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.
Episodes
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Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 46min
The Creepy and the Culty: "Normal" Things that Mainstream Religions Do Every Day
Often, mainstream religious practices don't seem strange to us...because we're accustomed to them. But are the mainstream faiths any less culty? We think not, and this show provides examples.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Apr 13, 2021 • 42min
The Satan Shoes: A Conversation About the Controversy (with Lucien Greaves)
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of https://thesatanictemple.com, weighs in on the recent moral panic regarding Lil Nas X's recent video and The Satan Shoes.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/qyn6EWg8u1ILucien's blog on Lil Nas X: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lil-nas-x-is-not-49717911Satanic Planet "Baphomet" Video: https://youtu.be/PghnCkolCd0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 19min
Accidents of Birth (with the hosts of Cognitive Dissonance)
In this lively show, hosts Tom and Cecil of https://dissonancepod.com join us for a conversation about life in this random, weird (post-truth?) world.VIDEO of this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cv_RDasAmyQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 11min
Always an Atheist: Stories of Lifelong Nonbelievers
For all of the "apostate" shows we've done, many have requested that we dedicate a podcast to the lifelong non-believer. So for our never-bought-it listeners, here's an entire broadcast featuring your calls and your stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 23, 2021 • 39min
The Catholic Divide: A Church in Conflict over Money and Power (with Katherine Stewart)
The Catholic Church is at war with itself. Big Money players have weaponized the church for Christian Nationalism, while others are resisting religious overreach to install a theocracy and discriminate against others.Author/Journalist Katherine Stewart joins us to talk about her New Republic article, "How Big Money is Dividing American Catholicism."ARTICLE LINK: https://bit.ly/38yfA06Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 16, 2021 • 1h
Wayward: Spiritual Warfare & Sexual Purity (with author Alice Greczyn)
Actress and author Alice Greczyn escaped a high-control version of Christianity. She speaks about her book "Wayward" and her escape from the blame and shame of religion, and Seth Andrews reads from Chapter 17 in the last portion of the show.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/fBdGTehpPhAAlice's book: https://amzn.to/3rNumY4Alice's website: http://www.daretodoubt.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 23min
Is Cheese Powder Actual Cheese? (And more answers to life's burning questions)
Here's another fun distraction from the usual topics, and a great chance to think about some of the things we do and say every day. Why do they call a ship's command center a "bridge?" What's up with useless human arm hair? What is an Epsom Salt? Why do we immediately forget someone's name? And of course, what's up with that orange powder sold as cheese? These are the types of probing (and entertaining) questions we explore this week. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 31min
Can You Reason with Unreasonable People?
Many of us have encountered the "brick wall" believers in superstition, woo, conspiracy, and really bad ideas. Are they still worth our time and energy? And are there ways to break through? We discuss the complex issue(s) regarding deep-seated beliefs and opinions.The Oatmeal illustrated story: https://theoatmeal.com/comics/believeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 4min
Is Cancel Culture Real?
Actor Gina Carano was just dropped by Disney over her controversial Twitter posts, with many decrying "Cancel Culture." Does Cancel Culture even exist? Join us for a thoughtful discussion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
Insurrection and Christian Nationalism (with constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel)
Andrew Seidel is a constitutional expert and author of "The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Unamerican." He joins Seth Andrews for a frank discussion about the state of the United States. Andrew's book: https://amzn.to/3qgSxh3 VIDEO of this discussion: https://youtu.be/z0eVo5xNS1IBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
