TheThinkingAtheist
The Thinking Atheist
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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2023 • 3min
Nude Fire Ninjas!
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/sethandrewsttaDr. Hafer's book: https://adbl.co/3GtZxkoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 1min
You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt
Sarah and Jessica host the "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt" podcast. They join us to talk about skirts, sex, purity culture, and more! PODCAST PAGE: https://www.heaveninaminiskirt.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/ozTVxAZfnBoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Dec 1, 2023 • 57min
Cold Hands, Warm Podcast
Breaking free from religious indoctrination, belief vs reality, Godzilla movies, John the codebreaker and musician, embracing failure, and multiple advertisements and sponsor mentions.
Nov 28, 2023 • 53min
On This Day in History, Sh!t Went Down: with "Sweary Historian" James Fell
James Fell is a historian and author who combines fascinating true tales with f-bombs and razor sarcasm. In other words...he's a perfect guest for this week's show.His book: https://amzn.to/4723J6vHis website: http://www.jamesfell.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/mVBb3BAVFfcBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 21, 2023 • 57min
Markwayne Mullin wants to fight somebody!
Self-professed Christian and "family values" crusader Markwayne Mullin just tried to turn a Senate hearing into a round of Nintendo Punch-Out! What the hell is going on?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 17, 2023 • 58min
No Longer Atheist: an analysis of Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Longtime public atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali just announced that she is a Christian. Her "reasons" are...interesting. We examine the life of this ex-Muslim turned ex-atheist.Ayaan's Article "Why I Am Now a Christian:"https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/Jonathan MS Pearce's response:https://onlysky.media/jpearce/ayaan-hirsi-ali-former-atheist-becomes-christian/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 14, 2023 • 56min
My Casket is Not Your Soapbox
This show explores how funerals are often hijacked by sermonizers. Instead of honoring the dead, preachers (and families) turn memorials into religious crusades, often against the wishes of the deceased.Physicist eulogy text: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4675953Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
"Florida Man" Headlines (as Filtered Through the Bible)
"Florida Man" is an internet reference which began in 2013. It refers to an alleged prevalence of Floridians doing bizarre things. In this show, we attach "Florida Man" to Christianity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 7, 2023 • 44min
American Idolatry: A Christian Against Christian Nationalism (with Andrew Whitehead)
Sociologist Dr. Andrew Whitehead is a Christian. He's also a strong opponent of Christian Nationalism and far-right attempts to install an American theocracy. He joins us to talk about his new book on the subject.BOOK: American IdolatryVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/hRMwnXSn4CwBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 31, 2023 • 48min
Nanny Software: Surveilling People "Straight"
We dive down the rabbit hole into the dysfunctional world of "morality" web services which track online browsing and block specific content. Of course, almost all of these programs are run by the religious.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
