Michael Anthony (born Michael Anthony Paolicelli) is an American author, inspirational speaker, podcaster, and founder and CEO of Courage Matters, LLC. He uses his first and middle names for simplicity. His first book, A Call for Courage: Living with Power, Truth, and Love In An Age of Intolerance and Fear (Thomas Nelson Publishers) was released in 2018 where he uses the terms “courageous humility,” “humble courage,” and the “Nighttime Bible Reading Society,” which he coined and reflect key aspects of his worldview. He is also the creator of the Courageous Life Planning System, to be released on October 15, 2019. He is a critic of what he believes to be conservative evangelical arrogance that has driven many people away from Christ rather than toward Him. Himself a conservative evangelical Christian, Anthony believes that the bulk of American church is in need of a “second reformation” where truth and love are embraced and delivered equally and unapologetically.