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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Medical Neglect in the Name of God - PART 2 OF 2 (with Dr. Paul Offit)
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheist Dr. Paul Offit is Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology, and a Professor of...
Medical Neglect in the Name of God - PART 1 OF 2 (with Rita Swan)
There are two words that, too often, mean the difference between life and death: Religious. Exemption. Individuals and families who reject necessary medical care in favor of prayer and adherence to strict church restrictions often pay with their...
Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things (with Dr. Michael Shermer)
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com Dr. Michael Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine and author of several books, including "The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity Toward Truth, Justice and Freedom," and "Why...
My Date With Google
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheist This podcast is a digression from our usual subject matter...a romp through the interesting explanations of random sayings, occurrences, facts and traditions. What makes a cat purr? Why...
2015: The Year in Review
Another year closes its doors, and we look forward to 2016. In advance of the New Year holiday, we take a look back at many of the people and events that defined the past twelve months.
David Silverman: Fighting God
David Silverman is a self-proclaimed "atheist billboard" and "firebrand atheist." As President of American Atheists, he has been at the point position on many controversial issues (and the occasional lawsuit), and he has just released a new book...
The Krampus (and other unusual Christmas traditions)
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist) This will be the last radio podcast until the Christmas holiday. It's a romp around the globe, as we explore some Christmas traditions beyond Santa, Frosty the Snowman,...
Steve Shives: Activism, Apologists, and the F-Word
This is a 30-minute conversation between Seth Andrews and YouTube activist Steve Shives, recorded recently at the Pennsylvania Atheist/Humanist Conference in Harrisburg, PA. Video of this conversation can be seen here: https://youtu.be/2Q4Yv3rgv-0
The War On Christmas
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.evolvefish.com "War On Christmas" has been used so much in the media, it has become a parody of itself. And yet many still hold to the belief that the baby Jesus is under attack by atheists and secular humanists, and...
Open Mic Night
From time to time, we do an unscripted broadcast where the listeners provide the theme and content. This is one of those shows. Lots of random stuff in here. Enjoy.