: Doomsday . Scheduled for release in May 2026, this film promises to explore the darkest corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But as Christians watching from the pews and living rooms, we need to ask: what does this story teach us about evil, heroism, and the nature of salvation itself? Let's break down what we know so far and examine how this blockbuster might align, or conflict,

When a movie about a lone astronaut trying to save humanity from extinction drops in 2026, you'd expect explosions, aliens, and maybe a few Marvel-style quips. Project Hail Mary , directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling, delivers something surprisingly different: a story about hope, human connection, and the kind of self-sacrifice that makes you rethink what it means to live for something bigger than yourself. As Christian viewers, we're always

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is back on the big screen in 2026, and this latest adaptation has already sparked plenty of conversation. With a star-studded cast and a story that's been captivating (and troubling) readers for nearly two centuries, it's worth asking: what does this tale of love, revenge, and obsession have to say to Christian families today? Let's be real, Wuthering Heights isn't your typical feel-good romance. It's dark, it's twisted, and it forces us to

Let's be honest, keeping up with the news in 2026 feels like drinking from a fire hose. Your phone buzzes. Notifications pile up. Every headline screams for your attention. And somewhere between the third doomscroll and the fourth opinion piece, you wonder: Is any of this actually helping me live a better life? That's exactly why we built this 5 PM wrap. Not more noise. Not more anxiety. Just the stories that matter, filtered through the lens of Scripture, delivered in five m

Why 5 PM Hits Different Five o'clock. The workday wraps, you're scrolling through your phone, and suddenly, wham. The news alerts start flooding in. Every outlet screaming. Every headline designed to grab your throat and squeeze. Before you know it, your blood pressure's up, your mind's racing, and peace feels like a distant memory. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: the 5 PM news cycle isn't built for your peace. It's engineered for your clicks, your eyeballs, your engagemen

The Endless Scroll Problem You pick up your phone to check one headline. Thirty minutes later, you're three wars deep into a comment section, your blood pressure's up, and you're no closer to understanding what actually happened today. Sound familiar? Doomscrolling: that compulsive need to keep scrolling through negative news: has become the default way millions of Americans consume information. The average person now spends over two hours daily on social media, much of it c

Hey friend: welcome back to your 5 PM reset. If today felt like it came at you from all directions, you're in the right place. Let's walk through what happened today, what it means, and how to respond with peace instead of panic. Here's what's moving across the news wires this Monday evening: a major nursing strike resolution in New York, child safety reforms taking shape in the UK, political prisoners being released in Venezuela, and a heated debate about symbols and politic

Creating faith-based media isn't just about pointing a camera at a pulpit anymore. The landscape has shifted dramatically, and if you're serious about making content that actually connects with people in 2026, you need to understand what's working, and what's turning audiences away faster than a church potluck runs out of mac and cheese. Here's the thing: 92% of audiences say faith has a role to play in modern entertainment, and 77% believe it can have broad appeal. But, and

Look, I get it. By the time evening rolls around, you've already scrolled past seventeen different headlines that made your chest tighten. That's why we're doing this differently. Here are seven stories that actually mattered today, delivered without the hyperventilation, with a little perspective, and through the lens of faith that reminds us who's really in control. The Facts: What Happened Today 1. Northeast Braces for Historic Blizzard Approximately 41 million people ac