Best Paul Anleitner Podcasts (2025)

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John Mark McMillan & Stephen Roach | Social Media Destroying Meaningful Art? 1:48:11

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John Mark McMillan is a Platinum-selling American singer-songwriter, born in Charlotte, NC. Stephen Roach is an author, musician, and founder of The Breath & the Clay, a creative community at the intersection of art, faith, and culture. As host of the Makers & Mystics podcast, he curates conversations that help artists recover wonder and live with …

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Can Artificial Intelligence Make Moral Decisions? | Sam Tideman 1:24:11

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Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/ Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Paul Anleitner

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Why Modern Education is Broken | Jeremy Wayne Tate 55:37

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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/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Paul Anleitner

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Fantastic Four, Superman, & More: A Deeper Analysis of this Summer's Movies 1:07:39

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In this episode, I'll break down the deeper philosophical and theological ideas in Fantastic Four, Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, and F1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/ Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Paul Anleitner

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Superman Review & Discussion with Parker Settecase 1:18:05

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Parker Settecase and Paul Anleitner discuss the philosophical themes in James Gunn's new Superman movie starring David Corenswet. Subscribe to @ParkerNotes and @ParkersPensees Substack: https://parknotes.substack.com/ Subscribe to "Reading the Zeitgeist" with Paul Anleitner: https://substack.com/@paulanleitner?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profil…

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Why Tom Cruise is a Vibe Shift Icon 21:19

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Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/p/the-tom-cruise-revival-and-the-return Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Why Culture is Going Post-Cynical (Also a BIG Announcement) 1:10:19

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Special thanks to PostEverything Podcast for having me on. Check them out at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IduWunxhhDfZd8vYOGNab?si=c2912b1cc62649ce ___________________________ 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/deeptalksthe…

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ToT Archive - What Do Demonic Powers Have To Do with Politics? with Tim Mackie 58:32

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Demonic powers and politics? Is this going to be a weird campfire conversation where they share their demon stories? No, quite the opposite! You may have heard this one before! That’s because it’s an older episode, but it’s one of our favorites! And given the political chatter over the last few months, we decided to resurface it and revisit a conve…

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ToT Archive - Is Gen Z More Open to Following Jesus? with Brad East 56:34

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Is the Gospel really worth living for? Is it worth dying for? Depending on when you were born, you may approach these questions differently. Today’s guest, Brad East, author of “Letters to a Future Saint” and an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, spends the bulk of his time with Gen Z. Listen as he shares his observati…

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Jordan Hall Set Out to Save Civilization & Found a Small Country Church Instead 1:23:20

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Jordan Hall, is a futurist, philosopher, and public speaker renowned for his insights into the interplay between technology and culture. Hall played a significant role in the digital media landscape at MP3.com and later as the founder and CEO of DivX, a company instrumental in the online digital video revolution. After this, Hall turned his attent…

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The Inevitable Emptiness of Deconstruction | Ian Harber 1:22:36

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Ian Harber is the author of Walking Through Deconstruction: How to be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith. https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Through-Deconstruction-Companion-Crisis/dp/1514008564 ___________________________ 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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ToT Archive - Who Killed American Christianity? with John Mark Comer 52:35

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We've recently talked about the seismic shifts happening in today's culture. That's why this week, we decided to dig up an older episode on this very topic. A few years back, Patrick sat down with John Mark Comer to discuss the state of Christianity in the culture. John Mark, author and pastor, shares his story of how he started following Jesus. Th…

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The Meaning Crisis & Our Post-Cynical Vibe Shift 1:46:37

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I recently joined Christian Baxter and the Yours Truly Podcast to discuss how the meaning crisis is leading to our post-cynical vibe shift. ------ 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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The Matrix Was a Lie 20:03

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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 opportuniti…

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ToT Archive - The Cultural Vibes, They Are A-Shiftin’ 1:06:13

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Is it culturally acceptable to be a Christian again? Is it cool to be a conservative now? Is culture turning its back on the last ten progressive, anti-religious years? Consider today’s episode a vibe check on our current cultural moment. Everybody seems to be talking about a cultural vibe shift, but what does it mean? What’s changed? Keith and Pat…

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John Vervaeke & Clay Routledge | Nostalgia & the Loss of Our Guiding Stories 1:30:20

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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 psychologis…

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ToT Archive - Embrace the Cringe: What Comes After Postmodernism? with Paul Anleitner 1:17:49

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“A period of cultural change is commencing.” That’s what Paul Anleitner recently posted on X. But what cultural vibe shift is he referencing? Have we come to the end of postmodernism? Paul joins Patrick on the pod today to discuss our new metamodernism moment. Paul is a writer, theologian of culture, podcast host, and pastor. He begins by explainin…

