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Join our podcast team as we geek out about anime, manga, visual and light novels, gaming, conventions, and cosplay. As we share our experiences and insight, we hope to build bridges across the otaku community, and highlight the meaningful things in life—love, community, and faith. New episodes air twice a month on Wednesdays.

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Episodes

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 25: Yuri Briar Doesn’t Know Best (Job Series, Part 3)

Mike is back from his short break! He shares more con experiences, gives his anime recommendation, and concludes his series on Job. This episode, he looks to Spy x Family’s Yuri Briar and his “I know better” attitude about his sister, Yor, in explaining how Job and his friends react to God—and how we and… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 25: Yuri Briar Doesn’t Know Best (Job Series, Part 3)...

Jul 10, 2025•27 min

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 24: Rascal Does Not Dream of Looking at the Evidence (Job Series, Part 2)

The award-winning (congratulations!) Mike returns with the second episode of a special series on Job! But first, he tells you all about said award as well as about his very positive experience at Anime North this year. Then, Mike jumps in to why we might look for the bad in people, turning toward Sakuta in… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 24: Rascal Does Not Dream of Looking at the Evidence (Job Series, Part 2)...

Jun 05, 2025•33 min

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 23: Naofumi’s Blame and Job’s Godly Perspective (Job Series, Part 1)

Mike returns with the first episode of a special series on Job! He looks to The Rising of the Shield Hero‘s Naofumi as an example of how many blame God for evil when the Book of Job explains where it really comes from. Join him today as he discusses the problem of evil, recommends a… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 23: Naofumi’s Blame and Job’s Godly Perspective (Job Series, Part 1)...

May 15, 2025•34 min

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 22: Judging Naruto

Judge not lest ye be judged? Hold your horses, friends. Should Christians never judge others? Or are there instances when they should? And just as importantly—what’s the best way to do so? On this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast, Mike looks to Naruto’s relationship with Iruka-sensei, recent examples in the vtuber… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 22: Judging Naruto...

May 01, 2025•32 min

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 21: Interview with ASMRtist and VA, Shadow Fire!

On this “very special episode” of The Power of God and Anime podcast, Mike chats with a really cool and unique artist: Shadow Fire! The two talk about her work as an ASMRist and voice actress, as well as about her testimony, appreciation for My Hero Academia, and what it’s like to be a believer… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 21: Interview with ASMRtist and VA, Shadow Fire!

Apr 17, 2025•26 min

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 20: Ishida Uryū and the Gift of Salvation

Hello, friends! On today’s episode, Mike takes on a more modern anime in my recommendation, talks about his Anime North plans, and looks to a classic shounen anime and one of its main characters (Bleach and Ishida Uryu) to explain how God’s offer of salvation is gift that we choose to reject or receive. All… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 20: Ishida Uryū and the Gift of Salvation

Apr 03, 2025•28 min

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 19: Generosity of Goku, the Church, and You

Mike is back and feeling well! And he’s charging forward this week with thoughts on generosity, starting with that muscular (and extremely kind) lug, Goku! But it doesn’t stop with Dragon Ball Z—generosity should be part of who we are and what the church is. So buckle up and listen as Mike dives into the… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 19: Generosity of Goku, the Church, and You

Mar 20, 2025•32 min

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 18: Nami and Hachi, Forgiveness and Trust

How do you forgive people who have done something terrible to you? Does forgiveness—as God demands it—require trusting that person again and rebuilding the relationship? Mike digs into this pertinent and challenging topic today through the example of Nami and Hachi on episode 18 of The Power of God and Anime podcast! He also drops… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 18: Nami and Hachi, Forgiveness and Trust...

Feb 27, 2025•28 min

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 17: Naruto’s Perspective on Love

Ah, Valentine’s Day—one of the most beloved and hated holidays of the year! We get emotional as the day draws near and that messes with our minds, even with we have a solid foundation of what love means. Today, Mike looks to Judges and Ephesians for advice in love—and to that irascible ninja Naruto—in our… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 17: Naruto’s Perspective on Love

Feb 13, 2025•27 min

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 16: You’re Under Arrest (For Your Motivations)

Why do you do what you do? Is it to be good and to please God or are there other reasons? A You’re Under Arrest episode featuring the unrelenting Chie helps us examine our motivation for helping others. Mike also chats about Anime North, sings a song from Vintage Worship, and asks about monster foreign… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 16: You’re Under Arrest (For Your Motivations)

Jan 30, 2025•24 min

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