Y’all… this episode is one of those full-circle, only-God-could-write-this moments. I am beyond excited to introduce you to Howard Chang, also known as Quiqqly—the man who helped design the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toys that so many of us (and now our kids and nephews) grew up playing with. And now? God has brought his creativity full circle—right into the pages of Scripture.

Howard shares how, straight out of high school, he found himself designing hundreds of Ninja Turtle toys that would go on to shape generations. Decades later, those same designs resurfaced, reminding him that what God plants never truly disappears. But what makes this story even more powerful is Howard’s personal journey with God—through divorce, sickness, being a single dad of three, depression, anxiety, and rock-bottom moments that became holy ground for radical transformation.

Howard vulnerably shares how, twelve years ago, everything changed when he encountered the Lord in the middle of his deepest brokenness. Since then, God has restored his life and redeemed his creativity into something eternal.

Now, Howard and his wife, Gloria, are launching an incredible new project: Bible-inspired collectible action figures—heroes like David, Moses, Noah, Deborah, Sarah, and even Goliath as a robotic figure—designed to spark faith, imagination, and conversation across generations. Their heart? To place God’s truth right under the Christmas tree, reaching believers and non-believers alike.

This episode is about:

• Redemption
• Faith in the process
• Creativity for God’s Kingdom
• And how nothing in your story is wasted

Truly, this conversation felt like different seasons of my own life colliding in the most God-ordained way—childhood nostalgia, ministry, and Kingdom purpose all meeting in one place.

Highlighted Takeaways

• God can meet you at your absolute lowest and completely rewrite your story.
• What looks like coincidence is often God’s coordination.
• Your gifts don’t disappear—God redeems and reassigns them for His glory.
• Faith doesn’t require full understanding—just obedience and trust.
• The heroes of the Bible remind us that real power comes from faith, not strength.

Final Encouragement from Howard

“Never give up on the process. God is always working—even when you can’t see it.”

Bio:

Howard “Quiggly” Chang is the visionary creator of Ancientz—a bold, faith-fueled universe where spirit-powered robotic warriors battle darkness. But before Ancientz, Quiggly made his mark in pop culture history as one of the original creative forces behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy phenomenon. As Lead Toy Concept Artist at Varner Studios, he helped design some of the most iconic TMNT figures of the late '80s and '90s.

Anchor Verse:

Isaiah 55: 8-9

Connect with Howard and Ancientz:

Website: www.ancientz.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ancientz_official

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCTwxcsXT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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