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
Mentioned books
Nov 22, 2022 • 32min
The Phantom God: What Neuroscience Reveals about the Compulsion to Believe (with Dr. John Wathey)
Neuroscientist Dr. John Wathey joins us for a deep dive into belief and the brain. THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3UX5vzkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 18, 2022 • 9min
The World's Most Dangerous Toys
Here's a 7-minute true story sampled from Seth's second podcast. Search and subscribe on your podcast app to True Stories With Seth Andrews.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 1min
You Are Evil and You Must Be Destroyed: Regaining our Humanity in an Inhumane World
Seth Andrews speaks candidly about his own struggles as a human and activist in this polarized and often outrageous world. VIDEO OF THIS SPEECH: https://youtu.be/9fWL8NnuzoABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 14min
Damn the Door Knockers: Porch Proselytizers and My Injured Dog
Seth recently had a bad experience with a church lady on his front steps. This rant/show is largely unprepped and perhaps unhinged, but it's from the heart.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
Never Let a Creationist "Teach" Evolution (with Forrest Valkai)
Biologist Forrest Valkai has something to say about science education, evolution, creationists, and Tyrion Lannister. This is a fun one.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/7GKYPGgFVh0www.valkailabs.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/renegadescienceteacherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 25, 2022 • 50min
I'm Afraid of Scrubbing Bubbles: A Show About Strange Phobias
Some scares. Some science. Enjoy this October journey into our rational - and irrational - fears.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 27min
Ghost Stories 2022
Dim the lights and crank the sound. Our annual Halloween tradition continues.Special thanks to guest voice actors Elle Gee and Becca Adams Weinberg.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 11min
Dominion and Shame: Purity Culture's War on the Sexual Self
In this show, we define Purity Culture, expose its teachings and tactics, and speak with some who escaped and now help others do the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 4, 2022 • 47min
American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom (with Andrew Seidel)
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel's new book tackles the compromised U.S. Supreme Court. We talk about the problem (and possible solutions).GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3UIIVepVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/Jq4kA13zOZ8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Sep 27, 2022 • 55min
Do We All Have a Dark Side?
Do the best of people hide an inner dark side? Is there an uncivilized creature beneath the uncivilized human? We discuss.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
