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AnilujahA Light in the Shadow- Sonic 3We’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 debut, the film’s themes of friendship, sacrifice, and redemption, and how it explores deeper questions of light, identity, and hope. Whether you’re a longtime Sonic fan or new to the franchise, this conversation will take you beyond the speed and spectacle.Check out Casey on Instagram_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2025-08-2948 min
Anime SekaiTunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes with special guest: The Anilujah PodcastHey everyone! We are back with another brand new episode! Thank you so much for joining us! This week, we are joined by special guests, the Anilujah Podcast, to discuss the anime movie Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes. We hope you all enjoy! Be sure to follow us all on our socials below:
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2024-04-1941 min
Finding God in Video GamesMinistry Spotlight: Anilujah PodcastIn this episode of "Ministry Spotlight", we are learning more about our friends at Anilujah Podcast and how they are combining their love of animated films across many different genres with their passion for the Lord! Join us for our discussion and please follow them for more of their content each week!
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2024-03-0225 min
AnilujahThis Anime Movie Was Heartbreaking (feat. Jessica Bertrand)We are back to our regular type of show. We come in hot with another studio Ghibli film (Slowly making our way through it). This was suggested to us by our guest on this episode, Jessica Bertrand. Jessica is an author who has made several contributions to the devotional Finding God in Anime volumes 1 and 2. Grave of the fireflies handles some pretty heavy topics and we encourage anyone to watch who is an anime or history buff._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-06-1648 min
AnilujahOur First Convention: Nashvllle Comic ConJoin 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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-06-0929 min
AnilujahShoot'n The Breeze #2We are having to wrap up our mental health awareness series early. We thought this would be a good time to provide you with a couple life updates and introduce a new segment for the podcast. Enjoy this minisode!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-05-2627 min
Anilujah"We Scare Because We Care" (feat. Rev. Katie O'Dunne)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 about Monsters Inc. and how everyone has a monster (intrusive thought). Don't be scared to listen to this episode that is sure to bring you joy._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebook
2023-05-1940 min
Anilujah"Orange" You Glad for Anime? (feat.Debra Nute)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-05-1240 min
AnilujahDepression and Toxicity Short Films (feat. Amanda Kostura)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. _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-05-0539 min
AnilujahDemon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Arc (feat. Cosplay and Slay)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 being demon slayer for Christ._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-04-2841 min
AnilujahToradora and the Masks We Wear (feat. AnotherChristianArtist)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-04-2148 min
AnilujahSuper Mario (God is our infinity star)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-04-1426 minAnilujahTime Travel: Where, When and WhyThis essentially turned into a What are (have been) We Watching episode. But hey we get to talk about one of Josh's favorite entertainment genres._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-04-0729 min
AnilujahDeath Parade (Who are You to Judge)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-03-3137 min
AnilujahMy Neighbor Totoro (feat. Judy Liu)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-03-2438 min
AnilujahThe Brave Little Toaster (Darker Than We Remember)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-03-1732 min
AnilujahBungo Stray Dogs (feat. Angela R. Watts)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-03-1044 min
AnilujahViolet and Self EsteemWe 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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-03-0346 min
AnilujahBelle (feat. Julia Damore)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._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-02-2446 min
AnilujahThe Wild Thornberry's Movie (A Special Species of Family)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-02-1730 min
AnilujahAll Dogs Go To Heaven 2: The Temporal Vs. EternalDo 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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-02-1042 min
AnilujahIf Anything Happens I Love You (feat. Lisa Michelle Zega)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._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2023-02-0341 min
AnilujahBONUS: Looking Ahead- 2023No 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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-12-3009 min
