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The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 34: The Prodigal Kyo

In Fruits Basket, Tohru cares deeply and sacrificially for Kyo, but it takes him a lot of time to work through self-loathing caused by all the hurt he’s suffered and to accept that love. On today’s episode, Mike dives into that relationship and how the parable of the Prodigal Son similarly shows the love of a God who is patiently waiting. Plus, updates on a big con visit later this year, this episode’s anime recommendation, and much more on episode 35 of The Power of God and Anime podcast! Anime Trivia! In My Hero Academia: Ultra Analysis, what is the fifth and S-ranked element discussed in Fumikage Tokoyami’s profile, joining power, speed, wits, and technique? Podcast Notes Mike is headed to ReachConf in 2026! We highly encourage you to attend, too—not just to meet Mike, though that’ll be fun, but because it’s an amazing experience! Mike’s anime recommendation today is Noir—you can stream it on Crunchyroll. We’ve written a lot on Fruits Basket before with—no surprise here—Kyo often being the center of dicussion. Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Luke 15:11-32, I Timothy 1:16, and 2 Peter 3:9. For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings “Grace That Won’t Let Go” by Gateway Worship. Today’s Anime Trivia question was taken from the My Hero Academia: Ultra Analysis – The Official Character Guide. Check out more from Mike on his Geekiness & Godliness YouTube channel and Twitter. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Luigi’s Stories through YouTube and Twitter, and support him financially through Patreon! You can listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review! Featuring copyright-free music (license code UXV4F5TNBICDU2NM) from Uppbeat (“Going Backwards” by Ambient Boy), and edited by Dennis.

12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5 x The Power of God and Anime Podcast: DENKI-GAI and Our Christmas Party

Christmas is just around the corner, and Mike has a lot of gifts for you today on this special Christmas episode of The Power of God and Anime Podcast! He joins in the 12 Days of Christmas Anime series here at Beneath the Tangles by looking at a Christmas party in DENKI-GAI and comparing how the variety there reflects the variety of Christians around us. Also—thoughts on the final episode of My Hero Academia and more! Anime Trivia! In Azumanga Daioh, the girls start wondering if Chiyo-chan still believes in Santa Claus. Which two girls discuss this topic? Podcast Notes Want to check out that animated selection from Mike’s Luigi channel? Here it is! Be sure to also check out his new Geekiness & Godliness channel! Mike’s anime recommendation today is DENKI-GAI (The Electric Town’s Bookstore), which can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Romans 14 and Galatians 6:1. For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike goes more contemporary by singing “Same God” by Elevation Worship. Check out more from Mike on his Geekiness & Godliness YouTube channel and Twitter. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Luigi’s Stories through YouTube and Twitter, and support him through Patreon! You can listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review! Edited by Dennis and featuring copyright-free music (license code UXV4F5TNBICDU2NM) from Uppbeat (“Going Backwards” by Ambient Boy), with special music today: “Joy to the World instrumental Music” by music_for_video from Pixabay and “Winter Guitar Music” by Artur Buriak from Pixabay. 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 2: A Fullmetal Advent

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 33: Be Courageous Like Mumen Rider

It’s not easy to do your mission when the pushback against you is so hard. One Punch Man’s regular guy hero, Mumen Rider, knows it well—and his example of perseverance and courage speaks to Christians, too, especially when doing our part to fulfill the Great Commission. All that and more on this Thanksgiving week episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast! Anime Trivia! In the anime Oh My Goddess, Belldandy comes to live with Keiichi Morisato, along with her two sisters: What are their names? Podcast Notes Mike’s anime recommendation today is Best Student Council, which, unfortunately, is not currently available to stream legally. Coincidentally, Twwk wrote about both today’s recommended anime and the anime at the center of Anime Trivia in an article way back in the BtT annals! Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Matthew 28:19-20 and Joshua 1:9. For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike doesn’t sing, but the song is “Behold God” by Harvest. Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter and support him through Patreon! You can listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review! Featuring copyright-free music (license code UXV4F5TNBICDU2NM) from Uppbeat (“Going Backwards” by Ambient Boy), and edited by Dennis.

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 32: Vegeta and the One Way

Near the end of Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta finally finds a measure of peace by discovering his way forward. We, too, can find peace—but only through one way. Mike dives into that topic—plus updates us on frightened Luigi, Freaky Friday: The Musical, and the classic anime he’s currently watching, all on this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast! Anime Trivia! When did the first Astro Boy anime come out? Podcast Notes Mike’s anime recommendation today is the 1980 version of Astro Boy! You can stream it on Tubi. Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include John 14:6, John 18:38, Ephesians 2:8-9, and 1 John 1:9. For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings about where the “one way” leads to—Heaven—in his rendition of MercyMe’s famous anthem, “I Can Only Imagine.” Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter and support him through Patreon! You can listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review! Featuring copyright-free music (license code UXV4F5TNBICDU2NM) from Uppbeat (“Going Backwards” by Ambient Boy), and edited by Dennis.

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 31: Accepting Help Like Luffy

We’re several weeks now into the fall, and that means football, falling leaves, and more One Piece. Huh? Well, One Piece is an anime for ALL seasons, so we hope you enjoy Mike’s dive into the series and how it demonstrates a need for us to be humble enough to ask for help. Plus Con updates, Mike is featured on TV, and D.N.Angel on this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast! Anime Trivia! In That Time I Was Reincarnated As a Slime, what is the mythological creature that Rimuru has as his desktop wallpaper in his previous life? Podcast Notes Mike made the local news last week as Luigi! Here are a few more snapshots from the Superhero Food Drive event. Mike’s anime recommendation today is D.N.Angel! This is a very appropriate rec to make as Yen Press is about to start releasing D.N.Angel New Edition! Twwk and Laura will be reviewing volume one before it releases on November 11th. You can stream the anime on Crunchyroll. Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Matthew 5:3, Galatians 6:2, and Hebrews 4:14-16. For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings Phil Wickham’s worship anthem, “This Is Our God.” Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter and support him through Patreon! You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review! Featuring copyright-free music (license code UXV4F5TNBICDU2NM) from Uppbeat (“Going Backwards” by Ambient Boy), and edited by Dennis.