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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 32 days 22 hours 58 minutes
When Christians Are Losing The Argument
A recent internet meme asks users to "Name something a Christian says when they're losing an argument to an atheist." We explore some all-too-familiar responses. --- Support our sponsor:Simple Contactshttp://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo...
Leona Stucky: Surviving My Impotent God
Leona Stucky suffered abuse and shame as a Mennonite teenager. This is the story of her survival, escape, and liberation. Dr. Stucky's website: http://www.leonastucky.com Book: The Fog of Faith: Surviving My Impotent...
Could You Forgive a Killer?
This bonus broadcast explores the story of Malala Yousafzai, her forgiveness of a Taliban assassin, and a much larger conversation about ideologies, tribes, oppressors, victims, division, and our own humanity in this often hyper-polarized world....
A Happy Show about Death
Death is often a taboo subject. But is it subject to be avoided (and an inevitability to be feared)? Join us for a candid, real, and destigmatizing conversation about our mortal and temporary lives. We'll speak with listeners about their own...
The Triumph of Christianity: with Dr. Bart Ehrman
Author and New Testament scholar Dr. Bart Ehrman joins the show to talk about his latest book, "The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World." Seth finishes the broadcast with a reading from the book. Bart Ehrman's...
Ian Harris: The Skeptic Comedian
California comedian and atheist Ian Harris joins Seth Andrews to talk about atheism, skepticism, religion, and the punchlines that come with them. Ian's website: http://www.ianharriscomedian.com VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/2prKW66Q5Is...
The God of the Gun: A "Divine Right" to an AR-15?
In the wake of the February 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting, many Christians again claim that the right to own an assault rifle is God-given. We take a fair, candid look at the tragedy, the political maneuvering, the law, and the future of God...
An Atheist Insomniac: Musings of the Monkey Mind
Seth Andrews talks about those long nights of sleep-starved contemplation, and he speaks with callers about their own musings and observations.
Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression
Clinical psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins Seth Andrews for a candid (and potentially controversial) discussion about the origins and characteristics of man-made gods and the violence which so often defines them. Dr. Garcia's book "Alpha...
Tactics: How to Change Minds (including our own)
Activists Matt Dillahunty, Sarah Haider, Anthony Magnabosco and Kavin Senapathy join Seth Andrews for a conversation about how to best engage religious people in discussions about God, faith, facts, knowledge and atheism. Matt Dillahunty:...