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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A Candid Conversation About Christianity: Seth Andrews & Pastor Caleb Moore
12/03/2019 Duration: 01h59minCaleb Moore is a Baptist pastor who expressed interest in talking with Seth Andrews about God, Christianity, atheism, and more. Their conversation - unedited - is releasing both here and on Pastor Caleb's podcast in the hopes of furthering discussion on both platforms and providing an example of how strong disagreement doesn't have to make us enemies.Pastor Moore's website is http://www.calebmoore.tvSupport our sponsor: Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus with this special URL. http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Righteous & The Woke: Purity Cults in the Struggles for Justice (with Dr. Valerie Tarico)
05/03/2019 Duration: 01h07minIn this crazy world, how often has a passionate desire for justice caused us to oversimplify complex problems, ignore details that don't validate us, and vilify all who dare to disagree? Has "Woke Culture" sometimes exhibited a dogmatic, even religious, attitude toward the worthy and the unworthy? And is it even possible to have a reasonable conversation about this in the Era Of Online Outrage?Psychologist Dr. Valerie Tarico joins Seth Andrews for just such a conversation.Dr. Tarico's article "The Righteous & The Woke:" https://valerietarico.com/2019/01/24/the-righteousness-and-the-woke-why-evangelicals-and-social-justice-warriors-trigger-me-in-the-same-waySupport our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Listener Calls: Mormons, Meat, & "Secular Religion"
26/02/2019 Duration: 55minSeth Andrews takes listener calls on a variety of subjects, including horse meat, Mormon baptism, "First Stage Atheism," and "secular religion." The comments sections will have much to chew on.Support our sponsor: Postmates (Download the Postmates app and use code sethandrews for $100 delivery credit in your first seven days)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Street Epistemology Workshop: Challenging Beliefs Through Friendly Conversation
19/02/2019 Duration: 58minStreet Epistemology is a tool for engaging everyday people in conversations about beliefs and truth claims. In this broadcast, Seth Andrews speaks with four active street epistemologists about their methods and experiences, and he plays recordings from several SE encounters so that listeners can hear street epistemology in action.Find out more about SE at https://streetepistemology.comSupport our sponsors:The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBlinkist: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Ken Ham Quotes Seth Andrews (and it's the comedy event of the year)!
13/02/2019 Duration: 24minKen Ham quoted Seth Andrews in an article shilling for Ham's new book. It's gold...and Seth couldn't help but do a little monologue about it. https://answersingenesis.org/culture/where-are-coming-generations-headed/?fbclid=IwAR1s8q4URGC6ytLKRBzj2PARe4jfpOj0nk67VovL6vlhfSg33VdN8bVtYNEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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YouTube Atheism is (NOT) Dead!
12/02/2019 Duration: 01h24minIs YouTube atheism dead? Not remotely. Join Seth Andrews as he connects with six rising YouTube activists who are not only injecting fresh blood into the conversations out there, but who are committed to fostering dialogue, compassion, community, and humanity.YOUTUBE SEARCH TO FIND:Genetically Modified SkepticTelltale AtheistHoly KoolaidShannon Q.Talk HeathenMr. AtheistSupport our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/8z2QbphK6VgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Tribes, Trump, & the Masculine Male (with Dr. Hector Garcia)
05/02/2019 Duration: 01h03minEvolutionary psychologist and author Dr. Hector A. Garcia speaks candidly about men, masculinity, leaders, followers, attraction, and how evolution informs it all.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThe Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/sethBlinkist Get a free 7-day trial at http://www.blinkist.com/sethDr. Garcia's website: https://www.hector-garcia.comVIDEO of this conversation at https://youtu.be/2TtoPPjxQT4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Remembering Tootsie (Rat Dog)
04/02/2019 Duration: 28minLittle Tootsie left us on February 3rd, 2019...less than three weeks after we lost Henry. For those who wish to hear the story, and to take the journey, Seth Andrews speaks about "Rat Dog" and the community that loved her.ARTICLE: "Why Losing a Dog can be Harder than Losing a Relative or Friend" https://bit.ly/2BfsT4zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Silent Witness
29/01/2019 Duration: 37minThroughout our greatest suffering, our most horrific experiences, our worst fears come true...the world's dominant religions declare that we are being watched. Seth Andrews explores this idea.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Faith Healers
