TheThinkingAtheist
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.
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 skeptic community.
Noah Lugeons speech
Facebook thread
Creation Museum video
Ark Encounter video
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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.
THE BOOK
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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.
VIDEO
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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 article by Dr. Kristin Du Mez and the words of the late civil rights icon Frederick Douglass.
VIDEO: "What do the Slave is the Fourth of July"
NBC article about the flag.
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"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.
New Yorker Article
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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.
GOSPEL OF LIES book
VIDEO of this interview
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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.
VIDEO of this stream
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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?
Dame Magazine: The Four Ideas That Explain America's Democratic Crisis
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Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus
At the 2026 "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States.
SPEECH VIDEO
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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.
YouTube video of this stream
Pastor Burleson's defense of women
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Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman)
Sociologist and secular studies professor Dr. Phil Zuckerman recently spoke about secular morality at Calgary's We Can Reason conference, and his data would surprise many Christians.
SPEECH VIDEO
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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.
VIDEO
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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.
VIDEO of this conversation
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Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz)
Ethicist and educator Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz survived 600 pages of the new apologetics book, "God: The Science, The Evidence," and he joins the show to talk about it.
The Skeptic UK review
Video of this interview
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Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA
This week's podcast tackles everything from Canada's MAGA to the Evil Oreo, with plenty of listener calls.
Seth's Substack article on "The World's Emptiest Man"
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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?"
Video of Seth playing the game
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Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)
Political scientist and strategist Dr. Rachel Bitecofer has thoughts about why the Left loses and how pro-democracy advocates could win at the midterms and in 2028.
VIDEO of this discussion
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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 commentary, but the rest of the show is airing as scheduled, with the caveat that all comments after the 14-minute mark were made pre-incident.
I appreciate your patience, and I hope the show remains relevant for you.
The Pete Buttigieg town hall event in Tulsa
The open letter
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Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy"
Dr. Lucas Wilson 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 a new book featuring survivor stories.
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Seculars Make Bill O'Reilly Sad (with Phil Zuckerman)
Recently, secular studies professor and sociologist Dr. Phil Zuckerman appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show to talk about the rise of the non-religious in the United States. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about that talk.
Video of this conversation
The O'Reilly interview
Phil Zuckerman
We Can Reason conference
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The Archaeologist, Atlantis, & the Aliens (with Dr. Flint Dibble)
Archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble recently made big waves on the Joe Rogan podcast, but more importantly, he's been a terrific debunker and science educator on his own platforms.
VIDEO of this conversation
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Bribes, Billionaires, and Bari Weiss
The new editor-in-chief at CBS News is suspiciously tied to Trump cronies. How objective is Bari Weiss, and how have the oligarchs manipulated our media?
LINKS
Verge article
Ted talk
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I Can't Love without God (an ex-atheist argues badly)
Professed ex-atheist Christopher Beha has written that falling in love was his ticket back to God. Seth examines this claim and reads some other interesting articles of the week.
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The Christian Choke-Slam of the Late Chuck Norris
Martial-arts icon and Christian nationalist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. Seth has thoughts (plus your calls).
VIDEO of this stream
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We Are Being Controlled
We're living our lives by their rules. How did we get here? Plus your calls.
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Shaming MAGA
Trump supporters have brought us to the brink. If convincing them isn't working, is shaming the next option?
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Empathy is Weakness? (with Fish Stark)
Elon Musk says that empathy is going to ruin us. Fish Stark of the American Humanist Association not only disagrees, but the AHA is prepping a historic day of empathy...and you can potentially be a part of it. https://www.americanempathyproject.org/
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White-Right America
It's impossible to ignore the parallels between 1930s Germany and today's United States. In this podcast, we look at white supremacy as a Trumpian political platform.
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Rage Against the Bunny
So much on this week's broadcast, including dog trackers, quantum vibrations, angry atheism, the Epstein files, reptile rain, and of course, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl.
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Can State Laws Protect Us? (with Mickey Dollens)
Mickey Dollens is the Regional Government Affairs Manager for the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF is on the front lines to protect state/church separation. https://ffrfaction.org/
KPOP ACT
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A Spiritual Atheist? (with Britt Hartley)
Britt Hartley is a religious trauma and deconstruction coach. She's also a "Certified Spiritual Director" at No Nonsense Spirituality.
What does that mean? Can someone be a spiritual atheist?
VIDEO of this conversation
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Our Collective National Trauma
The daily headlines in Trump's America feel like body blows. If you're feeling traumatized, it means you've still got a beating heart and a moral center.
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The Bible EXPLODED! (part two)
Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind.
PART ONE of this podcast
VIDEO of this conversation
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The Bible EXPLODED! (part one)
Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind.
PART TWO of this podcast
VIDEO of this conversation:
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That "Wet Dog Smell" (and other fascinating facts)
Here's a fun one for the holiday. In this show, we answer questions like, "Why do we get the hiccups?" "How do flu shots work?" And of course, "Why do dogs stink when they get wet?"
Science can indeed be fun!
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Somebody is Watching (with Nita Farahany)
Professor Nita Farahany of Duke Law is an expert on the implications of new technologies on society, law, ethics, and privacy. We spoke about today's culture of smart tech and surveillance.
VIDEO of this conversation
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Is it fair to call them stupid?
RELEASING A DAY EARLY.
Beyond the bigotry, how much of today's MAGA movement represents more than ignorance. Are the rest of us paying for American stupidity?
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A War Story About Love
Do you believe in Christmas miracles? Seth Andrews ties a true event from the early 20th Century to the critical challenges of today.
This presentation will (hopefully) leave you entertained and encouraged.
VIDEO of the speech.
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Nativity Nonsense! (with Dr. Aaron Adair)
Physicist and author Dr. Aaron Adair talks about just some of the many problems with the biblical nativity story.
Dr. Adair's book
VIDEO of this conversation
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Santa's Little Helper: an audiobook essay about the Krampus
From Seth Andrews' 2015 audiobook "Sacred Cows," here's a fun little profile of a dark Christmas tradition that many in the United States don't (yet) know about.
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