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TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheistwww.spreaker.com
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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Episodes

8 Minutes and 46 Seconds: Outrage and Protest in a Divided Nation (with Wil Jeudy)

On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd - an unarmed black man - was suffocated to death under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, resulting in a national uprising and global protests. "8 minutes and 46 seconds" is the time Floyd was pinned to the ground by the neck. Seth Andrews speaks about race, equality, protest, and justice with Wil Jeudy, a black activist and Texas Assistant State Director for American Atheists. VIDEO of this discussion: https://youtu.be/1WUfCExjwmQ Become a supporter of thi...

Jun 05, 202047 minTranscript available on Metacast

Discriminating Against Atheists: Religion VS Non-Belief in America

This particular broadcast examines American attitudes about atheism and stories from many of our listeners about their own experiences. Support our sponsors: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/seth http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jun 02, 20201 hr 25 minTranscript available on Metacast

My Religious Family is Driving Me Crazy

Frustrated with religious family members trying to convert/save you? This show is therapy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

May 26, 20201 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Tribes, Tantrums, SJWs, and "The Atheist Movement"

Atheist YouTube activists Shannon Q, Jimmy Snow, and Paulogia join Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about atheism, activism, religion, social justice, and the state of the world. Shannon Q: https://bit.ly/35Vexo4 Jimmy Snow: https://bit.ly/35QuMTF Paulogia: https://bit.ly/2YXPqQm VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/F65Ep_m8PJ4 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 19, 20202 hr 45 minTranscript available on Metacast

Goodbye Jesus: An Evangelical Preacher's Journey Beyond Faith (with ex-pastor Tim Sledge)

Tim Sledge was a fundamentalist Baptist pastor for decades. Today, he's a humanist activist and author who no longer believes in any god. He joins Seth Andrews to tell his story. Find Tim on Twitter: @Goodbye_Jesus Support our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 12, 202055 minTranscript available on Metacast

Disinfect Bad Ideas

In this fast-and-loose broadcast, Seth Andrews applies bleach to some of the world's more troubling stains. Plus listener calls! Support our sponsor and get a free trial: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 05, 20201 hr 6 minTranscript available on Metacast

Christians, Conspiracy, and Just Plain Crazy: with Noah Lugeons

Noah Lugeons is a popular podcaster, speaker, author, and activist, perhaps known best from The Scathing Atheist and God Awful Movies shows. He joins Seth Andrews for a lively conversation about the state of the world. Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Apr 28, 202048 minTranscript available on Metacast

Dr. Nina Shapiro: Masks, Medicines, Dr. Oz, and Corona-Conspiracies

Dr. Nina Shapiro is Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, science educator, and author of the book, "Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice." She joins Seth Andrews for another candid conversation about COVID-19. Dr. Shapiro's website: http://drninashapiro.com/ Dr. Shapiro's book: https://amzn.to/353Xjoj Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Apr 27, 202040 minTranscript available on Metacast

Overcoming Isolation: Recovering From Religion

Dr. Darrel Ray and Gayle Jordan from http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org join Seth Andrews to talk about the current COVID-19 crisis and how RFR can help those who feel even more isolated in their personal journeys. Dr. Ray's video "Emotional Safety:" https://youtu.be/Jg8JLab1cQM Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Apr 21, 202048 minTranscript available on Metacast

Podcast #500 (with Natalie)

It's a special milestone: Show number 500. For the first time, Seth's wife, Natalie, joins in for a look at their relationship, and how two very different people share life. Thanks for over a decade of support, community, and friendship! VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/QpGmM7LkDi8 DAVID MANNING VIDEO: https://youtu.be/f61zsLFQWRc KENNETH COPELAND REMIX: https://youtu.be/m2s0nB2VPvs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/suppo...

Apr 12, 20201 hr 23 minTranscript available on Metacast

Keto, Paleo, and the Science of Diet (with licensed nutritionist Leah McGrath)

We're directing our rational brains toward the subject of health and nutrition...with special guest and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Leah McGrath. (@InglesDietitian) Support our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Harry's: http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 31, 20201 hr 11 minTranscript available on Metacast

Seth Andrews Reads Your Favorite Selections (PART TWO)

This bonus show includes a recipe for stroopwafels, some H.P. Lovecraft, "Corduroy," political nonfiction by Katherine Stewart, and finishes with some classic Carl Sagan. Be safe out there, and enjoy! VIDEO version of this livestream is here: https://youtu.be/amRwNeP0QFQ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 27, 202057 minTranscript available on Metacast

Seth Andrews Reads Your Favorite Selections: PART ONE

As a distraction in this isolated week, Seth Andrews reads - by request - selections from some of our listeners' favorite stories. Today's episode includes Dr. Seuss, some Douglas Adams, and Harlan Ellison's "Jefty is Five." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 25, 20201 hr 13 minTranscript available on Metacast

Are People Inherently Good?

Seth Andrews shares a troubling story, followed by discussion on the human condition. Are people naturally prone to pro-social, ethical "goodness?" Are we - at our core - uncivilized? Something else? Join us for a fascinating discussion. Support our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 24, 20201 hr 14 minTranscript available on Metacast

Lets Self-Isolate...Together!

