How did the idea for the show come about?

The idea for Toon My Heart first came to me as I watched (and re-watched) Encanto with my daughter and realized that there were ideas and themes in the film that resonated with my faith. From there, I started thinking about faith-related themes in some of my other favorite animated films and realized I felt I had a unique perspective to share.

What do you hope listeners take from the show?

I hope listeners gain a deeper appreciation for animated films and a deeper (or even new!) love for God. I also hope listeners learn to look for deeper messages in movies for themselves and recognize how themes that resonate with their faith are all around them, even in "secular" media.

What's been the biggest challenge for you?

1. Accepting that podcasting is a learning process and I will never be perfect at it. It's better to put something out there and treat it as a learning experience than to never get it out into the world because it will never be perfect. 2. Getting listeners!

How can your listeners support your show?

The biggest thing listeners can to do to support the show is to keep listening and let others know about it! Like/follow @toonmyheart on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; leave a rating/review on Goodpods or whatever platform you like to listen on; tell your friends about new episodes on social media or in person; etc. Feedback, questions, and comments are also always welcome at [email protected]. Podcasting can be a lot of work, and a little encouragement goes a long way!

Any future plans that you'd like to share?

In Season 2, I plan to branch out beyond Disney movies into some of the great animated films from other studios, including Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. If you have a particular film you'd like to see me do an episode on, please reach out and let me know!

Anything else you'd like to share?

Animation is cinema!