Anazao Podcasts

Joe Dea returns as guest for this special WHATS NEW(S)?! episode! Joe joins hosts, Joshua Noel and Adam Behr, to discuss Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2, Blue Beetle, and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem! . Is Mutant Mayhem a sequel to TMNT? How old are the Ninja Turtles in Mutant Mayhem? Who is the villain in TMNT Mutant Mayhem? What is Blue Beetle known for? What is Blue Beetle about? What universe is Blue Beetle...

Should there be differences between Jews and Gentiles? Is there anyone who can say that they are righteous? Is God alone righteous? Is it true that everyone has fallen short of God's standards and must be punished without the sacrifice of Jesus?

In the finale to the Summer of Bonhoeffer, I sit down to review the film "Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace." This film from 2000 depicts the last six years of Bonhoeffer's life, specifically his imprisonment. In this episode, I walk through my favorite portions of the film, highlighting some of the historical and questionable moments of the film. I talk about Bonhoeffer's relationship with his fiancé Ma...

Following the first 2024 Republican Primary debate, we are releasing another episode in our "Primarily Political" series! Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley will be discussing "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" and some of the political themes in the show, surrounding the characters, the Flim Flam Brothers! . Where can I watch My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic all seasons? When did Season 4 of...

Our host, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, is joined by 2 special guests this episode! Pang's husband, Taylor Clyde, and former host of SG, Brandon Knight, join together to talk about one of their favorite cartoons, Regular Show! . Is the Regular Show for kids? Was Regular Show supposed to be for adults? Did Regular Show stop making episodes? How many times has Rigby died? Did Rigby have a girlfriend? Why...

And nicknames. Related to the arc.

Dr Thomas Jay Oord is back to discuss differing ideas about Hell and the afterlife with Christian Ashley and our hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell! We debate the existence of hell as a literal place, the meaning of salvation, and the nature of God. Christian represents the classic view of eternal punishment; Joshua maintains that either an annihilationist view or a universalist v...

We are back with another entry in our One Piece series! Hosts, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde and James Demmel, discuss the Reverse Mountain Arc through the little garden arcs of One Piece! We go through both the manga and the anime to talk about the story, our favorite and least favorite parts, and the meanings behind it all! . When was the first time Zoro got lost? When did Luffy and Zoro fight? What ep...

What does it mean for us not to have an excuse for our sins before God? Who does the judgment of God fall on? What will happen to the repentant and faithful? What about those who refuse to change? How can someone be judged by God if they've never heard of the law? Is it possible for someone to worship God without ever once hearing His Name? What will happen to those who think they're righteous and...

What does it mean to tell the truth? Why is it that a child is required of their parents to always tell them the truth about everything, and yet so many parents willingly lie about things like Santa Claus? Is it healthy to overshare every detail of our lives on social media? In this episode, I wrestle with one of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's unfinished essays on telling the truth and how it is more nuanc...

We like movies again!!

Pirates of the Caribbean, the ride, has a long and awesome history! Our hosts, TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, and Joshua Noel, discuss everything they can about the beloved theme park attraction! Why is Pirates of the Caribbean called the greatest theme park ride of all time? Is Pirates of The Caribbean a ride? How did this ride advance the science of robotics? Is the...

Joshua Noel interviews the host of another Church unity podcast, the "1619 & 1776" show, Sørina Higgins! We discuss the biggest challenges we see for ecumenical work today as well as our own experiences with the Church. Sorina also speaks with us about how she named her own podcast, the inklings and the occult, and her concerns with the polarization we face today. . What is a simple defin...

The Church above teaches the need for an umbrella or chain of authority. This creates the illusion of proper illusion and Biblical authority. Many in the Church strive for authority or lord their position over others in the Church. They teach that there is a priesthood of all believers, but act like only the men on stage have a true connection with God. . This is the Underground Church, where we b...

We continue our theme of origins this year with Josh Rosengrant's final episode as one of our hosts! Josh is joined by Christian Ashley to discuss the various planes and gods found in DnD. We are excited to support Josh as he moves on to other projects. And we will be continuing this series of origins next month still! . What is the cosmology in D&D? What cosmology does 5e use? What is the dif...

The audio issues continue, but take heart, because the next recording after this will be done with a new microphone! Who is Paul and what qualifies him to be an apostle and leader of the church? Why do some people not like him? Was the Book of Romans written just for the church in Rome or the whole church? Why should we not be ashamed of the gospel? Has humanity earned God's wrath? What is foolish...

Did you know that at one point in time we as Protestants did not have a clear ethical stance on the sanctity of human life? Seems pretty impossible given the current climate, but not that long ago, Bonhoeffer set out in his book Ethics to formulate a clear ethical stance on the subject. In this episode I boil down some of Bonhoeffer's thoughts on this topic and explore the idea of living in a Prot...

LIVE from The Temple's Edge in Matthews, NC! Christian Ashley, Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss the demons and ghosts that are present in our favorite comicbooks and manga series! We explore how these depictions hold up to the Biblical ideas of ghosts and demons. We even discuss the possibility of good demons and ghosts, and whether or not we think the Bible is inerran...

Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell host another ROUND TABLE! This time we are discussing the biggest and most dangerous traps the Church might fall for today. We look at times and situations where we have seen churches fall before, as well as symptoms of a toxic church. We discuss what might lead a local church away from its true mission and how we can prevent ourselves from fallin...

In this episode of the Dummy 4 Theology podcast, we explore questions surrounding the duality of man and the cosmos! Dualism has taken the form of many heresies but has also been an acceptable view of the nature of man. We explore whether there is a dichotomy or trichotomy to mankind, whether the light needs the dark, and whether or not God created darkness! . What does the Bible say about dualism...

We are back with another "What's New(s)" episode! We will talking about everything new in the geek world! Hosts Joshua Noel and Will Rose will be joined by guest, Ryan Does - host of the "Across the Bifrost" podcast! We will talk about some new comics, good omens, and anime; then, we will get into the exciting new Star Trek crossover, Superman's love life, and the implications Marvel's Secret Inva...

Apologies for the audio issues here. My cord was messed up and picked up sounds it normally wouldn't and I have replaced it. Thanks for your understanding and patience with dealing with the terrible audio quality. How heavy was the stone placed in front of the tomb? What is the significance of the women being the first to hear the news of Jesus' resurrection? How could Peter see the empty tomb and...

The Summer of Bonhoeffer resumes with a partial look at "Prayer Book of the Bible" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In this episode, I break down the general premise of the book as we learn how to pray by speaking the Word of God, specifically the Psalms back to God. I also wrestle with some of the implications of this approach to prayer, like what do we do with songs and prayers written by man or even AI?...

LIVE from The Temple's Edge in Matthews, NC! Christian Ashley, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss what would happen if we found plant life on other planets! Are there any plants on any other planets? What plants can grow on other planets? Can you grow plants on another planet? What plants could live on Mars? If we found plants on another planet, would we have an obligation...

Have you noticed how polarized our culture has become both in and out of the church? Joshua Noel interviews Fr Aaron Wessman, author of "The Church's Mission in a Polarized World" and vicar general and director of formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners (glenmary.org). He has a PhD from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium in systematic theology, and is a guest lecturer at St. Meinrad...