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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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Friday · 10 min
The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading)
In this ten-minute reading, a Substack account called https://bit.ly/4gQI60m describes Trump's America in stark language. Listen and decide if this depiction is fair or unfair.
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#902
Tuesday · 59 min
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....
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September 10 · 59 min
The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots
Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls. https://theconversation.com/military-personnel-swear-allegiance-to-the-constitution-and-serve-the-american-people-not-one-leader-or-party-225161
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#900
September 8 · 1 hr 1 min
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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#899
September 3 · 20 min
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....
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#898
September 1 · 54 min
RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)
Constitutional attorney https://andrewlseidel.com/ 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. https://youtu.be/L1EoiLBBhuI
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#897
August 29 · 27 min
Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews)
How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? https://youtu.be/4r0BicbdeWo?si=vqAz3oeSKVtlOza1Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati.
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#896
August 27 · 29 min
Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist
Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this https://youtu.be/4r0BicbdeWo?si=vqAz3oeSKVtlOza1, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God.
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#895
August 25 · 34 min
Plane Annoying: Street Preachers in the Sky
Jesus freak https://people.com/florida-evangelist-kicked-off-alaska-airlines-flight-for-preaching-during-delay-12032297 recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and...
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#893
August 18 · 51 min
The Earth is Flat and Bill Clinton is the AntiChrist (with Susan Huckle)
Actor and author https://linktr.ee/susanhuckle was raised in a highly religious home filled with conspiracy theories. She has written a...
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#893
August 14 · 1 hr 23 min
Not-So-Great Debates: Christian Callers Attempt to Prove God
It's another bonus porcast...this one comprised of several religious callers from https://www.youtube.com/@qnaline's Sunday Shows. As these armchair apologists attempt to prove God, they reveal great reasons for being skeptical.
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#892
August 11 · 45 min
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. https://youtu.be/-DspKSYxYDM?si=DjdRWCFozSRn_DOi
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#891
August 7 · 52 min
Goodness Doesn't Need a God
A few weeks ago, James Hodgson of the https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/MP6273900848?selected=MP7107777536 podcast invited Seth Andrews for a chat. It was an enjoyable conversation about doing the right things "for goodness' sake."
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#890
August 4 · 2 hr 25 min
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. https://youtu.be/4r0BicbdeWo
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#889
July 28 · 1 hr 2 min
The Odyssey and Kakistocracy
A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more.
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#888
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...
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#887
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....
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#886
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
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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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