Fears, Phobias, and Frightening Films!
This Halloween-themed show gets into the things that frighten us, our evolved fear mechanisms, and - just for fun - some recommendations for scary movies.
Episodes
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.
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.
Episodes
Ghost Stories Bonus: "Clown"
Here's something a little extra for the Halloween holiday. Totally free (and hopefully spooky). Enjoy! Ghost Stories audiobook: https://adbl.co/3kzy6Jv
The Authoritarian Unveiled (with Dr. Eric Maisel)
An authoritarian is defined as someone "favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom." This applies to cult leaders, politicians, life partners, employers, and so many others. Psychotherapist Dr. Eric Maisel joins us to discuss. Visit his site at www.ericmaisel.com
Ghost Stories 2020
It's our annual tradition. Lower the lights, crank up the sound, and Happy Halloween!
The Brainwashing of my Dad (with documentary filmmaker Jen Senko)
Jen Senko's father got hooked on radical, right-wing radio, and his transformation nearly tore his family apart. Jen joins Seth Andrews to talk about her dad...and the documentary about his brainwashing. Find out more: http://www.thebrainwashingofmydad.com VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/MW7Go6_sShI
When the World Doesn't Suck: Faith in Humanity Stories
It's been a crazy year, and often a difficult one. This show is - hopefully - a reminder that goodness still exists in the world. Enjoy!
The Dark Reality of the Christian Music Industry (with documentary filmmaker Grace Baldridge)
Grace Baldridge is a documentary filmmaker behind the documentary, "The Dark Reality of the Christian Music Industry." She joins Seth Andrews for a conversation. View the film here: https://youtu.be/IEbyzZE5nzA Grace is on Twitter at @GraceBaldridge
What Would Satan Do: Religion, Moral Panic, and the Devils in the Dark (with Lucien Greaves)
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of http://www.thesatanictemple.com , joins Seth Andrews for a conversation about the continuing Satanic Panic in the United States, the utility of non-theistic religions, and how the icon of Satan might approach today's evangelicals in power. VIDEO of this discussion: https://youtu.be/e-eCSJGZAEk
A Little Goodness
On the anniversary of 9/11, Seth Andrews does a stream-of-consciousness show about life, love, and goodness. VIDEO of this stream is at https://youtu.be/W-t7AL6um1c
The Rush to Anger: Right-Wing Radio and the Angry White Male
In this free audio chapter from Seth Andrews' new book, we explore the Christian Nationalism, fearmongering, bigotry, and near-constant rage blasting daily out of American conservative radio. Get the book "Confessions of a Former Fox News Christian" today at http://www.sethandrews.com
Unzipped: When the Purity Police Fall from Grace
Seth Andrews speaks about the recent dust-up involving Jerry Falwell, Jr., as well as Ken Copeland's dismissal from the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Plus plenty of listener calls.
Cow Yoga!
Yoga...with cows? With the madness in the world, perhaps it's something we could try. Seth Andrews explores this little de-stresser and takes plenty of listener calls. Enjoy.
War and Protest: A Candid Conversation with Vietnam Veteran John Musgrave
John Musgrave was horribly wounded in the jungles of Vietnam. This near-fatal experience brought him home to a nation in turmoil, and as the bullets and bombs killed his brothers and sisters in arms, John began to re-think what it meant to be a patriot. His story was featured in the PBS documentary, "The Vietnam War," and he speaks and counsels nationwide today. His website: www.johnmusgraveveteran.com
Young Humanists: with Elle and Bailey Harris
Elle (9) and Bailey (14) are young authors who are promoting Humanism and science to their generation. Seth Andrews speaks to them (and Dad) about their attitudes, their work, and their promotion of goodness without gods. http://www.ellethehumanist.com http://www.baileystardust.com VIDEO of this interview at: https://youtu.be/O28OCjQB96Y...
My Mom Unfriended Me on Facebook
Seth Andrews speaks about unfriending, unreason, and the vast ocean of conspiracy that is infecting the United States. It's random. It's ranty. It's refeshing. Enjoy. Washington Post article: https://wapo.st/3kMu3tC
Make America Constitutional Again (with Sarah Levin)
Sarah Levin is Program Director for Secular Democrats of America, an organization on the front lines of state/church separation in the United States. Find out more, and register for their online convention event on August 18th 1pm Central: http://www.seculardems.org VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/Qa5hWMc_7ac
Former Christian Music Singer Jon Steingard: I No Longer Believe in God
Jon Steingard was lead singer for the CCM band Hawk Nelson. On May 20, 2020, he posted on Instagram that he no longer believed in God, and his story went viral. Jon joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about his former faith, the word "atheist," the Christian Music industry, and the path forward. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/9spE4M5qe90 Jon's instagram post: https://bit.ly/2Dhi9Xq Esquire article on Jon: https://bit.ly/3faEgvT Hawk Nelson website: http://hawknelson.com Su...
