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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
John Chau: A Suicide Mission
26/11/2018 Duration: 28minWe explore the bizarre and tragic story of Christian missionary John Chau, killed by the very people he was trying to evangelize. We also explore the larger questions about missions work, boundaries, mockery, God's Will, and the senseless loss of life.Support Seth's work on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Happy Friendsgiving!
21/11/2018 Duration: 48minSeth Andrews speaks about the friends, family, religion, tradition, and Humanism in the holidays.Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsVIDEO of this livestream at https://youtu.be/0B_-BzlvWgI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Just Stop with the Christmas Music
14/11/2018 Duration: 39minSeth Andrews on Christmas music, physics, apologists, and the "Answering Atheists" conference coming in 2019.YouTube version at https://youtu.be/ph4FHWfSVeE Facebook Live version at https://www.facebook.com/seth.andrews.31/videos/1952091948200543/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Seth Andrews on Atheist Talk 950 Minneapolis
13/11/2018 Duration: 42minSeth Andrews was the featured guest on Minneapolis' KTNF AM950. This is the recording of that interview.Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Rambles, Royals, and the Red Light District
08/11/2018 Duration: 37minSeth Andrews recently returned from a multi-city European trip, and he has questions. Join him for a romp through the Queen's Guard, the chocolate shops, and Amsterdam's Red Light District.Facebook video of this at https://bit.ly/2PiBiNRSupport Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
The Changing Face of Jesus
06/11/2018 Duration: 30minSeth Andrews explores the many faces of Jesus (and other gods), and the strangely coincidental resemblance to human faces and desires. VIDEO of this presentation is here (link coming soon).Support our sponsor at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Seth Andrews: From Religion to Reason (Audience Q&A)
31/10/2018 Duration: 32minThis is part 2 of Seth Andrews' recent presentation in Minneapolis, featuring questions and comments from the live audience. See the speech here (video link coming soon):Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Seth Andrews: From Religion to Reason
30/10/2018 Duration: 01h55sSeth Andrews chronicles his personal story for a live Minneapolis audience, the event sponsored by Minnesota Atheists. You can watch this speech on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qP2dOWGaNl8Support our sponsor:http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
The Weak and The Strong
23/10/2018 Duration: 45minSeth Andrews explores the notion of dominance philosophy in relation to Trump, religions, and Humanism. Plus, comments and questions from the livestream chat room. VIDEO of this livestream at https://youtu.be/gD-rQEyXZAoSupport Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Ghost Stories 2018
16/10/2018 Duration: 01h17minIt's another October around the virtual campfire for our annual Halloween tradition: the telling of ghost stories! Turn down the lights, crank up the volume, grab onto a loved one, and enjoy!Support our sponsor and get a free trial today. The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGet Seth's "Ghost Stories" audiobook on Audible (also available on iTunes): https://adbl.co/2wDeso0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Alexa: Stop the Insanity!
04/10/2018 Duration: 54minIf Amazon's Alexa can answer many of life's probing questions, could she restore political and cultural sanity to the United States? Seth Andrews dreams the dream.Support our sponsor, and grab Seth Andrews' "Ghost Stories" as your free audiobook with an Audible 30-day trial via http://www.audible.com/sethandrews (or text sethandrews to 500500).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
A Secular Perspective on Suicide
02/10/2018 Duration: 01h38minJoin us for a respectful and critical conversation about suicide from a secular perspective.Support our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethSUICIDE-RELATED RESOURCESCrisis Text Line - text "HELLO" to 741741zNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255For friends and family National Alliance on Mental Illness suicide info -https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Risk-of-SuicideASIST training, how to handle suicide issues at a lay-level. https://www.livingworks.net/programs/asist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
The Kavanaugh Question: with Katherine Stewart
28/09/2018 Duration: 33minInvestigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart joins Seth Andrews for a look at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, his track record, and the allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding him.Follow Katherine on Twitter at @kathsstewart Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Silence, Suffering, Sex, and Stupidity
25/09/2018 Duration: 44minSeth Andrews gives commentary on a celebrated religious film, unnecessary suffering, secular sexuality, and - again - the insanity of humanity.The Secular Sexuality Survey: https://secularscience.orgSupport Seth on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
-
Cats, Death, and the Religion of Football
18/09/2018 Duration: 56minSeth Andrews' YouTube livestream (on a loose range of topics) is this week's podcast. Watch at https://youtu.be/rJr_wpYVA_YGET THE "GHOST STORIES AUDIOBOOK" (3 options):Free book with 30-day Audible trial via https://www.audible.com/pd/B07GL5B67Q/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-125424&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_125424_rh_usBuy on Amazon with no Audible membership: http://a.co/d/0wY833lMembers use Audible credit https://adbl.co/2NdDtBb Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.