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TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheist 781 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, escaped superstitious thinking to embrace science. He hosts one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, offering a polished, relaxed, and rage-free challenge to religious beliefs.

Episodes

"I'm Farting Carrots:" Misheard Lyrics and the Mind Jun 30, 2026 2712 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 ArticleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Gospel of Lies (with Promise Backlund) Jun 23, 2026 3319 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 bookVIDEO of this interviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
MAGA, Masculinity, and the Turning Point Tradwives Jun 19, 2026 5595 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 streamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
The Theory of Stupidity Jun 16, 2026 3532 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 CrisisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus Jun 9, 2026 2280 At the 2026 "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States.SPEECH VIDEOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
The Bird is the Word Jun 5, 2026 4622 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 streamPastor Burleson's defense of womenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman) Jun 2, 2026 3122 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 VIDEOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Things Have Gotten out of Hand May 29, 2026 3972 Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast.VIDEOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
MAXIMUM DAMAGE: Christian Films, Games, and Claims Which Demand an Apology May 26, 2026 4347 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 conversationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz) May 22, 2026 2036 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 reviewVideo of this interviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA May 19, 2026 4808 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.
A Divine Encounter with ChristGPT May 12, 2026 2400 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 gameBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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