Leah Remini, Tom Cruise, and the "Space Opera" of Scientology (with guest Tony Ortega)
Australia's Channel 7 produced a 10-part series called "Scientology: Black Ops" starting Leah Remini and Paul Haggis. Strangely, they cancelled the broadcast on the day it was scheduled to air. Did Tom Cruise - the world's most famous Scientologist - use his (significant) influence to silence criticisms of his religion? We speak to Scientology expert Tony Ortega about the story. The Guardian article on "Scientology: Black Ops:" https://bit.ly/2DdE0z9 Tony Ortega's article on Tom Cruise: https://...
America is Not a Christian Nation
This is the audio from a recent online speech given by Seth Andrews, dealing with the United States, its founders, it Constitution, and the popular claim that "America is a Christian Nation." VIDEO of this presentation at: https://youtu.be/1U0MHrotTsg Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth
We Don't Belong in Boxes (with Vi La Bianca)
Vi La Bianca is co-host of Secular Sexuality and Talk Heathen. Vi joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about Christianity, religious family, sex and gender, identity, and the culture. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/FdbJZhlSyBU Vi on Twitter: @AuthorConfusion Talk Heathen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNo4F3mz70-UqRbKwjRmRWg Secular Sexuality: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rMzPbGk8DZcrQMAb0cVlA...
QAnon, Toxic "Positivity," and the Maskholes
Seth Andrews gets into the QAnon conspiracies, John Pavlovitz's take on "Toxic Positivity," and those convinced that masks equal tyranny. Plus, your calls. Pavlovitz's article, "The Privilege of Positivity:" https://johnpavlovitz.com/2019/07/06/the-privilege-of-positivity/
Slavery in the Bible: Better Arguments against Biblical Atrocities (with Dr. Joshua Bowen)
Dr. Joshua Bowen is author of the 2020 book, "Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery." He has a Ph.D in Assyriology and specializes in the Sumerian language, and he thinks that many counter-apologists might be missing some key points on critical Bible criticisms. Links: Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2Z1GUzu Digital Hammurabi on YouTube: www.youtube.com/digitalhammurabi Digital Hammurabi Podcast: www.digitalhammurabi.buzzsprout.com Website: www.digitalhammurabi.co...
We're Engaged: The Atheist & the Christian
Patrick and Christabella are engaged to be married. He is an atheist. She is still a Christian. In this candid conversation. Seth Andrews speaks to the couple about their relationship, their similarities and differences, their families, their philosophies, and their future. Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth
I Have Questions: The Stuff I Should Already Know
In this amusing and R-A-N-D-O-M podcast, Seth Andrews explores some of the not-so-big questions that have occupied his mind. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus (free trial): http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Harry's: http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist
American Idiot: Superstition and Selfishness in a "Free" Nation
Seth Andrews laments the United States' resistance to reason and empathy during a global pandemic. Link to pre-order for Seth's book: http://www.sethandrews.com
Tracie Harris: Our Society is a Product
Tracie Harris is probably best known as former co-host of The Atheist Experience. Today, she's onto other projects, including serving as an advisor for www.truthandtransparency.org , and blogging/podcasting on her own at https://apple.co/2BkDgHa Tracie joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about the recent unrest in the United States, society as "a product," and how we might rethink our approach(es) as humans and Humanists. VIDEO of this conversation is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m1xXvT...
Meet Erin: Ex-Christian
Very recently, Erin finally, fully made her break with fundamental Christianity. The road has been difficult. Family and friends are only now becoming aware of her journey. And Erin has a strong desire to talk about her escape, and to help others who are doing the same. She joins Seth Andrews for a very personal conversation about becoming an ex-Christian. Erin is on Twitter at @ExxtianErin VIDEO of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/CDrBd_ykah4 Support our sponsor with your free trial of ...
Shame & Sanctimony: Fear and Control in Religious Schools
Seth Andrews shares specific policies/cultures from some religious schools. Plus, plenty of listener calls. Support our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/seth
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...
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