Ep 45 - Inside Out 2: Anxiety and Agency

Join us as we dive into Pixar's Inside Out 2, discussing the new emotions, Riley's evolving sense of self, and how the movie aligns with and challenges LDS perspectives on agency and personal growth. Guests CD Cunningham and Lauren Cassidy help us analyze this summer's hit family movie.

Best Books:

Liz - Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford

Carl - Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder; The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

CD - Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints

Lauren - The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John M. Gottman

Links:

Saints Unscripted: Mind-blowing religious connections from Inside Out 2!

Meridian Magazine: Inside Out 2: How Can the Sequel of a Favorite Movie Fall so Flat? (CD's controversial review)

Scattering Sunshine: Inside Out 2 Review- What It Got Right And Wrong

Find Us:

Carl - Twitter: @CarlCranney

Liz - lizbusby.com

CD - Public Square Magazine

Lauren - IG: @ladylaurencassidy; TikTok: @ladylaurencassidy

Audio mastering by Carl Cranney

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