Why This "Lion King" Animator QUIT Disney For Jesus

What happens when your dream job at Disney clashes with your faith? Tom Bancroft, a legendary animator from Disney's "second golden age," was told the subtle Christian themes in a film made executives "uncomfortable" and was even asked to remove a cross from a church in the movie. That was the moment that changed everything. ‪@PencilishStudios‬ In this powerful interview, former Disney Animator Tom Bancroft (The Lion King, Mulan, Aladdin, Brother Bear) shares his incredible journey of being salt and light inside one of the world's biggest media companies. He reveals the pressure he faced from fellow Christians, the "woke" culture shift he witnessed firsthand, and the pivotal moment God called him to leave his dream job to work on VeggieTales. Now, Tom is directing a brand new, feature-length animated film about the life of Jesus called "Light of the World," and he's applying the lessons he learned from Disney to create kingdom-focused content with a level of excellence that will inspire the next generation. 🍿 See LIGHT OF THE WORLD in theaters starting September 5, 2025! Get tickets & info: https://lightoftheworld.com/ • Listen to the Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast:    / @pencilishstudios   • Learn about Tom's studio, Pencilish Animation: https://www.pencilish.com/