Anazao Podcasts

We are reviewing the anime and video games that are a part of the Castlevania franchise! Christian Ashley and Matthew Winter discuss what they love about the series, the lore behind the story, and the motivation for Dracula and his child! . Is Castlevania: Nocturne a sequel or prequel? Is Castlevania a good anime? Did Castlevania anime end? What is the best season of Castlevania? In what order did...

This time, Christian is joined by Nick Polk of Tolkien Pop to discuss Exodus 7-8! How does God answer Moses' pleas? Why is it important that Moses and Aaron begin their ministries so late in their lives? Is the staff turning into a snake or is it supposed to be a crocodile? What is the documentary hypothesis? Is magic real? Did Pharaoh harden his heart or did God? How could the magicians replicate...

Continuing our Drive-In through the decades, we stop in the 1960's to review "Mary Poppins"! Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, TJ Blackwell, and Barbara Erdely discuss heir history with this movie, what they love about it, and why it has resonated with so many throughout the years! . What is the story behind Mary Poppins? What do Mary Poppins symbolize? Is Mary Poppins suitable for a 3 year old? Is Mary Pop...

We're back with our Disney Eras series! This time we are kicking off our reviews of the post-renaissance era with Disney's "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"! Christian Ashley, TJ Blackwell, and Barbara Erdely will be discussing their history with the film, their favorite parts, and the deeper themes of the film that stood out to them! . Why was Atlantis: The Lost Empire a flop? Is Atlantis a good movie?...

Joshua Noel is joined by guest, Loren Richmond Jr (host of the New Christian Podcast), to discuss the room for disagreement within the Church. They talk about Theology Beer Camp, Conservative & Progressive Theology, intellectual humility, and polarization in the Church! . What is the meaning of polarization in religion? What are the beliefs of progressive Christianity? Who is the founder of pr...

Exploring the doctrine of Imago Dei and what it is that makes humans different from other animals, Joshua Noel examines the history of how different theologians have thought about these questions for the last 2,000 years! . What is the meaning of the imago Dei? What are the three types of imago Dei? What is the teaching of imago Dei? Why is imago Dei important to Christians? What do Catholics beli...

Back with another episode of What's News, Will Rose and John Erdely are discussing Star Wars: The Acolyte! After the two episode premiere a lot of thoughts and feelings have been shared and we want to encourage everyone to enjoy it for what it is! . What is The Acolyte about in Star Wars? Will The Acolyte have Yoda? Who is the Sith Lord in acolyte? Is Chewbacca in The Acolyte? Who is the bad guy i...

Tripp and Kristy accidentally sound like Barthian loyalists, Leah makes sure we remember that all theology is practical theology, so we eventually get back to remembering who we are. It's long, it's fun, and it was live!

Why would Pharaoh say no to Moses' request for the Jewish people to worship God in the desert? How is he a great example of a bad boss and what should leaders learn from that? Why does he demand the Israelites can no longer mix straw with their bricks? Why do the Israelites not go to God or Moses first for their complaints? Why is it okay for Moses to cry out to God in despair? How does God react...

We are back with the Summer Drive-In series!!!! This summer, every Friday, we will be reviewing a film from a different decade, starting with the 1950's and going through to the 2020's! To kick the summer off, Joshua Noel and Justin Coleman review "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman"! . What happens in Attack of the 50 foot woman? What movie does the woman turn into a giant? Who was the actress in Attack...

Are there things you don't like? Wouldn't you like to talk about them? Well, I will as a part of this series. From anime, comics, manga, movies, tv shows, video games, and more, I'll be discussing the things I don't like. The point isn't to be overly negative and spiteful, but to critique and praise the media I've engaged with. The show isn't called "Why I Hate," because there are better ways to e...

We're going to the movies! Kevin Schaeffer and Christian Ashley discuss what films they've been enjoying this year so far! Hopefully we will be back at the end of the year to finish this conversation, but for now let us know which of these you have seen and any recommendations you may have over on our discord server ! . How is Furiosa related to Mad Max? What will Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...

Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell interview Leslie Schonfeld, founder of Dragonfly Ministry and Family Life Pastor at LakePoint Community Church. We discuss her miistry in mentorships, at ther church, and her writing! . What are the biblical principles of mentorship? What does Scripture say about mentorship? What does biblical mentorship look like? What is the meaning of the Titus...

