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  1. You Pick The Topic: Listener Calls & Comments (March 2019)

    26 maart 2019 · 50 min

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    This is a show where the listeners decide what we talk about. Lots of interesting stuff in this one, including conversations about religious summer camps, the "abuse" of indoctrination, and the difference between skepticism and anti-science self-deception. Lees meer

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  2. Sarah Rocksdale: Women, Religion, the Hijab, & Hot Yoga

    25 maart 2019 · 40 min

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    This is the audio of a recent YouTube conversation between Seth Andrews and activist Sarah Rocksdale. Until recently, Sarah was known for her videos about health and lifestyle, but lately (to the chagrin of many of her original fans) she has been speaking boldly as a critic of religion and atheist. Lees meer

    The YouTube video version of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/SZfNygMvEHc

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  3. What They Don’t Know Won’t Kill Me: One Man’s Secret in the Shadow of Islam

    19 maart 2019 · 1 uur 22 min

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    Jimmy was born into a Muslim family and the Islamic faith. Jimmy also carried a secret...one that threatened to destroy him if it ever came to light. Lees meer

    Seth Andrews tells Jimmy's true story, a difficult yet important example of how religions oppress, and why we should work together to create a future of freedom.

    Discover more about Jimmy at @Geemme, or https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com

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  4. A Candid Conversation About Christianity: Seth Andrews & Pastor Caleb Moore

    12 maart 2019 · 2 uur

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    Caleb Moore is a Baptist pastor who expressed interest in talking with Seth Andrews about God, Christianity, atheism, and more. Their conversation - unedited - is releasing both here and on Pastor Caleb's podcast in the hopes of furthering discussion on both platforms and providing an example of how strong disagreement doesn't have to make us enemies. Lees meer

    Pastor Moore's website is http://www.calebmoore.tv

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  5. The Righteous & The Woke: Purity Cults in the Struggles for Justice (with Dr. Valerie Tarico)

    5 maart 2019 · 1 uur 7 min

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    In this crazy world, how often has a passionate desire for justice caused us to oversimplify complex problems, ignore details that don't validate us, and vilify all who dare to disagree? Has "Woke Culture" sometimes exhibited a dogmatic, even religious, attitude toward the worthy and the unworthy? And is it even possible to have a reasonable conversation about this in the Era Of Online Outrage? Lees meer

    Psychologist Dr. Valerie Tarico joins Seth Andrews for just such a conversation.

    Dr. Tarico's article "The Righteous & The Woke:" https://valerietarico.com/2019/01/24/the-righteousness-and-the-woke-why-evangelicals-and-social-justice-warriors-trigger-me-in-the-same-way

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  6. Listener Calls: Mormons, Meat, & "Secular Religion"

    26 februari 2019 · 56 min

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    Seth Andrews takes listener calls on a variety of subjects, including horse meat, Mormon baptism, "First Stage Atheism," and "secular religion." The comments sections will have much to chew on. Lees meer

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  7. Street Epistemology Workshop: Challenging Beliefs Through Friendly Conversation

    19 februari 2019 · 59 min

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    Street Epistemology is a tool for engaging everyday people in conversations about beliefs and truth claims. In this broadcast, Seth Andrews speaks with four active street epistemologists about their methods and experiences, and he plays recordings from several SE encounters so that listeners can hear street epistemology in action. Lees meer

    Find out more about SE at https://streetepistemology.com

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  8. Ken Ham Quotes Seth Andrews (and it's the comedy event of the year)!

    13 februari 2019 · 24 min

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    Ken Ham quoted Seth Andrews in an article shilling for Ham's new book. It's gold...and Seth couldn't help but do a little monologue about it. Lees meer

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  9. YouTube Atheism is (NOT) Dead!

