TheThinkingAtheist

Ghost Stories 2016

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's an annual Halloween tradition, as we gather around the virtual campfire, suspend our disbelief in ghosts and spirits, and enjoy some delightful f...

Health, Woo-trition, and The Food Babe

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR.  Your first month free!   http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethandrewsHow do we separate "nutrition" from "woo-trition?"  ...

Buddhism

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR.  Your first month free!   http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethandrewsIs Buddhism a religion?  A philosophy?  Both?  Som...

Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism (with Aron Ra)

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.casper.com/sethandrews  ($50 off any mattress purchase with promo code seth andrews)Aron Ra has a new book based o...

The Superstition Summer Camp Solution

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR.  Your first month free!   http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethandrewsSummer has come and gone, but for many of us, our mem...

The Illusion of God's Presence

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR.  Your first month free!   http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethandrewsJohn C. Wathey is a computational biologist whose ...

An Unholy Union: Interfaith Relationships

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR.  Your first month free!   http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethandrewsWhat happens when people with conflicting views about...

Jesus, Batman, and Bart Ehrman

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This isn't a podcast, per se.  It's a short bonus clip highlighting a couple of interesting things happening in the freethought movement:  a film in...

God, the Burkini, and the Comments Sections

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/polaris-blog/the-phil-ferguson-show-podcast/National Public Radio has declared that it is n...

We Don't Want Your (Atheist) Money!

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An Oklahoma children's home happily accepted a $100 donation (given by Matt Wilbourne, a Muskogee resident), until it realized that the money was give...

Falsely Flagged: The Bible Reloaded Lawsuit

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Hugo host the weekly podcast, "The Bible Reloaded," an irreverent show (hosted by atheists) which examines the Bible, lampoons Bible-based ...

Jesus Loves the Olympics!

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This broadcast is about the 2016 Olympic Games, but it's also a series of observations (ok, rants) by Seth Andrews on athletic God-speak, genuflectio...

Atheos: Street Epistemology from your Smartphone

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews)Atheos is a new smartphone app, developed from the template outli...

David G. McAfee: The Book of Gods

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews)David G. McAfee is an atheist activist and author.  His first bo...

Pokemon, the Devil, and Donald Trump

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This show is a random romp through recent pop culture phenomenons (and whatever else pops into the host's mind).  Plus some listener calls.  Enjoy!N...

The Ark Encounter: A Less than Grand Opening

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.warbyparker.com/thethinkingatheistKen Ham's "Ark Encounter" has been hyped - by some - as a tour de force of biblica...

Spare The Rod: Corporal Punishment in the Name of God (PART 2 OF 2)

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)Proverbs 13:24 says, "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the o...

Spare The Rod: Corporal Punishment in the Name of God (PART 1 OF 2)

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT THIS SHOW on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsProverbs 13:24 says, "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who l...

The God of Cancer

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible says in John 14:13-14, "And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  You may ask me for anyt...

John W. Loftus: The Outsider Test for Faith

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

John W. Loftus is a former Church of Christ minister. Today, he's an atheist, author and activist. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about his journey.V...

A Tragedy in Orlando

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this short, unscheduled broadcast, Seth Andrews addresses the recent mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, as well as the responses peppering social m...

God Awful Movies

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.casper.com/sethandrews Eli Bosnick, Heath Enwright, and Noah Lugeons are hosts of a podcast called "God Awful Movie...

Stones of Tribulation: a short story by Ed Suominen

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)Ed Suominen is an engineer, inventor, recovering fundamentalist Christian, a...

The Order of Elijah: No Longer a Christian Band

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrews (promo code sethandrews) "The Order of Elijah" is a metalcore band from Joplin, Missouri....

God is Messed Up: A Conversation with Tracie Harris

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by The Phil Ferguson Show:  http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/polaris-blog/the-phil-ferguson-show-podcastTracie Harris is one of the co-...

The Liberal Redneck

21 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrewsWatch this conversation on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/A_URlDunFD8Trae Crowder is a Tenness...

Monster On Sunday

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrewsIn 2012, Steve and Tally Cass founded the atheist band, "Monster on Sunday."  MoS's 2015 d...

John de Lancie: a Rally for Reason

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrewsVeteran actor John de Lancie is a featured speaker at the 2016 Reason Rally.  He joins Se...

Alix Jules: Religion & Race in the Year of Donald Trump

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.evolvefish.comAlix Jules is a secular activist, writer, and President of Black Nonbelievers of Dallas, Texas.  He c...

Religion: The Mind Virus

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:   http://www.casper.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews)Is religion a virus of the mind?  Three mental health experts ...

The Dogma Debate Tandem Show: Seth Andrews & David Smalley

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.hellofresh.com (promo code thinkingatheist)Seth Andrews joins Dogma Debate host David Smalley in the DD studio for t...