AnilujahThe Small One (Reason for the Season)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-12-2327 min
AnilujahScrooge and the Parallels to SaulNetflix'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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-12-1643 min
AnilujahThe Polar Express: Seeing Is BelievingThis 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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-12-0939 min
AnilujahArthur Christmas (Finding the one out of 99)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-12-0236 min
AnilujahAlmight and the Great Commission (feat. M.H. Elrich)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!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-11-2542 min
AnilujahTarzan (Two Worlds, Where Do We Belong)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-11-1832 min
AnilujahSpy Family (Found Family Trope feat. E.N. Chaffin)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-11-1144 min
AnilujahPuella Magi Madoka Magica (feat. Claire from Beneath the Tangles)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:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-11-0447 min
AnilujahTitanic: The Legend Goes On (And it Sunk!)Four our last installment of Cringetober, we are taking a look at a cringey animated film of the tragedy that was the Titanic. You may just want to hop in the lifeboat now. _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-10-2831 min
AnilujahJoshua and The Promiseland (Just NO!)We chose a real winner this week. 2003's Joshua and The Promiseland is what we would call an animation disaster to what is otherwise a great story. Hear our thoughts on this trash heap!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-10-2132 min
AnilujahEnchanted Tales: Noah's Ark (A Cringey Retelling)We watched Golden Film's "Enchanted Tales: Noah's Ark". We talk about the animation, the sound mixing, and more. This was certainly a bit more enjoyable than we thought it would be._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-10-1436 min
AnilujahFinding Jesus (The Finding Nemo Christian Knockoff)This is the first installment of our Cringetober series. We sure picked a winner for this first one. Join us as we offer..... constructive criticism for Finding Jesus._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-10-0737 min
AnilujahThe Naruto Wall Run! (feat. Miya Sae)We talk with author Miya Sae and discuss her experience with Neurodivergence. We also leap into Nartuo to talk about feeling helpless and the sad story of Garra's background. Get ready, it is going to be a great episode, believe it!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-09-301h 00
AnilujahShrek Ever After (A Deal with Rumpelstiltskin)We close our Our Shrektember series with Shrek Ever After. We talk about making a deal with the devil and appreciating what you have because it could be gone!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-09-2335 min
AnilujahShrek the Third (Arty's Calling)Our third installment of our Shrektember series, where we will discuss and ask the question "What is our calling/destiny" per the characters of Shrek and Arty (Arthur Pendragon/King Arthur)._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-09-1646 min
AnilujahShrek 2 (Anti-conformity)We continue our Shrektember series where we discuss relationships, being non conforming but being transformed and how all this relates to Shrek 2._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-09-0943 min
AnilujahShrek (Expect the Unexpected)It is the first installment of our "Shrektember" series. We are going to go through all 4 Shrek movies with a different topic for each. So strap in, grab a stump and snuggle up in your cozy swamp; it will be unexpected!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-09-0247 min
AnilujahIs The Seaweed Always Greener?Ever wonder if you are walking in God's will for your life? We talk about this and more as it relate to Disney's "The Little Mermaid"._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-08-2642 min
AnilujahKatie Leigh, Our Talk with the voice of your childhood!We talk with voice actress Katie Leigh! Katie is most well known for her role as Connie Kendall in the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey. Her voice has also been heard on such shows as Darkwing Duck, Adventures of the Gummie Bears, Totally Spies and many others!Listen as we talk about the voice acting industry, Katie's faith and how it influences her career, her experience of working on Adventures in Odyssey and much more!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-08-1950 min
AnilujahSacrifical Love of the Lion King (feat. Keilah Jude)We talk Simba and the whole gang with topics such as Scar being like Judas, sacrificial love and more. We also get to know more about our guest; actress and model Keilah Jude._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-08-121h 04
AnilujahAnime RoundtableTo round out the month of July, we are excited to have 4 guest with us to talk about what we enjoy watching the most....anime! We talk about how we found anime, our top picks, and more! We would like to thank E.N. Chaffin, M.H. Elrich, Laura A. Grace and Erudessa Gentian for making this episode such a joy to produce!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-07-291h 07