    12 februari 2019 · 1 uur 24 min

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    Is YouTube atheism dead? Not remotely. Join Seth Andrews as he connects with six rising YouTube activists who are not only injecting fresh blood into the conversations out there, but who are committed to fostering dialogue, compassion, community, and humanity. Lees meer

    YOUTUBE SEARCH TO FIND:
    Genetically Modified Skeptic
    Telltale Atheist
    Holy Koolaid
    Shannon Q.
    Talk Heathen
    Mr. Atheist

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  10. Tribes, Trump, & the Masculine Male (with Dr. Hector Garcia)

    5 februari 2019 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Evolutionary psychologist and author Dr. Hector A. Garcia speaks candidly about men, masculinity, leaders, followers, attraction, and how evolution informs it all. Lees meer

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    VIDEO of this conversation at https://youtu.be/2TtoPPjxQT4

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  11. Remembering Tootsie (Rat Dog)

    4 februari 2019 · 29 min

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    Little Tootsie left us on February 3rd, 2019...less than three weeks after we lost Henry. For those who wish to hear the story, and to take the journey, Seth Andrews speaks about "Rat Dog" and the community that loved her. Lees meer

    ARTICLE: "Why Losing a Dog can be Harder than Losing a Relative or Friend" https://bit.ly/2BfsT4z

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  12. The Silent Witness

    29 januari 2019 · 37 min

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    Throughout our greatest suffering, our most horrific experiences, our worst fears come true...the world's dominant religions declare that we are being watched. Seth Andrews explores this idea. Lees meer

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  13. The Faith Healers

    22 januari 2019 · 1 uur 35 min

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    They're the self-proclaimed agents of God's supernatural power. And...they want your money! Join Seth Andrews for a romp through the wild, weird, and often damaging world of evangelical faith healers, and learn some of the tricks they use to con the vulnerable, the hurting, and the desperate. Lees meer

    Bob Larson exorcism: https://youtu.be/UJ_moqoE3OM (Video REMOVED by Bob Larson)
    John & Ryan commentary on the exorcism: https://youtu.be/bVHD9eHckeU
    John & Ryan commentary on Peter Popoff: https://youtu.be/LWxjwLwT-PE

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  14. A "Thank You" from Seth & Natalie

    20 januari 2019 · 10 min

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    A personal word of thanks for your amazing support and love during a difficult time. https://www.gofundme.com/rememberinghenry Lees meer

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  15. Remembering Henry

    17 januari 2019 · 18 min

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    We lost Henry on January 15th, 2019. Seth Andrews tells the story of his rescue, his unexpected passing, and how he and Natalie wish to memorialize him. Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this is at https://youtu.be/1yAyqVdv0eU
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  16. John de Lancie: The Truth & The Lie

    15 januari 2019 · 47 min

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    John de Lancie is a veteran actor whose credits on television, stage, and screen range from Star Trek TNG to Breaking Bad to Assassin's Creed to My Little Pony. John is also an outspoken humanist and science advocate. In this show, he speaks with Seth Andrews about life, storytelling, Trump, religion, humanism, and (hopefully) a more reasonable future. Lees meer

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  17. Islam & The Future of Tolerance: with film director Jay Shapiro

    8 januari 2019 · 46 min

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    Jay Shapiro is director of the new documentary film, "Islam & The Future of Tolerance." The film stars Maajid Nawaz and Sam Harris, and it's available on Amazon, iTunes, and at http://www.islamandthefutureoftolerance.com Lees meer

    Jay speaks about the film, and we play several clips.

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  18. Shannon Q: The Sham of Religious "Deliverance" Ministries

    2 januari 2019 · 50 min

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    YouTuber and atheist advocate Shannon Q. sounds off on atheism, activism, and the disturbingly awful practices of Above & Beyond, a religious "deliverance" ministry more interested in superstition than science. Lees meer

    Shannon's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qhPJh8DeoR-3JhMrIvw0g

    YouTube video of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/bCXJJlOn2Qc

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  19. 2018: The Year in Review

    28 december 2018 · 57 min

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    Seth Andrews counts down some of the biggest and most entertaining stories of the past year. Happy New Year, and thanks for listening! Lees meer

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  20. A Skeptical Christmas with Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty

    23 december 2018 · 1 uur 20 min

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    Friends and activists Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty mark the holiday with observations about Christmas, religion, agnostics, philosophy, politics, and Mormon porn. Enjoy! Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/KCIIJr2wC84

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  21. Phone Calls to Strangers: a Secular Christmas Surprise

    16 december 2018 · 53 min

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    Seth Andrews calls various people in need with gifts, help, and charity made possible by his audience. The show is releasing a few days early, so that recipients can get their gifts sooner. Lees meer

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  22. A Merry PAGAN Christmas! (with Aron Ra)

