TheThinkingAtheist

One of our callers talks about his apostasy and the domestic violence he faced when telling his family. We hear his story and talk to other listeners about whatever is on their minds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Join Seth Andrews as he goes full John Lennon about the tribal lines which divide us, and how the world might look without them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

In this broadcast, we talk about the taboo: suicide. Author/Producer Lindsey Doolittle has directed two short films on the subject based on her own experience with the loss of a partner. This won't always be an easy conversation, but it remains a critical one, with plenty of suggested resources for navigating grief. ABOVE THE RUG : https://abovetherug.com FACES AFTER SUICIDE FILM: https://bit.ly/3...

What happens when a real scientist tackles the conspiracists? Dr. Dan Wilson is debunking the funk out there, and he joins us this week. Dan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebunktheFunkwithDrWilson Dan on Twitter: @Debunk_the_Funk VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: (coming soon) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

On this podcast, we take a second (and much deeper) dive into the hot-button issue of child sex trafficking as presented by the box office smash, " Sound of Freedom ." What's real? What's not? And how can we support legitimate efforts to protect children? ACJ website : http://www.americancrimejournal.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--32703...

A 6-minute bonus release from Seth Andrews' second podcast, " True Stories with Seth Andrews ." Subscribe on all major podcast apps. http://www.truestoriespodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

It's random heathenry and shenanigans this week! Enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

The child-sex-trafficking thriller film "Sound of Freedom" has exploded onto the scene, especially among right-wing conservatives. But there's reason to suspect the producers and star are using a legitimate human rights horror to fuel Q conspiracies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Join us for a conversation with philosopher Jonathan M.S. Pierce and physicist Aaron Adair about extraterrestrials and gods. Get the book: " Aliens and Religion: When Two Worlds Collide " VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/UP_ogEgY92w Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Joe Rogan recently challenged vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez to debate conspiracy crank RFK Jr. on his podcast. Educator Melanie Trecek-King of ThinkingIsPower.com joins me to discuss debate, science, and the best way(s) to change minds...even our own. VIDEO of this discussion: (coming soon) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support...

Plenty of rants and calls on this one, including an interesting conversation about whether being involuntarily born is a tresspass on one's right to never exist. Hmm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Amanda Tyler is Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Commission for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism . She (and many Christians) are on the frontline fight against Christian Nationalism. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VP7S5BH73Qs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support...

A new Amazon docuseries is highlighting the destructive Quiverfull cult developed under the leadership of Bill Gothard. We continue the discussion this week. Divorcing Religion: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/ Heresy in the Heartland blog: http://heresyintheheartland.blogspot.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth apologizes to his dogs...and asks CHAT GPT to help out! Plus your calls! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Here's a bonus clip (runs 7 minutes) from True Stories with Seth Andrews . Subscribe on all major podcast apps, and share with your people! :) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator and television host. She's been seen on everything from NetGeo to Brain Games to Netflix's "Bill Nye Saves the World." We talk life, death, science, religion, politics, sexism, skepticism, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Three Texas atheists join us to talk about the evangelical attack on our secular democracy in the second-largest state of the "union." It's a conversation with Aron Ra , Wil Jeudy , and Michelle Palmer . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is waging a Christian nationalist, authoritarian, cruel, and unconstitutional war on citizens, democracy, and Disney. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News , but he isn't going away. This show is a rapid-fire chronicle of some of Carlson's worst moments, and a warning about the millions who still love him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Evolutionary biologist Dr. Abby Hafer is author of the book, "The Not So Intelligent Designer ." She thinks a Creator could have done much better. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

The Intelligent Design crowd keeps insisting that all things have been divinely fine-tuned just for us. In this show, we suggest some better ideas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Noah joins us to talk (hideous) Christian video games and films. Buckle up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

From within a pile of crashed cars, a local police department thanked God. Does this make any sense? Plus...your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Here's a bonus for you...a 6 1/2 minute True Story about the war on (satanic?) slots in the mid-twentieth century. Enjoy! Subscribe : http://www.truestoriespodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Nita Farahany is a law and philosophy professor at Duke Univerisity. She's also an expert on bioethics, genomics, AI, and she's author of the book, "The Battle for your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology ." VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/92HhsKv_dHI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/s...