AnilujahAn American Tail (An Allegory of Mice and American History)We take a look at the theme of family and a bit of history as we join Fivel and his family and their journey out of oppression (or so they thought). Can we really say their are no cats (troubles/trials) in America?_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-07-2247 minAnilujahOff the Cuff with the Aristocats (Minisode)Just fun for this one, our favorite characters and just tangents!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-07-1526 min
AnilujahRobin Hood (We Don't Rob, We Borrow)For our 50th episode, we are talking about Disney's "Robin Hood" that will be turning 50 years old in 2023. We discuss Greed and Wealth, Doing The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason and more! We also get off on a few tangents (like normal). Enjoy this as a form of celebrating our 50th episode of our podcast!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-07-0841 min
AnilujahPrincess Mononoke (feat. Lydia Jane)In this episode, we talk about man vs nature, man vs man , and man vs. self. Making our way through another studio Ghibli film with our special guest Lydia Jane. We talk about her passion for helping others in her content editing services and her wildlife exhibit that she has going on in her own backyard!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-07-011h 02
AnilujahLegend of Korra (feat. Judy Liu)This week, we talk about the light in the dark among other things as it relates to the series Legend of Korra. If you are a fan of the series Avatar the Last Airbender, then you don't want to miss this! We also have the great privilege of having author Judy Liu on to talk about this series as well as her upcoming book "The Vending Portal"_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-06-241h 05
AnilujahLittle Nemo (The Adventure of a Dream)We talk about the 1989 TMS film Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland. A quirky and somewhat forgotten gem that was meant to introduce western audiences to anime. We talk about that a bit as well as correlate the movie to the story of the fall of Adam and Eve._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-06-1750 min
AnilujahThe Emperor's New Groove (No Touchy)This week we discuss what some consider an underrated Disney movie. Kuzco, Pacha, Krunk and Yzma; we talk about them all as well as our central theme of being prideful.We also.....get on some rather lengthy tangents, it wouldn't be our podcast without them!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-06-1043 min
AnilujahBonus: Full Interview with the Vogel TwinsThe Vogel Twins tell us about their travels, their twin switching story, their favorite anime series and more on this full extended interview of our Howl's Moving Castle episode! We event tested their knowledge of the movie with some trivia._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-06-0758 min
AnilujahHowl's Moving Castle (feat. The Vogel Twins)Join as we discuss Howl's Moving Castle and all of its many facets! The Vogel Twins were great to have on and showed us that you don't need to jump on a plane just to travel and experience the world!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-06-031h 00
AnilujahKomi Can't Communicate (Trying to Be Social Can Be Hard)In our last installment in our mental health series, we take a look at the Netflix series "Komi Can't Communicate" as it pertains to extreme social anxiety and share a personal experience of not being that great of conversing with others.We also reflect on what we have learned during this Mental Health Awareness series._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-05-2745 min
AnilujahUP (feat. Avigail Gimple, M.S.)Our third installment of our May Mental Health Awareness series. Listen as we discuss with our guest, Avigail Gimpel, regarding the issues with ADHD. We also talk about the main theme of greif as it relates to Disney/Pixar's film "UP"._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-05-201h 01
AnilujahA Silent Voice (You Matter)In this episode, we talk about the film A Silent Voice and the topic of suicide and depression. We want to make it clear that this will be a heavier show than normal in regards to content, but want to stress the importance as this is part of our mental health awareness series.We hope you will take the time to think on the topics discussed and know that you matter!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-05-131h 00
AnilujahBONUS: Extended Interview with Carly SamachOur guests will just not stop talking and we love it!! Hear more about Carly Samach's career and involvement working in the mental health field. _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-05-1047 min
AnilujahInside Out (feat. Carly Samach, LMHC)This is the first installment of our four part series of Mental Health Awareness. During the month of May and that it is Mental Health Awareness Month, we will be breaking away a bit from our traditional format to talk about all things mental health. We will still relate this topic to animated movies/tv shows.This episode we talk with Carly Samach, who is a licensed mental health counselor at NOCD. We talk about her work with OCD patients, her start in her career and how all this relates to the Disney movie, Inside Out!
2022-05-061h 00
AnilujahAladdin and the Cave of Self WorthHave you ever wondered where your self worth comes from? Find out as we talk about that and much more as we discuss one of Disney's best films from the Disney renaissance era!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-04-2956 min
AnilujahAttack On Titan (feat. Mason McKinney)We have another guest on our show! Join us as we talk with Mason McKinney about his comic of "Purgatory Academy" and of course talk about the world of Attack on Titan._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-04-221h 10
AnilujahPrince of Egypt (Easter Special)Good Friday and Happy Easter! This episode, we have talked about recording this episode for a year and now we finally did and are excited to share it with you. We talk about the importance of Passover and delve into this movie which is an adaptation of the story of Exodus._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-04-1552 min
AnilujahBONUS: Extended Interview with M.H. ElrichWe had a lot of fun talking with M.H. Elrich on our Violet Evergarden episode. So much so, that we wanted to share the full extended interview with you, our listeners! _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-04-1251 min
AnilujahViolet Evergarden (feat. M.H. Elrich)A Netflix Original anime series that has the feels, the struggles, and the deep impact on those who feel they are not enough. Join us with our guest, M.H. Elrich, as we talk about this series in relation to sanctification, self worth, and more!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-04-081h 05
AnilujahHercules (Zero to Hero)Greek Mythology is just that..... a myth. Join us as we talk about it, the heroes journey and more!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-04-0158 min
AnilujahThe Great Mouse Detective( What Say You Basil?)In this particular episode we discuss a bit about the movie and yet more time on the topic after giving our recommendations for this early Disney film. Find out what are topic is by listening to the whole episode (hint: we didn't plan on talking about this while recording)._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-03-2553 min
AnilujahTurning Red (Mei Lin's Inner Struggle)We were all awkward in our teen years and Mei Lee is no exception! Join us as we talk about this Disney/Pixar movie that has everyone bringing out their inner panda!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-03-1838 min
AnilujahWolf Walkers (Fear Not!)Wanna go running with the wolves? Find out as we discuss Cartoon Saloon's "Wolf Walkers" with are main theme of fear and how God gives us comfort from the fear._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-03-1137 min
AnilujahThe Road to El Dorado (It's Tough to be a God)Join as we talk about the themes of greed and pride and the God complex that is found in the movie "The Road to El Dorado" Also it is the beginning of the month and that means you get to hear "What We're Watching"._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-03-0444 min
AnilujahHappily N'Ever After (We Did It Again!)Well all, we are rounding out the month with another b-movie. We are sorry, but please join in the pain as we had to sit through this one....again!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-02-2442 min
AnilujahHappily Ever After (1989) - (This happened?)Well, three episodes into our second season and we thought we would do something a bit different. Enjoy as you hear are somewhat uncut/unedited rip ...I mean discussion on the Snow White "sequel" from FilmNation. Expect less spiritual implications this time around.We enjoyed.....I mean suffered through this one!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-02-1853 min
AnilujahWhispers of the Heart (Country Road Take Me Home)Getting back to it with another studio Ghibli film!! This is our quote unquote Valentine's Day episode. Join us as we discuss this film with its trials of adolescence, believing in fairytales and finding where you belong._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-02-1150 min
AnilujahThumbelina (Pint sized dreams)We are back for season two!!!!! Join us for our discussion on this small sized tale. Full of music, hope and one girls' determination to chase her dreams!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2022-02-0447 min
AnilujahThe Star (Greatest Story Ever Told)Our Christmas special where we talk about the first Christmas with Sony Animation's "The Star". Remembering and keeping the real reason for the season!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-12-2244 min
AnilujahKlaus (It's not a letter if it doesn't have postage)One act of kindness spurs another! Join as we discuss this heart warming Netflix original and what it means to show the true spirit of Christmas!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-12-1752 min
AnilujahAnnabelle's Wish and Her Sacrificial GiftWhat could be more wholesome then a friendship between a boy and his calf? Join us for this Christmas movie of yesteryear's as we discuss this Randy Travis narrated movie and discuss what it means to sacrifice for one another._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-12-101h 04
AnilujahBeauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas (Hope is the Greatest Gift)Welcome to our Christmas series. We are discussing some of our favorite animated Christmas movies of the past. This movie has been a staple in our holiday viewing each year. As the song goes "Hope is the greatest gift we'll receive". Find out what we have to say about the songs true meaning and much more!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-12-0349 min
