A Friend in Me

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 [https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/pixar-elio-weep-with-those-who-weep/?utm_medium=widgetsocial] 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 [https://www.patreon.com/portdres] Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Donation to Doctorate Fund: ⁠https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/⁠ [https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/] Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg]

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 [https://www.patreon.com/portdres] Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Donation to Doctorate Fund: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/ [https://www.gordonconwell.edu/giving/prospective-partnership-donor/] Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg]

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 [https://www.patreon.com/portdres] Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/] ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg]

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 [https://www.patreon.com/portdres] Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/] ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg]

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 [https://www.patreon.com/portdres] Venmo- @PorterDSprigg Check out Porter online ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p_sprigg/] ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/PorterSprigg]