Skeptical Money (with Phil Ferguson)

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Ferguson is a financial advisor and host of "The Phil Ferguson Show."  In this bonus podcast, Phil speaks with Seth Andrews about the applicatio...

Homeschool Cults (Part 2 of 2)

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.lootcrate.com/sethandrewsThe U.S. Department of Education says that over 1.7 million children in the United States a...

Homeschool Cults (Part 1 of 2)

05 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Department of Education says that over 1.7 million children in the United States are homeschooled.  But what happens when homeschooling stop...

God's Not Dead: The Christian Persecution Complex

02 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"God's Not Dead" is a film produced by PureFlix which released in 2014.  With a budget of only $2 million, GnD grossed over $60 million.  It's not h...

Skeptical Youth

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A November 2015 Pew Research Center survey revealed that the United States is becoming less religious overall, and "especially the youngest Millennial...

Billboards, Brainwashing, Justice and Jared Fogle

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Watch the video of this podcast HERE:  https://youtu.be/YxRdJGqTeXACallers submit their own comments and questions for this show.  We highlight th...

Evil Western Medicine

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:   http://www.hellofresh.com (promo code thinkingatheist)It's a topic we've addressed in various forms, but this is an entire sho...

You Pick the Topic - March 2016

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistNo theme or topic.  Just a full show of listener comments and questions.  Enjoy.Becom...

Matt Dillahunty: We're Just Talking

01 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by The Phil Ferguson Show:  http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/polaris-blog/the-phil-ferguson-show-podcast/Matt Dillahunty is one of the h...

Astronomy Saves the World!

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.evolvefish.comScience has proven the Big Bang.  So why is it so difficult for the everyperson to communicate the ho...

God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction (with Dan Barker)

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistDan Barker's new book (titled after the famous Richard Dawkins quote) doesn't exactly c...

Noah's Lark: The Ark Encounter

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The Phil Ferguson Show http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/polaris-blog/the-phil-ferguson-show-podcast/Ken Ham (of Answers in G...

Medical Neglect in the Name of God - PART 2 OF 2 (with Dr. Paul Offit)

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistDr. Paul Offit is Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital o...

Medical Neglect in the Name of God - PART 1 OF 2 (with Rita Swan)

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are two words that, too often, mean the difference between life and death:  Religious.  Exemption.  Individuals and families who reject neces...

Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things (with Dr. Michael Shermer)

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.comDr. Michael Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine and author of several books, includin...

My Date With Google

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis podcast is a digression from our usual subject matter...a romp through the interes...

2015: The Year in Review

28 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Another year closes its doors, and we look forward to 2016.  In advance of the New Year holiday, we take a look back at many of the people and events...

David Silverman: Fighting God

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David Silverman is a self-proclaimed "atheist billboard" and "firebrand atheist."  As President of American Atheists, he has been at the point positi...

The Krampus (and other unusual Christmas traditions)

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)This will be the last radio podcast until the Christmas holiday.  It's a ro...

Steve Shives: Activism, Apologists, and the F-Word

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This is a 30-minute conversation between Seth Andrews and YouTube activist Steve Shives, recorded recently at the Pennsylvania Atheist/Humanist Confer...

The War On Christmas

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.evolvefish.com"War On Christmas" has been used so much in the media, it has become a parody of itself.  And yet man...

Open Mic Night

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 stu...

The Insanity of Humanity

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast features the audio from Seth Andrews' presentation at FreeFlo 2015, the Freethought Florida Conference in Orlando.  The speech is an oft...

Programming

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Religious parents and institutions know the importance of a child's developmental years, and how difficult it is to tell/sell supernatural claims once...

Secular Stand-Ups

06 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Hill, Maryellen Hooper and Keith Lowell Jensen are professional comedians.  They are also atheists.In this roundtable discussion, Seth Andrews ...

Can I Talk You Out of Your Faith

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)Is it possible to "talk someone out of their faith?"  Is it even appropriat...

Ghost Stories 2015

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Science of Fear

13 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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, t...

Christianity: Mystery Faith

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 Christiani...

Reaching Out to Ex-Muslims

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/thinkingatheistMuhammad Syed is the executive director and Sarah Haider is director of development...

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

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistChris Matheson was co-screenwriter on the 1989 comedy film, "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adv...

A Letter to the Editor

10 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  audiblepodcast.com/thinkingatheistA listener on the TTA Facebook page recently asked Seth Andrews to respond to a "Letter to th...

Gretta Vosper: Atheist Minister Under Fire

08 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistGretta Vosper has been an atheist for many years, and she preaches/teaches from the per...

A Conversation with Penn Jillette

01 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Support our sponsor:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistPenn Jillette is half of the hugely popular duo, "Penn & Teller."  Over the decades, h...

The Butterfly Effect

25 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (coupon code: thinkingatheist)Relating to Chaos Theory, the term "butterfly effect" relates to the tinies...

The Transgender Question

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistWhat is "transgender?"  How is sexual identity determined?  What are the challenges a...

