TheThinkingAtheist

Seth's monologue deals with subjects both light and heavy. Plus plenty of listener calls in this longer-length episode. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

At the 2026 " We Can Reason " conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 apprec...

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270...

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  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

We're living our lives by their rules. How did we get here? Plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Trump supporters have brought us to the brink. If convincing them isn't working, is shaming the next option? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .