Goodmakers Podcast with Paul Anleitner

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Goodmakers Podcast with Paul Anleitner episodes

September 23 Moving Beyond Our Cynical Prisons | Paul Anleitner & John Mark McMillan
Order Paul Anleitner's new book BASED ON A TRUE STORY: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning
https://a.co/d/02xpRbWK

Today's episode features a conversation between Paul and John Mark McMillan on the new FLIRTING WITH ENCHANTMENT podcast.

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43 min
September 07 Malcom Guite | How to Renew Culture by Telling a Better Story
Order Paul Anleitner's new book BASED ON A TRUE STORY: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning
https://a.co/d/02xpRbWK
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Malcolm Guite is an English poet and scholar, and he is the author of Galahad and the Grail and a new series of books on the Arthurian legends.
Order Galahad and the Grail:
https://malcolmguite.com/
Tickets for Malcolm Guite's Boston Conference:
https://www.hopewords.org/liftingtheveil
1 hr 19 min
August 28 James Taylor Foreman on Leaving Atheism & the Vibe Shift
Buy Paul Anleitner's new book BASED ON A TRUE STORY: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning
https://a.co/d/02xpRbWK
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James Taylor Foreman, writer and former Silicon Valley "narrative strategist", shares his spiritual journey from atheism to Christianity, exploring the influence of culture, mythology, and philosophy on his beliefs. This episode delves into the nature of faith, the role of ritual, and the cultural shifts shaping modern spirituality.
https://www.taylorforeman.com/
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www.goodmakers.co
1 hr 17 min
August 12 Hollywood Producer Explains How to Fix Hollywood | Philip Levens
Buy Paul Anleitner's new book BASED ON A TRUE STORY:
https://a.co/d/00Kb0R2a
Philip Levens is a long-time writer, producer, and showrunner best known for his work on Smallville, Ascension, Knight Rider, and more.
https://philiplevens.com/about-philip-levens

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1 hr 33 min
August 03 The Death of Superman | Dan Jurgens - Comic Book Writer/Artist
Buy Paul Anleitner's new book BASED ON A TRUE STORY:
https://a.co/d/00Kb0R2a
Dan Jurgens is one of the most influential creators in modern comics, best known for writing and drawing the best-selling Death of Superman, which earned him a National Cartoonists Society Award. He created characters such as Booster Gold, Doomsday, and more, and has written for both DC and Marvel--including runs on Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, and Batman.

1 hr 4 min
July 14 Self Authoring Can't Save the World | Paul Anleitner with Dr. Simon Ussher
BASED ON A TRUE STORY is out TODAY!
Order your copy here (and please consider leaving a review)

https://a.co/d/0b3F6CgB

Today's episode contains a conversation on Dr. Simon Ussher's FLOREOLOGY podcast with Paul Anleitner about the ideas and themes in Paul's new book Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning

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https://youtu.be/2s0Z_zlkQ1w?si=8CdhlgIi0VGfMVD4

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1 hr 10 min
June 15 Glen Scrivener | Religious "Vibe Shift" in the West?
Buy "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning"
https://a.co/d/07XCGnDs
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Glen Scrivener of Speak Life UK joins me to discuss what's happening in the UK and if it matches the "vibe shift" on religion and Christianity in America.
https://321.speaklife.org.uk/
Find out more about Goodmakers at
www.goodmakers.co
1 hr 18 min
June 02 Jonathan Pageau and Annie Crawford | Recovering the Old Stories After Deconstruction
To order Paul's new book "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning" :
https://a.co/d/0aFRc9ug
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Jonathan Pageau is a renowned liturgical artist, writer, and public speaker.
Purchase the fairy tale books at The Symbolic World Press:
https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/
Annie Crawford is a cultural apologist, classical educator, and C.S. Lewis scholar. She focuses on how stories, rituals, and language shape human imagination, advocating for a sacramental view of beauty and a Christian worldview.
To find out more about Goodmakers and the Goodmakers Podcast:
goodmakers.co
1 hr 23 min
March 04 Jordan Hall | The AI Apocalypse is Here: AI, Religion, & The Great Transition
Jordan Hall joins me for an "emergency" podcast on the sudden developments in AI , what to expect, and the religious/theological implications.

This conversation explores the rapid advancements in agentic AI, its potential to disrupt jobs and society, and the theological and ethical implications of this technological revolution. Jordan and Paul analyze the historical, civilizational, and spiritual dimensions of AI's impact.

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You can order Paul's new book "Based on a True Story" here: https://a.co/d/0hWUt4LL
1 hr 19 min
February 09 Parker Settecase & Rafe Kelley- Why Athletes Make Good Philosophers
Parker Settecase is the author of How to Journal like a Philosopher (Baker, 2026). His educational content focusing on philosophy and theology has over 250k subscribers on YouTube and on is on the of the Philosophy charts on Substack.

Rafe Kelley is a pioneer in the natural movement community and the visionary behind Evolve Move Play. With over two decades of experience in movement training, Rafe has dedicated his life to helping people reconnect with their bodies and the natural world. He blends insights from parkour, martial arts, gymnastics, philosophy, and biology to create a unique and holistic approach to movement.

Find out more about Goodmakers at:
goodmakers.co

You can order Paul's new book "Based on a True Story" here: https://a.co/d/0hWUt4LL
1 hr 29 min

About Goodmakers Podcast with Paul Anleitner

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Goodmakers Podcast features long-form conversations with leading thinkers, creators, and builders dedicated to the shared mission of cultural renewal.
It's a post-cynical age podcast about uniting people around a shared story with a cruciform vision of flourishing at its center, and collaborating together to build what is good.

Hosted by Paul Anleitner, President/CEO of Goodmakers and 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.