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Values are More Important than Beliefs (with Dale McGowan)
7 juni 2022 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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.com
VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/aGrR8_Qpz0c
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Out Of My Cold, Dead Hands: America's Love Affair with Guns
31 mei 2022 · 51 min
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." Lees meer
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The Supremacist Court: Activists VS. America in the Halls of Power
24 mei 2022 · 34 min
A leaked Supreme Court majority opinion reveals the impending end of reproductive choice via Roe V. Wade. What's happening, and what happens next? Lees meer
Special thanks to Rachel Laser of Americans United for joining the last half of the conversation.
Americans United: http://www.au.org
Political article on leaked draft: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/supreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473
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Relatives, Rights, & Roe: Host Rants and Listener Calls
17 mei 2022 · 48 min
It's a variety pack this week, with plenty of listener comments and questions. Enjoy! Lees meer
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Your Moment of Science: Yvette d'Entremont in her Own Words
10 mei 2022 · 1 uur 38 min
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! Lees meer
SciBabe: https://scibabe.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scibabe
Chiropractic article: https://theoutline.com/post/1617/chiropractors-are-bullshitBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Science of Mindfulness (with Dr. Ronald Siegel)
3 mei 2022 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
Free Wondrium trial to watch the series on mindfulness: http://www.wondrium.com/seth
Dr. Siegel's website: https://drronsiegel.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/C8Uw0uvDVZA
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Race, Representation, & Black Nonbelievers (a Conversation with Mandisa Thomas)
2 mei 2022 · 21 min
One of my lovely patrons advised that she wanted an audio-only version of this recent interview for listening. Here you go! :) Lees meer
VIDEO version: https://youtu.be/QOSIbO_nTOU
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The Atheist Movement Is...Dead?
26 april 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
From time to time, someone (religious or otherwise) will declare all of atheist activism null and void. Seth Andrews examines that claim. Plus your calls. Lees meer
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We Call B.S. (with Tom & Cecil of Cognitive Dissonance)
19 april 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Tom Curry and Cecil Cicirello talk about their irreverent new book, "The Grand Unified Theory of Bullshit." Lees meer
VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/20_ajQYaZMQ
BOOK LINK: https://amzn.to/3vdqcM9
COGDIS PODCAST: https://www.dissonancepod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Noah Lugeons: How Bad Was This Movie?
15 april 2022 · 26 min
Noah Lugeons hosts The Scathing Atheists and co-hosts God Awful Movies. This short bonus show features the audio from a recent video interview...conducted on Noah's birthday. Enjoy. Lees meer
VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/Wv4NAtTiN5Q
Scathing Atheist: https://scathingatheist.com
God Awful Movies: https://www.facebook.com/GodAwfulMoviesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Dishwasher Anarchy (and other observations on my birthday)
12 april 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
Seth Andrews turns 54. He's older. He's crankier. And he has stuff on his mind. Lees meer
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In Retrospect: Evangelical Conservatives, Sex, and Monica Lewinski
8 april 2022 · 52 min
Yes, the story is 24 years old, but with the new American Crime Story miniseries airing on FX, it is reviving discussions about conduct, legality, and American puritanism and hypocrisy. Lees meer
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/y-RHn_XfJcE
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Are Atheists Leading People to their DOOM? (and other listener calls)
5 april 2022 · 59 min
It's a potpourri of questions, opinions, and rants from our listeners. Enjoy! Lees meer
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Rage, Reaction, and a Little Hate Mail
31 maart 2022 · 1 uur 26 min
Lots to talk about on this bonus podcast, including a nasty letter, and some wonderful listener calls. Lees meer
VIDEO of this podcast: https://youtu.be/iv4LiaRE1fU
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Genesis, White Jesus, and Debating the Resurrection (with Dr. Bart Ehrman)
29 maart 2022 · 47 min
YouTube video of this interview: https://youtu.be/EzEmmSqUCHU
Debate registration link: https://bit.ly/349rOgu
Genesis course: https://bit.ly/3pyXovK
Dr. Ehrman's website: https://www.bartehrman.com
Dr. Ehrman's blog: https://ehrmanblog.org Lees meerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Hate Preachers: Bigotry and Fearmongering by Extremist Christian "Leaders"
22 maart 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Columnist, podcaster, and activist Hemant Mehta joins Seth for a difficult yet necessary dive into the hate platforms like The New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement. The featured audio clips aren't pleasant to hear, but they reflect Old Testament-based bigotry and the tragic war on our fellow human beings. Lees meer
VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/QuJbAs23Juk
Hemant Mehta at OnlySky: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta
Twitter: @hemantmehtaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Ultimate Kids' Guide to Being Super Healthy (with Dr. Nina Shapiro)
15 maart 2022 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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Psychic Predictions: The Track Records of Professed "Seers"
8 maart 2022 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
SI Article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/pondering-the-published-predictions-of-prominent-psychics
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Death, Grief, & Belief (with Dr. Terri Daniel)
1 maart 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
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. Lees meer
CONFERENCE LINK: http://www.deathgriefandbelief.com
TWITTER LINK: @DGBConferenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Banned on Facebook
28 februari 2022 · 5 min
COPY AND PASTE (use better tags if you have them, and helpfully share in the comments): Lees meer
The #Facebook account facebook.com/seth.andrews.31
was incorrectly flagged and banned for hate speech.The post was actually exposing and condeming the hate
speech of a Texas pastor.I’m asking @meta to review and reverse this
inappropriate ban re: facebook.com/seth.andrews.31Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Bob's Bicycle: Prayer, Priorities, and the God of Diminishing Returns
22 februari 2022 · 56 min
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." Lees meer
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.
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Christian Jihad: A New Report on the Capitol Insurrection
15 februari 2022 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/eRiFsjEqGpA
THE FULL REPORT: https://bit.ly/3LmCVDBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Primatology, Proof, & the Human Monkey
8 februari 2022 · 31 min
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. Lees meer
YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/yolq3d421-c
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Be Yourself (Because Nobody Else Will)
1 februari 2022 · 58 min
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." Lees meer
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Impossible (?) Conversations: The Best and Worst of "Woke Culture"
25 januari 2022 · 57 min
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? Lees meer
This is a discussion about discussions.
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Atheist Comedians
18 januari 2022 · 1 uur
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. Lees meer
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Hi, I'm an Atheist: Coming Out to Family and Friends (with author David G. McAfee)
11 januari 2022 · 41 min
Author and journalist David G. McAfee talks about his new book, which is helping guide atheists through their "coming out" to family, friends, and associates. Lees meer
BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Im-Atheist-Means-Others/dp/1250782082
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Show #600
4 januari 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
It's broadcast number 600! Thanks so much for over a decade of shows. Lees meer
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2021: The Year in Review
28 december 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
It's our annual recap of (some of) the best, the worst, and the most bizarre stories of the year. Lees meer
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Holiday Heathenry
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
Host rants. Your calls. Let's enjoy Christmas week together! Lees meer
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I Miss Christopher Hitchens: Remembering Hitch on the 10th Anniversary of his Death
14 december 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
We lost Hitch on December 15th, 2011. In this broadcast, we hear his voice, enjoy his mastery of language, and remember. Lees meer
LINKS:
On the Daily Show with Jon Stewart: https://on.cc.com/3nkAHL8
Tariq Ramadan Debate/Islam: https://youtu.be/mMraxhd9Z9Q
On Joy Behar with Pastor Douglas Wilson: https://youtu.be/tamcV_XxZsQ
Intelligence Squared debate: https://bit.ly/3Dg1Cgu
Debate with Frank Turek: https://vimeo.com/1904911
VS Rabbi Harold Kushner: https://youtu.be/Xx_ov2NiNo4
On the street/Life and death: https://youtu.be/iWMarPMGe0k
On Mother Teresa: https://youtu.be/8t4VhQX5Ckk
VS William Dembski: https://youtu.be/SgFsPGoaqZABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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We Are But Beasts (with Aron Ra)
7 december 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
Aron Ra is an author, educator, and atheist activist. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about pagan Christmas, religious awfulness, and humans' place as "beasts" in the animal kingdom. Shows with Aron are always entertaining, and this one is no exception. Lees meer
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Spoiled America: Re-examining the Wonders of our Daily Lives
30 november 2021 · 24 min
In this unique show, we take a few minutes to regain some perspective. Lees meer
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The Mess in my Head: Holiday Ramblings from a Frustrated Host
23 november 2021 · 58 min
For the host and many listeners, the 2021 holiday season is a weird time. How are you dealing with the last month(s) of the year? Lees meer
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Expose Christian Schools
16 november 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
The #ExposeChristianSchools hashtag is helping people share their stories about indoctrination and abuse within religious "education." In this show, we expose some of the problematic curriculum and share listener stories about their own experiences. Lees meer
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Dominion: The Christian Assault on a Secular Nation (Part Two)
9 november 2021 · 49 min
Katherine Stewart, author of "The Power Worshippers," and constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel join us for part two of this important conversation about the evangelical assault on the United States. Lees meer
Katherine Stewart: https://katherinestewart.me
Andrew Seidel: https://andrewlseidel.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Dominion: The Christian Assault on a Secular Nation
2 november 2021 · 37 min
Religious "nones" are on the rise, but evangelicals continue to maneuver into circles of influence at every level. We discuss their tactics and Christian Dominion Theology. Lees meer
