Growing up, my family and I would spend every night laughing and scrolling through the TV for the best family-friendly shows. From Disney Channel to ABC Family, we always had a plethora to choose from, until modern-day culture began to seep in. Over time, it became harder to find shows and movies that matched the values our family wanted to bring into the living room. Clean humor, thoughtful romance, and stories shaped by Christian or wholesome values often took more intentional searching. Romance with no spice was few and far between. Those that showed Christian or wholesome values seemed to be nonexistent.Today, as adults, my husband and I don’t have a television for this very reason. Well, that, and we’re both pretty minimalist when it comes to entertainment at home. While we do have some streaming services, very little of our time is actually spent watching a screen. On occasion, we will find a show or movie that blows our socks off. If you’re looking for faith-based movies and shows to watch in 2026, this list blends newer releases, modern Christian classics, and conversation-starting stories that can help your family talk about faith, forgiveness, prayer, grief, justice, discipleship, and hope. Under each is a quick summary and a set of questions you can ask your family to help with discernment.❀ ✿✿ ❀Key PointsFaith-based movies can give families a meaningful way to talk about grief, forgiveness, prayer, justice, discipleship, and hope.Some Christian films are appropriate for all ages, while others require discernment because they include themes like abuse, trafficking, trauma, or loss.Movies such as I Still Believe, I Can Only Imagine, and War Room highlight trust in God through suffering, healing, and prayer.Stories like The Forge and The Chosen can spark conversations about mentorship, Scripture, evangelism, and following Jesus more faithfully.Families can use discussion questions after watching to compare each story with Scripture and consider how the message points them toward Christ.Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Vadimguzhva
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