The Power of God and Anime, Episode 8: Tanjirou, Uzziah, and Humility in Faith

Contrary to scripture, a lot of Christian arguments conversations these days—including among believers—totally lack in humility. What’s the answer? Examples from the life of the Old Testament King Uzziah and everyone’s favorite demon slayer, Tanjirou, show us the way. Come listen in as Mike explains and also talks about his recent major live events involving… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 8: Tanjirou, Uzziah, and Humility in Faith

Is Your Name Overrated? Twwk Joins Cinematic Doctrine To Talk About Shinkai’s Beloved Anime and His Melancholic Filmography

One of the true pleasures of leading Beneath the Tangles is connecting with other Christians who are doing exciting things in the digital space, and occasionally getting to partner with them. We’ve created a Discord server, for instance, for just that purpose! And along those lines, I’m excited today to post about a podcast I… Read More Is Your Name Overrated? Twwk Joins Cinematic Doctrine To Talk About Shinkai’s Beloved Anime and His Melancholic Filmography

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 7: God Will Use You (Even if You’re Clumsy Like Usagi Tsukino)

Do you sometimes feel discouraged, as if you’re not good enough to accomplish the big things you’d like to? Mike’s been there. So have some of the heroes of the Bible, including Moses and Gideon. And…maybe Sailor Moon’s Usagi Tsukino, too? Well, she at least serves as an example of someone who does incredible things… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 7: God Will Use You (Even if You’re Clumsy Like Usagi Tsukino)

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 6: Konosuba, Beast Tamer, and Temptation

We all struggle with temptation. But the rub isn’t simply in being tempted, but in how we react to temptation. Mike looks to Konosuba and Beast Tamer for very different reactions to sexual temptation, and then to the Bible to see how we should respond in any tempting situation. Plus, he gives his real anime… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 6: Konosuba, Beast Tamer, and Temptation

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 5: The Help That Vegeta, Deku, and You Need

Look, it’s not easy to ask others for help. Shame, pride, and all manner of obstacles get in the way. Deku and Vegeta know this intimately as major arcs for them and even their inmost character reveal a desire to go it on their own and not involve others. But what does scripture have to… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 5: The Help That Vegeta, Deku, and You Need

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 3: Sharing Truth With Livia de Udis

Welcome to episode three of The Power of God and Anime Podcast! Listen as Mike gives a third version of his story that sounds like Sailor Mo—no, it couldn’t be; discusses the cult episode of A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics; and shares his experience sharing the love of Christ with a co-worker rather than a… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 3: Sharing Truth With Livia de Udis

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 2: Second Chances for Saul and Doctor Elise

Welcome to episode two of The Power of God and Anime Podcast! Listen as Mike gives his second, truer (?) origin story, sings a praise song you may never have previously heard, asks you this episode’s Anime Trivia question, and talks about second chances and Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp. Anime Trivia!… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 2: Second Chances for Saul and Doctor Elise