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This is part 2 of Seth Andrews' recent presentation in Minneapolis, featuring questions and comments from the live audience. See the speech here (video link coming soon): Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews chronicles his personal story for a live Minneapolis audience, the event sponsored by Minnesota Atheists. You can watch this speech on YouTube at  https://youtu.be/qP2dOWGaNl8 Support our sponsor:http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews explores the notion of dominance philosophy in relation to Trump, religions, and Humanism. Plus, comments and questions from the livestream chat room. VIDEO of this livestream at  https://youtu.be/gD-rQEyXZAo Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

It's another October around the virtual campfire for our annual Halloween tradition: the telling of ghost stories! Turn down the lights, crank up the volume, grab onto a loved one, and enjoy! Support our sponsor  and get a free trial today. The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Get Seth's "Ghost Stories" audiobook on Audible (also available on iTunes):   https://adbl.co/2...

If Amazon's Alexa can answer many of life's probing questions, could she restore political and cultural sanity to the United States? Seth Andrews dreams the dream. Support our sponsor, and grab Seth Andrews' "Ghost Stories" as your free audiobook with an Audible 30-day trial via http://www.audible.com/sethandrews (or text sethandrews to 500500). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Join us for a respectful and critical conversation about suicide from a secular perspective. Support our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth SUICIDE-RELATED RESOURCES Crisis Text Line - text "HELLO" to 741741z National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 For friends and family National Alliance on Mental Illness suicide info - https://www.nami.org/Learn...

Investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart joins Seth Andrews for a look at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, his track record, and the allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding him. Follow Katherine on Twitter at @kathsstewart  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews gives commentary on a celebrated religious film, unnecessary suffering, secular sexuality, and - again - the insanity of humanity. The Secular Sexuality Survey:   https://secularscience.org Support Seth on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews' YouTube livestream (on a loose range of topics) is this week's podcast. Watch at  https://youtu.be/rJr_wpYVA_Y GET THE "GHOST STORIES AUDIOBOOK" (3 options): Free book with 30-day Audible trial via  https://www.audible.com/pd/B07GL5B67Q/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-125424&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_125424_rh_us Buy on Amazon with no Audible membership:  http://a.co/d/0wY833l Membe...

Post something "offensive," and social media is likely to give you a temporary - or permanent - penalty. We talk about Facebook Jail, whether it's fair, and what to do about it. Support our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus. Get a free trial at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Another show, another milestone. Join Seth Andrews for the 400th episode of The Thinking Atheist podcast. Support our sponsor and get a free trial: The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth GHOST STORIES audiobook free with Audible 30-day trial at  https://adbl.co/2PCp2na .  To get the book without an Audible trial or membership, simply use your Amazon membership and  Add to C...

Another child abuse scandal rocks the Catholic Church. We explore the reports coming out of Pennsylvania, and the Church's long, ugly track record of abuse and coverup. Freedom From Religion Foundation's Andrew Seidel joins the conversation. Articles: CNN ARTICLE:  https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/world/catholic-church-abuse-scandal-timeline/index.html ANDREW SEIDEL'S ARTICLE:  http://www.patheos.co...

This is a candid conversation with Gregory, a man who logically rejects Christianity, but who can't shake his fears about Hell. Seth Andrews walks with Gregory through his religious conversion, his doubts, his fears of torment, and what the future might hold. Support our sponsor, and get $60 off your first three Hello Fresh boxes ($20 off each) with http://www.hellofresh.com/sethandrews60 (promo c...

Seth Andrews shares a recent text exchange with a religious father, and speaks candidly about family, boundaries and respect...and how religions so often damage them. VIDEO version of this show at  https://youtu.be/iUp3FdfYeLs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

From the Sunlight Diet to flat-earthers to kitchen seasonings that repel demons, we explore some of the more bizarre (and entertaining) things our listeners once held as Truth. Prepare yourself for some strangely entertaining beliefs submitted by our listeners, and an exploration into why we so often embrace the irrational. Support our sponsor, and get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus:  http...

Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, church/state separation, and the Religious Right in the era of Trump.  Opening Arguments podcast:  https://openargs.com Support our sponsors. Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus with this URL: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth...

Seth Andrews fields comments and questions on a wide variety of topics, including the recent Trevor Noah controversy, religious guilt, political correctness, and (yes) the ice cream man. Support Seth on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews The longer, unedited YouTube stream is here:  https://youtu.be/d0a6ObX2hrE   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethin...

From Ken Ham's Ark Encounter to Jenny McCarthy to Egyptian curses to 3D-printed handguns, Seth Andrews brushes up on the weird, wonderful world of British insults as he monologues about some of the stranger headlines of the week. Support our sponsor. $20 off your contact lens order at http://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews20)  Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

From the Moonies to Scientology to Heaven's Gate, we continue our two-part series on cults, their methods, their abuses, and the stories of some who escaped.  Chris Shelton's Scientology blog: http://mncriticalthinking.com/ A helpful resource. The International Cultic Studies Association Sansu the Cat:  http://sansuthecat.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-lunacy-of-rev-moon-or-why-i-am-not.html?m=1 Support...

"Leon," a former cult member, speaks candidly about his own brainwashing, extreme cult tactics, his escape, and the tools for understanding - and exposing - how cults oppress and enslave.  His story was featured in the book, "Fortney Road: Life, Death, and Deception in a Christian Cult."  Other resources: "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini International Cultic Studies Ass...

In this short holiday broadcast, Seth Andrews reads some of the best hashtag responses to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' warnings about The Second Civil War. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews does an extended monologue about free speech, bad movies, friendship, and Stroopwafels. Plus answers to chat questions. Support our sponsor: http://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo code sethandrews for $30 off your contact lens purchase). VIDEO of this live stream podcast:  https://youtu.be/KaMj9Hwb--U The Atheist Experience link:  https://youtu.be/4n6fOrL4zEY Become a suppor...

This is the audio of a YouTube live stream from June 21st, 2018, where Seth Andrews responds on-the-spot to chat room comments and questions. Video version also available at  https://youtu.be/YaJ5O9Uc6tY Support our sponsorSimple Contacts: http://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo code sethandrews) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270...

Scott Clifton is an Emmy-winning actor from "The Bold and the Beautiful." He's also an atheist activist on YouTube, nown for the popular channel Theoretical Bullshit. He joins Seth Andrews for an entertaining conversation about both. There is VIDEO of this exchange at (link coming soon). Support our sponsor, Simple Contacts: http://www.simplecontacts.com /sethandrews  promo code seth andrews. Beco...

The show title is (obviously) somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but the struggle is real. How do we engage, defeat bad ideas, and promote good ideas online without losing our humanity in the angry noise? Seth Andrews shares his own experience as a communicator in the age of the Rage Tweet. This is a presentation given before a live audience June 2nd at the annual fundraiser for the Northeast Ohio Freethou...