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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.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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65:46

Open Mic Night

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/11/23

From time to time, we do an unscripted broadcast where the listeners provide the theme and content. This is one of those shows. Lots of random stuff in here. Enjoy.

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47:09

The Insanity of Humanity

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/11/17

This podcast features the audio from Seth Andrews' presentation at FreeFlo 2015, the Freethought Florida Conference in Orlando. The speech is an often lighthearted (but occasionally alarming) exploration of "sacred" ideas and practices in the 21st century, and it explores the merits of retiring damaging rituals in favor of better ones.SPEECH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/biBULlkmBFEVIDEO WITH NATHAN PHELPS "Something Beautiful": https://youtu.be/L6IPFyHEv3o

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65:03

Programming

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/11/11

Religious parents and institutions know the importance of a child's developmental years, and how difficult it is to tell/sell supernatural claims once the child reaches his or her teen years. In this podcast, Seth Andrews explores the "programming" of young minds, and explores the difference between education and indoctrination. Capping the show is the personal story of a young woman named Kaitlyn, whose apostasy prompted her devout Mormon parents to kick her out of her home.The Tiny Thinkers

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79:15

Secular Stand-Ups

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/11/06

Steve Hill, Maryellen Hooper and Keith Lowell Jensen are professional comedians. They are also atheists.In this roundtable discussion, Seth Andrews asks them about life on the road (and the stage), how their non-belief in the supernatural influences their material, facing the hecklers, and their desires to make people laugh while, perhaps, also making them think.Steve Hill: http://www.stevehillcomic.comMaryellen Hooper: http://www.maryellenhooper.comKeith Lowell Jensen:

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84:38

Can I Talk You Out of Your Faith

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/10/27

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)Is it possible to "talk someone out of their faith?" Is it even appropriate or worthwhile to make an attempt? If so, how might atheists best approach those with deep-seated (and often lifelong) religious convictions to foster real discourse and encourage critical thinking?Dr. Peter Boghossian is author of the book, "A Manual for Creating Atheists." Anthony Magnabosco is a YouTube activist and advocate of "street

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96:48

Ghost Stories 2015

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/10/20

Halloween is almost upon us, which means it's time again to turn down the lights, crank up the podcast, and share some ghost stories.Yes, skeptics can enjoy ghost stories, and this annual tradition has become hugely popular with the TTA audience. So prepare to enter a world of ghosts, ghouls, footsteps in the dark, whispers from under the bed, and things that go bump in the night.Happy Halloween!

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80:20

The Science of Fear

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/10/13

Why do we become afraid? Is it rational or irrational to fear the dark, spiders, the boogeyman, the things that go bump in the night?It's October, the month of frights. So, a week in advance of our Ghost Stories episode, we expore the concept of fear, and we talk about the things that keep us awake in the still of the night (or in the light of the day). Special thanks to our special guest: Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez of Stanford University.

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65:59

Christianity: Mystery Faith

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/10/06

Christianity. Where did it come from? Who wrote the books of the Bible? Is there any evidence for a god or man named Jesus? Why has Christianity remained so popular over the ages? This podcast features two interviews, conducted by Seth Andrews, with historians and researchers who speak about the origins the New Testament Gospels, the ever-changing face of Christianity, history versus myth, and the Jesus storyIn separate interviews, David Fitzgerald and Dr. Robert Carrier each tackle the Bible

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70:17

Reaching Out to Ex-Muslims

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/09/29

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/thinkingatheistMuhammad Syed is the executive director and Sarah Haider is director of development of Ex-Muslims of North America. Both are former Muslims. Armin Navabi is a former Muslim from Iran and the founder of Atheist Republic.In this broadcast, the panel speaks with Seth Andrews about Islam, radical Islamism, cultural Muslims, "The Religion of Peace," the widely conflicting perspectives on Islam, and the difficult and often dangerous road

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45:30

The Story of God: a Biblical Comedy about Love (and...