Fine. You Host The Show!

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistWhat's on your mind?  Well...this is your chance to sound off.  Call the broadcast to...

The Loose Screws: Apologetics Gone Wild

04 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis show is dedicated to the more unusual, bizarre, weird, wild, and often jaw-droppin...

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

28 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.evolvefish.comSHOP THE TTA STORE:  http://www.evolvefish.com/The-Thinking-Atheist-s/1840.htmWait.  Sex addiction i...

Selective Science

21 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThree special guests join us for tonight's broadcast.  Joshua Roseneau is an evolution...

The Mother of Bad Ideas

14 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIn his June 20, 2015 speech at the Oklahoma Freethought Convention, Seth Andrews explor...

Shelley Segal: Strange Feeling

07 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistBeat Magazine calls Shelley's voice an "enchanting, knowing croon...with brilliant pop ...

Abraham's Excellent Adventure

23 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)Today's show is, simply, a reading of the biblical story of Abraham and Isaa...

I'm a Preacher's Kid

16 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThey're often known as PKs.  Preacher's kids.  Children of clergy who often grow up e...

Jediism and the Religions of Film

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis is a fun one.  Seth Andrews explores some religions borne or (or influenced by) i...

Blame

02 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIn last week's episode, Seth Andrews mentioned that his laptop was stolen from a parked...

Change

26 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by the Freethought Florida Convention.  Tickets and details at http://www.free-flo.orgChange.  It's the universal constant.  Seth Andrews...

The Show That Wasn't There

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistSeth's original show topic fell through this week.  So, this podcast ISN'T the show he...

Openly Secular with Todd Stiefel and John Davidson

12 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistTwo special guests share their perspective on tonight's show:Todd Stiefel is a graduate...

The Weirdest Websites in the World

05 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis one's just for fun.  Our listeners submit links to the weirdest, wildest and wack...

My Family Thinks I'm Going To Hell

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code: thinkingatheist)Are you an atheist (or perhaps an adherent to a religion apart from that of ...

Unholy Trinity Down Under - Q & A (Sydney, Australia)

21 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIn March of 2015, the Atheist Foundation of Australia hosted atheist activists Matt Dil...

Unholy Trinity Down Under - Seth Andrews "The Good Old Days"

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In March of 2015, the Atheist Foundation of Australia hosted atheist activists Matt Dillahunty, Aron Ra and Seth Andrews (under the tongue-in-cheek to...

Unholy Trinity Down Under - Aron Ra "Biblical Absurdity"

19 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SPONSORED BY:  http://www.evolvefish.comIn March of 2015, the Atheist Foundation of Australia hosted atheist activists Matt Dillahunty, Aron Ra and S...

Unholy Trinity Down Under - Matt Dillahunty "Why Won't You Love Me?"

18 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SPONSORED BY:  http://www.evolvefish.comIn March of 2015, the Atheist Foundation of Australia hosted atheist activists Matt Dillahunty, Aron Ra and S...

Random Reason 2015 (You Pick the Topic)

14 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistTonight's show is a casual conversation about...whatever.  Is a certain issue on your ...

Christian Music: Behind the Curtain

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistGeorge Perdikis was one of the founding members of the Contemporary Christian Music (CC...

Coexist?

29 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when ire meets insomina?  Join your humble host for a late-night (and impromptu) rant about religion, reason, "proofs" for the supernatu...

A Night of Cognitive Dissonance

17 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistCecil and Tom are hosts of the irreverent radio podcast, Cognitive Dissonance, which ad...

For Goodness' Sake

10 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistMany claim that good and moral acts cannot exist outside of the concept of God.  Many ...

The Unitarians

04 Mar 2015

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistUnitarian churches are essentially promoted as houses without walls, places were divers...

Religious Schools, Religious Rules

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThere are few experiences like attending a religious elementary school, high school or ...

The Debunkers

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.harrys.com (promo code thethinkingatheist)Faith healers!  Crystals!  Power bracelets!  Kinoki pads!  Applied kin...

I Was Outed!

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistIt's one thing to "come out" as an atheist (or even someone with doubts) to associates,...

Sacred Cows

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Seth Andrews explores the notion of "sacred cows" (ideas, icons and customs supposedly sacred and immune from criticism), and he read...

The Fear of Death

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistBelievers in Heaven look forward to an afterlife.  But does their belief in posthumous...

Google Chat: The Unholy Trinity Goes to Australia

01 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Atheist Foundation of Australia is hosting a "Down Under" tour with Matt Dillahunty, AronRa and Seth Andrews in March 2015.  Join them for a casu...

I'm Offended!

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistOften in conversations regarding religion, one party (or both) will declare that they'r...

In the Wake of Charlie Hebdo

23 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On January 7, 2015, two masked gunmen killed 12 people, 11 of whom worked for the French satirical newspaper, "Charlie Hebdo," a publication with a re...