    11 december 2018 · 58 min

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    Seth Andrews and Aron Ra talk about Christmas, paganism, the gods, tradition, religion, and much more! Lees meer

    Video of this conversation is on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/xkvAkljb3p0

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  23. Unskeptical: Finding the Real Story in a World of Half-Truths

    4 december 2018 · 46 min

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    What happens when we have facts, but not context or perspective. Seth Andrews explores the issue in his November 11th, 2018 speech given for the Central Florida Freethought Community. Lees meer

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  24. John Chau: A Suicide Mission

    26 november 2018 · 28 min

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    We explore the bizarre and tragic story of Christian missionary John Chau, killed by the very people he was trying to evangelize. We also explore the larger questions about missions work, boundaries, mockery, God's Will, and the senseless loss of life. Lees meer

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  25. Happy Friendsgiving!

    21 november 2018 · 49 min

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    Seth Andrews speaks about the friends, family, religion, tradition, and Humanism in the holidays. Lees meer

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  26. Just Stop with the Christmas Music

    14 november 2018 · 39 min

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    Seth Andrews on Christmas music, physics, apologists, and the "Answering Atheists" conference coming in 2019. Lees meer

    YouTube version at https://youtu.be/ph4FHWfSVeE

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  27. Seth Andrews on Atheist Talk 950 Minneapolis

    13 november 2018 · 42 min

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    Seth Andrews was the featured guest on Minneapolis' KTNF AM950. This is the recording of that interview. Lees meer

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  28. Rambles, Royals, and the Red Light District

    8 november 2018 · 38 min

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    Seth Andrews recently returned from a multi-city European trip, and he has questions. Join him for a romp through the Queen's Guard, the chocolate shops, and Amsterdam's Red Light District. Lees meer

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  29. The Changing Face of Jesus

    6 november 2018 · 30 min

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    Seth Andrews explores the many faces of Jesus (and other gods), and the strangely coincidental resemblance to human faces and desires. VIDEO of this presentation is here (link coming soon). Lees meer

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  30. Seth Andrews: From Religion to Reason (Audience Q&A)

    31 oktober 2018 · 33 min

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    This is part 2 of Seth Andrews' recent presentation in Minneapolis, featuring questions and comments from the live audience. See the speech here (video link coming soon): Lees meer

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  31. Seth Andrews: From Religion to Reason

    30 oktober 2018 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Seth Andrews chronicles his personal story for a live Minneapolis audience, the event sponsored by Minnesota Atheists. You can watch this speech on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qP2dOWGaNl8 Lees meer

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  32. The Weak and The Strong

    23 oktober 2018 · 46 min

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    Seth Andrews explores the notion of dominance philosophy in relation to Trump, religions, and Humanism. Plus, comments and questions from the livestream chat room. VIDEO of this livestream at https://youtu.be/gD-rQEyXZAo Lees meer

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  33. Ghost Stories 2018

    16 oktober 2018 · 1 uur 18 min

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    It's another October around the virtual campfire for our annual Halloween tradition: the telling of ghost stories! Turn down the lights, crank up the volume, grab onto a loved one, and enjoy! Lees meer

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  34. Alexa: Stop the Insanity!

    4 oktober 2018 · 55 min

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    If Amazon's Alexa can answer many of life's probing questions, could she restore political and cultural sanity to the United States? Seth Andrews dreams the dream. Lees meer

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  35. A Secular Perspective on Suicide

    2 oktober 2018 · 1 uur 38 min

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    Join us for a respectful and critical conversation about suicide from a secular perspective. Lees meer

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    For friends and family
    National Alliance on Mental Illness suicide info -https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Risk-of-Suicide
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  36. The Kavanaugh Question: with Katherine Stewart

    28 september 2018 · 33 min

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    Investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart joins Seth Andrews for a look at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, his track record, and the allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding him. Lees meer

    Follow Katherine on Twitter at @kathsstewart

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  37. Silence, Suffering, Sex, and Stupidity

    25 september 2018 · 45 min

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    Seth Andrews gives commentary on a celebrated religious film, unnecessary suffering, secular sexuality, and - again - the insanity of humanity. Lees meer

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  38. Cats, Death, and the Religion of Football

    18 september 2018 · 56 min

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    Seth Andrews' YouTube livestream (on a loose range of topics) is this week's podcast. Watch at https://youtu.be/rJr_wpYVA_Y Lees meer

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  39. I Went to Facebook Jail

    11 september 2018 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Post something "offensive," and social media is likely to give you a temporary - or permanent - penalty. We talk about Facebook Jail, whether it's fair, and what to do about it. Lees meer

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  40. Our 400th Show!

