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!

  1. 09/17/2025

    Elio with Mia

    Porter talks with Christianity Today's Mia Staub about Pixar's latest release, Elio. What can Elio teach us about male vulnerability? What's with all the hate for the bean-mouth animation style? And how does the climax of Elio present a poignant metaphor for community overcoming grief? Be sure to read Mia's article about Elio here in addition to listening to the episode! Please rate and review the podcast to help the podcast find more reach. Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Donation to Doctorate Fund: ⁠https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/⁠ Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠

    1h 21m

  2. 06/30/2025

    Onward with Lizzy

    We're back! Porter talks with Lizzy about Pixar's Onward. What does this 2020 movie have to tell us about courage and family? And why. is the backstory behind this film almost as emotional as the movie itself? After a long hiatus, A Friend in Me is back and Porter is ready to continue sharing his passion for Pixar and the Gospel with you all. Please rate and review to help the podcast find more reach. Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Donation to Doctorate Fund: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/ Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠

    1h 12m

  3. 03/18/2024

    Coco with Anna Summer

    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 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

    1h 6m

  4. 02/15/2024

    Up Bonus Episode with Mom

    Porter talks with his mom about memory, scrapbooking, and family in light of the movie Up in this heartwarming episode of A Friend in Me! Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

    56 min

  5. 01/08/2024

    Answering Listener Questions with Electa

    Electa and Porter answer questions about Pixar and theology sent in by listeners of "A Friend in Me" What can Inside Out teach us about compassion? Is Lightning McQueen the greatest racer of all time? And which Pixar character is most like Judas Iscariot? All this and more on this new and unique episode of "A Friend in Me!" Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠

    1h 30m

  6. 12/06/2023

    Toy Story 4 with Pastor Bobby

    Porter talks about Toy Story 4 with Bobby. What can we learn about consistency and commitment from Toy Story 4? Is the movie's messaging consistent? And what can trash-lover Forky teach us about humanity? Tune into hear Porter and Bobby discuss this somewhat controversial movie that concludes the Toy Story saga... Until they make Toy Story 5... Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠

    1h 15m

  7. 11/22/2023

    Elemental LIVE! with Michael, Electa, and Anna Summer

    A livestream conversation on the film "Elemental" from 10/29/2023 with Michael Mitts, Electa Sutton, Anna Summer McKeown, and four surprise guest appearances!

    1h 59m

  8. 10/25/2023

    Cars 3 with Josiah

    How does Lightning McQueen learn a full circle lesson in the Cars franchise? Can Chick Hicks teach us about our identity in Christ? And is this movie's happy ending a massive sports injustice? All this and more in this episode of A Friend in Me! FACEBOOK LIVE STREAM LINK for Elemental Live Stream! Sunday October 29, 7 PM. https://www.facebook.com/porter.sprigg/ Support Porter on: Patreon- ⁠https://www.patreon.com/portdres⁠ Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠

    1h 12m
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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!

Information

  • Creator
    Porter Sprigg
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Porter Sprigg
  • Show Website
    A Friend in Me