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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Race, Representation, & Black Nonbelievers (a Conversation with Mandisa Thomas)
02/05/2022 Duration: 21minOne of my lovely patrons advised that she wanted an audio-only version of this recent interview for listening. Here you go! :)VIDEO version: https://youtu.be/QOSIbO_nTOUBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Atheist Movement Is...Dead?
26/04/2022 Duration: 01h10minFrom time to time, someone (religious or otherwise) will declare all of atheist activism null and void. Seth Andrews examines that claim. Plus your calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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We Call B.S. (with Tom & Cecil of Cognitive Dissonance)
19/04/2022 Duration: 01h06minTom Curry and Cecil Cicirello talk about their irreverent new book, "The Grand Unified Theory of Bullshit." VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/20_ajQYaZMQBOOK LINK: https://amzn.to/3vdqcM9COGDIS PODCAST: https://www.dissonancepod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Noah Lugeons: How Bad Was This Movie?
15/04/2022 Duration: 26minNoah Lugeons hosts The Scathing Atheists and co-hosts God Awful Movies. This short bonus show features the audio from a recent video interview...conducted on Noah's birthday. Enjoy.VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/Wv4NAtTiN5QScathing Atheist: https://scathingatheist.comGod Awful Movies: https://www.facebook.com/GodAwfulMoviesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Dishwasher Anarchy (and other observations on my birthday)
12/04/2022 Duration: 01h09minSeth Andrews turns 54. He's older. He's crankier. And he has stuff on his mind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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In Retrospect: Evangelical Conservatives, Sex, and Monica Lewinski
08/04/2022 Duration: 52minYes, the story is 24 years old, but with the new American Crime Story miniseries airing on FX, it is reviving discussions about conduct, legality, and American puritanism and hypocrisy. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/y-RHn_XfJcEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Are Atheists Leading People to their DOOM? (and other listener calls)
05/04/2022 Duration: 59minIt's a potpourri of questions, opinions, and rants from our listeners. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Rage, Reaction, and a Little Hate Mail
31/03/2022 Duration: 01h25minLots to talk about on this bonus podcast, including a nasty letter, and some wonderful listener calls.VIDEO of this podcast: https://youtu.be/iv4LiaRE1fUBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Genesis, White Jesus, and Debating the Resurrection (with Dr. Bart Ehrman)
29/03/2022 Duration: 46minYouTube video of this interview: https://youtu.be/EzEmmSqUCHUDebate registration link: https://bit.ly/349rOguGenesis course: https://bit.ly/3pyXovKDr. Ehrman's website: https://www.bartehrman.comDr. Ehrman's blog: https://ehrmanblog.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Hate Preachers: Bigotry and Fearmongering by Extremist Christian "Leaders"
22/03/2022 Duration: 01h02minColumnist, podcaster, and activist Hemant Mehta joins Seth for a difficult yet necessary dive into the hate platforms like The New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement. The featured audio clips aren't pleasant to hear, but they reflect Old Testament-based bigotry and the tragic war on our fellow human beings.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/QuJbAs23JukHemant Mehta at OnlySky: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehtaTwitter: @hemantmehtaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Ultimate Kids' Guide to Being Super Healthy (with Dr. Nina Shapiro)
15/03/2022 Duration: 40minDoctor and educator Nina Shapiro has a new book about keeping kids healthy. She joins us for a conversation about food, fads, medicines, and helpful advice for parents and children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Psychic Predictions: The Track Records of Professed "Seers"
08/03/2022 Duration: 52minRichard Saunders (of The Skeptic Zone podcast) and Rob Palmer (Skeptical Inquirer contributor) joined others in the ambitious Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project. They join the podcast to discuss their results.SI Article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/pondering-the-published-predictions-of-prominent-psychicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Death, Grief, & Belief (with Dr. Terri Daniel)
01/03/2022 Duration: 01h02minEveryone deals with loss and grief, but not all models for recovery (especially religious ones) are helpful or healthy. Interfaith Chaplain Dr. Terri Daniel weighs in.CONFERENCE LINK: http://www.deathgriefandbelief.comTWITTER LINK: @DGBConferenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Banned on Facebook
28/02/2022 Duration: 04minCOPY AND PASTE (use better tags if you have them, and helpfully share in the comments):The #Facebook account facebook.com/seth.andrews.31was incorrectly flagged and banned for hate speech. The post was actually exposing and condeming the hatespeech of a Texas pastor.I’m asking @meta to review and reverse thisinappropriate ban re: facebook.com/seth.andrews.31Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Bob's Bicycle: Prayer, Priorities, and the God of Diminishing Returns
22/02/2022 Duration: 56minWhen Christians celebrate "answered" prayers, they often sound ridiculous. Seth shares a chapter on the subject from his new book, "Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot."GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3suQng8 AUDIOBOOK (narrated by Seth): https://amzn.to/3662etk GET AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY: http://www.sethandrews.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Christian Jihad: A New Report on the Capitol Insurrection
15/02/2022 Duration: 50minConstitutional Attorney Andrew Seidel gives details on a new and comprehensive report proving that the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol was - in fact - a Christian Nationalist war against its own country's principles.VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/eRiFsjEqGpATHE FULL REPORT: https://bit.ly/3LmCVDBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Primatology, Proof, & the Human Monkey
08/02/2022 Duration: 31minErika is a primatologist known on Reddit/YouTube as "Gutsick Gibbon." She's also an enthusiastic educator about human evolution. Sit back and enjoy this compelling and entertaining conversation.YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/yolq3d421-cBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Be Yourself (Because Nobody Else Will)
01/02/2022 Duration: 57minListeners bring their comments and questions this week, many falling under the category of preferences, boundaries, and personal choices. The theme seems to be, "You do you."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Impossible (?) Conversations: The Best and Worst of "Woke Culture"
25/01/2022 Duration: 56minPsychologists Dr. Hector Garcia and Dr. Valerie Tarico join us for a complex, nuanced, and thoughtful conversation about the dying of discourse in a hyper-divided world. When should we speak, and when should we shout? Are we picking the right battles? When should we declare war on awful agents? And are good people sometimes getting an unfair shake? This is a discussion about discussions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Atheist Comedians
18/01/2022 Duration: 59minAtheist comedians poking fun at religions? Here are some various clips from stand-ups like George Carlin, Dave Allen, Sarah Silverman, Tim Minchin, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.