Another bonus broadcast. Host rants and your calls on any subject. VIDEO of this livestream at https://youtu.be/FM5mE-8gEec Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 20, 20202 hr 49 minTranscript available on Metacast

Stocks, Panic-Buying, and the Costs of Crisis (with Phil Ferguson)

Seth Andrews speaks with "financial guy" Phil Ferguson about the weird, wild happenings in the U.S. and global economy in the wake of COVID-19. Phil's show: https://bit.ly/3b3mrNB Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 17, 20201 hr 4 minTranscript available on Metacast

How Should a Humanist Vote?

Prepare yourself. It's an election year, and we're talking religion AND politics. Special thanks to Rebecca Markert from http://www.ffrf.org for joining the 2nd segment of the broadcast. - Seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 17, 20201 hr 23 minTranscript available on Metacast

Coronavirus: The Science VS the Scare (with Dr. Nina Shapiro)

Panic is rising over the coronavirus COVID-19. How concerned should we be, and how should we respond? Dr. Nina Shapiro gives us some science beyond the scare. Dr. Shapiro's book "Hype" is available here: https://amzn.to/3aDIZ7J Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 09, 202048 minTranscript available on Metacast

What's WRONG with people???

Seth Andrews monologues about the insanity of humanity. Plus...plenty of listener calls! Video livestream of this show is on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/NjMwhwgtLao Support our sponsor, and get a free trial at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 03, 20201 hr 18 minTranscript available on Metacast

Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church

Chrissy Stroop and Lauren O'Neal are editors of the new book, "Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church." They join Seth Andrews to talk about the book (and their own journeys), and Seth reads a chapter to finish the broadcast. Empty the Pews is at http://www.emptythepews.com Support this show at http://www.Harrys.com/thethinkingatheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 25, 20201 hr 8 minTranscript available on Metacast

Yasmine Mohammed: Unveiled

Yasmine Mohammed was once a properly-veiled Muslim woman. Her life journey took her through an abusive marriage to a member of Al-Qaeda, into a critical examination of Islam, and ultimately, into atheism and human rights activism. Her new book, "Unveiled," is the chronicle of that journey. She joins Seth Andrews for a conversation about it. VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/H-bBHpJ9_KI Get the book at https://amzn.to/31MTCSg Discover more about Yasmine at http://www.yasminemohammed.com S...

Feb 18, 20201 hr 12 minTranscript available on Metacast

Black Nonbelievers: A Candid Conversation about Diversity

Seth Andrews tackles the subject of diversity and the atheist "movement" with a panel of five black atheist activists: Mandisa Thomas, Will Juedy, Precious Singo, Fil Session, and Tiffany Tucker. Visit the website for Black Nonbelievers at http://www.blacknonbelievers.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 11, 20201 hr 15 minTranscript available on Metacast

A Secular State of the Union Address (2020)

United States presidents traditionally give a synopsis of their nation's achievements and challenges in an annual speech. For this podcast, host Seth Andrews offers his own secular version of "The State of the Union." Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 04, 202043 minTranscript available on Metacast

Whistleblowers: The Truth & Transparency Foundation

Originally founded as Mormon Leaks, http://www.truthandtransparency.org is the brainchild of Ethan Dodge and Ryan McKnight...in an attempt to empower whistleblowers and reveal problematic people and practices within religious organizations. The founders join Seth Andrews for a conversation about their work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 28, 202043 minTranscript available on Metacast

Rocks in your Vagina: The Pseudoscience of Gwyneth Paltrow and "Goop"

This month, Gwyneth Paltrow (and her "wellness" brand Goop) debut a new show on Netflix, but the woo is strong, the stakes are high, and the need for science-based health information is even higher. In this broadcast, we explore many claims made by Paltrow, her organization and affiliates, and Seth Andrews speaks with professor Timothy Caulfield, author of the book "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?" Caulfield's latest article in The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/gwyneth-pal...

Jan 21, 20201 hr 4 minTranscript available on Metacast

The Theater Is My Temple

In this unscripted, unscheduled, bonus podcast, Seth Andrews monologues and takes listener calls on subjects ranging far and wide. Enjoy! YouTube video of this broadcast is at https://youtu.be/TFykoekL18c Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 16, 20201 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Understanding Iran: with Armin Navabi

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high. Opinions span the spectrum. Yet Iran remains a mystery to a great many. This podcast features Iranian-born Armin Navabi, who provides some context and backstory to recent military events (including the killing of Qasem Soleimani). Armin is co-host of http://www.secularjihadists.com VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NECuXTlTRe0 Support our sponsor, and get 3 months for $30 at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth B...

Jan 13, 20201 hr 14 minTranscript available on Metacast

Looking Ahead to 2020: How Screwed Are We?

What does 2020 have in store for us? Join us for a look at some interesting things coming in the New Year, plus plenty of listener calls with perspectives on their hopes/fears for the months to come! Support our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus: One Month Free Trial via http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Harrys: http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 07, 20202 hr 47 minTranscript available on Metacast