Mama Bear Movie Minute: Coco

Mama Bear Movie Minute: Coco

October 8, 2026 · 47 min

In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hilary Ferrer and Anja Westerhaus unpack Disney/Pixar's Coco, exploring its beautiful messages about family, legacy, and honoring loved ones alongside concerns about ancestor worship, spirit guides, and the afterlife.The Mama Bears discuss how parents can appreciate the beauty of Mexican culture while teaching children to recognize spiritual practices that contradict a biblical worldview. They also explore the importance of trusting God's plan for our children, avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, and having meaningful conversations about eternity.Whether your family has watched Coco or you're deciding if it's appropriate, this episode encourages parents to approach entertainment with biblical discernment, celebrate what is good, and use challenging themes as opportunities to point their children toward Christ.Episode Chapters04:09 – Celebrating Mexican Culture and Honoring Family Legacy08:56 – Deconstruction, All-or-Nothing Thinking, and Parenting14:00 – Family Identity, Generational Influence, and God's Justice20:56 – Día de los Muertos, Ancestor Worship, and Syncretism29:08 – Biblical Warnings About Necromancy and Spirit Guides33:23 – Talking to Kids About the Afterlife and Heaven39:08 – Separating Cultural Appreciation from Spiritual Practices42:00 – Identity, Control, Idolatry, and Trusting God45:01 – Teaching Biblical Discernment Without Condemning CultureThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is American Heritage Girls: Visit americanheritagegirls.org/MBA to get a free parenting resource and learn more about what American Heritage Girls is doing.