Encanto and Grace vs. Works

In this episode of Toon My Heart podcast, host Tracy Herold is talking about Bruno-- and the entire amazing Madrigal family! Disney's Encanto worked its way into the hearts of streaming viewers across the world when it landed on Disney+ on Christmas Eve 2021, with its relatable characters, way too catchy tunes, and unique setting and story. But is there something deeper behind this animated film's popularity? Tracy talks about the Biblical symbolism she sees in the movie, and explores how the theme of grace vs. works plays out as the story of Mirabel and her magical family unfolds.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Jared Bush's Twitter/X account: https://twitter.com/thejaredbush (Note: In the podcast, one Tweet attributed to Byron Howard was actually from Jared Bush.)
• "Encanto is Disney's first Latino musical. How the filmmakers got Colombia right" by Tracy Brown (LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-11-29/encanto-explained-disney-colombia-consultants
• "'Encanto's' Luisa Is Way Too Beefy For A Woman" by Jeff Wright (The Federalist): https://thefederalist.com/2022/02/04/encantos-luisa-is-way-too-beefy-for-a-woman-and-its-wrong
• Charles Spurgeon quote: https://www.blueletterbible.org/devotionals/me/view.cfm?Date=02/03&body Music by REDProductions, sourced from Pixabay.com