AnilujahCharlie Brown Thanksgiving (Minisode)We hope you enjoy this minisode for our weekly upload. We talk a bit about the annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special. We also discuss some of some of our food nuances and traditions during this holiday._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-11-2427 min
AnilujahThe Iron Giant (I am Superman!)Do metal monsters have souls?_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-11-2040 min
AnilujahFrozen 2 (Stepping into the Unknown)Take a journey with us to where the Northwoods meets the sea! We are excited to talk about our thoughts on Frozen 2 and are looking forward to delving into the topics of dependency, transformation and more!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-11-121h 03
AnilujahGhost Stories and The Irreverent yet reverent MomikoWe are offering a bit of brevity during this fourth and final installment of our supernatural series. We are talking about the cult classic dubbed anime "Ghost Stories". We discuss the character of Momoko and the portrayal/satire of Christianity of her as a character. Please be advised this episode does contain some subject matter that might not be suitable for all listeners._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-10-2944 min
AnilujahCoraline (B..B...Buttons!)What if you could live in the same reality, but in this other reality everything is better? Join us as we talk about the topics of witchcraft, mediums, dowsing rods, other mothers and more in this episode about Coraline!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-10-2252 min
AnilujahKiki's Delivery Service (The High Flying Adventurer)Join us on this high flying episode as we discuss Studio Ghbili's Kiki's Delivery Service with our guest Derick McDuff. We talk with Derick about some Halloween traditions, his start in freelance writing as well as his podcast "Underrated".We touch on the topics of identity, witches and more in this episode as part of our Supernatural Series._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-10-1547 min
AnilujahCorpse Bride (Are we dead yet?)It is October and you know what that means? This week, we begin our Halloween themed series in which were are dubbing it Supernatural Month. We will be choosing a few animated films that contain witches, spirits, demons, ghosts, etc... and looking at their supernatural implications through the lens of scripture.Our first installment will be Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride". We promise that this episode won't scare you to death.... maybe._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-10-0845 min
AnilujahCinderella III: A Twist in Time (Redemptive Time Travel)Our third and final installment on our Cinderella series. A story of revenge and redemption. Also we are returning with what we have been watching lately. _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-10-0253 min
AnilujahCinderella II: Dreams Come True (This was a sequel?)We are back at it with our second installment of our Cinderella series. This will be a shorter episode as Cinderella 2: Dreams Come True, we believe was slated to become a TV series but we only have these three stories as the remains of a flopped TV series. Speculation aside, we do believe this sequel offers some good virtues._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-09-2432 min
AnilujahCinderella and the Dependency of a PrinceJoin us for the first installment of this three part series as we take a look at all the Disney Cinderella movies. This episode we will discuss Cinderella as a character all the while talking about the dependency on people versus the dependency on God._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-09-1744 min
AnilujahFruits Basket (2019) - (A Heartfelt Anime)Join us for our analysis of the 2019 adaptation of the anime "Fruits Basket". We talk about parental manipulation, the zodiac (and what the Bible has to say about it), and Tohru as an archetype of Christ.If you have watched this anime, you know it is an emotional rollercoaster. We promise, we didn't laugh or cry...we did both while watching all three seasons!!!! We encourage you to watch the series for yourself and have a box of tissues at the ready!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTube
2021-09-1053 min
AnilujahSecret of Kells (The First Graphic Novel of the Gospel)Get ready for a very history laiden episode of Anilujah! We talk about the Secret of Kells with all it's imagery and symbolism. Join us as we talk about the contrast between how the film represents much of the Keltic beliefs rooted in paganism, but also the subtle Christian undertones. _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-09-0350 min
AnilujahBONUS: Extended Interview with Laura A. GraceIf you wanted to hear more of our interview with Laura A Grace that didn't make it into the Spirited Away episode (which you can listen to here), well you are in luck!There was so much good conversation that we wanted to share it with you all.We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of Anilujah!You can learn more about Laura here._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-09-0144 min
AnilujahSpirited Away (feat. Laura A. Grace)We are delving back into the world of anime with a classic from Studio Ghibli! Spirited Away is what we (and many others) consider a masterpiece!. We talk about the over arching themes of greed, the weight and power of names/words have, and more!We also have our first ever guest joining us on this episode! Laura A. Grace is an author, manga writer, mother and Japan enthusiast. She has published such titles of Dear Author: Letters from a Bookish Fangirl, Team Lines: A Poetry Collection, and her debut manga, Gathering Faith, which will be releasing S...
