The Thinking Atheist Podcast

Atheist YouTube activists Shannon Q, Jimmy Snow, and Paulogia join Seth Andrews for a candid conversation about atheism, activism, religion, social justice, and the state of the world. Shannon Q: https://bit.ly/35Vexo4Jimmy Snow: https://bit.ly/35QuMTF Paulogia: https://bit.ly/2YXPqQm VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/F65Ep_m8PJ4

Tim Sledge was a fundamentalist Baptist pastor for decades. Today, he's a humanist activist and author who no longer believes in any god. He joins Seth Andrews to tell his story.Find Tim on Twitter: @Goodbye_JesusSupport our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/seth

In this fast-and-loose broadcast, Seth Andrews applies bleach to some of the world's more troubling stains. Plus listener calls!Support our sponsor and get a free trial: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth

Noah Lugeons is a popular podcaster, speaker, author, and activist, perhaps known best from The Scathing Atheist and God Awful Movies shows. He joins Seth Andrews for a lively conversation about the state of the world.Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth

Dr. Nina Shapiro is Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, science educator, and author of the book, "Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice." She joins Seth Andrews for another candid conversation about COVID-19.Dr. Shapiro's website: http://drninashapiro.com/Dr. Shapiro's book: https://amzn.to/353Xjoj

Dr. Darrel Ray and Gayle Jordan from http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org join Seth Andrews to talk about the current COVID-19 crisis and how RFR can help those who feel even more isolated in their personal journeys.Dr. Ray's video "Emotional Safety:" https://youtu.be/Jg8JLab1cQM

It's a special milestone: Show number 500. For the first time, Seth's wife, Natalie, joins in for a look at their relationship, and how two very different people share life. Thanks for over a decade of support, community, and friendship!VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/QpGmM7LkDi8DAVID MANNING VIDEO: https://youtu.be/f61zsLFQWRcKENNETH COPELAND REMIX: https://youtu.be/m2s0nB2VPvs

Katherine Stewart is author of the new book, "The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism." Get the book at https://amzn.to/3atDFnw

We're directing our rational brains toward the subject of health and nutrition...with special guest and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Leah McGrath. (@InglesDietitian)Support our sponsors:The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethHarry's: http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheist

This bonus show includes a recipe for stroopwafels, some H.P. Lovecraft, "Corduroy," political nonfiction by Katherine Stewart, and finishes with some classic Carl Sagan.Be safe out there, and enjoy!VIDEO version of this livestream is here: https://youtu.be/amRwNeP0QFQ

As a distraction in this isolated week, Seth Andrews reads - by request - selections from some of our listeners' favorite stories. Today's episode includes Dr. Seuss, some Douglas Adams, and Harlan Ellison's "Jefty is Five."

Seth Andrews shares a troubling story, followed by discussion on the human condition. Are people naturally prone to pro-social, ethical "goodness?" Are we - at our core - uncivilized? Something else? Join us for a fascinating discussion.Support our sponsor: http://www.blinkist.com/seth

Another bonus broadcast. Host rants and your calls on any subject. VIDEO of this livestream at https://youtu.be/FM5mE-8gEec

Seth Andrews speaks with "financial guy" Phil Ferguson about the weird, wild happenings in the U.S. and global economy in the wake of COVID-19. Phil's show: https://bit.ly/3b3mrNB

Prepare yourself. It's an election year, and we're talking religion AND politics. Special thanks to Rebecca Markert from http://www.ffrf.org for joining the 2nd segment of the broadcast. - Seth