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Paul Anleitner

Paul Anleitner is a cultural theologian whose work focuses on the role of culture and story in our quest for meaning. His unique interdisciplinary approach integrates theology, philosophy, and science to help individuals and institutions navigate cultural shifts and address perennial religious longings. Featuring long-form conversations about culture, theology, philosophy, science , and the pursuit of meaning in life with leading thinkers and practioners.

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20:03

The Matrix Was a Lie

Paul Anleitner ·

2025/02/24

In this episdoe, we'll critically reevaluate the message of The Matrix and whether or not its philosophical and theological themes did more harm than good. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/fYww_x_WaGk?si=dizfer-krgqJuALc _____________ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more! Patreon.com/deeptalkstheology

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01:30:20

John Vervaeke & Clay Routledge | Nostalgia & the Loss...

Paul Anleitner ·

2025/02/10

John Vervaeke, PhD is a philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is an associate professor and award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching in the Department of Psychology. His work and research is far-ranging, including topics such as human intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and AI.Clay Routledge, PhD is an existential psychologist, a writer, and a consultant. Clay is Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at Archbridge Institute and coeditor of

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01:40:24

Did C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy predict Elon Musk, AI,...

Paul Anleitner ·

2025/02/03

Is C.S. Lewis' "Space Trilogy" the most important Lewis book for our current cultural moment?Annie Crawford is the co-founder of Vine Classical Community & the Senior Fellow for The Society of Women of Letters. She writes for publications such as Salvo, The Symbolic World, and others on the works of C.S. Lewis. ____________ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more

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30:00

Is Wrestling America's Best Philosophy?

Paul Anleitner ·

2025/01/20

This may sound absurd to some of you, but professional wrestling might be America's best barometer on cultural shifts and changes.Paul reacts to the WWE Raw on Netflix trailer and discusses why the WWE should not be overlooked as one of America's most important cultural influences. ------ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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02:03:42

How Postmodernism Killed Superman | Parker Settecase

Paul Anleitner ·

2025/01/13

Parker Settecase is the host of @ParkersPensees and @ParkerNotes In this episode, we discuss the rise of cynicism and deconstruction in pop culture, the philosophical roots of these postmodern shifts, and what may be coming next in the hero's stories of our culture. Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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01:24:48

Fallen Angels Backstory? "Gabriel and the Guardians"...

Paul Anleitner ·

2025/01/02

Jason Moody is the creator of Angel Studios brand-new fantasy anime series Gabriel and the Guardians, which tells an incredible fantasy story inspired by the book of Genesis, the book of Enoch, and the mythological context of the Ancient Near East.It's part Chronicles of Narnia, part Similrillion, part Dragon Ball Z, and it's deeply informed by the biblical scholarship you'd find in from Michael Heiser, John Walton, and the Bible Project. Jason Moody is the Founder and Creative Director of Colossul

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43:00

The Culture Shift | Paul talks with Tudor Dixon,...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/12/10

In a first for me, I sit down for a deep discussion about religion and culture... with a politician!Tudor Dixon was the first female Republican nominee for governor in the state of Michigan. Long-time followers of my work know that I don't do political endorsements, nor do I demonize candidates or politicians. But when her team reached out for an interview, and I expressed my convictions, they expressed sincere respect for those convictions and clear indicators of a good-faith dialogue. But give

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49:29

Are We a Spiritual Species? (Part 2) | Dr. Clay...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/11/26

Dr. Clay Routledge is a leading expert in existential psychology. He is a highly cited scholar who has published more than 100 scholarly papers, co-edited three books, authored two books, and received numerous awards for his academic research and student mentorship. He is the Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute and the coeditor of Profectus Magazine.https://www.clayroutledge.com/ Ben Wilterdink is the Director of Programs at the

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56:04

Are We a Spiritual Species? (Part 1) | Dr. Clay...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/11/20

Dr. Clay Routledge is a leading expert in existential psychology. He is a highly cited scholar who has published more than 100 scholarly papers, co-edited three books, authored two books, and received numerous awards for his academic research and student mentorship. He is the Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute and the coeditor of Profectus Magazine. https://www.clayroutledge.com/ Ben Wilterdink is the Director of Programs at the

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59:28

Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Religion

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/11/12

Joe Rogan, once a vocal evangelist of New Atheist talking points on religion, recently expressed how he yearns for the "just and righteous" Kingdom of God and believes the world "needs Jesus...for real." That's quite a change for Rogan, but his journey is emblematic of a broader shift in attitudes towards religion.In this episode, I'll explain why this cultural shift is happening, and we'll engage with the work of Charles Taylor, Jonathan Haidt, Paul Tillich, and others to help us better

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14:31

Halloween: Why We Long to Be Haunted

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/10/29

Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon today:https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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02:12:04

Psychedelics & Christianity: Roundtable Discussion...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/10/08

In this roundtable discussion, I talk with 3 experienced former psychonauts about their experiences with psychedelics and why each of them eventually left psychedelics to practice Christianity. Ashley Lande is an artist and writer. She is the author of The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics & Jesus Christ. https://www.ashleylande.com/ Paul Risse is a modern-day Renaissance man. He is an author, speaker, skilled craftsman, and boutique home builder. He is

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01:22:55

Faith Beyond Nihilism & Naivety | Andy Squyres

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/10/01

Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter and essayist from Charlotte, North Carolina.In this conversation, we discuss how the metamodern shift impacts the way we communicate about God and the journey of faith. What do we do when the life strategies we've learned seem to fail? Is God much more boring than the mainstream Christian advertisements of him would lead us to believe? https://andysquyres.com/ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon

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01:15:39

What's the Relationship between Religion, Culture, &...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/09/24

Paul is on the other side of the interview today as a guest on health coach Nick Diller's podcast "Chasing Curiosity". In this conversation, we discuss the intricate relationship between culture and religion, and the function of religion as a guiding story in our lives. We discuss the decline of traditional religious practices in modern society and the resurgence of interest in spirituality, particularly among men. Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become

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01:27:01

What is Metamodernism? | Brett McCracken

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/09/16

Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. brettmccracken.com In this conversation, Paul Anleitner and Brett McCracken explore the concept of metamodernism as a response to postmodernism, discussing its implications in storytelling, culture, and spirituality. They delve

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01:36:29

Is the Hero's Journey True? | Justin Wells- Filmmaker...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/09/09

Justin Wells teaches documentary filmmaking at Biola Unversity and is the author of How to Film Truth. He has a Master's in Philosophy from California State University- Long Beach, a Master of Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master's in Art and Documentary Film from the Art Center College of Design.In today's episode, we discuss the concept of the hero's journey in storytelling & popular film and assess how we can discern whether the stories we consume are universally

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51:02

Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/09/05

In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods."This episode focuses on Chapters 2-3. It's also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ssleazsl94 For Part 1 on the introduction and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g Tell me in the comments what you thought about this chapter! Ask questions! Share counterpoints! Let's get our own dialogue going. To support on

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26:00

Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/08/29

In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods."This episode is also available on video: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g To support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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01:18:05

Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/08/05

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks.Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!

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01:20:13

Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture...

Paul Anleitner ·

2024/07/29

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks.Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!

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