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.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 31min
A Suspicious "Sound of Freedom"
The child-sex-trafficking thriller film "Sound of Freedom" has exploded onto the scene, especially among right-wing conservatives. But there's reason to suspect the producers and star are using a legitimate human rights horror to fuel Q conspiracies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jul 11, 2023 • 52min
ALIEN JESUS: Cosmic Challenges to Earthly Religions
Join us for a conversation with philosopher Jonathan M.S. Pierce and physicist Aaron Adair about extraterrestrials and gods. Get the book: "Aliens and Religion: When Two Worlds Collide" VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/UP_ogEgY92wBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jul 4, 2023 • 48min
Don't Debate? Rogan, Reality, & Science Theater
Joe Rogan recently challenged vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez to debate conspiracy crank RFK Jr. on his podcast. Educator Melanie Trecek-King of ThinkingIsPower.com joins me to discuss debate, science, and the best way(s) to change minds...even our own.VIDEO of this discussion: (coming soon)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 6min
I Didn't Choose to Be Born (and More Deep Existential Stuff)
Plenty of rants and calls on this one, including an interesting conversation about whether being involuntarily born is a tresspass on one's right to never exist. Hmm.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 20, 2023 • 47min
Strange Allies: The Atheist and the Baptist (with Amanda Tyler)
Amanda Tyler is Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Commission for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. She (and many Christians) are on the frontline fight against Christian Nationalism. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VP7S5BH73QsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 11min
Gothard's God: Reflections on the Amazon Documentary "Shiny Happy People"
A new Amazon docuseries is highlighting the destructive Quiverfull cult developed under the leadership of Bill Gothard. We continue the discussion this week.Divorcing Religion: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/Heresy in the Heartland blog: http://heresyintheheartland.blogspot.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 6, 2023 • 58min
Dogs Cats A.I. (oh my!)
Seth apologizes to his dogs...and asks CHAT GPT to help out! Plus your calls!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 2, 2023 • 8min
Murder on Super 8
Here's a bonus clip (runs 7 minutes) from True Stories with Seth Andrews. Subscribe on all major podcast apps, and share with your people! :)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 30, 2023 • 56min
Talking Nerdy: with Cara Santa Maria
Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator and television host. She's been seen on everything from NetGeo to Brain Games to Netflix's "Bill Nye Saves the World." We talk life, death, science, religion, politics, sexism, skepticism, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 23, 2023 • 49min
What the Hell is Wrong with Texas?
Three Texas atheists join us to talk about the evangelical attack on our secular democracy in the second-largest state of the "union." It's a conversation with Aron Ra, Wil Jeudy, and Michelle Palmer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
