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

July 1, 2025 53 mins
Ex-vangelical Kristi Burke has been called a "Jezebel." She joins us to explain why and share her journey.

VIDEO of this conversation

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Jump into the way-back machine and hear the younger (politically conservative) Seth Andrews long before he left Christianity. It's a bit surreal.

SUBSTACK with photos:

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Fueled by Trumpian rhetoric, American "patriots" often invoke the name of God as they seek to prohibit others from serving in the armed forces. 

NOTE: Due to a technical oversight (my error), this week's audio is a bit overmodulated. It'll be corrected for next week.

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June 10, 2025 59 mins
This week's show is a round-up of stories about bad choices that produced tragically obvious outcomes.

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June 6, 2025 74 mins
It's a SERIES of rants in this bonus podcast. Plus your calls.

VIDEO of this livestream.

Kenny Biddle "Ghost Hunter" episode

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Psychologist, "intellectual," and God-defender Jordan Peterson brought his world-salad opinions to a recent roundtable debate with 20 young atheists. Atheist author David McAfee was there, and he joins Seth Andrews to talk about that day.

LINKS:
THE DEBATE
VIDEO of this INTERVIEW
DAVID McAFEE

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May 27, 2025 50 mins
Plenty of calls in this week's commentary about the State of the United States.

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The God Awful Movies crew has given permission to re-broadcast the April 8th review of the Ron Ormond doomsday movie, "The Second Coming." Brace yourself.

GAM review of "The Car"

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May 20, 2025 64 mins
Among the rest of the rants and calls, this week we're fantasizing about the fatty deposits clogging orange cells...and the implications if Captain Comb-over finally seizes up.

James Fell's article, "When He Dies"

Brain science article

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May 13, 2025 52 mins
In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail?

Seth Andrews has thoughts.

VIDEO of this speech

Special thanks to WeCanReason

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Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people."

Jasper Hoffman's podcast

The Jasper Hoffman interview video

The Type Investigations article



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If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls.

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On this milestone show, many listeners asked to see/hear Natalie in the guest chair. She kindly agreed to mark the occasion with us. 

VIDEO of this conversation:

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April 15, 2025 71 mins
Apologists have some doozies. Let's talk about their "proofs" for a Higher Power.

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The vaguely-defined Insurrection Act of 1807 is being invoked against "enemies" of the United States. Is martial law on the table?

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ARTICLE: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/what-to-do-if-the-insurrection-act-is-invoked/

The HandsOff2025 protest video: https://youtu.be/Q1mhNlttG28?si=fU9fTAGxQEbuTESH

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Why does the body jerk awake while sleeping? Why do Brits say "Cheerio" instead of "goodbye?" Why are daytime dramas called soap operas? These and other probing questions answered!

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April 4, 2025 72 mins
Bonus show this week! Host rants. Your calls. Enjoy!

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Science educator Forrest Valkai joined Seth for a spirited chat about science vs. anti-science in this crazy world.



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March 25, 2025 93 mins
Seth's clumsy metaphor for America addresses how selfishness is usually self defeating.

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March 18, 2025 32 mins
On March 6th, 2025, SecularAZ invited Seth Andrews to speak in front of the Arizona State Capitol. His presentation about the Founding Fathers will surprise many in our "God & Country" culture.

Watch the VIDEO

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