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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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#885
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...
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#884
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. ...
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#883
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...
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#882
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
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#881
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/
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#880
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
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#879
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...
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#878
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
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#877
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
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#876
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
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#875
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....
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#874
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
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#873
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
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#872
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
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#871
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...
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