Synopsis
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.
Episodes
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Dominion and Shame: Purity Culture's War on the Sexual Self
11/10/2022 Duration: 01h10minIn this show, we define Purity Culture, expose its teachings and tactics, and speak with some who escaped and now help others do the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom (with Andrew Seidel)
04/10/2022 Duration: 46minConstitutional attorney Andrew Seidel's new book tackles the compromised U.S. Supreme Court. We talk about the problem (and possible solutions).GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3UIIVepVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/Jq4kA13zOZ8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Do We All Have a Dark Side?
27/09/2022 Duration: 55minDo the best of people hide an inner dark side? Is there an uncivilized creature beneath the uncivilized human? We discuss.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Is Yahweh a Terrorist? (with Dr. Joshua Bowen)
20/09/2022 Duration: 01h15minAt the release of his new book on the Old Testament, Dr. Joshua Bowen joins us for a necessary conversation about the true nature of the biblical god.The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament VOL2: https://amzn.to/3Dx6MHMDigital Hammurabi: http://www.digitalhammurabi.comDr. Josh on Twitter: @DJHammurabi1VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/U6ncVrdjuGMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Can We Even Trust Our Own Brains? (with neuroscientist Dr. Indre Viskontas)
13/09/2022 Duration: 52minSome fascinating (and fun) brain science on this week's show.Dr. Viskontas' website: https://www.indreviskontas.com/Wondrium: http://www.wondrium.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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No! I'm Not Quitting!
06/09/2022 Duration: 37minSeth Andrews has launched a second show: True Stories with Seth Andrews. He shares some examples. http://www.truestoriespodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Where's the Jesus in my Juice? (and other listener calls)
30/08/2022 Duration: 01h20minLots of good stuff in this week's show: the Founding Fathers, a (somewhat) Catholic activist, some healthy firestarting, and one lovely caller who exclaimed that "the juice is a lie." Enjoy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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How Minds Change (with David McRaney)
23/08/2022 Duration: 01h49sDavid McRaney is a science journalist, host of the "You Are Not So Smart" podcast, and author of several books, including his latest, "How Minds Change."GET THE BOOK! https://amzn.to/3c1KH90VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/I4k34HV-bNsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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We Dissent: Four Secular Women on the Front Lines
16/08/2022 Duration: 40minElizabeth Cavell, Alison Gill, Monica Miller, and Rebecca Markert are attorneys and secular activists on the new podcast http://www.we-dissent.orgElizabeth Cavell: https://bit.ly/3JRiMFlAlison Gill: https://bit.ly/3Piiw3cMonica Miller: https://bit.ly/3SK4WJ8Rebecca Markert: https://bit.ly/3psq3lPBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Everyone's Shouting. Nobody is Listening.
09/08/2022 Duration: 01h13minSeth Andrews shares his story about a recent encounter with an angry Christian.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Blood Cult: The Weird, Wild World of Christian Rituals
02/08/2022 Duration: 45minSeth Andrews takes a fresh look at the world's most popular religion, revealing how culty (and often creepy) Christian traditions and rituals truly are.VIDEO of this speech: https://youtu.be/vb_7TxW0riMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Speaking of God, We Don't Know Sh*t" (with ex-pastor D.B. Ramsey)
26/07/2022 Duration: 48minD.B. Ramsey was theologically trained and spent many years preaching Christianity. Today, he's an agnostic, directly challenging the faith he once held dear.VIDEO of this discussion: https://youtu.be/RuN1r9RyGzIwww.dbramsey.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Adopt and Make Them Christian: The Post-Roe Crusade of Christian Dominionists
19/07/2022 Duration: 01h03minSeth shares his recent article on post-Roe Christian Dominionism, plus your calls.ONLYSKY ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3ID9sUMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Bad Therapy: When Unscientific Interventions Harm People
12/07/2022 Duration: 50minDr. Alexander Williams, Dr. Yevgeny Botanov, and Dr. John Sakaluk penned a recent article titled "Bad Therapy," which addresses some unscientific - and often damaging - practices being done in the mental health profession.VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/wjfS5nS-X-wARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3yQFJ7WSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3RjQYg4THE STUDY: https://bit.ly/3nLCFU1Alex Williams: @williamspsychJohn Sakaluk: @JohnSakalukEugene Botanov: @scilitlabBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Science VS. Snake Oil: Debunking Bunk in this Crazy World (with Timothy Caulfield)
05/07/2022 Duration: 50minTimothy Caulfield (@CaulfieldTim) is Professor of health law & science policy, speaker, TV host & author. He joins Seth Andrews for a compelling and fun conversation about information and misinformation in the media age.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/QkocEE3cansBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Alice Greczyn: Sex, Shame, and the Harms of Purity Culture
01/07/2022 Duration: 35minAlice Greczyn is a Hollywood actress, author, speaker, and activist. She escaped fundamentalist Christianity, and she tells her story.VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/zkwVkmKSpUEAlice's website: https://www.alicegreczyn.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicegreczynHer book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Wayward-Audiobook/B0B78573R5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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My Head Is Going to Explode
28/06/2022 Duration: 01h09minHost rants. Your calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Raptor Turkeys (and Other Random Stuff We Should Absolutely Know)
21/06/2022 Duration: 59minIt's time for another thrill-packed general knowledge show. In this broadcast, we talk about the appendix, belly buttons, cats and boxes, stoplights, blue jeans, static electricity, beef jerky, and of course, velociraptors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Dave Warnock: Childish Things
14/06/2022 Duration: 35minTerminally ill with ALS, Dave Warnock is committed to fully living the moments which remain. He discusses his life, his prognosis, and his new book.Dave's website: http://www.daveoutloud.comBook "Childish Things:" https://amzn.to/3aMw5tpVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/H9MIrZabJvkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Values are More Important than Beliefs (with Dale McGowan)
07/06/2022 Duration: 46minA past recipient of Harvard's Humanist of the Year award, Dale McGowan is an activist, speaker, author, and Chief Content Manger for http://www.onlysky.media.He joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about media, bias, values, religion, and how we might better our efforts to improve the world. https://dalemcgowan.comVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/aGrR8_Qpz0cBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.