TheThinkingAtheist

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 30 mins
Herod the Great was often not-so-great, but the discovery and excavation of his tomb has revealed much we didn't previously know. World renowned archaeologist and professor Dr. Jodi Magness weighs in.

Dr. Magness' 2-part lecture

VIDEO of this conversation

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Author Scott Latta's new book examines and exposes the dark side(s) of the American megachurch.

Get the book:

VIDEO of this conversation.

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With the holidays upon us, there's never been a time to be at your wits' end. Enjoy this pre-Thanksgiving mix of rants and calls!

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End-of-the-World prophecies and global foreign policy often involve Zion. But what is it, and how do skeptics compassionately and correctly approach the persecution of and propaganda by today's Nation of Israel?



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Matt joins Seth for a chat about video games, the Democrats, civil war, penis snakes, and more!

VIDEO of this conversation

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November 14, 2025 43 mins
Enjoy a 35-minute reading of one of sci-fi author and scientist Isaac Asimov's greatest stories.

PDF of "The Last Question"

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The United States is experiencing an epidemic of anti-intellectualism. We discuss that and a whole lot more.

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Lots of interesting conversation about the recent U.S. elections, SNAP, and far too many who want cruelty in their Christianity.

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November 4, 2025 45 mins
In "1984," Orwell described a thought-police totalitarian state. How prescient was he?

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These days, the American flag just "hits different." At the recent California Freethought Day in Sacramento, Seth Andrews spoke about how the stars and stripes have been weaponized against free citizens.

SPEECH VIDEO

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October 23, 2025 40 mins
In our lives, there are "root people" and "surface people." What have you learned about your friends and family in the time of Trump?

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October 21, 2025 34 mins
Artist and activist Glenda Jordan broke free from Christian purity culture. Today she works with Recovering From Religion. Enjoy this conversation about her puritan past and poly present.

VIDEO of this interview

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October 17, 2025 29 mins
At the recent California Freethought Day, Seth Andrews engaged a street preacher who had come to save the world.

The audio is messy. Sorry for the background noise.

VIDEO of the second exchange with a bicycle preacher.

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October 14, 2025 61 mins
It's our annual October tradition. A nice distraction, and some spooky fun. Enjoy!

Watch the Brown Mansion Ghost Hunt Video

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Social media platforms are getting REALLY picky. How do we speak about issues without using words?

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Buckle up. This week's show is proof that truth may be stranger than fiction.

True Stories Podcast

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Jasmin Faulk is an ex-Muslim human rights activist with an insider's perspective on Islam, the war on women, and the often awkward perspectives of the West.

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September 23, 2025 51 mins
Science communicator Dave Farina is back to talk about the charlatans and idiots. Buckle up.

VIDEO of this conversation

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September 18, 2025 80 mins
Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing.

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Today's topics are chosen by our callers, with each prefaced by the question: What was your first car? 

A little fun peppered into all of the serious issues of the day. Enjoy!

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