Thethinkingatheist

Jon Steingard was lead singer for the CCM band Hawk Nelson. On May 20, 2020, he posted on Instagram that he no longer believed in God, and his story went viral. Jon joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about his former faith, the word "atheist," the Christian Music industry, and the path forward.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/9spE4M5qe90Jon's instagram post: https://bit.ly/2Dhi9XqEsquire article on Jon: https://bit.ly/3faEgvTHawk Nelson website: http://hawknelson.comSupport our sponsor, and get a free trial at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Australia's Channel 7 produced a 10-part series called "Scientology: Black Ops" starting Leah Remini and Paul Haggis. Strangely, they cancelled the broadcast on the day it was scheduled to air. Did Tom Cruise - the world's most famous Scientologist - use his (significant) influence to silence criticisms of his religion? We speak to Scientology expert Tony Ortega about the story.The Guardian article on "Scientology: Black Ops:" https://bit.ly/2DdE0z9Tony Ortega's article on Tom Cruise: https://bit.ly/3frNlk9Leah Remini's book "Troublemaker:" https://amzn.to/2CZehuqBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

This is the audio from a recent online speech given by Seth Andrews, dealing with the United States, its founders, it Constitution, and the popular claim that "America is a Christian Nation."VIDEO of this presentation at: https://youtu.be/1U0MHrotTsgSupport our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Vi La Bianca is co-host of Secular Sexuality and Talk Heathen. Vi joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about Christianity, religious family, sex and gender, identity, and the culture.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/FdbJZhlSyBUVi on Twitter: @AuthorConfusionTalk Heathen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNo4F3mz70-UqRbKwjRmRWgSecular Sexuality: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rMzPbGk8DZcrQMAb0cVlABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Seth Andrews gets into the QAnon conspiracies, John Pavlovitz's take on "Toxic Positivity," and those convinced that masks equal tyranny. Plus, your calls.Pavlovitz's article, "The Privilege of Positivity:" https://johnpavlovitz.com/2019/07/06/the-privilege-of-positivity/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Dr. Joshua Bowen is author of the 2020 book, "Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery." He has a Ph.D in Assyriology and specializes in the Sumerian language, and he thinks that many counter-apologists might be missing some key points on critical Bible criticisms. Links:Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2Z1GUzuDigital Hammurabi on YouTube: www.youtube.com/digitalhammurabiDigital Hammurabi Podcast: www.digitalhammurabi.buzzsprout.comWebsite: www.digitalhammurabi.comSupport our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Patrick and Christabella are engaged to be married. He is an atheist. She is still a Christian. In this candid conversation. Seth Andrews speaks to the couple about their relationship, their similarities and differences, their families, their philosophies, and their future.Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

In this amusing and R-A-N-D-O-M podcast, Seth Andrews explores some of the not-so-big questions that have occupied his mind. Enjoy!Support our sponsors:The Great Courses Plus (free trial): http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethHarry's: http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Seth Andrews laments the United States' resistance to reason and empathy during a global pandemic.Link to pre-order for Seth's book: http://www.sethandrews.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Tracie Harris is probably best known as former co-host of The Atheist Experience. Today, she's onto other projects, including serving as an advisor for www.truthandtransparency.org, and blogging/podcasting on her own at https://apple.co/2BkDgHaTracie joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about the recent unrest in the United States, society as "a product," and how we might rethink our approach(es) as humans and Humanists.VIDEO of this conversation is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m1xXvTjOJlUFollow Tracie on Twitter: @TracieHarrisGOFUNDME for TTF's legal battle: https://bit.ly/3d7KOu7Support our sponsor and get a free Great Courses trial: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethJordan Harbinger's podcast: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Very recently, Erin finally, fully made her break with fundamental Christianity. The road has been difficult. Family and friends are only now becoming aware of her journey. And Erin has a strong desire to talk about her escape, and to help others who are doing the same. She joins Seth Andrews for a very personal conversation about becoming an ex-Christian.Erin is on Twitter at @ExxtianErinVIDEO of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/CDrBd_ykah4Support our sponsor with your free trial of The Great Courses Plus at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Seth Andrews shares specific policies/cultures from some religious schools. Plus, plenty of listener calls.Support our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd - an unarmed black man - was suffocated to death under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, resulting in a national uprising and global protests. "8 minutes and 46 seconds" is the time Floyd was pinned to the ground by the neck.Seth Andrews speaks about race, equality, protest, and justice with Wil Jeudy, a black activist and Texas Assistant State Director for American Atheists.VIDEO of this discussion: https://youtu.be/1WUfCExjwmQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

This particular broadcast examines American attitudes about atheism and stories from many of our listeners about their own experiences. Support our sponsors:http://www.thegreatcourses.com/sethhttp://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Frustrated with religious family members trying to convert/save you? This show is therapy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Atheist YouTube activists Shannon Q, Jimmy Snow, and Paulogia join Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about atheism, activism, religion, social justice, and the state of the world. Shannon Q: https://bit.ly/35Vexo4Jimmy Snow: https://bit.ly/35QuMTF Paulogia: https://bit.ly/2YXPqQm VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/F65Ep_m8PJ4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Tim Sledge was a fundamentalist Baptist pastor for decades. Today, he's a humanist activist and author who no longer believes in any god. He joins Seth Andrews to tell his story.Find Tim on Twitter: @Goodbye_JesusSupport our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

In this fast-and-loose broadcast, Seth Andrews applies bleach to some of the world's more troubling stains. Plus listener calls!Support our sponsor and get a free trial: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Noah Lugeons is a popular podcaster, speaker, author, and activist, perhaps known best from The Scathing Atheist and God Awful Movies shows. He joins Seth Andrews for a lively conversation about the state of the world.Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Dr. Nina Shapiro is Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, science educator, and author of the book, "Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice." She joins Seth Andrews for another candid conversation about COVID-19.Dr. Shapiro's website: http://drninashapiro.com/Dr. Shapiro's book: https://amzn.to/353XjojBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.