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/09/15

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistChris Matheson was co-screenwriter on the 1989 comedy film, "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure." Chris' most recent adventure is an exploration of the Christian holy book, rewriting the "sacred" texts and releasing his synopsis of scripture as the new book, "The Story of God: a Biblical Comedy about Love (and Hate).In this broadcast, Seth speaks with Chris about his sarcastic (yet accurate) take on the Bible, and he finishes the show by

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92:47

A Letter to the Editor

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/09/10

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: audiblepodcast.com/thinkingatheistA listener on the TTA Facebook page recently asked Seth Andrews to respond to a "Letter to the Editor" posted in Seth's hometown paper, the Tulsa World. Usually, as skeptics, we let these kinds of posts slide, because they often don't accomplish much and/or they generate more trouble that they're worth.But in this case, Seth responded, and this show chronicles the exchange, the fallout, and the curious tactics of the indignant commenters who

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51:19

Gretta Vosper: Atheist Minister Under Fire

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/09/08

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistGretta Vosper has been an atheist for many years, and she preaches/teaches from the perspective of a Bible skeptic, a rationalist, a humanist, and a non-believer in a literal god. Now, the United Church of Canada is considering her removal from church leadership because of her atheism. In this broadcast, we talk with Gretta personally and ask: Why does an atheist minister belong in a church?

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45:12

A Conversation with Penn Jillette

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/09/01

Support our sponsor: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistPenn Jillette is half of the hugely popular duo, "Penn & Teller." Over the decades, he's done appearances on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Letterman, The Simpsons, The West Wing, Babylon 5, Fear Factor and a host of other shows. Penn & Teller's Showtime series "Bullshit" ran for 8 seasons, and they're the feature show at Las Vegas' Rio casino. Penn, like his on-stage partner, is a fearless critic of the Bible and claims of the

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81:51

The Butterfly Effect

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/08/25

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.harrys.com (coupon code: thinkingatheist)Relating to Chaos Theory, the term "butterfly effect" relates to the tiniest of influences leading to large differences in deterministic nonlinear systems. One incarnation of the saying suggests that one flap of a single butterfly's wings in Beijing might change the weather in New York. (Perhaps you remember Jurassic Park's Ian Malcolm waxing about Chaos Theory in advance of the park's inevitable meltdown.)We're not spending

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101:28

The Transgender Question

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/08/18

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistWhat is "transgender?" How is sexual identity determined? What are the challenges and opportunites facing those who don't fit into established cultural definitions of gender? What is this all about?In this broadcast, we get an education and have some frank and positive discussion on the issue. Joining us is Stephanie Guttormson of the Richard Dawkins Foundation and Thinking Stephtically, YouTube activist Zinnia Jones, Callie Wright of

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91:50

Fine. You Host The Show!

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/08/11

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistWhat's on your mind? Well...this is your chance to sound off. Call the broadcast to speak with Seth Andrews, or send an email to podcast@thethinkingatheist.com

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88:47

The Loose Screws: Apologetics Gone Wild

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/08/04

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis show is dedicated to the more unusual, bizarre, weird, wild, and often jaw-droppingly offensive apologetics defenses of religious beliefs. What's most surprising is that many making these claims aren't actually deviating very far from the edicts of their various religions and holy texts. Steve Shives' YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevelikes2curseSteve and Stuffy Burn In Hell: https://youtu.be/_wYzh7WGxCAGod of

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92:03

The Myth of Sex Addiction (with Dr. Darrel Ray)

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/07/28

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.evolvefish.comSHOP THE TTA STORE: http://www.evolvefish.com/The-Thinking-Atheist-s/1840.htmWait. Sex addiction is a myth? This podcast features two major parts:1) The June 20th, 2015 presentation by Dr. Darrel Ray at FreeOK on this very subject. VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/zzmQsjeqOyk2) A follow-up radio conversation between Seth Andrews with Dr. Ray to explore some of these issues in more detail.Darrel is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of

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81:01

Selective Science

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/07/21

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThree special guests join us for tonight's broadcast. Joshua Roseneau is an evolutionary biologist and serves as Programs and Policy Director for the National Center for Science Education (NCSE). Dr. Barbara Forrest is a professor of philosophy at Southeastern Louisiana University and author of "Creationism's Trojan Horse: the Wedge of Intelligent Design." And Dr. Donald Prothero is a paleontologist, geologist, educator and author of

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53:21

The Mother of Bad Ideas

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2015/07/14

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIn his June 20, 2015 speech at the Oklahoma Freethought Convention, Seth Andrews explored how easily we, as human beings, become infatuated with ideas over facts, often leading to incorrect and even damaging assumptions that keep us in the dark.What happens when we'd rather believe than know? This presentation explores the question in a compelling and entertaining way.SPEECH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/tZiYgZ3Hvag

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