Goodmakers Podcast with Paul Anleitner

Jordan Hall, writer on civilization-scale ideas and technological change, joins to unpack sudden agentic AI breakthroughs. He recounts AI building an iOS app, maps which jobs face displacement, and explores market, economic, and geopolitical ripple effects. The conversation also frames AI in theological terms and offers practical heuristics for choosing a cooperative, human-centered path forward.

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

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Brock Human and Nathan Fray were co-founders of the music collective and worship movement called United Pursuit. Brock and Nathan are Co-Founders of Dialect. Learn more at: https://dialecthouse.org/ To find out more about Goodmakers: goodmakers.co

Gonzalo Schwarz is President and CEO at the Archbridge Institute. Gonzalo focuses on researching and writing about the American Dream, social mobility, the economics of human flourishing, economic development, and entrepreneurship. He is the author of the institute’s “American Dream Snapshot” and editor of two publications focused on social mobility in Europe and Latin America. He has written for media publications such as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Hill, Real Clear Politics, and Fortune, among others. You can follow his Substack “Living the Dream,” where he writes about the American Dream. To find out more about Goodmakers: goodmakers.co 

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Paul Anleitner, John Mark McMillan, and Stephen Roach discuss the deeper meaning embedded in Netflix's new Frankenstein. https://www.makersandmystics.com/   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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Jordan Hall, a thinker addressing civilization's challenges, and Rafe Kelley, a coach focused on physical culture, engage in a thought-provoking discussion. They explore the 'source code' problem affecting societal dynamics and emphasize the distinction between scarcity and abundance. Rafe reflects on the impact of Christianity on his personal life and the importance of embodied practices. Together, they critique neo-Gnostic escapism, advocate for renewed engagement with the world, and stress the significance of living authentically in the 'Way' to foster true transformation.

Leland Vittert is a journalist known for his work as a foreign correspondent for Fox News and as the current Chief Washington Anchor for NewsNation. He is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism Purchase Born Lucky here: https://a.co/d/4tAnBrc Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/ Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast