The Thinking Atheist Podcast

"Secular Mormon" Bryce Blankenagel speaks with Seth Andrews about the dark and often bloody foundations of the Mormon church. VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/gy5mUiviawU Bryce's page: http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com Support our sponsorThe Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth  

This show departs from its usual subject matter for a romp through some weird headlines from around the world. Enjoy! Support our sponsor: http://www.stamps.com (promo code sethandrews) Seth Andrews, Cara Santa Maria, and Matt Dillahunty in Los Angeles May 15th. Info and tickets at: https://www.facebook.com/seth.andrews.31/posts/1681757418567332 https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/09005489B24E34A2?f_PPL=true&ab=efeat5787v1

In some fundamentalist cultures, the decision to not have children is considered a violation of God's edict to "be fruitful and multiply." We discuss being child-free against the expectations of others. Support our sponsor Simple Contacts: http://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews ($30 off contact lens purchase with promo code sethandrews)  

Biologist, professor and author Dr. Abby Hafer gives specific examples of "Intelligent Design" that isn't intelligent at all. Dr. Hafer's Book, "The Not-So-Intelligent Designer: Why Evolution Explains the Human Body and Intelligent Design Does Not:" http://a.co/dUWs4ze Support our sponsor The Great Courses Plus:http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Los Angeles event with Matt Dillahunty, Cara Santa Maria, and Seth Andrews: https://www.facebook.com/events/2022525981403467/  

Seth Andrews joins a live audience to celebrate his (approaching) 50th birthday at the 2018 American Atheists National Convention. Video of this speech is here: https://youtu.be/zkOq4WiDA1U Support our sponsors The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Simple Contacts: http://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews)    

A recent internet meme asks users to "Name something a Christian says when they're losing an argument to an atheist." We explore some all-too-familiar responses. --- Support our sponsor:Simple Contactshttp://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews) Brew City Benefit link:https://www.facebook.com/events/145752776069530/ Holy Koolaid's website: http://www.holykoolaid.com  

Leona Stucky suffered abuse and shame as a Mennonite teenager. This is the story of her survival, escape, and liberation. Dr. Stucky's website: http://www.leonastucky.com Book: The Fog of Faith: Surviving My Impotent God:  https://www.amazon.com/Fog-Faith-Surviving-Impotent-God/dp/099864742X Support our sponsor: http://www.simplecontacts.com/sethandrews (promo code: sethandrews)

This bonus broadcast explores the story of Malala Yousafzai, her forgiveness of a Taliban assassin, and a much larger conversation about ideologies, tribes, oppressors, victims, division, and our own humanity in this often hyper-polarized world. Support Seth Andrews on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews

Death is often a taboo subject. But is it subject to be avoided (and an inevitability to be feared)? Join us for a candid, real, and destigmatizing conversation about our mortal and temporary lives. We'll speak with listeners about their own perspective, and a professional mortician will take us into the inner room of the funeral home for a frank yet fascinating look at the processes which happen after we're gone. This is a show about death, but more importantly, it's a conversation about life! Let's raise (at least) $3000 for William, a caller who's had a rought few years and could benefit from our help: https://www.gofundme.com/forwilliam Support our sponsors stamps.com: http://www.stamps.com (promo code: sethandrews) Skeptic Magic: https://www.pangburnphilosophy.com/project-1  

Author and New Testament scholar Dr. Bart Ehrman joins the show to talk about his latest book, "The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World." Seth finishes the broadcast with a reading from the book. Bart Ehrman's website: https://www.bartdehrman.com Support our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Hello Fresh: http://www.hellofresh.com (promo code SethAndrews30) VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/uDy7TtfLggs

California comedian and atheist Ian Harris joins Seth Andrews to talk about atheism, skepticism, religion, and the punchlines that come with them. Ian's website: http://www.ianharriscomedian.com VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/2prKW66Q5Is Support our sponsor The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth

In the wake of the February 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting, many Christians again claim that the right to own an assault rifle is God-given. We take a fair, candid look at the tragedy, the political maneuvering, the law, and the future of God & Guns in America. Support our sponsor:$50 off at Casper https://casper.com/thethinkingatheist Article: "F...You, I Like Guns:" http://www.scarymommy.com/fuck-you-i-like-guns

Seth Andrews talks about those long nights of sleep-starved contemplation, and he speaks with callers about their own musings and observations.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins Seth Andrews for a candid (and potentially controversial) discussion about the origins and characteristics of man-made gods and the violence which so often defines them. Dr. Garcia's book "Alpha God:" https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-God-Psychology-Religious-Oppression/dp/1633880206 Dr. Garcia's website: http://www.hector-garcia.com Support our sponsor The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/DiNLUeZGOcI    

Activists Matt Dillahunty, Sarah Haider, Anthony Magnabosco and Kavin Senapathy join Seth Andrews for a conversation about how to best engage religious people in discussions about God, faith, facts, knowledge and atheism. Matt Dillahunty: http://www.mattdillahunty.com Sarah Haider: http://www.exmna.org Anthony Magnabosco: http://www.streetepistemology.com Kavin Senapathy: @ksenapathy on Twitter VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/Mm7OLiiw5dQ Support our sponsors The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth Stamps.com: http://www.stamps.com (click the microphone, promo code sethandrews)