22/01/2019 Duration: 01h34minThey're the self-proclaimed agents of God's supernatural power. And...they want your money! Join Seth Andrews for a romp through the wild, weird, and often damaging world of evangelical faith healers, and learn some of the tricks they use to con the vulnerable, the hurting, and the desperate.Bob Larson exorcism: https://youtu.be/UJ_moqoE3OM (Video REMOVED by Bob Larson)John & Ryan commentary on the exorcism: https://youtu.be/bVHD9eHckeUJohn & Ryan commentary on Peter Popoff: https://youtu.be/LWxjwLwT-PESupport our sponsors:The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.comBlinkist: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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A "Thank You" from Seth & Natalie
19/01/2019 Duration: 10minA personal word of thanks for your amazing support and love during a difficult time. https://www.gofundme.com/rememberinghenryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Remembering Henry
17/01/2019 Duration: 18minWe lost Henry on January 15th, 2019. Seth Andrews tells the story of his rescue, his unexpected passing, and how he and Natalie wish to memorialize him. Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support.VIDEO of this is at https://youtu.be/1yAyqVdv0eUSUPPORT The Henry Van at https://bit.ly/2RU6J1xGoFundMe link: https://bit.ly/2RU6J1xBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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John de Lancie: The Truth & The Lie
15/01/2019 Duration: 46minJohn de Lancie is a veteran actor whose credits on television, stage, and screen range from Star Trek TNG to Breaking Bad to Assassin's Creed to My Little Pony. John is also an outspoken humanist and science advocate. In this show, he speaks with Seth Andrews about life, storytelling, Trump, religion, humanism, and (hopefully) a more reasonable future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Islam & The Future of Tolerance: with film director Jay Shapiro
08/01/2019 Duration: 46minJay Shapiro is director of the new documentary film, "Islam & The Future of Tolerance." The film stars Maajid Nawaz and Sam Harris, and it's available on Amazon, iTunes, and at http://www.islamandthefutureoftolerance.comJay speaks about the film, and we play several clips.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Shannon Q: The Sham of Religious "Deliverance" Ministries
02/01/2019 Duration: 49minYouTuber and atheist advocate Shannon Q. sounds off on atheism, activism, and the disturbingly awful practices of Above & Beyond, a religious "deliverance" ministry more interested in superstition than science.Shannon's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qhPJh8DeoR-3JhMrIvw0gYouTube video of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/bCXJJlOn2QcBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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2018: The Year in Review
28/12/2018 Duration: 57minSeth Andrews counts down some of the biggest and most entertaining stories of the past year. Happy New Year, and thanks for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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A Skeptical Christmas with Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty
23/12/2018 Duration: 01h19minFriends and activists Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty mark the holiday with observations about Christmas, religion, agnostics, philosophy, politics, and Mormon porn. Enjoy!VIDEO of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/KCIIJr2wC84Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Phone Calls to Strangers: a Secular Christmas Surprise
16/12/2018 Duration: 52minSeth Andrews calls various people in need with gifts, help, and charity made possible by his audience. The show is releasing a few days early, so that recipients can get their gifts sooner.Help Kristy get back home after an electrical fire. Fundraising link is https://www.facebook.com/donate/739257256410808/1991613807581690/Sponsored by Casper. Get $50 off select mattresses at http://www.casper.com/thinkingatheist (promo code: thinkingatheist)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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A Merry PAGAN Christmas! (with Aron Ra)
11/12/2018 Duration: 58minSeth Andrews and Aron Ra talk about Christmas, paganism, the gods, tradition, religion, and much more!Video of this conversation is on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/xkvAkljb3p0Aron Ra is at https://www.patreon.com/aronraSupport our sponsor:http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Unskeptical: Finding the Real Story in a World of Half-Truths
04/12/2018 Duration: 46minWhat happens when we have facts, but not context or perspective. Seth Andrews explores the issue in his November 11th, 2018 speech given for the Central Florida Freethought Community.Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethVIDEO of this presentation is here: https://youtu.be/fGw7Umb205QBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.