Episodes

  • Exploring the Anazao Podcast Network: 2025 Reflections and 2026 Aspirations - The Whole Church Podcast
    Jan 8 2026

    The foremost focus of this podcast episode is a thorough discussion among Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Brandon Knight, regarding their individual podcasts under the Anazao Podcasts Network and their reflections on the events of 2025. They delve into their respective projects, articulating the significant developments and content that have engaged their audiences throughout the past year. As they explore their aspirations and goals for 2026, the conversation unveils an array of upcoming projects and thematic directions, promising an engaging year ahead for listeners. Each host articulates personal anecdotes and insights, fostering a sense of community and shared experience within the network. This episode serves as an informative preview, allowing listeners to anticipate exciting new content and collaborations on the horizon.

    The podcast episode delves into a broader exploration of interpersonal relationships within the church, highlighting the necessity for kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, echoing the divine forgiveness extended to humanity through Christ. Through this lens Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Brandon Knight, engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about the challenges faced by modern Christians in fostering genuine community while navigating differing opinions and emotions. The episode further invites reflection on the complexities of maintaining unity within the church amidst diverse perspectives and experiences.

    The speakers encourage listeners to consider how understanding and empathy can mitigate conflicts, suggesting that slowing down to engage in meaningful dialogue can enhance relationships and diminish hostile reactions. They emphasize the significance of forgiveness as a deliberate choice, mirroring the grace received from God. This part of the discussion serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of grace in nurturing a loving and supportive church environment. In conclusion, the episode not only provides theological insights but also practical implications for personal conduct and community dynamics, urging listeners to embody the principles of love and understanding in their daily interactions.

    The episode also features a light-hearted introduction to the hosts and a discussion about their various podcasting endeavors, establishing a casual atmosphere that juxtaposes the serious themes discussed. They reflect on their personal journeys, illustrating the diverse backgrounds that inform their perspectives on faith and community. The hosts share anecdotes about their experiences in church and podcasting, creating a relatable context for the serious discussions that follow. This blend of personal stories and theological discourse enriches the episode, making it accessible while still addressing profound spiritual truths. The concluding remarks reiterate the importance of unity, kindness, and forgiveness within the church, encouraging listeners to actively contribute to a culture of understanding and grace, both in their personal lives and in their wider church communities.

    In essence, the podcast episode challenges listeners to reflect on their behaviors and attitudes towards others, particularly in moments of conflict, while offering practical strategies for fostering a more compassionate and unified community. The hosts' earnest engagement with these themes invites listeners to not only reflect on their personal faith journeys but also to actively participate in creating a church environment characterized by love, truth, and mutual support. The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to embody the principles discussed and to engage with one another in a spirit of kindness and understanding.

    Takeaways:

    1. The hosts reflect on their individual podcast journeys and share insights about their shows' evolution throughout 2025.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Friday Night Frights: Cryptozoology: The Hopkinsville Goblins/Hellier
    Oct 24 2025

    Join Christian and Joe as they dissect the initial Hopkinsville creature encounter and then review the Hellier documentary.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Friday Night Frights: Ufology: Foo Fighters
    Sep 19 2025

    What are Foo Fighters? Nazi inventions, extraterrestrial visitors, or something else? Christian and Joe delve into the history of World War II's UFO sightings to figure it out.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Dialoguing with Joe and Christian about the Nephilim - My Seminary Life
    Sep 13 2025

    Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I am joined by Joe Dea and Christian Ashley of Friday Night Frights to discuss the identity of the Sons of God and Nephilim in Scripture. As we look at various takes on this debate, we get down to the TRUTH of the matter...sorta

    Friday Night Frights: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/773e85f2-7f7d-45d2-9835-2773f8dafc7a

    Contact MSL: emailseminarylife@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Friday Night Frights: The Weird and the Unexplained: Did King Arthur Exist?
    May 23 2025

    This month Christian and Joe explore the debate behind the legend and the myth of King Arthur and whether he existed or not? Was there a real Arthur? Is he simply created by ancient fan-fiction? If he did exist what did he actually do? How does Merlin factor in to the equation?

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Friday Night Frights: Religious Strangeness: A Former Occultist Talks About Aleister Crowley
    Apr 18 2025

    This month Christian and Joe discuss the controversial and enigmatic man known as the wickedest man in the world: Aleister Crowley. Who is he and what did he believe? What can we learn from his beliefs? Is there anything wrong with them?

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Friday Night Frights: Paranormal: Black-Eyed Kids
    Mar 28 2025

    Join Christian and Joe as they delve into the phenomenon behind the appearances of Black-Eyed Children/Kids. Are they real or just a fabrication of the Internet? Could they be demons, vampires, djinn, fairies, or something else?

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Friday Night Frights: Cryptozoology: The Chupacabra
    Feb 21 2025

    We're back! Christian and Joe explain the reasons for their absence and then get into the mystery of the Chupacabra, disagreeing heavily on what it is, where it came from, and how we best study it. Did the Chupacabra simply appear one day? Is it a natural animal? A government experiment? An alien? A tulpa? Find out by listening!

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    1 hr and 15 mins