VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared?
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- NR
- 1998
- 30 minutes
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared? teaches viewers that there's nothing to worry about or fear because God is looking out for us. Using the example of a scary movie with a monster, it instructs that God made everyone and everything and therefore is protecting everyone. There's a minor bit of secular advice when the actor who plays the monster in the scary movie appears and explains he's just an actor who's pretending. In a second segment, through the story of Daniel and the lion's den, viewers learn that knowing God is looking out for you means not having to worry. At the end, viewers are instructed to pray to God and thank him for looking out for them.
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What's the story?
Asparagus Junior has just watched a scary movie and is trying to fall asleep when he realizes he's more scared than he thinks. That's when Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber show up to remind him that God is looking out for him. Later, when Daniel is thrown into the lion's den, he learns God is also on his side, and he has nothing to worry about.
Is it any good?
For Christian families, VEGGIETALES: WHERE'S GOD WHEN I'M S-SCARED? offers a simple, comforting message: God has this one covered. Whether you're scared over a movie even though you know it's not real or you're facing a much tougher situation, God's presence means you're A-OK. The songs are simple and upbeat, and the message is engaging, though it doesn't offer much in the way of practical reassurance. Likely not a good fit for non-Christian families.
Talk to your kids about ...
Families can talk about fear. What scares you? What helps you get over your fears?
Does it help you to know God is looking out for you? What do you believe God can do to help?
Why did Daniel survive the lion's den? Has your attitude ever helped you through a difficult situation?
Movie details
- On DVD or streaming: March 31, 1998
- Cast: Mike Nawrocki, Dan Anderson, G. Bock
- Director: Phil Vischer
- Studio: Lions Gate
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures, Music and Sing-Along
- Run time: 30 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: November 11, 2020
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