Mini Morals Teaser Trailer
About
Synopsis
In a charming early 20th-century town, the Meadow family—led by the clumsy dad Marvin and the wise mom Mae—faces a series of moral dilemmas alongside a community of quirky characters.
From Marvin’s clumsy attempts to hold down a job against the mean-spirited antics of his rival Gus, to the Meadow daughters’ bold acts of kindness and friendship challenges, the family learns faith-filled lessons such as forgiveness and compassion through lively pantomime and slapstick humor, outsmarting trouble with laughter.
Cast
Jimmy Henault (Marvin), Heather Brothers (Georgiana), Frank Hassler (Post Master Elias), Justine Henault (Mae), Jamie Bowling (Rufus).
Children: Penelope (Caitlyn), Claire (Adelaide), Elise (Josephine), Brynn (Lucy), Soren (Charlie), JJ (Albert), Guy (Donald), Nora (Martha), Faith (Alice), Ailee (Susie).
* For the privacy and protection of the child performers, and in accordance with only first names are listed for the youth cast.
“The Mini Morals blends silent-film charm with powerful moral lessons drawn straight from Scripture. “
— Leo Benjamin, My Faith News
Creative Vision
Visual Style
Full-color 1920s aesthetic with period-inspired costumes (boater hats, suspenders), locations and sets reminiscent of 20th century small town America. Earthy color palettes compliment the rich colors of summer and autumn. No screens or modern tech.
Sound Design
A musical blend of well-known classical and ragtime pieces, accompanied by original thematic songs (e.g., Lemonade, Little Birdie) with lyrics that enhance comedic timing and carry themes throughout the credits. Light dialogue in key scenes reinforces the lessons.
Thematic Depth
The series blends a distinctive visual style with rich Scriptural references and symbolic storytelling, seamlessly integrating themes of forgiveness and the golden rule. Its engaging, non-preachy approach makes biblical values accessible to all ages.
Mini Morals Original Song Sampler
In addition to original music, the Mini Morals also utilizes well-established classical scores and ragtime songs like Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer, Mozart’s The Wedding of Figaro, and Vivaldi’s La Primavera.
Episode Title Cards
About Us
Waking Word is a 501(c)(3) media ministry producing family-friendly and Christ-centered content to foster faith formation and build biblical literacy. Waking Word is the producer of the Mini Morals 5-episode pantomime series, Craft Stick Bible Stories web series, and the syndicated children’s radio feature Sown in the Heart.
The Mini Morals began as a family project in 2022, quickly becoming a much larger community production with a full volunteer cast and crew. The first six minutes of the Mini Morals’ pilot episode became an Official Selection of the International Christian Film Festival in 2024. Production continued through 2025 and the full 5-episodes will be complete and ready for a Q3 2026 release.
Mini Morals was an Official Selection of the 2026 NRB Television Showcase Children’s Broadcast category and debuted at the convention.