Recommended Media
On this page, you'll find a curated selection of faith-based and wholesome, non-faith-based media, including audio books, children's books, TV shows, movies, and more. Each recommendation is thoughtfully chosen to offer enriching experiences for you and your family, whether you're looking for spiritual growth or simply wholesome entertainment. Every piece of media comes with a brief description and a personal review to help you make the best choice for your family’s needs.
Audio Books
Faith-based audio books are a wonderful way to grow spiritually while on the go. Whether you're driving to school, taking a family trip, or just out and about, these stories can enrich your day with biblical wisdom and Christian values. Perfect for listening on your computer, tablet, or phone, these audio books offer an opportunity for the whole family to hear uplifting stories that strengthen faith and foster meaningful conversations about God’s love and teachings.
For non-faith-based audio books, we recommend titles that, while not explicitly religious, still offer wholesome entertainment, positive messages, and meaningful stories that align with values such as kindness, integrity, and love.
TV Shows & Movies
Whether you're looking for faith-based entertainment that reflects Christian values or wholesome non-faith-based content for family movie night, we’ve got you covered. Faith-based TV shows and movies can provide spiritual inspiration and spark discussions about faith, morality, and God's plan in our everyday lives.
For those looking for non-faith-based media, we also recommend a range of uplifting and family-friendly shows and films. These selections emphasize positive values and good storytelling, ensuring your family enjoys content that’s both entertaining and meaningful.
Legend
Christian
Media that contains Christian themes or strong faith-based elements.
Tweens
Content suitable pre-teens, bridging the gap between early readers and middle grade.
Not Faith Based
Not explicitly faith-based, but upholds positive values and promotes uplifting or meaningful content.
Audio Books
Buy Here: Apple Books, Audible, Barnes and Noble, Hoopla Digital (free through local library)
The Wonder of Creation
Christian
The Wonder of Creation is a devotional by Louie Giglio that introduces kids ages 6-10 to the connection between science and faith through 100 engaging devotions. Each devotion includes fascinating facts, a Bible verse, a prayer, and an activity, making it perfect for inspiring curiosity about God's world and Word.
Our Review
We love how The Wonder of Creation uses God’s Word to teach important biblical lessons while connecting them to the wonders of science. Each devotion is short enough for younger children to enjoy but filled with enough meaning to leave a lasting impact on their hearts and minds. It's a wonderful way to inspire kids to see the connection between God's creation and His teachings!
Books
Christian Tweens
Andrew wakes up in a mysterious garden on a mountainside with no memory of who he is, but he knows he has an important task to complete. Along his journey, he encounters friends and foes while facing difficult choices, testing his resolve to follow his instructions or take tempting shortcuts in a world more magical than he imagined.
Our Review
Andrew and the Firedrake is a captivating read that keeps you in suspense at every turn. With each chapter, you unravel more of the mystery, gradually understanding the larger picture as the story unfolds. You can’t help but feel connected to Andrew, rooting for him to succeed in his quest. The characters are intriguing, leaving you eager for their return as the plot progresses. The writing style is reminiscent of a modern C.S. Lewis—elegant, rich with symbolism, theologically profound, yet accessible and youthful. It's a story that engages both the heart and mind.
Christian
Dip and Reedy is a faith-centered picture book set in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, where two siblings explore God’s blessings through daily devotionals and the beauty of nature. With themes of faith, forgiveness, and gratitude, the story highlights the joy of simple moments, encouraging readers to embrace God’s love in everyday life.
Our Review
We love how Dip and Reedy beautifully portrays the sibling relationship, allowing children to imagine themselves in the fun and adventurous experiences the cats go through. The characters have unique, lovable personalities that make the story engaging, and the way the biblical themes are woven into the narrative is simply wonderful. It’s a delightful and faith-filled journey that captures the hearts of young readers!
God Made Boys and Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender
Christian
God Made Boys and Girls teaches children that their gender is a special gift from God, part of His perfect design, given before they are born and unchangeable. Set in a classroom, the story addresses today’s confusion about gender while offering parents biblical guidance to discuss this important topic with their children.
Our Review
God Made Boys and Girls does a wonderful job covering everything from the basics of gender to the more detailed scientific aspects, making it flexible for different age groups. The book beautifully explains how God made each person special, and emphasizes that gender is a perfect part of God’s design, while also showing that boys and girls can enjoy the same activities, like sports. It’s a thoughtful and clear resource for teaching children about gender in a way that honors God’s plan.
God Made Me Unique: Helping Children See Value in Every Person
Christian
God Made Me Unique teaches children that everyone is created in God's image and has great value, no matter their appearance or abilities. Set in a classroom, the story introduces a student with a disability, fostering understanding, kindness, and respect while highlighting God’s love for all.
Our Review
God Made Me Unique is a heartwarming book that covers a variety of disabilities, showing how every child is created in God's image and is wonderfully special. It emphasizes kindness, understanding, and respect for all, while helping children see that differences are part of God's beautiful plan. This is a valuable resource for teaching kids to love and appreciate everyone, just as God does.
Not Faith Based
Hana, a young biracial girl, embraces both her Black and Korean heritage by combining the flavors of her cultures through food. Faced with the challenge of cooking for her four grandparents, she creates a dish inspired by the Southern gumbo and Korean stew she learned to make with them, blending her two worlds into one delicious meal.
Our Review
Seoul Food is a beautifully crafted children's book with a clever title that blends "Soul Food" with Seoul, South Korea. The vibrant artwork feels alive, making it easy to imagine the flavors of the food on each page. The seamless integration of two rich culinary traditions is both authentic and celebratory, with the use of Korean words adding cultural depth. The heartwarming themes of family and cultural fusion are perfectly complemented by the illustrations, making this book a standout in children's literature. The combination of story and art creates an engaging and memorable experience.
Movies
The Star
Christian
Available to buy on AppleTV, Amazon Video, etc.
The Star retells the biblical story of Christ’s birth through the eyes of the animals involved, making the nativity story engaging and accessible for younger audiences. While adding playful imagination, the film stays true to key events like Mary and Joseph's journey, the Wise Men’s visit, and the miraculous birth of Jesus, highlighting the reverence and significance of God’s plan.
Our Review
The Star takes creative liberties with the journey of Mary and Joseph, giving them distinct and engaging personalities, while staying true to the core Gospel story. The animals add fun, humor, and personality to the nativity, and it’s through their perspective that we experience the birth of Jesus. The antagonists are incorporated well, creating just enough tension without taking away from the main message. Overall, it’s one of the most faith-filled animated Christmas movies available, featuring an all-star voice cast including Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Oprah Winfrey, and Tyler Perry. It’s a heartwarming, faith-based film perfect for family viewing.
TV
Bluey
Not Faith Based
Available on Disney+.
Bluey is a charming animated series about a playful six-year-old Blue Heeler pup named Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their loving parents, Bandit and Chilli. Set in Australia, the show celebrates family life and the power of imagination, with episodes that encourage children to engage in creative play while teaching valuable lessons about kindness, resilience, and teamwork.
Our Review
Bluey is hands down one of the best animated children's shows ever made. It captures the quirks and realism of family life, with parents who are actively involved in their children's imaginative adventures. The show promotes the importance of imagination, sibling and parent playtime, and teaches valuable moral and life lessons in a fun and engaging way. Not only does it entertain children, but adults will also appreciate the relatable undertones about parenting, with some episodes even delivering heartfelt, tear-jerking moments.