Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides.
A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.
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I Was a Megachurch Pastor (with Dr. Todd Phillips)
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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.
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Nov 3 48 min
Jailed for a T-Shirt
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.
Oct 30 24 min
Do You Have an Irrational Fear?
A fun "spooky season" show about our quirky phobias. Enjoy!
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Oct 27 57 min
Humanism in the U.S. and the U.K. (with Andrew Copson)
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 Americ
Oct 23 30 min
Ghost Stories 2026
It's our annual October tradition...a chance to suspend (some) disbelief and get into the Halloween spirit.
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Oct 20 1 h 03 min
The United States of Insanity (with Aron Ra)
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 sta
Oct 16 30 min
Should Capital Punishment Be Put to Death?
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?
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Oct 13 1 h 07 min
The United States is Not a Christian Nation
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.
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Oct 9 23 min
When Movies Screw Up the Science
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 informativ
Oct 6 1 h 21 min
The Unholy Trinity Reunion
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.
Sep 29 2 h 39 min
They Go Low, We Go High? (with Cecil Cicirello)
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
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Sep 25 1 h 08 min
The Making of an American Caesar (with Dr. Brad Onishi)
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 conv
Sep 22 48 min
The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading)
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 depicti
Sep 18 10 min
Go Fact Yourself: "Skeptics" Aren't Immune to Fake News
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 a
Sep 15 59 min
The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots
Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls.
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Sep 10 59 min
EPISODE #900
This week marks a milestone: 900 shows! Hop into the way-back machine as Seth plays selected clips from various shows over sixteen years.
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Sep 8 1 h 01 min
Dolly Parton: Christian Humanist (A Tribute by Matt Dillahunty)
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 Trinit
Sep 3 20 min
RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)
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 VIDE
Sep 1 54 min
Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews)
How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati.
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Aug 29 27 min
Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist
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.
Aug 27 29 min
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I’ve been listening to Seth for a few months. I really appreciate his approach to guarding against tribalism. I appreciate how he doesn’t have to drop curse words to make a point. I’ve always thought it was an unimaginative screenwriter who had to drop F bombs to fill movie scripts, for example. Seth is credible because he knows when to turn up the heat and when doing so would just lead to more useless tribalism. I am Seth’s age and can say we share quite a few similarities in our lives. It’s almost eerie, frankly. Someone needed to replace Hitchens, et al. Seth is my choice. He’s fair, very human and always right. Looking forward to my winter of life and religious baggage being assuaged by the likes of Seth. A forever listener I am. Go Seth.
jeffinleander · Aug 2026
I'm always impressed by the comprehensive knowledge presented in these podcast episodes. I very much appreciate the background work to bring us these succinct presentations. Thank you.
Shel Lynn · Apr 2026
My absolute favorite podcast! Tuesday morning is the best because of this podcast. Born and raised in Tulsa – so it’s really nice to hear him. Mention places I know first hand! I come from an ultra Methodist family, and almost every topic can be paralleled in my own life! He gives a very detailed perspective into the life of an ex Christian. Certainly would recommend!
rumoursofpaige · Feb 2026
I started listening to TheThinkingAtheist to kill time during my 60 min commute. But I have found Seth so entertaining that I have shared several episodes with my family, and they are now fans, too!
My children now request this, or the TrueStories podcast, when we are traveling together. It helps that my ten year old often cracks hilarious jokes about how ridiculous religion is, which we can’t help but laugh out loud at, despite whispering to him, “Maybe not here!”
He’ll learn! Figuring out where and with whom to share atheist attitudes is a part of growing up, and Seth is a good model for that kind of social skill, too! At my house? Bring it on! But maybe not in line at Wal-Mart.
Oh, Seth, thank you for offering humorous and well considered dialogue on a subject that has increasing relevance as religion encroaches, Iran-like, on every aspect of our lives.
Jesus Roller Skates?! Not yet, but maybe soon. Give them time, and bowling will be Christian, too. There are Ten Frames! Eh? Eh?
Colin Bo-Bolin · Dec 2025
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