Happy Birthday, Beneath the Tangles: Fifteen Years and Still Joining the Party!

All week long, we’ve been celebrating 15 years of Beneath the Tangles, but today is the day. It’s our birthday! Happy birthday to us! On September 12th, 2010, we went live with my very first article, entitled “My So-Called Virtual Life.” A short rumination on Love Plus, digital girlfriends, and the loss of authentic relationships… Read More Happy Birthday, Beneath the Tangles: Fifteen Years and Still Joining the Party!

09.12.202509.25.2025 Twwk1 Comment

Join Our Mission and Help Us Reach Otaku by Donating $1 a Month

Hey, folks, Thank you for being a reader of Beneath the Tangles. By even perusing our articles, you become part of our community, helping our mission (or maybe being aided by it?) to reach otaku, both believers and those who aren’t. Many of you do even more by following and interacting with us on other… Read More Join Our Mission and Help Us Reach Otaku by Donating $1 a Month

09.06.202109.02.2021 TwwkLeave a comment

A Ryvius Advent

Advent, the time of year in which Christians commemorate Christmas by looking forward to it in anticipation, as well as to Christ’s return, is upon us. We hope that we can help you participate and get into the “Christmas spirit” through our blog as we do our traditional Christmas posts. Consider signing up for our… Read More A Ryvius Advent

11.30.202011.29.2020 Gaheret3 Comments

The Samurai Steps Out on Faith…

“Would you consider joining our team?” I have to admit, when I saw those words appear on my screen a few months ago, I was beyond stunned. Me? You want ME to join up with Beneath the Tangles?! Me? A guy who updates his own blog once a year AT BEST?! Me? A guy who… Read More The Samurai Steps Out on Faith…

08.19.202008.19.2020 Josh7 Comments

Your Leader in April

I hope to revisit Your Lie in April one day. The initial episodes almost overwhelmed me with their beautiful depictions of how grace can sweep you away and change your world, while the final episodes were as emotional as those from Anohana, Violet Evergarden, or any other tear-inducing anime. Besides that, the series is one… Read More Your Leader in April

07.27.202007.27.2020 TwwkLeave a comment

Interview in Place: Meet David, Host of the TangleCast!

During this time when we’re at home more than ever, we’re looking to bring you more content in ways we haven’t before. As part of that, our Director of Development, Cecillia, is interviewing some of the folks you usually just hear from on Beneath the Tangles: our on-air podcasters (Bethany, Peter, Holly, and David) from… Read More Interview in Place: Meet David, Host of the TangleCast!

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Let My People Go: My Season of Quarantine

I trust that you are all staying safe and well during this time. It’s been difficult for us all, especially for small business owners. It’s also been a difficult time for students and teachers at all levels, who came back to an unpleasant surprise after spring break. But I wanted at least to check in… Read More Let My People Go: My Season of Quarantine

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