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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UFO Mania: Is The Truth Out There?
27/07/2021 Duration: 01h05minU.S. Intelligence recently declassified a series of UFO-related documents and videos, sending the culture into UFO-mania. But how new - and how credible - are the reports that Unidentified Aerial Phenomena prove the existence of aliens?VIDEO of the James Underdown interview: https://youtu.be/dwuGt5RY3_IIntelligence report: https://bit.ly/36RwAx6Jim Underdown: https://bit.ly/3xWOMBeSkeptical Inquirer: https://bit.ly/2TpkOqnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Did Moses Write the Torah? A Skeptical Look at the First Five Books of the Hebrew Bible
20/07/2021 Duration: 01h07minAssyriologist Dr. Joshua Bowen's new book is called "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament." Seth Andrews reads from Chapter Four, which deals with the claim that Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament.Full audiobook is on Audible here: https://adbl.co/2UBuYEvBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Seth Andrews Puts Me to Sleep (and other listener calls)
13/07/2021 Duration: 01h05minCallers bring their own questions and opinions to this week's podcast. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Apostate Report: Leaving Islam in North America (with Sarah Haider)
06/07/2021 Duration: 39minSarah Haider, co-founder of www.exmuslims.org, joins us to talk about a just-released survey of North American ex-Muslims and its compelling findings.The Apostate Report can be downloaded at https://exmuslims.org/apostate-reportVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/9q0BfQMLBTABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Final Exit: Life, Death, and the Right to Choose
29/06/2021 Duration: 54minThe (controversial) issue is known in many ways: Right to Die. Medical Aid in Dying. Death with Dignity. Others. Essentially, the question is, "Do people have the right to end their own suffering, and do advocates have the right to assist them?"We discuss "living" VS "existing," and Seth speaks with three representatives of http://www.finalexitnetwork.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Scientology and the Danny Masterson Trial
22/06/2021 Duration: 34minThe sexual assault allegations against actor/comedian Danny Masterson are bringing to light maneuverings by the Church of Scientology. We discuss the case, the courts, and the cult with ex-Scientologist Chris Shelton and investigative reporter Tony Ortega.Chris Shelton: https://bit.ly/2TKmjz9Tony Ortega/Underground Bunker: https://tonyortega.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament (with Dr. Joshua Bowen)
15/06/2021 Duration: 01h03minAtheists often speak about the contradictions and atrocities rampant throughout the Bible, but they often enter those conversations without all of the information. Assyriologist Dr. Joshua Bowen is author of the new book, "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume One" (https://amzn.to/3xcdVqM), and he joins us for some prime examples of how we can know more and be better when talking about the Christian scriptures.VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yNMa6kGOEZQDr. Josh on Twitter: @DJHammurabi1Website: https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/who-are-digital-hammurabiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Remembering My Father
08/06/2021 Duration: 40minA few thoughts at the close of a personal chapter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Belief and the Brain: a Psychiatrist and a Neuroscientist on Evolution and Religion
01/06/2021 Duration: 58minDr. Andy Thomson is a psychiatrist and author of "Why We Believe in God(s): A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith. Dr. John Wathey is a computational biologist, neuroscientist, and author of "The Illusion of God's Presence: The Biological Origins of Spiritual Longing."Both men discuss how human evolution so often informs religious beliefs.Dr. Thomson's book: https://amzn.to/32m06J6Dr. Wathey's book: https://amzn.to/3eapMheBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Fear of the Devil: Paranoia and Panic by the "Divinely Protected"
25/05/2021 Duration: 01h12minHave you ever noticed how devout believers claiming safety and victory are ALWAYS freaking out about Satan, dark forces, and evil conspiracy? We explore this contradiction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Love, Last Wishes, and a Life Well-Lived
20/05/2021 Duration: 01h17minIn this caller-driven show, we get philosophical about life, the end of life, and how we choose to be remembered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Fall River: Death and the Devil in a Massachusetts Town
18/05/2021 Duration: 29minThe Epix Network just released the new 4-part docuseries, "Fall River," which chronicles the murders of 3 women against the backdrop of the Satanic Panic. Director/Producer James Buddy Day joins Seth Andrews for a conversation about the series, the story, and how fears of Satanism fueled public perception (and the eventual conviction) over forty years ago.OFFICIAL SITE FOR "FALL RIVER:" https://press.epix.com/programs/fall-riverBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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For Small Creatures Such As We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in our Unlikely World (with Sasha Sagan)
11/05/2021 Duration: 01h02minSasha Sagan is the daughter of the late (and legendary) cosmologist, Carl Sagan. A producer and author of the new book, "For Small Creatures Such As We," Sasha explores and explains how/why rituals can be so important for making the most of the human experience.Sasha's book (autographed for you): https://www.sashasagan.com/signed-copiesSasha's website: http://www.sashasagan.com VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/Vb6OQAWlsI8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Attacked From Within: The Assault on State/Church Separation
04/05/2021 Duration: 43minRachel Laser, attorney, human rights activist, and President of www.au.org, speaks with Seth Andrews about the critical fight(s) to protect the United States from fundamentalism and unamerican Christian Nationalism.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/ixIEcbcuCt0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice (with Dr. Nina Shapiro)
27/04/2021 Duration: 58minDr. Nina Shapiro is a renowned physician and author of "Hype," a terrific and practical guide for separating medical fact from fiction.Get the book at http://drninashapiro.com/hypeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Creepy and the Culty: "Normal" Things that Mainstream Religions Do Every Day
20/04/2021 Duration: 01h45minOften, mainstream religious practices don't seem strange to us...because we're accustomed to them. But are the mainstream faiths any less culty? We think not, and this show provides examples.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Satan Shoes: A Conversation About the Controversy (with Lucien Greaves)
13/04/2021 Duration: 42minLucien Greaves, co-founder of https://thesatanictemple.com, weighs in on the recent moral panic regarding Lil Nas X's recent video and The Satan Shoes.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/qyn6EWg8u1ILucien's blog on Lil Nas X: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lil-nas-x-is-not-49717911Satanic Planet "Baphomet" Video: https://youtu.be/PghnCkolCd0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Accidents of Birth (with the hosts of Cognitive Dissonance)
06/04/2021 Duration: 01h19minIn this lively show, hosts Tom and Cecil of https://dissonancepod.com join us for a conversation about life in this random, weird (post-truth?) world.VIDEO of this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cv_RDasAmyQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Always an Atheist: Stories of Lifelong Nonbelievers
30/03/2021 Duration: 01h11minFor all of the "apostate" shows we've done, many have requested that we dedicate a podcast to the lifelong non-believer. So for our never-bought-it listeners, here's an entire broadcast featuring your calls and your stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Catholic Divide: A Church in Conflict over Money and Power (with Katherine Stewart)
23/03/2021 Duration: 38minThe Catholic Church is at war with itself. Big Money players have weaponized the church for Christian Nationalism, while others are resisting religious overreach to install a theocracy and discriminate against others.Author/Journalist Katherine Stewart joins us to talk about her New Republic article, "How Big Money is Dividing American Catholicism."ARTICLE LINK: https://bit.ly/38yfA06Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.