The Church above acts like every song made that isn't about God, especially if it is sad or angry, is anti-Christian. We have in many cases abandoned our love of music and the arts. The Church even often acts like Christians should always and only feel happy. . This is the Underground Church and we believe it is important to engage with music that truly expresses our feelings - whether those be fe...

Continuing our series examining Religions in our fandoms, Christian Ashley and TJ Blackwell review the Vinland Saga manga and anime! They will be discussing their favorite characters, the most impactful moments in this story, and its real life counterparts! . Was Thorfinn actually a Viking? Is Vinland Saga based on a true story? Is Vinland Saga a good anime? What is Vinland Saga about? Is Vinland...

Why did God appear as a burning bush? How is Jesus involved in these events? Why is Moses chosen? Why did God wait as long as He did to save Israel? What makes God angry at Moses? Why does God want Moses to return to Egypt and Pharaoh?

Are there things you don't like? Wouldn't you like to talk about them? Well, I will as a part of this series. From anime, comics, manga, movies, tv shows, video games, and more, I'll be discussing the things I don't like. The point isn't to be overly negative and spiteful, but to critique and praise the media I've engaged with. The show isn't called "Why I Hate," because there are better ways to e...

You voted on Facebook and we're here to deliver another What if episode! This time we're asking what if Count Dooku trained Obi Wan Kenobi? To ponder this one, we have hosts, Will Rose, John Erderly, Andy Walsh, and TJ Blackwell joining forces! We try to think through all the repercussions of Obi Wan's training on himself, on Anakin, and even on Luke and the rest of the Skywalkers! . Why was Dooku...

Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell are joined by Will Rose of Systematic Geekology, Nick Polk of Tolkien Pop and Ryan Does of the Across he Bifrost podcast to discuss Theology Beer Camp 2024 in Denver, Colorado! We discuss our experiences at previous Theology Camps, what we hope to do this year, and what we look forward to in years to come! . What is Theology Beer Camp? How did Tripp Ful...

Exploring the question of whether there is anything practical about theology or not, Joshua Noel examines two historical figure who are thought to have started Systematic Theology: Origen & Plato! . What is the difference between the many things and the forms? What were Plato's main Ideas? What is the point of Plato's Forms? What is an example of Plato's Theory of Forms? What is truth accordin...

We're back with another entry in our Disney Eras series! TJ Blackwell and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss the Renaissance Era animated film, Mulan! This is our third and final film we will be reviewing from this era before moving on to reviewing some post-renaissance films! . Why did Disney change the story of Mulan? Why did Disney make Mulan in 1998? Why was Mushu removed from Mulan? Why di...

Joshua Noel, Will Rose, and TJ Blackwell are joined by Nick Polk of Tolkein Pop and Ryan Does of the Across he Bifrost podcast to discuss Theology Beer Camp 2024 in Denver, Colorado! We discuss our experiences at previous Theology Camps, what we hope to do this year, and what we look forward to in years to come! . What is Theology Beer Camp? How did Tripp Fuller start Theology Camp? What is the "G...

What happens when Christian loses his notes and has to rerecord an episode? How does Exodus begin? Who is Moses and why is he important? Can we trust that he's the writer of Exodus? What is the documentary hypothesis and is it valid? Who was the Pharaoh in the Exodus or is there more than one? Is it ever okay to lie if it means you preserve life? Who are some of the unsung heroes of the Bible? Why...

Schoolz Out! As we wrap up the "school year" it's time to unwind with an enjoyable film. Here today from Systematic Theology, Christian Ashley rejoins the show to run it back as we discuss 300: Rise of an Empre. Last fall during the Ancient Greece series, Christian and I talked about 300 as a way to discuss the long lasting impact of the Spartans on pop culture. This time, we're just here to have...

Are there things you don't like? Wouldn't you like to talk about them? Well I will as a part of this series. From anime, comics, manga, movies, TV shows, video games, and more, I'll be discussing the things I don't like. The point isn't to be overly negative and spiteful, but to critique and praise the media I've engaged with. The show isn't called "Why I Hate," because there are better ways to en...