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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Dr. Robert P. Jones is founder and president of Public Religion Research Institute. He has a Ph.D in religion and a bachelors in computing science in mathmatics. His new book explores the long and sordid backstory of American racism, which was - and is - often cloaked in the banner of Christianity.Dr. Jones' book: https://amzn.to/3uWYw1CVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VehbwjrXTuw
Just some extra stuff to listen to. Happy holidays!VIDEO of this stream: https://youtube.com/live/SRTfl8bGn7U
Science educator Forrest Valkai fields random questions on the holiday. Trust us...it ain't boring.His site: https://www.valkailabs.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VKDo0BUuH6M
In this show, we (re) cover some of the greatest/worst hits in the supposed Good Book, and it's not pretty. If you're interested in the entire book "Deconverted," it's available in print, digital print, and audiobook: https://shorturl.at/HSVX6
How do you handle holidays with religious families? Or do you even bother? Callers discuss, and we speak with psychologist and religious trauma counselor Dr. Marlene Winell. Dr. Winell's website: http://www.journeyfree.orgVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/0N2i47eFS4M
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/sethandrewsttaDr. Hafer's book: https://adbl.co/3GtZxko
Sarah and Jessica host the "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt" podcast. They join us to talk about skirts, sex, purity culture, and more! PODCAST PAGE: https://www.heaveninaminiskirt.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/ozTVxAZfnBo
It's a bonus show! Host ramblings and your calls. Enjoy.
James Fell is a historian and author who combines fascinating true tales with f-bombs and razor sarcasm. In other words...he's a perfect guest for this week's show.His book: https://amzn.to/4723J6vHis website: http://www.jamesfell.comVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/mVBb3BAVFfc
Self-professed Christian and "family values" crusader Markwayne Mullin just tried to turn a Senate hearing into a round of Nintendo Punch-Out! What the hell is going on?
Longtime public atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali just announced that she is a Christian. Her "reasons" are...interesting. We examine the life of this ex-Muslim turned ex-atheist.Ayaan's Article "Why I Am Now a Christian:"https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/Jonathan MS Pearce's response:https://onlysky.media/jpearce/ayaan-hirsi-ali-former-atheist-becomes-christian/
This show explores how funerals are often hijacked by sermonizers. Instead of honoring the dead, preachers (and families) turn memorials into religious crusades, often against the wishes of the deceased.Physicist eulogy text: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4675953
"Florida Man" is an internet reference which began in 2013. It refers to an alleged prevalence of Floridians doing bizarre things. In this show, we attach "Florida Man" to Christianity.
Sociologist Dr. Andrew Whitehead is a Christian. He's also a strong opponent of Christian Nationalism and far-right attempts to install an American theocracy. He joins us to talk about his new book on the subject.BOOK: American IdolatryVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/hRMwnXSn4Cw
We dive down the rabbit hole into the dysfunctional world of "morality" web services which track online browsing and block specific content. Of course, almost all of these programs are run by the religious.
