Porter talks with Christianity Today's Mia Staub about Pixar's latest release, Elio. What can Elio teach us about male vulnerability? What's with all the hate for the bean-mouth animation style? And how does the climax of Elio present a poignant metaphor for community overcoming grief? Be sure to read Mia's article about Elio here in addition to listening to the episode! Please rate and review the podcast to help the podcast find more reach. Support Porter on:Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo- @PorterDSpriggDonation to Doctorate Fund: ⁠https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/⁠Check out Porter online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠

We're back! Porter talks with Lizzy about Pixar's Onward. What does this 2020 movie have to tell us about courage and family? And why. is the backstory behind this film almost as emotional as the movie itself? After a long hiatus, A Friend in Me is back and Porter is ready to continue sharing his passion for Pixar and the Gospel with you all. Please rate and review to help the podcast find more reach. Support Porter on:Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo- @PorterDSpriggDonation to Doctorate Fund: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/Check out Porter online⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠

Porter talks with Anna Summer about Pixar's Coco. How is Coco reflective of the Prodigal Son Story? Does Coco pair well with 2023's "The Iron Claw?" And did Porter really LOSE a Pixar trivia night? All this and more on the latest episode of "A Friend in Me" Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

Porter talks with his mom about memory, scrapbooking, and family in light of the movie Up in this heartwarming episode of A Friend in Me! Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

Electa and Porter answer questions about Pixar and theology sent in by listeners of "A Friend in Me" What can Inside Out teach us about compassion? Is Lightning McQueen the greatest racer of all time? And which Pixar character is most like Judas Iscariot? All this and more on this new and unique episode of "A Friend in Me!" Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠

Porter talks about Toy Story 4 with Bobby. What can we learn about consistency and commitment from Toy Story 4? Is the movie's messaging consistent? And what can trash-lover Forky teach us about humanity? Tune into hear Porter and Bobby discuss this somewhat controversial movie that concludes the Toy Story saga... Until they make Toy Story 5... Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

A livestream conversation on the film "Elemental" from 10/29/2023 with Michael Mitts, Electa Sutton, Anna Summer McKeown, and four surprise guest appearances!

How does Lightning McQueen learn a full circle lesson in the Cars franchise? Can Chick Hicks teach us about our identity in Christ? And is this movie's happy ending a massive sports injustice? All this and more in this episode of A Friend in Me! FACEBOOK LIVE STREAM LINK for Elemental Live Stream! Sunday October 29, 7 PM. https://www.facebook.com/porter.sprigg/ Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠

What can a lovable blue fish teach us about home? What themes can we find across the "Finding Nemo saga?" And does Finding Dory jump the whale shark? All this and more on another great episode of a A Friend in Me Support Porter on: Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/ https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg

What's the deal with a human pet character? What can Arlo teach us about love and sacrifice? And is Spot a pacifist icon? Tune into this fun conversation with Nate Ryan about one of Pixar's least known films. Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