Anilujah

Anilujah

Society EN ↓ 161 episodes

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.

Author

Anilujah

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Society

Podcast website

anilujah.com

Latest episode

Oct 17, 2025

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Episodes

Our First Convention: Nashvllle Comic Con 09.06.2023

Join us for this episode as we share some of our experiences at our first comic con. We got to meet a couple celebrities and saw tons cosplay! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

"We Scare Because We Care" (feat. Rev. Katie O'Dunne) 19.05.2023

Do you battle with intrusive thoughts or perhaps suffer from OCD? We have got you covered with our guest Rev. Katie O'Dunne. Katie is a ordained minister and interfaith chaplain. She helps those who are struggling with intrusive thoughts and OCD. She navigates them through the process (including referring them to treatment) while respecting their own personal religious beliefs. We also talk a...

"Orange" You Glad for Anime? (feat.Debra Nute) 12.05.2023

We take a hard look at the heart of the issue that plagues many young people and adults. We discuss with Debra Nute the anime series orange as it relates to carrying the shame and guilt of something that you have no control over. Debra also shares with her own struggles with OCD and depression. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Faceb...

Depression and Toxicity Short Films (feat. Amanda Kostura) 05.05.2023

We kick our mental health series with a discussion about depression and toxic thoughts. Our guest for this installment for our mental health series is Amanda Kostura. Amanda is the Founder and President of Carve Your Own Path Inc.. CYOP offers a wide array of services for varying degrees of mental health. Below are links to the two short films we discuss in our episode.  __________________________...

Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Arc (feat. Cosplay and Slay) 28.04.2023

This week we revisit the anime series Demon Slayer and its newest and still ongoing (at this point) Swordsmith arc. We are joined by our guest Slay from Gosplay and Slay. They give us a peek inside the cosplay world and their favorite outfits. Do check out the video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel to check out all the visuals. We also talk about being the light of this world and bei...

Toradora and the Masks We Wear (feat. AnotherChristianArtist) 21.04.2023

Been a while since we have watched this series, but we sure did enjoy it a second time around. Join us and our guest AnotherChristianArtist as we discuss themes such as being your true self and companionship. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Super Mario (God is our infinity star) 14.04.2023

We give your our opinions on the new Super Mario Bros. movie and links between the seen an unseen realm. We also talk about not giving up just as Mario fights the good fight to save his brother Luigi! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Death Parade (Who are You to Judge) 31.03.2023

Who are we to judge? Well if you live in the world of Death Parade, that is your primary role as an arbiter. You create extreme conditions and you make your final judgement.  We talk about this theme of judgement and who the ultimate judge is. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

My Neighbor Totoro (feat. Judy Liu) 24.03.2023

We are discussing a childhood Ghibli favorite. We discuss family and childlike faith with My Neighbor Totoro. And returning to the podcast as a special guest, Judy Liu _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

The Brave Little Toaster (Darker Than We Remember) 17.03.2023

A bit of a shorter episode that will be more discussion based rather than faith based (that's just the way the toast came out). We do make correlations to this 1980's animated as it relates to the Body of Christ and being new creations.  We also talk about what we have been watching lately! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram...

Bungo Stray Dogs (feat. Angela R. Watts) 10.03.2023

We talk about an anime making a comeback in its 4th season. Learn as we discuss the topic of purpose as it related to Atshusi and the agency. We also talk with our guest Angela R Watts who is an accomplished author! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Violet and Self Esteem 03.03.2023

We talk the YouTube Short film Violet and the pressures one undergoes with self worth and self esteem. This was a short film but certainly not a short episode. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Belle (feat. Julia Damore) 24.02.2023

For the first time on this podcast we have a family member joining us as a guest. Julia Damore is an accomplished teacher and opera singer. We have you get to know her a bit as well as discussing the 2021 anime film "Belle". We cover topics such as the positvies and negatives of social media, being the true U and have Julia give us an analysis of one of the songs from the movie. ________...

The Wild Thornberry's Movie (A Special Species of Family) 17.02.2023

This week we talk about the Wild Thornberry's movies that came out in 2002. Themes of family and shamanism are what is central this episode. So let your inner wild child out and join us! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

All Dogs Go To Heaven 2: The Temporal Vs. Eternal 10.02.2023

Do all dogs go to heaven? Is Charlie Barken a good dog at heart? Are we content in there here and now? If you have ever thought about the afterlife, you have probably asked yourself what it is like. We discuss this and more in this episode that barks the question "where are we storing our treasures"? _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us:...

If Anything Happens I Love You (feat. Lisa Michelle Zega) 03.02.2023

We are starting off our third season of the podcast with a bit of a heavier subject than we expected. We discuss grief and all its elements in the Netflix short film If Anything Happens I Love You with our guest Lisa Michelle Zega. Lisa is runs a ministry that specializes in grief recovery and a whole host of other things. ___________________________________________________________________________...

BONUS: Looking Ahead- 2023 30.12.2022

No redemptive analogies or movie/show to talk about this week. We are still traveling for the holiday's but wanted to give you all an update on what to expect as we go into 2023 for the podcast. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

The Small One (Reason for the Season) 23.12.2022

We review a shorter film and that means a bit of a shorter episode. We talk about Disney's 1978 film "The Small One". Join us as we discuss the film and about being used for God's purpose no matter the situation. We also discuss a couple of our favorite holiday memories. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook...

Scrooge and the Parallels to Saul 16.12.2022

Netflix's 2022 animated adaptation we are discussing this week as part of our December series. It is a tale we all know. We relate the character or Scrooge to Saul (who became Paul) in the Bible and the parallels of that conversion experience, and more! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

The Polar Express: Seeing Is Believing 09.12.2022

This may be a bit more on the sermony side, but you can't deny the similarities in this timeless classic. Join us as we hop aboard the polar express and have a discussion on faith and works. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Arthur Christmas (Finding the one out of 99) 02.12.2022

In our first pick for our December series, we take a look at the movie Arthur Christmas and talk about the theology of leaving the 99 to go after the one. Tis' the season and we are getting in the holiday spirit! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Almight and the Great Commission (feat. M.H. Elrich) 25.11.2022

In this episode, we discuss My Hero Academia (MHA) and the character of Almight. Almight's paralells to Jesus and the Great Commission are quite interesting. We also bring back a previous guest, author M.H. Elrich back on who suggested this topic! Be sure to check out the video on our Youtube Channel for the full conversation! __________________________________________________________________...

Tarzan (Two Worlds, Where Do We Belong) 18.11.2022

In this episode we talk about the idea of found family as it related to Tarzan, but also more of where do we belong when we feel out of place. Get ready to swing through this episode with us! _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Spy Family (Found Family Trope feat. E.N. Chaffin) 11.11.2022

We are big fans of this shows and not just because it has garnered a lot of awards this anime season, but because it shows a model family. Join us as we talk about Yor, Anya and Lloyd (The Forger Family) and the trope of "found family" with our guest E.N. Chaffin. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

Puella Magi Madoka Magica (feat. Claire from Beneath the Tangles) 04.11.2022

This  series had been said to be the clash between anime and Christianity. Join us as we talk with our guest Claire (a writer from Beneath the Tangles) about Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the sacrificial wish of Madoka and a bit about the ministry of Beneath the Tangles _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram Facebook YouTube TIkTok

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