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Did C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy predict Elon Musk, AI, & Aliens? | Annie Crawford 1:40:24

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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 listene…

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ToT Archive - How Builders Change Culture with Brent Beshore 1:05:34

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“Create wealthy, autonomous consumption machines.” That’s been described as the end goal of the American dream. Sounds positive at face value. But is it biblical? This week’s episode continues our series of breaking down the six ways that Christians can impact culture as presented in our book, “Joyful Outsiders.” Today, we’re focusing on builders, …

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How Trainers Change Culture with Dirk Smith 46:25

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How can we change culture without being changed by culture? In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we explore this question and share six ways that Christians are called to navigate and transform the world around them. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the trainer, or someone who changes the world by discipling others, changing habits, and introd…

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Is Wrestling America's Best Philosophy? 30:00

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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 Patreo…

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How Postmodernism Killed Superman | Parker Settecase 2:03:42

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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 recei…

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How Ambassadors Change Culture with Patrick Cox 1:11:39

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Have you ever thought, “I want to get better at sharing my faith, but I don’t know where to start”? Then this episode is for you! In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we break down six ways that Christians can change culture (without being changed by culture). On today’s episode, we’re focusing on ambassadors, those who find great joy in sharing th…

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Fallen Angels Backstory? "Gabriel and the Guardians" creator Jason Moody 1:24:48

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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 th…

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6 Ways Christians Can Change Culture 52:40

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Christ against culture. Christ for culture. Christ transforming culture. Which approach is correct? Shouldn’t Christians have a one-size-fits-all, agreed upon set of principles for engaging with culture? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t give us one right answer. More like…six! On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick are previewing the six types of…

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You Can’t Say That in Church! with Brenna Blain 1:05:08

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Abuse. Molestation. Same-sex attraction. Mental health crises. What if our hardest questions, secret struggles, and biggest doubts aren’t meant to stay secrets but can lead us closer to God’s heart? Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and the author of “Can I Say That?” She joins Patrick on the pod today to share her own journey of wrestling …

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The Culture Shift | Paul talks with Tudor Dixon, former Michigan candidate for governor 43:00

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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 …

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Are We a Spiritual Species? (Part 2) | Dr. Clay Routledge 49:29

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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 t…

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Are We a Spiritual Species? (Part 1) | Dr. Clay Routledge 56:04

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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 t…

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Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Religion 59:28

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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…

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Halloween: Why We Long to Be Haunted 14:31

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Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Psychedelics & Christianity: Roundtable Discussion with Ashley Lande, Paul Risse, and Joe Welker 2:12:04

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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. ht…

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Faith Beyond Nihilism & Naivety | Andy Squyres 1:22:55

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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 w…

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What's the Relationship between Religion, Culture, & Meaning? 1:15:39

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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…

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Why Is Everyone So Anxious? with Steve Cuss 52:32

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Everybody’s (still) talking about anxiety. We now know more about it, we’re more medicated for it, but it seems to be getting worse. Is there something about anxiety that we’re all missing? Steve Cuss, author, pastor, podcaster, and former chaplain, talks about anxiety in a way that few do. Today, he’s here to share some anxiety “secrets” from his …

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What is Metamodernism? | Brett McCracken 1:27:01

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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…

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Is the Hero's Journey True? | Justin Wells- Filmmaker and Professor of Film 1:36:29

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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 d…

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 2) 51:02

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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 comm…

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Faith Over Football with Mizzou Head Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz 1:00:00

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It’s finally football season! We’re kicking it off by sitting down with Mizzou head football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. (M-I-Z, anyone?) Keith and Coach Drinkwitz start by tackling some deep questions about his success, whether or not he believes it’s the product of hard work or luck, and how he’s able to stay humble. He shares his story: how he grew …

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 1) 26:00

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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/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part 2) 1:18:05

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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!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Culture Change Starts with You + The Person “Doing It Wrong” 50:09

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Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best accomplished. Which approach do you take? Maybe you’re like an advisor who wants to make gradual strides from the top down. Or maybe you’re more like a prophet who isn’t afraid to call out injustice and demand immediate ch…

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part1) 1:20:13

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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!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 3) 1:04:06

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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 September 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 2) 1:02:04

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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 August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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You Don’t Deconstruct from Jesus with Brant Hansen 56:14

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Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith…

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 1) 56:50

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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 August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: John Vervaeke and Paul VanderKlay 2:22:42

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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 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Dr. John Walton- Answers in Genesis? 1:31:45

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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 March 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 3) 1:33:39

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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 July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making