The messages our kids receive from teachers, coaches--and even, with the best intentions, from us — can push them toward pride or despair...toward se… - Phil Vischer

In truth, I sat down in 1992 to make a kids’ show that I would want to watch with my kids. That would work for me. That would have sincerity in it, but not too much. That would mix what I loved about Monty Python and David Letterman with what I hungered for from Thomas Aquinas and Mother Theresa.

The ending of the film seems so bizarre. It is actually probably the most literal retelling of the story of Jonah from the Bible that you've ever bumped into.

Why does God want us to let go of our dreams? Because anything you are unwilling to let go of is an idol, and you are in sin.