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.

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Tuesday · 1 hr 2 min
The Odyssey and Kakistocracy
A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more.
July 21 · 56 min
That's Just Insulting: My Chat with an Ark Encounter Evangelist
During the July 12th, 2026 protest at the entrance of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Seth Andrews had a discussion/debate with an Ark apologist. Seth describes the exchange, dismantles the Noah myth, and plays a fiercely-delivered speech by a Noah from the...
July 14 · 45 min
Clearly Written by Boys: A Woman's Guide to the Bible
Co-authors Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald have taken a deep dive into the Bible's tragic attitudes about women. We discuss the project and the "Good Book" that subjugates and silences based on gender....
July 7 · 2 hr 18 min
The Cat, the Candle, and F@#K Alzheimer's
Seth's monologue deals with subjects both light and heavy. Plus plenty of listener calls in this longer-length episode. https://youtube.com/live/5G9IKn3e76A
July 4 · 38 min
A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250
On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride. In light of our national crisis at the 250 marker, Seth shares an...
June 30 · 45 min
"I'm Farting Carrots:" Misheard Lyrics and the Mind
Why do our brains sometimes misinterpret song lyrics, and what can brain science tell us about human pattern-seeking? In this (fun!) show filled with familiar song clips, we get musical and mental. ...
June 23 · 55 min
Gospel of Lies (with Promise Backlund)
Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it. https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Lies-Promise-Backlund/dp/1964487552 book https://youtu.be/MWtGkErT3FE...
June 19 · 1 hr 33 min
MAGA, Masculinity, and the Turning Point Tradwives
Lots to talk about in this bonus show, including toxic masculinity, Pete's flu fumble, Turning Point USA's anti-woman women, and the "cultural Christianity" of Richard Dawkins. https://www.youtube.com/live/ycYxNQa6gCg?si=DvN5fdk4VBpN4iVy of this stream
June 16 · 58 min
The Theory of Stupidity
Mid-twentieth century theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer claimed that stupidity is more dangerous than evil. Can that claim be applied to MAGA? https://www.damemagazine.com/2026/06/09/four-ideas-explain-americas-democratic-crisis/
June 9 · 38 min
Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus
At the 2026 "https://wecanreason.com/" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States. https://youtu.be/lZSFOKKQWZU
June 5 · 1 hr 17 min
The Bird is the Word
This bonus show is a wild ride. Seth tells the story of a magical backyard visitor, plus we talk about Pride month, immigration, AI, and the wacky Christian claim that God honors women. https://www.youtube.com/live/NmpkhxsP48Q?si=WPqBB5nL-ZLpX7_z of...
June 2 · 52 min
Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman)
Sociologist and secular studies professor https://www.pitzer.edu/phil-zuckerman recently spoke about secular morality at Calgary's http://www.wecanreason.com conference, and his data would surprise many Christians. https://youtu.be/J_ENS0fWCFU
May 29 · 1 hr 6 min
Things Have Gotten out of Hand
Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast. https://www.youtube.com/live/Ti2Jsk4HNYg?si=1WalTS-NV9C4ABpH
May 26 · 1 hr 12 min
MAXIMUM DAMAGE: Christian Films, Games, and Claims Which Demand an Apology
The legendary reviewer of Christian movies and video games Noah Lugeons joins Seth Andrews to talk about the best of the worst, religion, addiction, and America's slide into madness. https://youtu.be/9jDH2oQSk2k of this conversation
May 22 · 33 min
Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz)
Ethicist and educator https://www.skeptic.org.uk/author/aaronrabinowitz/ survived 600 pages of the new apologetics book, "https://www.amazon.com/God-Science-Evidence-Michel-Yves-Bollore/dp/9998782406," and he joins the show to talk about it....
May 19 · 1 hr 20 min
Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA
This week's podcast tackles everything from Canada's MAGA to the Evil Oreo, with plenty of listener calls. https://sethandrews.substack.com/p/the-worlds-emptiest-man
May 12 · 40 min
A Divine Encounter with ChristGPT
There's an abundance of new AI apps which present Jesus, Buddha, and other characters in ChatGPT-style interfaces. But how does artificial intelligence jive with a "risen Christ?" https://youtu.be/7xu83xSpXNE
May 5 · 1 hr 6 min
Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)
Political scientist and strategist https://thecycle.substack.com/ has thoughts about why the Left loses and how pro-democracy advocates could win at the midterms and in 2028. https://youtu.be/el-RFKLyldI of this discussion
April 26 · 59 min
Dinner Theater?
This show was written, produced, and queued BEFORE the chaos at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, but it was about the dinner, the press, and a recent series of appearances by Pete Buttigieg.I've revised the first segment with updated...
April 21 · 46 min
Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy"
https://www.facebook.com/luke.wilson.96 has done a lot of writing and speaking about the unscientific and often dangerous practice of "conversion therapy." He joins us to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter, as well as...

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The Odyssey and Kakistocracy

That's Just Insulting: My Chat with an Ark Encounter Evangelist

Clearly Written by Boys: A Woman's Guide to the Bible

The Cat, the Candle, and F@#K Alzheimer's

A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250

"I'm Farting Carrots:" Misheard Lyrics and the Mind

Gospel of Lies (with Promise Backlund)

MAGA, Masculinity, and the Turning Point Tradwives

The Theory of Stupidity

Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus

The Bird is the Word

Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman)

Things Have Gotten out of Hand

MAXIMUM DAMAGE: Christian Films, Games, and Claims Which Demand an Apology

Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz)

Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA

A Divine Encounter with ChristGPT

Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)

Dinner Theater?

Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy"