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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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84:55

Unoriginal Faith (with AronRa)

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/10/28

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistOur original podcast guest had to postpone, so AronRa jumps into the mix for a casual (and random) conversation with Seth Andrews about God, Satan, the shattered Ten Commandments monument, Governor Rick Perry, a host of pre-Christian deities and some details about the Australia leg of the Unholy Trinity Tour in 2015.Sit back, relax and enjoy this conversation among friends.ARON'S SKEPTOKON SPEECH:

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65:37

Ghost Stories 2014

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/10/22

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.evolvefish.comIt's an annual tradition. Each October, in advance of Halloween, we gather around the virtual campfire to share our favorite ghost stories. (Yes, atheists often love tales of the supernatural, as we enjoy all manner of fiction and storytelling.) So dim the lights, place a candle in the jack-o-lantern, and join us for some spooky tales of things that go bump in the night.History of Halloween podcast:

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83:10

It Scares Me!

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/10/14

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIt's October, the season of Halloween and a time when we fright and delight each other with spooks, scares and things that go bump in the night. In advance of next week's "Ghost Stories" podcast (a yearly tradition), we spend this episode talking about the things that scare us. Rational fears. Irrational fears. The things that make us shudder. The things that make us scream.Your calls and emails welcome. Scared of something? Email

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57:07

Bob Ripley: a Preacher's Deconversion

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/10/07

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistReverend Bob Ripley was a minister for over 30 years, with 15 of those years as Senior Minister at Metropolitan United Church, one of the most prominent churches of the United Church of Canada. He wrote a syndicated column discussing religion for 25 years.In his September 26, 2014 column on LFPress, he announced to the world that he no longer believed in God. He's releasing a book which chronicles his journey, titled "Life Beyond

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97:08

I'm an Angry Atheist

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/09/30

Support our sponsor: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistQuite often, religious people declare that all atheists are "angry atheists." Is this an accurate statement, and what place does anger have in the battle against superstition? What are the stories behind those who have been genuinely hurt by religion, and how does anger help and/or harm our ability to persuade others to embrace an evidence-based, dogma-free life?This podcast is about the angry atheist. Seth's Patreon page:

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92:24

Scientology Unmasked

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/09/23

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistCreated by the late science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology is a religion/cult which teaches that humans are actually immortal beings who, having forgotten their true nature, require intensive (and expensive) "auditing" techniques to rediscover their true, immortal selves.Reports and allegations have been made, by journalists, courts, and governmental bodies of several countries, that the Church of Scientology is an

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82:25

Bedtime Bible Stories (that will terrify your kids)

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/09/16

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://absenceofclothing.comChildren raised in Christian homes are almost always surrounded by beautiful and inspiring tales hand-picked by parents for bedtime. They're inspired by Jesus' miracles. They learn about Zacchaeus and the sycamore tree. They sing about Joshua and the walls of Jericho. They read the joyous tale of Noah's Ark and the boat filled with (often colorfully-drawn) animals.In this podcast, we talk with Joey Kirkman, co-author of "Bedtime Bible Stories,"

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70:03

I Used To Believe Strange Things

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/09/09

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistMany skeptics and rationalists come from religions, cultures and behaviors that stand far apart from their current relationships with reality. This show takes an entertaining look at the strange beliefs many atheists once held and explores how otherwise rational minds can entertain the irrational, the unusual and the bizarre.Want to tell your story? Email podcast@thethinkingatheist.com

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72:22

Freestyle

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/09/02

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistWe had to move some shows around at the last minute, so tonight is a "freestyle" podcast, where you talk about whatever's on your mind. WEDDING GIFT BEYOND BELIEF (charity drive): http://www.razoo.com/story/A-Wedding-Gift-Beyond-BeliefSeth's Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews

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84:29

Skepticism and Mental Health

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/08/20

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistGIVE A WEDDING GIFT: http://www.razoo.com/story/A-Wedding-Gift-Beyond-BeliefSECULAR THERAPIST BLOG ARTICLE: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/2014/08/20/secular-therapist-project/JERRY COYNE'S ARTICLE ON ROBIN WILLIAMS (with Stephen Fry letter): http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/robin-williams-depression-and-stephen-fryIn recent weeks, we've been dealing with the human mind and its ability to accept irrational things

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59:49

A Wedding Gift Beyond Belief

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/08/14

In this "bonus" podcast, your humble host shares some (often humorous) stories from his recent Alaska wedding, and then he asks the radio audience for a wedding gift. That gift...is probably not what you're expecting.VISIT THIS LINK TO GIVE YOUR WEDDING GIFT (and thanks!): http://www.razoo.com/story/A-Wedding-Gift-Beyond-Belief

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70:14

Parenting Without God

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/08/13

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIt's a topic we cover occasionally, partially because the issue of secular parenting is such a relevant issue, and partially because the subject is often as complex and unique as the families navigating through it.How does a godless parent approach the teaching of a child as opposed to the indoctrination of a child? What are some successful methods for raising a genuine freethinker? What are some of the potential problems? In this

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27:23

The Unholy Trinity Tour Part Three: AronRa

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/08/07

In the spring of 2014, atheists AronRa, Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty teamed up for a 3-city tour bearing the tongue-in-cheek-titled name, "The Unholy Trinity." This podcast features the audio from AronRa's San Antonio presentation, and it's part three of a 3-part podcast series from this tour. Enjoy. VIDEO of Aron's presentation is on YouTube: http://youtu.be/bXHsFlizTbs

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34:50

The Unholy Trinity Tour Part Two: Seth Andrews

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/08/06

In the spring of 2014, atheists AronRa, Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty teamed up for a 3-city tour bearing the tongue-in-cheek-titled name, "The Unholy Trinity." Seth's speech video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/8tVBtyDqD90This podcast features the audio from Seth Andrews' Albuquerque presentation, and it's part two of a 3-part podcast series from this tour. Enjoy.

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36:50

The Unholy Trinity Tour Part One: Matt Dillahunty

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/08/05

In the spring of 2014, atheists AronRa, Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty teamed up for a 3-city tour bearing the tongue-in-cheek-titled name, "The Unholy Trinity." This podcast features the audio from Matt Dillahunty's Amarillo presentation, and it's part one of a 3-part podcast series from this tour.Video of Matt's speech is here: http://youtu.be/SBwv79WFqAc?

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74:59

The Psychology of Belief

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/07/29

How does the human brain accept rationality AND irrationality? What are the mechanisms at play when it comes to the acceptance of religious beliefs and claims? Are some people more predisposed to superstitious thinking than others? What are the best approaches to help promote science, reason, rationality and evidence-based thinking?Joining us for this show will be Dr. Caleb Lack (http://www.caleblack.com) a clinical psychologist and educator on psychology, critical thinking and science VS

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70:44

Dying with Dignity (with Wanda Morris)

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/07/22

Support our sponsor: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis week's special guest is Wanda Morris, CEO of the organization, "Dying with Dignity." Wanda has been on the front lines of the Right to Die Movement in Canada for many years, educating the public, challenging government officials and fighting for patients' rights regarding end-of-life choices.In this podcast, we explore death, the fear of death, and the question of how humanity should approach life, death, suffering, compassion and

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95:17

Questions and Suggestions

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/07/16

Support our sponsor: http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis week's show is a casual conversation where listeners submit questions and comments about the show, about activism in general, about their own lives and circumstances, and about whatever else might be on their minds.

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68:49

Seth Andrews: The Ultimate Question

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/07/08

On April 12th, 2014, Seth Andrews spoke in San Diego, California to a standing-room-only crowd at the VisionPulse Creative Event & Meeting Center. His presentation, titled "The Ultimate Question," dealt with religion, indoctrination, curiosity, fear and the liberation from superstitious chains. This is the audio of that presentation.VIDEO VERSION OF THE SPEECH: http://youtu.be/csxLnEUNNS8THE LETTER: http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/blog/86/A-Letter-of-EncouragementSpecial thanks to:The Humanist

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79:16

Counter-Apologetics: Part 2

TheThinkingAtheist ·

2014/07/01

Merriam Webster defines the word apologetics as:1) systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine)2) a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of ChristianityAnd apologists are everywhere, using lofty language and theological acrobatics to defend belief systems which can't otherwise be defended.This two-part podcast talks about many prominent apologists and their arguments, addressing many of the most commonly heard apologetic claims and

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