Dr. Clint Heacock's "Mindshift podcast: https://mindshiftpodcast.co.uk/
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Our Irrational Fears
26 oktober 2021 · 53 min
It's a lighthearted look into the fears and phobias which give us pause (or send us rushing out of the room). Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins us for the second half of the broadcast. Lees meer
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The Strange Origins of Popular Superstitions
19 oktober 2021 · 58 min
Don't walk under a ladder. Don't open an umbrella indoors. Beware the black cat. Knock on wood. This lighthearted show explores the origins of popular superstitions. Lees meer
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Ghost Stories 2021
12 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 17 min
Our annual Halloween tradition! It's an entire podcast of ghost stories. Turn down the lights, crank up the volume, and enjoy. Lees meer
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Seth Andrews Teaches Sunday School
5 oktober 2021 · 59 min
Join us for another journey through some of the more, uh, interesting yet seldom addressed stories in the Christian Bible. Lees meer
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Jesus & John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation (with author Dr. Kristin Du Mez)
28 september 2021 · 44 min
Dr. Kristin Du Mez is a Christian, yet she is also taking to task America's hard leanings into white Christian Nationalism and authoritarian "God warrior" narratives. Join us for a compelling discussion about her new book. Lees meer
BOOK LINK: https://amzn.to/391DTU1
Dr. Du Mez's website: https://kristindumez.com/
VIDEO of this discussion: https://youtu.be/aeMjEYAMsGkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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A Love Letter to #Exvangelicals and Those Deconstructing their Toxic Faith
23 september 2021 · 14 min
Andrew Seidel has penned a latter for Religion Dispatches that serves as an encouragement to exvangelicals. In this (free) short bonus show, with their permission, I read the text of that letter. Lees meer
ARTICLE: https://religiondispatches.org/a-love-letter-to-exvangelicals-and-those-deconstructing-their-toxic-faith/
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Ten Things Christians Wish Jesus Hadn't Taught (with author Dr. David Madison)
21 september 2021 · 49 min
Seth speaks with Dr. David Madison about his new book, and the last half of the show features all of Chapter Ten. Lees meer
Get the book here! https://amzn.to/3jQBi5u
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The Trolley Problem (and Other Ethical Dilemmas)
14 september 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
The classic Trolley Problem forces a life-and-death choice with no easy solution. In this broadcast, listeners navigate several ethical dilemmas, and we discuss the implications. Lees meer
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Mimzy Vidz: Free From Islam
7 september 2021 · 45 min
Mimzy was a devout Muslim. She observed the Qur'an and proselytized her religion...until her dissatisfaction with Islam led her to question everything. She shares her inspiring story on this week's show. Lees meer
On Twitter: @MimzyVidz
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mimzyvidz
VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/aQfrRS41eaU
Documentary "Women Leaving Islam:" https://youtu.be/ojpGBz9OxPMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Inevitable: Dispatches on the Right to Die (with author Katie Engelhart)
31 augustus 2021 · 57 min
Katie Engelhart has a new book which fairly explores the hugely complex issues of Death with Dignity, assisted suicide, Medical Aid in Dying, and other models for allowing competent adults to end their own suffering. She speaks candidly about her research, the stories, and her own opinions. Lees meer
Katie's website: https://www.katieengelhart.com
VIDEO of this conversation https://youtu.be/ic4cG4SYMco
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I Used to Believe Weird Things
24 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
Our listeners confess to the (often comedically) strange beliefs they once held. Lees meer
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Abortion: Science, the Soul, and the Question of Personhood
17 augustus 2021 · 46 min
We take a respectful and science-based look at the controversial subject of abortion. Lees meer
Link to the book, "Confessions of a Former Fox News Christian:" https://amzn.to/3iFFMep
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Recovering From Religious Trauma: with Psychologist Dr. Marlene Winell
10 augustus 2021 · 51 min
Dr. Winell does a lot of work with exvangelicals, and she authored the book, "Leaving the Fold - A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving their Religion." She joins us to talk about religious trauma and recovery. Lees meer
Dr. Winell's website: http://marlenewinell.net
Dr. Winell's book: https://amzn.to/3rK7FF9Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.