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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Mar 15, 2022 • 41min
The Ultimate Kids' Guide to Being Super Healthy (with Dr. Nina Shapiro)
Doctor and educator Nina Shapiro has a new book about keeping kids healthy. She joins us for a conversation about food, fads, medicines, and helpful advice for parents and children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 8, 2022 • 53min
Psychic Predictions: The Track Records of Professed "Seers"
Richard Saunders (of The Skeptic Zone podcast) and Rob Palmer (Skeptical Inquirer contributor) joined others in the ambitious Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project. They join the podcast to discuss their results.SI Article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/pondering-the-published-predictions-of-prominent-psychicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
Death, Grief, & Belief (with Dr. Terri Daniel)
Everyone deals with loss and grief, but not all models for recovery (especially religious ones) are helpful or healthy. Interfaith Chaplain Dr. Terri Daniel weighs in.CONFERENCE LINK: http://www.deathgriefandbelief.comTWITTER LINK: @DGBConferenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 28, 2022 • 5min
Banned on Facebook
COPY AND PASTE (use better tags if you have them, and helpfully share in the comments):The #Facebook account facebook.com/seth.andrews.31was incorrectly flagged and banned for hate speech. The post was actually exposing and condeming the hatespeech of a Texas pastor.I’m asking @meta to review and reverse thisinappropriate ban re: facebook.com/seth.andrews.31Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 22, 2022 • 56min
Bob's Bicycle: Prayer, Priorities, and the God of Diminishing Returns
When Christians celebrate "answered" prayers, they often sound ridiculous. Seth shares a chapter on the subject from his new book, "Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot."GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3suQng8 AUDIOBOOK (narrated by Seth): https://amzn.to/3662etk GET AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY: http://www.sethandrews.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 15, 2022 • 50min
Christian Jihad: A New Report on the Capitol Insurrection
Constitutional Attorney Andrew Seidel gives details on a new and comprehensive report proving that the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol was - in fact - a Christian Nationalist war against its own country's principles.VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/eRiFsjEqGpATHE FULL REPORT: https://bit.ly/3LmCVDBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 8, 2022 • 31min
Primatology, Proof, & the Human Monkey
Erika is a primatologist known on Reddit/YouTube as "Gutsick Gibbon." She's also an enthusiastic educator about human evolution. Sit back and enjoy this compelling and entertaining conversation.YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/yolq3d421-cBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 1, 2022 • 58min
Be Yourself (Because Nobody Else Will)
Listeners bring their comments and questions this week, many falling under the category of preferences, boundaries, and personal choices. The theme seems to be, "You do you."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jan 25, 2022 • 57min
Impossible (?) Conversations: The Best and Worst of "Woke Culture"
Psychologists Dr. Hector Garcia and Dr. Valerie Tarico join us for a complex, nuanced, and thoughtful conversation about the dying of discourse in a hyper-divided world. When should we speak, and when should we shout? Are we picking the right battles? When should we declare war on awful agents? And are good people sometimes getting an unfair shake? This is a discussion about discussions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Jan 18, 2022 • 60min
Atheist Comedians
Atheist comedians poking fun at religions? Here are some various clips from stand-ups like George Carlin, Dave Allen, Sarah Silverman, Tim Minchin, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
