The U.S. Supreme Court just handed down a sobering 7-2 decision to protect the Bladensburg, Maryland "Peace Cross," a 40-foot religious symbol erected as a memorial to the veterans of WWI. The Court's majority opinion declared that the cross' removal would constitute "hostility" to religion. Monica Miller is Senior Counsel at the American Humanist Association. She actually argued the case at the Supreme Court. She joins Seth Andrews to talk about the implications. Watch the VIDEO of our conversa...
Jul 02, 2019•51 min
The phenomenon is sweeping the planet, sending some into bliss, others into rage and escape. But what is ASMR, and how scientific is it? I discuss this with friend and ASMR fan Heath Enwright (co-host of God Awful Movies). VIDEO of this exchange is on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ySGNVMGxxqI Support Seth's work on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Jun 25, 2019•43 min
Many evangelical Christians hold to an authoritarian model for patriotism. In their eyes, leaders (appointed by their God) should be followed and rarely - if ever - questioned. In this broadcast, we explore patriotism and protest, plus a potpourri of listener calls on whatever subjects they want to talk about. Support our sponsor, and get a free trial of The Great Courses Plus via http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethin...
Jun 18, 2019•55 min
In the New Testament, Christ tossed the money-changers out of the temple. What might that same Jesus have said about today's marketplaces for the literal selling of salvation? Support our sponsors: Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus via http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Get a free trial set from Harrys via http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Jun 11, 2019•54 min
In this short-form audio vignette, Seth Andrews explores this wondrous time of human discovery...and asks a critical question about the biblical God. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .
Jun 04, 2019•19 min
Ridvan (Apostate Prophet on YouTube) has been the target of a concentrated flagging of his anti-Islam videos, and Twitter has banned both of his accounts: @ExMuslimProphet and @ApostateRidvan Please consider petitioning Twitter to reinstate these accounts. If you wish, you may paste the following into your Twitter post: To the team at @Twitter and @twittersupport, please reinstate the accounts of @ExMuslimProphet and @ApostateRidvan, which have been unfairly targeted for unpopular but legitimate...
May 29, 2019•19 min
Zara Kay is an ex-Muslim activist with first-hand perspective and strong opinions about Islam. She joined me for a candid conversation about Muslims, feminism, "Islamophobia," the Left, and the important work we must do to fight the fundamentalists. Follow Zara on Twitter at @zarakayk Faithless Hijabi is at https://www.facebook.com/faithlesshijabi VIDEO of this discussion is at https://youtu.be/7Bfs-H1fx2c Support our sponsor. Get a free trial at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a ...
May 28, 2019•37 min
Christian theocrats in Alabama just passed an almost comprehensive abortion ban, setting up an attempt to reverse Roe VS Wade and restrict the reproductive choices of women nationwide. Seth Andrews talks about the story and speaks to our listeners, many of whom live in the South and express real concerns about Christian privilege and the overreach of religious people who seek to control the lives of others. Support our sponsor, and get a free trial of The Great Courses Plus at http://www.thegrea...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Andrew Seidel is author of the new book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American ( https://amzn.to/2HeZNop) . He speaks with Seth Andrews and takes listener calls. Support our sponsor, with your free trial set at http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
May 16, 2019•51 min
Seth Andrews share the short story of a skeptical meeting in the sky, then takes listener/viewer calls from a YouTube livestream via https://youtu.be/dVQtFx1GgZU Support our sponsor Hello Fresh with $80 off your first month. Go to http://www.hellofresh.com/sethandrews80 (promo code: sethandrews80) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
May 13, 2019•2 hr 34 min
Alison Gill is an attorney and Legal and Policy Director at American Atheists, and she's on the front lines in the fight against violations of church/state separation and Christian privilege. She speaks with Seth Andrews about some important legal battles of the day, and how we can help promote Constitutional equality for all. Find our more about American Atheists at http://www.atheists.org Link to Hemant's Pledge of Allegiance project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/a-not-...
May 12, 2019•43 min
Hanna was once a member of The Nuwaubian Nation, an American cult founded and led by a Dwight York, a self-anointed god figure who dominated the lives and attitudes of his followers, and who is now serving a life sentence in federal prison. Hanna speaks candidly about her years inside the cult, her liberation, and her personal journey as a (now) atheist and skeptic. Support our sponsor. Get $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh at http://www.hellofresh.com/sethandrews80 (promo code: sethandrew...
May 07, 2019•40 min
Seth Andrews - a geek fan of the 1980 film "Flash Gordon" - explores the proud faith of the actor behind the hero. Plus, other musings and plenty of listener phone calls. Link to help Athena while she job-hunts: https://www.gofundme.com/yfvzr-lost-my-job-unexpectedly?fbclid=IwAR2M-A-zlVoo8bhbfbQImx-6t5KrIVevUmU6JDlDsBGxXsxGOgZETtPwMAU Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/supp...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min
"Hail Satan?" is a new documentary by director Penny Lane that's getting glowing reviews across the country. Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic Temple, is featured in the film, and he joins me for a candid discussion about the film, TST, and his fight both for religious liberty and against religious privilege in the United States. FILM WEBSITE: http://www.magpicturesinternational.com/hailsatan Video profile explaining The Satanic Temple: https://youtu.be/xbxxftLiKzY Become a supporter of ...
