About this podcast
A place where animation and faith collide. Discussing the redemptive analogies found in animated movies and TV shows. Presenting the Gospel in a relatable format for those who are into animation, nerd culture and anime.
Episodes
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- It's Time To Say Goodbye · 4 minWell... every story has its end. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok
- Rewriting Your Fate with Zenshu · 14 minI challenge the popular idea that truth is subjective and that we can rewrite our own destinies. Through the anime “Zenshu” and the journey of Natsuko Hinose, we explore the…
- Things are About to Change! · 7 minOver the last week and honestly the past month I have been doing a lot of thinking. The podcast has needed to change course for a while. The events of the past week have only…
- The Amazing Psychological Torment of a Digital Circus · 47 minI am joined by cosplayer and content creator Mombierella about her YouTube channel's evolution from Disney experiences to a platform celebrating pop culture events. We explore…
- A Light in the Shadow- Sonic 3 · 48 minWe’re going fast in this episode of Anilujah as we dive into the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie! I’m joined by my guest Casey (aka @cutsceneaddict) to unpack Shadow’s big-screen…
- How Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Taught Us About Love & Sacrifice · 50 minI am joined by author E.N. Chaffin,. We explore the beauty and symbolism of Josee, the Tiger and the Fish — from the meaning behind the characters’ names to the power of…
- "Hunters Brave and Strong, Fighting Demons with Our Song" · 44 minIn this episode, I reunite with my wife Rebecca (who has come back as a contributor to the podcast) to discuss the Netflix film "K-Pop Demon Hunters," a blend of K-pop and…
- A Devotional for Otaku's (feat. Moriah Jane and Laura A. Grace) · 43 minIn this bonus episode, I am joined by Moriah Jane and Laura A. Grace; creators of the devotional "Finding God in Anime." We discuss how anime reflects Christian themes…
- Fighting Shadows: Robin’s Battle with Guilt in Teen Titans · 14 minRobin isn’t just fighting Slade, he’s fighting himself. In this episode, I dive into one of the darkest episode of Teen Titans, the episode entitled "Haunted." I explore how…
- This Little Light of Mine (feat. Miranda Markley) · 44 minIn this powerful episode, I am joined by author and animator Miranda Markley, who shares her raw and moving testimony of overcoming spiritual fear, battling nightmares, and…
- Seeing in the Dark: Identity, Deception, and "The Owl House" · 22 min🦉 Owls in The Owl House aren’t just symbols of wisdom—they represent resistance, truth, and the fight for identity in a world ruled by fear. Through Luz, Eda, Hunter, and Amity…
- The Infinity Train to Healing · 11 minWe board the Infinity Train — not just a mysterious locomotive, but a powerful metaphor for emotional healing and spiritual growth. 🚆💔 Josh dives deep into Book One of the…
- Sanctified Through Suffering: Isekai and the Christian Walk · 15 minWhat if some of the deepest spiritual truths were hidden in your favorite isekai anime? I explore the redemptive parallels between the gospel and the world of isekai. From…
- He Is Risen Indeed (Easter 2025 Special) · 32 minDive into the heart of the Easter story—Jesus’ final days, the cross, and the empty tomb—with a fresh perspective inspired by the 2025 movie King of Kings . We break down the…
- Here a Con, There a Comic Con · 32 minWe’re breaking down our experience at Nashville’s Celebrity Comic-Con—from meeting incredible voice actors like Monica Rial and Lucie Christian to the unexpected chaos of the…
- You Win or Lose: Pixar's First Openly Christian Character? · 15 minJosh explores Pixar's new Disney+ series "Win or Lose," focusing on its unique storytelling through the eyes of a middle school softball team, The Pickles. I analyze the…
- Aggrestsuko and Workplace Woes (feat. Mike Paine) · 38 minWe are joined by voice actor and confidence coach Mike Paine. Mike has been in the industry for over 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge and technique. We discuss the animated…
- A Love That Lasts in Us Again · 11 minWe’re closing out our romance series with Disney’s "Us Again", a stunning dialogue-free short that beautifully captures the journey of love through time. This heartfelt story…
- Wasically Wabbit Romance: Lola and Bugs Bunny · 10 minBugs Bunny and Lola Bunny’s relationship in The Looney Tunes Show (2016-2018) is nothing short of wild! Lola is 110% all-in, while Bugs is just trying to keep up. But hidden in…
- Valentine's Special: And They Call it Football Head Love · 26 minIn this special Valentine’s episode, Rebecca and Josh dive into the classic Hey Arnold episode, Arnold’s Valentine, exploring the ups and downs of love, crushes, and the…
