TheThinkingAtheist

Dr. Todd Phillips was once all-in as an evangelical megachurch pastor. Then the doubts crept in, and everything changed. He joins us to tell his story. DECON/RECON Todd's YouTube VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Ibtissame "Betty" Lachgar committed the "sin" of blasphemy. The Moroccan government imprisoned her. A health crisis may kill her if medical treatment isn't soon provided. By downloading a 69-cent song, we might actually save her life. LINK TO PRE-ORDER VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

A fun "spooky season" show about our quirky phobias. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK. He joined Seth Andrews to talk about humanism in his part of the world...and Britain's perceptions of Trump's America. https://humanists.uk/ VIDEO of this interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

It's our annual October tradition...a chance to suspend (some) disbelief and get into the Halloween spirit. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

At a recent event in Fort Worth, Texas, activist and educator Aron Ra spoke directly about the dangerous rise of the Christian right, and the need for moral people to stand against it. VIDEO of the speech Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

After the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike , we're again having the conversation about crime, justice, and the death penalty. What's your take? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

At a recent event in Fort Worth, Texas, Seth Andrews explained why the "Christian nation" and "Judeo-Christian values" narrative is fiction, and he brought receipts. VIDEO of the speech Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

It's fun to suspend disbelief and go on a fantastic film journey, but sometimes Hollywood stretches the science so far that it breaks our brains. This fun and informative show features the voices of several scientists eager to chat about the movies that make them wince, and we'll list some films that actually make scientific sense. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

On August 29th, 2026, Matt Dillahunty , Aron Ra , and Seth Andrews reunited on stage for a three-hour event in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the audio from that sold-out show. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Here's a re-broadcast of a recent Cognitive Dissonance show where Seth filled the co-host seat for a hospitalized Tom Curry. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dr. Brad Onishi has done an impressive deep dive into the evangelical kingmaking machine. He joined Seth to talk about his new book on MAGA's messiah. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

In this ten-minute reading, a Substack account called Fear and Loathing: Closer to the Edge describes Trump's America in stark language. Listen and decide if this depiction is fair or unfair. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews addresses an often unpopular reality: We're all human, and humans can be fooled. Check out some examples of popular links and memes (shared by progressives and atheists) that aren't tethered to sources or are outright lies. VIDEO of this speech. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls. The West Point article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

This week marks a milestone: 900 shows ! Hop into the way-back machine as Seth plays selected clips from various shows over sixteen years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

The world recently lost an icon, and many are only now learning about the humanitarian work which defined most of Dolly Parton's 80 year life. At the recent Unholy Trinity Reunion event in Fort Worth, atheist activist Matt Dillahunty paid tribute. VIDEO of Matt's tribute Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation , he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .