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.
Ghost Stories 2026
It's our annual October tradition...a chance to suspend (some) disbelief and get into the Halloween spirit.
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The United States of Insanity (with Aron Ra)
At a recent event in Fort Worth, Texas, activist and educator Aron Ra spoke directly about the dangerous rise of the Christian right, and the need for moral people to stand against it.
VIDEO of the speech
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Should Capital Punishment Be Put to Death?
After the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike, we're again having the conversation about crime, justice, and the death penalty. What's your take?
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The United States is Not a Christian Nation
At a recent event in Fort Worth, Texas, Seth Andrews explained why the "Christian nation" and "Judeo-Christian values" narrative is fiction, and he brought receipts.
VIDEO of the speech
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When Movies Screw Up the Science
It's fun to suspend disbelief and go on a fantastic film journey, but sometimes Hollywood stretches the science so far that it breaks our brains.
This fun and informative show features the voices of several scientists eager to chat about the movies that make them wince, and we'll list some films that actually make scientific sense. Enjoy!
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The Unholy Trinity Reunion
On August 29th, 2026, Matt Dillahunty, Aron Ra, and Seth Andrews reunited on stage for a three-hour event in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the audio from that sold-out show.
VIDEO
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They Go Low, We Go High? (with Cecil Cicirello)
Here's a re-broadcast of a recent Cognitive Dissonance show where Seth filled the co-host seat for a hospitalized Tom Curry.
VIDEO of this discussion
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The Making of an American Caesar (with Dr. Brad Onishi)
Dr. Brad Onishi has done an impressive deep dive into the evangelical kingmaking machine. He joined Seth to talk about his new book on MAGA's messiah.
VIDEO of this conversation
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The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading)
In this ten-minute reading, a Substack account called Fear and Loathing: Closer to the Edge describes Trump's America in stark language. Listen and decide if this depiction is fair or unfair.
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Go Fact Yourself: "Skeptics" Aren't Immune to Fake News
Seth Andrews addresses an often unpopular reality: We're all human, and humans can be fooled. Check out some examples of popular links and memes (shared by progressives and atheists) that aren't tethered to sources or are outright lies.
VIDEO of this speech.
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The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots
Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls.
The West Point article
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EPISODE #900
This week marks a milestone: 900 shows! Hop into the way-back machine as Seth plays selected clips from various shows over sixteen years.
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Dolly Parton: Christian Humanist (A Tribute by Matt Dillahunty)
The world recently lost an icon, and many are only now learning about the humanitarian work which defined most of Dolly Parton's 80 year life. At the recent Unholy Trinity Reunion event in Fort Worth, atheist activist Matt Dillahunty paid tribute.
VIDEO of Matt's tribute
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RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist.
SPEECH VIDEO
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Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews)
How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati.
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Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist
Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God.
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Plane Annoying: Street Preachers in the Sky
Jesus freak Whitney Lynn recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and sky) evangelists who can't keep their beliefs to themselves?
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The Earth is Flat and Bill Clinton is the AntiChrist (with Susan Huckle)
Actor and author Susan Huckle was raised in a highly religious home filled with conspiracy theories. She has written a book about her childhood and her journey into rationalism.
VIDEO of this conversation
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Not-So-Great Debates: Christian Callers Attempt to Prove God
It's another bonus porcast...this one comprised of several religious callers from The Line's Sunday Shows. As these armchair apologists attempt to prove God, they reveal great reasons for being skeptical.
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Toxic Empathy?
Influencers like Elon Musk, Gad Saad, and Allie Beth Stuckey are warning that progressives have taken the idea of empathy too far. Sadly, this is a popular narrative for millions of people.
Dr. Zaki's Tedx Talk
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Goodness Doesn't Need a God
A few weeks ago, James Hodgson of the Humanism Now podcast invited Seth Andrews for a chat. It was an enjoyable conversation about doing the right things "for goodness' sake."
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Seth Andrews and Noah Lugeons: Live in Cincinnati!
On July 11th, 2026, two activists took the stage for 2.5 hours of humor and humanism. The full house had a great time, and you will as well.
VIDEO
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The Odyssey and Kakistocracy
A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more.
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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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