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...
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...
In this short-form audio vignette, Seth Andrews explores this wondrous time of human discovery...and asks a critical question about the biblical God.
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...
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...
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...
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
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)
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-...
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...
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...
"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...
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://...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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)
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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.
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/...
A personal word of thanks for your amazing support and love during a difficult time. https://www.gofundme.com/rememberinghenry
We lost Henry on January 15th, 2019. Seth Andrews tells the story of his rescue, his unexpected passing, and how he and Natalie wish to memorialize him. Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support. VIDEO of this is at https://youtu.be/1yAyqVdv0eU SUPPORT The Henry Van at https://bit.ly/2RU6J1x GoFundMe link: https://bit.ly/2RU6J1x...
