Home — Family Discussion Guide
A guided conversation resource to help families explore the themes of Home through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
Friendship across differences matters
Perseverance in searching for family is admirable
Identity is presented as self-defined rather than rooted in God’s design
Tolerance is praised without much distinction between kindness and truth
Discussion Questions
What makes Tip and Oh’s friendship work even though they are so different?
What does it mean to be true to yourself, and how is that different from finding your identity in Christ?
Why does Tip keep going when things are hard, and where does Christian hope ultimately rest?
Guidance Notes
This is a light family adventure with some peril and a few stronger language concerns. Its biggest value for Christian families is the friendship and perseverance theme, while the main caution is the crude speech and the worldview message about identity and tolerance.
The film affirms friendship, courage, and perseverance, and it treats outsiders with sympathy. Its main tension for Christian families is that acceptance and identity are framed in a broadly secular way, with little grounding in truth from God or hope in Christ.
Alien takeover
Strong language
Scripture References
Family Discussion Guide — Home (2015)
Use this guide after watching Home together to explore its themes through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
- Friendship across differences matters
- Perseverance in searching for family is admirable
- Identity is presented as self-defined rather than rooted in God’s design
- Tolerance is praised without much distinction between kindness and truth
Discussion Questions
- What makes Tip and Oh’s friendship work even though they are so different?
- What does it mean to be true to yourself, and how is that different from finding your identity in Christ?
- Why does Tip keep going when things are hard, and where does Christian hope ultimately rest?
Guidance Notes
- This is a light family adventure with some peril and a few stronger language concerns. Its biggest value for Christian families is the friendship and perseverance theme, while the main caution is the crude speech and the worldview message about identity and tolerance.
- The film affirms friendship, courage, and perseverance, and it treats outsiders with sympathy. Its main tension for Christian families is that acceptance and identity are framed in a broadly secular way, with little grounding in truth from God or hope in Christ.
- Alien takeover
- Strong language
Scripture to Explore Together
- Romans 12:10
- Ephesians 4:15
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Galatians 2:20
- Romans 15:13
- Hebrews 12:1-2