TV cartoons - television & video Faith cartoons
Television and videos about faith have exploded as tools for inspiration, education, and community in Christianity. They’re not just entertainment—they’re ways to share stories, teach kids, or even bring a sermon to your living room. Here’s the lay of the land:
Faith-Based TV Channels: Think networks like TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) or Daystar—24/7 Christian content. TBN’s been around since 1973, beaming sermons, talk shows, and kids’ programs like VeggieTales to millions globally. They’re the church potluck of TV—something for everyone, from fiery preaching to sing-alongs. Faithlife TV and UP Faith & Family also stream family-friendly stuff, often with a “no profanity, no gore” vibe, perfect for a Mother’s Day movie night with the kids’ ministry crew.
Shows and Series: Classics like The Chosen—a crowdfunded series on Jesus’ life—have taken off, with over 770 million episode views by 2025. It’s gritty, human, and free on its app, showing the disciples as real people, not stained-glass icons. Kids’ shows like Superbook animate Bible stories—think Noah’s Ark with a cartoon dog tagging along—making faith fun for the Sunday School crowd.
Movies: Faith films range from oldies like The Ten Commandments (1956) to modern hits like I Can Only Imagine (2018), about the MercyMe song. They’re often potluck staples—bring the popcorn, gather the church body, and cry together. Pure Flix (now part of Great American Media) pumps out feel-good flicks, though some say they’re “cheesy”—still, they’re safe for all ages, unlike mosquito-filled summer nights.
YouTube and Short Videos: X posts lately buzz with faith clips—Lecrae breaking down belief or random creators sharing dog-and-God metaphors. Channels like FaithTube or MyFaith TV offer sermons, worship, and testimonies—like a digital church service you can watch with your cat purring nearby. Kids’ ministries use these too, showing clips of Jesus calming the storm while crafts dry.
Church Use: Picture a kids’ ministry screening The Prince of Egypt to teach Moses, or a youth group bingeing The Chosen at a lock-in. Churches stream services on Roku or smart TVs—live worship, no pew required. It’s the body of Christ going virtual, keeping folks connected beyond potluck Sundays.
Convenience and reach. A 2023 Barna study found 40% of U.S. Christians watch faith content online weekly—it’s like giving to the church but with your screen time. Critics say some shows oversimplify (or over-dramatize), but fans argue they spark talks about baptism or grace over coffee.
From a Christian lens, it’s stewardship of tech—spreading the Word (Matthew 28:19) through pixels instead of parchment. Dogs might not get it, but kids do, and it’s a way to bring faith home, minus the mosquitoes.