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A Friend in Me

A Friend in Me

Porter Sprigg

To Infinity and Beyond! A podcast about friendship, culture, and the Kingdom of God all through the lens of Pixar. Each episode, Porter talks about a different Pixar movie with a different friend. They discuss cultural and theological implications of the film, with laughter and insights galore!
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A Friend in Me - Toy Story with Akash

Toy Story with Akash

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03/29/22 • 49 min

Porter talks about Toy Story with Akash. Which Toy Story characters are Porter and Akash? What could Toy Story teach us about envy and competition? And is there a way to connect Buzz Lightyear with the apostle Paul? All this and more on the first full episode of "A Friend in Me!"

Support Porter on:

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres

Venmo- @PorterDSprigg

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A Friend in Me - Cars with Sam Devore

Cars with Sam Devore

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07/05/22 • 62 min

Porter talks about "Cars" with his friend Sam Devore. Who is the most clutch character of all time? How does the movie "Cars" teach us about the paradox of Christian living? And what can Lightning McQueen and Mater teach us about integrity? All this and more on an exciting new episode of A Friend in Me!

Pit Stop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWlRWeWXgU

Support Porter on:

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres

Venmo- @PorterDSprigg

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A Friend in Me - The Incredibles with Dad
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06/21/22 • 67 min

Porter talks about "The Incredibles" with his dad on a special Father's Day episode. What does the film teach us about family? How does the film critique rugged self-reliance? And what could the American pastor learn from Mr. Incredible?

Support Porter on:

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres

Venmo- @PorterDSprigg

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A Friend in Me - Finding Nemo with Ellie
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05/24/22 • 72 min

Porter talks about "Finding Nemo" with Ellie. How are American parents like Marlin? What could Dory teach us about Christ? And how does speaking to a whale reflect our speaking to God?

Support Porter on:

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres

Venmo- @PorterDSprigg

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A Friend in Me - Monsters Inc. with Ellen
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05/10/22 • 58 min

Porter talks about "Monsters Inc." with Ellen. What can churches learn from Monsters Inc. as they emerge from COVID? How could Sulley's imagination shape our societal imagination? And how would Boo receive the Kingdom of God?

Support Porter on:

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres

Venmo- @PorterDSprigg

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A Friend in Me - Toy Story 2 with Sam Solberg
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04/26/22 • 71 min

Porter talks about "Toy Story 2" with Sam Solberg. Is the Toy Story universe a metaphor for parenting? How does Woody's journey in Toy Story 2 resemble Buzz's journey in Toy Story 1? And is there hope for Stinky Pete?

Support Porter on:

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/portdres

Venmo- @PorterDSprigg

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A Friend in Me - An Easter Reflection: Jesus and Dory
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04/17/22 • 15 min

Inspired by his conversation with his wise friend Ellie, Porter shares some spontaneous Easter thoughts on the new covenant, Jesus' resurrection, and Dory.

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A Friend in Me - A Bug's Life with Karoline
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04/12/22 • 51 min

Porter talks about "A Bug's Life" with Karoline. Did Karoline pretend to like Veggie Tales just to become Porter's friend? Is Hopper the scariest Pixar villain? And what could "A Bug's Life" teach us about justice?

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A Friend in Me - Coco with Anna Summer

Coco with Anna Summer

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03/18/24 • 66 min

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

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⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

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A Friend in Me - Welcome to A Friend in Me!
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03/26/22 • 13 min

Welcome to a Friend in Me! In this introductory episode, Porter talks about why he's making the show and shares some encouragements from Finding Nemo and Inside Out.

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FAQ

How many episodes does A Friend in Me have?

A Friend in Me currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does A Friend in Me cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on A Friend in Me?

The episode title 'Up Bonus Episode with Mom' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A Friend in Me?

The average episode length on A Friend in Me is 67 minutes.

How often are episodes of A Friend in Me released?

Episodes of A Friend in Me are typically released every 20 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of A Friend in Me?

The first episode of A Friend in Me was released on Mar 26, 2022.

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