    4 september 2018 · 1 uur 20 min

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    Another show, another milestone. Join Seth Andrews for the 400th episode of The Thinking Atheist podcast. Lees meer

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  41. It's Time to Quit the Catholic Church

    26 augustus 2018 · 27 min

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    Another child abuse scandal rocks the Catholic Church. We explore the reports coming out of Pennsylvania, and the Church's long, ugly track record of abuse and coverup. Freedom From Religion Foundation's Andrew Seidel joins the conversation. Lees meer

    Articles:
    CNN ARTICLE: https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/world/catholic-church-abuse-scandal-timeline/index.html
    ANDREW SEIDEL'S ARTICLE: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/pa-abuse-report
    FRIENDLY ATHEIST'S ARTICLE: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/15/here-are-the-worst-abuses-by-catholic-priests-from-the-pa-grand-jurys-report/
    PENNSYLVANIA GRAND JURY REPORT: http://media-downloads.pacourts.us/InterimRedactedReportandResponses.pdf?cb=22148
    FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION: http://www.ffrf.org

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  42. I'm Gregory, and I'm Afraid of Hell

    21 augustus 2018 · 42 min

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    This is a candid conversation with Gregory, a man who logically rejects Christianity, but who can't shake his fears about Hell. Seth Andrews walks with Gregory through his religious conversion, his doubts, his fears of torment, and what the future might hold. Lees meer

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  43. Texts From My Religious Dad

    15 augustus 2018 · 49 min

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    Seth Andrews shares a recent text exchange with a religious father, and speaks candidly about family, boundaries and respect...and how religions so often damage them. Lees meer

    VIDEO version of this show at https://youtu.be/iUp3FdfYeLs

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  44. I Used To Believe Weird Things

    14 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 10 min

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    From the Sunlight Diet to flat-earthers to kitchen seasonings that repel demons, we explore some of the more bizarre (and entertaining) things our listeners once held as Truth. Lees meer

    Prepare yourself for some strangely entertaining beliefs submitted by our listeners, and an exploration into why we so often embrace the irrational.

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  45. Christianity, Crimes, and the Constitution (with Andrew Torrez)

    7 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 37 min

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    Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, church/state separation, and the Religious Right in the era of Trump. Lees meer

    Opening Arguments podcast: https://openargs.com

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  46. God, Guilt, Political Correctness, and Trevor Noah (a Seth Andrews Livestream)

    26 juli 2018 · 46 min

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    Seth Andrews fields comments and questions on a wide variety of topics, including the recent Trevor Noah controversy, religious guilt, political correctness, and (yes) the ice cream man. Lees meer

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  47. Noah Was A Plonker

    24 juli 2018 · 57 min

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    From Ken Ham's Ark Encounter to Jenny McCarthy to Egyptian curses to 3D-printed handguns, Seth Andrews brushes up on the weird, wonderful world of British insults as he monologues about some of the stranger headlines of the week. Lees meer

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  48. Cults Part Two: The Trouble with Totalism

    17 juli 2018 · 1 uur 27 min

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    From the Moonies to Scientology to Heaven's Gate, we continue our two-part series on cults, their methods, their abuses, and the stories of some who escaped. Lees meer

    Chris Shelton's Scientology blog: http://mncriticalthinking.com/

    A helpful resource. The International Cultic Studies Association

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  49. Cults Part One: Mind-Control Ministry

    10 juli 2018 · 42 min

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    "Leon," a former cult member, speaks candidly about his own brainwashing, extreme cult tactics, his escape, and the tools for understanding - and exposing - how cults oppress and enslave. Lees meer

    His story was featured in the book, "Fortney Road: Life, Death, and Deception in a Christian Cult."

    Other resources:
    "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini
    International Cultic Studies Association

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  50. Second Civil War Letters

    5 juli 2018 · 15 min

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    In this short holiday broadcast, Seth Andrews reads some of the best hashtag responses to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' warnings about The Second Civil War. Lees meer

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