2021-08-2759 min
AnilujahHunchback and Pride Before the FallJoin us as we take you back to the Disney Renaissance era with the Hunchback of Notre Dame. We discuss the theme of pride as expressed by the antagonist Frollo (and a bit of Phoebus too). By the end of the episode you will be able to answer the question, "what makes a monster and what makes a man"?_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-08-201h 10
AnilujahSpace Jam (What's up Doc?)Do your dance, it's your chance, with the Space Jam! As children of the 90's, we thought this movie was all that! Join us for our thoughts on what we think of the movie as adults. We will also discuss where we as believers find our identity, giving examples in this film. Strap in, and get your looney self together, this one is a bit of ramble._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-08-1345 min
AnilujahJoseph King of Dreams (The Miracle Child)We are back from break! We thought it was only appropriate to return with talking about an animated Bible movie. In this episode, we tell the story of Joseph and how God works everything out for His good._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-08-0658 minAnilujahShoot'n the BreezeWe know, we know. Only 7 episodes in, and we are already taking a break? Trust us, we have good things coming down the pipeline, plus we do need a vacation every now and then. Join us as we just shoot the breeze and discuss what we have recently been watching. _____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-06-2519 min
AnilujahDemon Slayer: Mugen Train and the Spiritual CoreThat's right, the popular anime series got its own movie. We really enjoyed seeing it in theaters as well as the anime it is based off of. We will discuss a bit about the film as well as the very heavy spiritual implications of the "spiritual core" and how as Christinas, are meant to be demon slayers._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-05-0756 min
AnilujahA Goofy Movie (Max's Identity Crisis)One of my personal favorites as a kid and still to this day. Join us as we discuss the theme of Father/Son relationships as well the theme of identity. We want to "Stand Out" in this episode, so please don't mind if we seem a bit "goofy" for this one._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-04-301h 01
AnilujahQuest for Camelot "Let this Be our Prayer"Join us as we travel back to Camelot. We will discuss the Biblical imagery painted in the songs "The Prayer" and "On My Father's Wings". We will also look at God provides and puts people in our path in times of trouble. Get ready to feel like one of the knights of the roundtable, it's time for Quest for Camelot!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-04-231h 08
AnilujahFireworks "Are They Flat or are They Round?"Our first review of an anime movie. Everyone always has that question fo "what if"? Well through a strange series of events, Norimichi gets to see what alternate outcomes would like if different decisions were made._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-04-1644 min
AnilujahPremiere Episode Part 2: Once Upon a ForrestWelcome back to the continuation of our premiere episode. We will be discussing faith and belief found in the characters in the film "Once upon a Forest". Not everything is well in Dapplewood, but there is hope!_____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-04-0947 min
AnilujahPremiere Episode Part One: Introduction and the Swan PrincessWelcome and thank you for listening to our podcast! This is the premiere episode where you will learn a bit about us, what the podcast is about and our take on the animated "The Swan Princess"._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok
2021-04-0241 min