Watch VeggieTales Classics: Where's God When I'm Scared?
- 1993
- 31 min
VeggieTales Classics: Where's God When I'm Scared? is an animated movie that tackles the universal question asked by many young children and adults alike: Where is God when we are scared? The movie is created by Phil Vischer, who is also one of the voice actors alongside Gail Feeman, Mike Nawrocki, Lisa Vischer, and Mike Sage. It is a classic among the VeggieTales series that has been enjoyed by both children and adults for over two decades.
The story begins with Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, who are hosts of their own TV show, getting a letter from a little girl named Annie. She is scared after watching a scary movie about a monster and needs help from the two hosts.
As Bob and Larry try to console Annie, they launch into a musical story about two brothers, Junior Asparagus and his older brother. Junior is scared of the dark and is afraid of being alone in his bedroom at night. His older brother, on the other hand, teases him and enjoys scaring him even more.
To help Junior, his father reads him stories from the Bible about trusting in God and how he will always be there to protect us. However, Junior is still scared and his brother continues to tease him, causing Junior to become even more frightened.
Junior then has a nightmare where he is chased by the monster he saw in the movie. In his dream, he runs to his older brother for help but instead of helping him, his brother abandons him to the monster's clutches.
The nightmare leads Junior to have a heart-to-heart conversation with his dad, who explains that fear is a natural feeling, but that we should always remember that God is with us and that He is our protector. Junior's dad tells him to pray whenever he is scared and that he will never be alone.
The story concludes with Bob and Larry reminding Annie that God is always there for her, just like he was for Junior in the story. They explain that even if we cannot see Him or feel Him, He is always with us and that we should trust in Him.
The movie features several catchy tunes that make the story even more engaging for young viewers. The animation is simple but colorful and vibrant, making it visually pleasing for children while still being enjoyable for adults.
Overall, VeggieTales Classics: Where's God When I'm Scared? is a heartwarming movie that teaches children the importance of trusting in God, especially when they are scared. The story is relatable and tackles a universal theme that many people face, making it a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.