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The Thinking Atheist Podcast

Summary: A former Christian of 30 years, I've joined countless others in breaking the bonds of fear and superstition to live a truthful, fulfilled, exciting life. As a professional video producer, I create short-form videos designed to entertain, generate discussion, ask and answer questions, and generally blow some fresh air through the cobwebs.

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 The Weak and The Strong | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2742

Seth Andrews explores the notion of dominance philosophy in relation to Trump, religions, and Humanism. Plus, comments and questions from the livestream chat room. VIDEO of this livestream at https://youtu.be/gD-rQEyXZAoSupport Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews

 Ghost Stories 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4652

It's another October around the virtual campfire for our annual Halloween tradition: the telling of ghost stories! Turn down the lights, crank up the volume, grab onto a loved one, and enjoy!Support our sponsor  and get a free trial today. The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGet Seth's "Ghost Stories" audiobook on Audible (also available on iTunes):  https://adbl.co/2wDeso0

 Alexa: Stop the Insanity! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3299

If Amazon's Alexa can answer many of life's probing questions, could she restore political and cultural sanity to the United States? Seth Andrews dreams the dream.Support our sponsor, and grab Seth Andrews' "Ghost Stories" as your free audiobook with an Audible 30-day trial via http://www.audible.com/sethandrews (or text sethandrews to 500500).

 A Secular Perspective on Suicide | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5897

Join us for a respectful and critical conversation about suicide from a secular perspective.Support our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethSUICIDE-RELATED RESOURCESCrisis Text Line - text "HELLO" to 741741zNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255For friends and family National Alliance on Mental Illness suicide info -https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Risk-of-SuicideASIST training, how to handle suicide issues at a lay-level.  https://www.livingworks.net/programs/asist/

 The Kavanaugh Question: with Katherine Stewart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1992

Investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart joins Seth Andrews for a look at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, his track record, and the allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding him.Follow Katherine on Twitter at @kathsstewart 

 Silence, Suffering, Sex, and Stupidity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2696

Seth Andrews gives commentary on a celebrated religious film, unnecessary suffering, secular sexuality, and - again - the insanity of humanity.The Secular Sexuality Survey:  https://secularscience.orgSupport Seth on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews 

 Cats, Death, and the Religion of Football | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3363

Seth Andrews' YouTube livestream (on a loose range of topics) is this week's podcast. Watch at https://youtu.be/rJr_wpYVA_YGET THE "GHOST STORIES AUDIOBOOK" (3 options):Free book with 30-day Audible trial via https://www.audible.com/pd/B07GL5B67Q/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-125424&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_125424_rh_usBuy on Amazon with no Audible membership: http://a.co/d/0wY833lMembers use Audible credit https://adbl.co/2NdDtBb 

 I Went to Facebook Jail | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3631

Post something "offensive," and social media is likely to give you a temporary - or permanent - penalty. We talk about Facebook Jail, whether it's fair, and what to do about it.Support our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus. Get a free trial at http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth

 Our 400th Show! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4828

Another show, another milestone. Join Seth Andrews for the 400th episode of The Thinking Atheist podcast.Support our sponsor and get a free trial: The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGHOST STORIES audiobook free with Audible 30-day trial at https://adbl.co/2PCp2na.  To get the book without an Audible trial or membership, simply use your Amazon membership and  Add to Cart (desktop site) or Buy for $X.XX (mobile site).

 It's Time to Quit the Catholic Church | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1617

Another child abuse scandal rocks the Catholic Church. We explore the reports coming out of Pennsylvania, and the Church's long, ugly track record of abuse and coverup. Freedom From Religion Foundation's Andrew Seidel joins the conversation.Articles:CNN ARTICLE: https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/world/catholic-church-abuse-scandal-timeline/index.htmlANDREW SEIDEL'S ARTICLE: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/pa-abuse-reportFRIENDLY ATHEIST'S ARTICLE: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/15/here-are-the-worst-abuses-by-catholic-priests-from-the-pa-grand-jurys-report/PENNSYLVANIA GRAND JURY REPORT: http://media-downloads.pacourts.us/InterimRedactedReportandResponses.pdf?cb=22148FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION:  http://www.ffrf.org 

 I'm Gregory, and I'm Afraid of Hell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2541

This is a candid conversation with Gregory, a man who logically rejects Christianity, but who can't shake his fears about Hell. Seth Andrews walks with Gregory through his religious conversion, his doubts, his fears of torment, and what the future might hold.Support our sponsor, and get $60 off your first three Hello Fresh boxes ($20 off each) with http://www.hellofresh.com/sethandrews60 (promo code sethandrews 60)  

 Texts From My Religious Dad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2943

Seth Andrews shares a recent text exchange with a religious father, and speaks candidly about family, boundaries and respect...and how religions so often damage them.VIDEO version of this show at https://youtu.be/iUp3FdfYeLs

 I Used To Believe Weird Things | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4208

From the Sunlight Diet to flat-earthers to kitchen seasonings that repel demons, we explore some of the more bizarre (and entertaining) things our listeners once held as Truth.Prepare yourself for some strangely entertaining beliefs submitted by our listeners, and an exploration into why we so often embrace the irrational.Support our sponsor, and get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth

 Christianity, Crimes, and the Constitution (with Andrew Torrez) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5799

Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, church/state separation, and the Religious Right in the era of Trump. Opening Arguments podcast: https://openargs.comSupport our sponsors.Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus with this URL: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGet $50 off select Casper mattresses http://www.casper.com/thethinkingatheist (promo code thinkingatheist at checkout)  

 God, Guilt, Political Correctness, and Trevor Noah (a Seth Andrews Livestream) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2777

Seth Andrews fields comments and questions on a wide variety of topics, including the recent Trevor Noah controversy, religious guilt, political correctness, and (yes) the ice cream man.Support Seth on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsThe longer, unedited YouTube stream is here: https://youtu.be/d0a6ObX2hrE 

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