Deep Talks with Paul Anleitner

Deep Talks is a podcast dedicated to exploring the integral relationship between religion, culture, philosophy, and science. Featuring long-form discussions and lectures about culture, theology, philosophy, science , and the pursuit of meaning in life.<br /><br />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.

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Allan Peters is a creative director, designer, and branding specialist. Largely considered to be one of the best in the U.S., he has worked with Nike, Target, Disney, and many more. Peters is the author of Logos That Last: How to Create Iconic Visual Branding. https://www.instagram.com/allanpeters   Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter:  https://paulanleitner.substack.com/   Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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Clay Routledge | Religion, Story, & Saving Civilization

Dr. Clay Routledge and I joined Kitty Bogle-Sherman and Coco Harmon on their podcast to discuss religion, culture, symbolism, and how to save civilization.  Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter:  https://paulanleitner.substack.com/   Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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Paul Vander Klay | New Sincerity and the Rise of the "Metagelical"

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09-08
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Kaz Hayashi | The Spread of Anime in American Culture

Kaz Hayashi is a biblical scholar, archeologist, and theologian from Japan. He is currently an associate professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary and has written on the theology and anime.   Check out his work in: Anime Philosophy and Religion  https://a.co/d/auLDmUN    Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/ Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast

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08-25
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Sam Tideman | Can Artificial Intelligence Make Moral Decisions

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Jeremy Wayne Tate is the founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test and a national leader in the revival of classical education. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/ Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast

08-05
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Fantastic Four, Superman, & More: A Deeper Analysis of this Summer's Movies

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Parker Settecase | A Metamodern Superman?

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Why Tom Cruise is a Vibe Shift Icon

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Why Culture is Going Post-Cynical (Also a BIG Announcement)

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04-02
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The Inevitable Emptiness of Deconstruction | Ian Harber

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The Meaning Crisis & Our Post-Cynical Vibe Shift

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The Matrix Was a Lie

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02-24
20:03

John Vervaeke & Clay Routledge | Nostalgia & the Loss of Our Guiding Stories

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 Profectus, a magazine on human progress and flourishing. As a leading expert in existential psychology, Clay’s work focuses on helping people reach their full potential and build meaningful lives. - 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

02-10
01:30:20

Did C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy predict Elon Musk, AI, & Aliens? | Annie Crawford

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02-03
01:40:24

How Postmodernism Killed Superman | Parker Settecase

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01-13
02:03:42

Brian Lineberry

loved this episode!!

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Brian Lineberry

loved this talk!

02-04 Reply

Ray Cardinale

Execellent. I enjoyed this.

10-07 Reply

Jordan Mielbrecht

Wonderful summary of Western philosophy. I wonder: we certainly have ourselves a meaning crisis here in America, and you use particularly American examples like the Great Depression to flesh out that point, but I'm wondering if the Meaning Crisis is truly Pan-Western. Does Danish society have a meaning crisis? What about Norway? I wish there was more concrete analysis on whether or not the Meaning Crisis is truly ubiquitous within the Western, "post-God" world.

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