TheThinkingAtheist

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.

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Psychoanalyzing God: with Dr. Valerie Tarico

Valerie Tarico's website: awaypoint.wordpress.com The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word "psychoanalyze" as: to treat the mental and emotional problems of (a patient) by having the patient talk about dreams, feelings, memories, etc. : to treat (someone) by means of psychoanalysis In this podcast, we attempt to psychoanalyze God himself (actually, we'll deal with several deities claiming the One True God" title), and we'll talk to Dr. Valerie Tarico, psychologist and author of the book "...

Nov 20, 2013•1 hr 4 min

I'm An Atheist, But I'm Not "Out"

Surveys from Pew and other organizations show non-belief as the fastest growing "religious group" (for lack of a better term) in the United States. Some are simply unconcerned about religious. But many are self-professed atheists. However, many of these atheists have only professed their non-belief to a select few, and some haven't told anyone at all. This show deals with atheists who aren't "out." What are the reasons for remaining silent? What are the consequences of going public? And how is t...

Nov 13, 2013•2 hr 30 min

A Manual For Creating Atheists (with Dr. Peter Boghossian)

Is there a method or manual for creating atheists? Is that even a proper way to phrase our goal(s) as proponents of science and reason? What is the Faith Virus? In this show, we speak with Dr. Peter Boghossian, Instructor of Philosophy at Portland State University and author of the book, "A Manual For Creating Atheists," BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Creating-Atheists-Peter-Boghossian/dp/1939578094/ref=zg_bs_12764_5 Peter's TAM talk: http://www.richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2013/10/26/pe...

Nov 06, 2013•1 hr 18 min

Rational People, Irrational Fears

We are skeptics. We are proponents of science. But we are also human, susceptible to the odd phobia and irrational fear. Perhaps it's a shadow in the corner of the bedroom. Spiders, snakes or other slithery creatures. Certain sounds, people or places. In this Halloween-themed show, we explore some of the interesting irrational fears and phobias that plague us. Email yours to [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--32...

Oct 29, 2013•1 hr 6 min

Ghost Stories 2013

It's the Halloween season, and it's time for another fun, frivolous evening of ghost stories and spooky tales about things that go bump in the night. Happy Halloween. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Oct 22, 2013•1 hr 5 min

The Richard Dawkins Interview

This podcast sponsored by http://www.evolvefish.com INTERVIEW VIDEO: http://youtu.be/aS0sjzUmIEk On September 24th, Richard Dawkins' new book, "An Appetite For Wonder: the Making of a Scientist" released worldwide. Four days later in Washington DC, Dawkins sat down for a one-hour conversation with Seth Andrews to talk about a variety of subjects...including childhood, music, evolution, apologist "fleas," Christopher Hitchens and the memoir itself. This is the audio of that conversation. Time Zon...

Oct 15, 2013•1 hr 10 min

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