TheThinkingAtheist
The Thinking Atheist
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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Jul 1, 2022 • 35min
Alice Greczyn: Sex, Shame, and the Harms of Purity Culture
Alice Greczyn is a Hollywood actress, author, speaker, and activist. She escaped fundamentalist Christianity, and she tells her story.VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/zkwVkmKSpUEAlice's website: https://www.alicegreczyn.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicegreczynHer book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Wayward-Audiobook/B0B78573R5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 9min
My Head Is Going to Explode
Host rants. Your calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 21, 2022 • 59min
Raptor Turkeys (and Other Random Stuff We Should Absolutely Know)
It's time for another thrill-packed general knowledge show. In this broadcast, we talk about the appendix, belly buttons, cats and boxes, stoplights, blue jeans, static electricity, beef jerky, and of course, velociraptors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 14, 2022 • 35min
Dave Warnock: Childish Things
Terminally ill with ALS, Dave Warnock is committed to fully living the moments which remain. He discusses his life, his prognosis, and his new book.Dave's website: http://www.daveoutloud.comBook "Childish Things:" https://amzn.to/3aMw5tpVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/H9MIrZabJvkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jun 7, 2022 • 46min
Values are More Important than Beliefs (with Dale McGowan)
A past recipient of Harvard's Humanist of the Year award, Dale McGowan is an activist, speaker, author, and Chief Content Manger for http://www.onlysky.media.He joins Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about media, bias, values, religion, and how we might better our efforts to improve the world. https://dalemcgowan.comVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/aGrR8_Qpz0cBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 31, 2022 • 51min
Out Of My Cold, Dead Hands: America's Love Affair with Guns
In the wake of two recent mass shootings, and inspired by a recent OnlySky article on American guns, homicide, suicide, and mental health (https://bit.ly/3LmCwjk), Seth Andrews shares his thoughts on the subject, drawn from his 2020 book, "Confessions of a Former Fox News Christian."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 24, 2022 • 34min
The Supremacist Court: Activists VS. America in the Halls of Power
A leaked Supreme Court majority opinion reveals the impending end of reproductive choice via Roe V. Wade. What's happening, and what happens next?Special thanks to Rachel Laser of Americans United for joining the last half of the conversation.Americans United: http://www.au.orgPolitical article on leaked draft: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/supreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 17, 2022 • 48min
Relatives, Rights, & Roe: Host Rants and Listener Calls
It's a variety pack this week, with plenty of listener comments and questions. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 10, 2022 • 1h 38min
Your Moment of Science: Yvette d'Entremont in her Own Words
Yvette d'Entremont is an analytical chemist and science educator perhaps best known as SciBabe. Seth reads several of her "Moment of Science" articles and talks to Yvette about them. Enjoy!SciBabe: https://scibabe.comOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scibabeChiropractic article: https://theoutline.com/post/1617/chiropractors-are-bullshitBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
May 3, 2022 • 53min
The Science of Mindfulness (with Dr. Ronald Siegel)
Dr. Ronald Siegel is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, author of "The Mindfulness Solution," and professor for "The Science of Mindfulness" at Wondrium.Free Wondrium trial to watch the series on mindfulness: http://www.wondrium.com/sethDr. Siegel's website: https://drronsiegel.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/C8Uw0uvDVZABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
