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

January 5, 2026 71 mins
RELEASING A DAY EARLY.

Beyond the bigotry, how much of today's MAGA movement represents more than ignorance. Are the rest of us paying for American stupidity?

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Do you believe in Christmas miracles? Seth Andrews ties a true event from the early 20th Century to the critical challenges of today.

This presentation will (hopefully) leave you entertained and encouraged.

VIDEO of the speech.

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December 22, 2025 45 mins
Physicist and author Dr. Aaron Adair talks about just some of the many problems with the biblical nativity story.

Dr. Adair's book

VIDEO of this conversation

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From Seth Andrews' 2015 audiobook "Sacred Cows," here's a fun little profile of a dark Christmas tradition that many in the United States don't (yet) know about.

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December 16, 2025 61 mins
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel joins the show to talk about the state of the States as we tumble toward 2026.

The Die Hard Christmas Movie Video

Video of this conversation

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December 12, 2025 37 mins
Kayse Melone is an exvangelical turned secular humanist activist, and she has much to say about her former faith, women in activist spaces, and political indoctrination.

INTERVIEW VIDEO
Kayce's YouTube page

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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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