Apr 23, 2019•55 min
In the year 2019, we're seeing more and more discussions about sex robots, the possibilities and implications regarding Artificial Intelligence designed for the bedroom (or dungeon, etc), and the cultural attitudes about these synthetic sexual companions. Seth Andrews takes listener calls, shares an email from an actual sex doll owner, and caps the broadcast by speaking with Dr. Marty Klein, a world-renowned expert on sexuality. Support our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus (free trial at http://...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Hugo and Jake are probably best known for their YouTube series, "The Bible Reloaded," but they've made a global splash as activists, skeptics, comedians, and (yes) reviewers of religious movies. Hugo and Jake spend and hour with Seth Andrews to talk about religion, Christian films, Jordan Peterson, and so much more. Enjoy! Support our sponsor: Get a free trial and unlimited access to The Great Courses Plus via this link: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Seth Andrews speaks about the recent General Social Survey revealing that the "nones" (non-religious) are now statistically tied with evangelicals and Catholics in the United States. Plus...we preview upcoming discussions about Satanism and sex robots, we explore new evidence about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, we tackle some Trump "hot wind," and a few of your phone calls. Support our sponsor, and get a $13 value trial set from Harry's with this link: http://www.harrys.com/thethinking...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This is a show where the listeners decide what we talk about. Lots of interesting stuff in this one, including conversations about religious summer camps, the "abuse" of indoctrination, and the difference between skepticism and anti-science self-deception. Get this show early and commercial-free by becoming a patron at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Mar 26, 2019•50 min
This is the audio of a recent YouTube conversation between Seth Andrews and activist Sarah Rocksdale. Until recently, Sarah was known for her videos about health and lifestyle, but lately (to the chagrin of many of her original fans) she has been speaking boldly as a critic of religion and atheist. The YouTube video version of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/SZfNygMvEHc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Mar 25, 2019•40 min
Jimmy was born into a Muslim family and the Islamic faith. Jimmy also carried a secret...one that threatened to destroy him if it ever came to light. Seth Andrews tells Jimmy's true story, a difficult yet important example of how religions oppress, and why we should work together to create a future of freedom. Discover more about Jimmy at @Geemme, or https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com Support our sponsors: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth http://www.audible.com/sethandrews Become a suppo...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Caleb Moore is a Baptist pastor who expressed interest in talking with Seth Andrews about God, Christianity, atheism, and more. Their conversation - unedited - is releasing both here and on Pastor Caleb's podcast in the hopes of furthering discussion on both platforms and providing an example of how strong disagreement doesn't have to make us enemies. Pastor Moore's website is http://www.calebmoore.tv Support our sponsor: Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus with this special URL. http://w...
Mar 12, 2019•2 hr
In this crazy world, how often has a passionate desire for justice caused us to oversimplify complex problems, ignore details that don't validate us, and vilify all who dare to disagree? Has "Woke Culture" sometimes exhibited a dogmatic, even religious, attitude toward the worthy and the unworthy? And is it even possible to have a reasonable conversation about this in the Era Of Online Outrage? Psychologist Dr. Valerie Tarico joins Seth Andrews for just such a conversation. Dr. Tarico's article ...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Seth Andrews takes listener calls on a variety of subjects, including horse meat, Mormon baptism, "First Stage Atheism," and "secular religion." The comments sections will have much to chew on. Support our sponsor: Postmates (Download the Postmates app and use code sethandrews for $100 delivery credit in your first seven days) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Feb 26, 2019•56 min
Street Epistemology is a tool for engaging everyday people in conversations about beliefs and truth claims. In this broadcast, Seth Andrews speaks with four active street epistemologists about their methods and experiences, and he plays recordings from several SE encounters so that listeners can hear street epistemology in action. Find out more about SE at https://streetepistemology.com Support our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Blinkist: http://www.bli...
Feb 19, 2019•59 min
Ken Ham quoted Seth Andrews in an article shilling for Ham's new book. It's gold...and Seth couldn't help but do a little monologue about it. https://answersingenesis.org/culture/where-are-coming-generations-headed/?fbclid=IwAR1s8q4URGC6ytLKRBzj2PARe4jfpOj0nk67VovL6vlhfSg33VdN8bVtYNE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Feb 13, 2019•24 min
Is YouTube atheism dead? Not remotely. Join Seth Andrews as he connects with six rising YouTube activists who are not only injecting fresh blood into the conversations out there, but who are committed to fostering dialogue, compassion, community, and humanity. YOUTUBE SEARCH TO FIND: Genetically Modified Skeptic Telltale Atheist Holy Koolaid Shannon Q. Talk Heathen Mr. Atheist Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/8z2QbphK6Vg Be...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Evolutionary psychologist and author Dr. Hector A. Garcia speaks candidly about men, masculinity, leaders, followers, attraction, and how evolution informs it all. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/seth Blinkist Get a free 7-day trial at http://www.blinkist.com/seth Dr. Garcia's website: https://www.hector-garcia.com VIDEO of this conversation at https://youtu.be/2TtoPPjxQT4 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinking...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Little Tootsie left us on February 3rd, 2019...less than three weeks after we lost Henry. For those who wish to hear the story, and to take the journey, Seth Andrews speaks about "Rat Dog" and the community that loved her. ARTICLE: "Why Losing a Dog can be Harder than Losing a Relative or Friend" https://bit.ly/2BfsT4z Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....
Feb 04, 2019•29 min
Throughout our greatest suffering, our most horrific experiences, our worst fears come true...the world's dominant religions declare that we are being watched. Seth Andrews explores this idea. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .
Jan 29, 2019•37 min
They're the self-proclaimed agents of God's supernatural power. And...they want your money! Join Seth Andrews for a romp through the wild, weird, and often damaging world of evangelical faith healers, and learn some of the tricks they use to con the vulnerable, the hurting, and the desperate. Bob Larson exorcism: https://youtu.be/UJ_moqoE3OM (Video REMOVED by Bob Larson) John & Ryan commentary on the exorcism: https://youtu.be/bVHD9eHckeU John & Ryan commentary on Peter Popoff: https://youtu.be/...
Jan 22, 2019•2 hr 35 min
