Dr. Anderson is a psychotherapist and religious trauma coach. She's also an exvangelical and author of the book "When Religion Hurts You." LINKS: The Center for Trauma Resolution Dr. Laura E. Anderson's website VIDEO of this conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ..read more

Author and activist John W. Loftus has published an article based on his 2021 book "God & Horrendous Suffering." He gave me permission to share his ideas with you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ..read more

Hardline Bible literalists say they're practicing the correct faith. Progressives say the hardliners are fake Christians. What the Hell is going on? Dr. Chrissy Stroop: https://cstroop.com/about/ Chrissy's "God & Country" review: https://bit.ly/3UiowyF ..read more

Two popular activists bring insight, sarcasm, and suspiciously-good chemistry to the studio this week.  Shannon's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonQ Paulogia's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Paulogia VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/sM5JilsVAFo ..read more

It's a CATastrophy at the Andrews house. Seth explains...plus your calls. THE STORY OF YOU video: https://youtu.be/iCXhOV5AIzk?si=GsAaqM9ok3jS_G5d ..read more

Sarah McCammon is a broadcaster, investigative reporter, and author. She joins the show to talk about her journey into the world of the "exvangelical." Sarah's BIO Her BOOK VIDEO of this conversation ..read more

Law codes have changed quite a bit over the years, but many edicts from our puritan past remain on the books today. This is a fun and informative look at some "blue laws" designed to keep Americans "moral ..read more

This is a personal message for Christians struggling with confusion and concern over loved ones leaving the faith. If religious family and friends don't understand what's happening, sharing this "letter" with them may help. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/WCuok1Glxn8 ..read more

This bonus release is just an off-topic diversion for those interested in sci-fi and horror films from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. I was honored to speak with makeup FX artist Mark Shostrom, a 40+ year veteran with credits ranging from "Nightmare on Elm Street" to "Star Trek." If this sounds interesting, enjoy the conversation. If not, no worries. We'll see you next week. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/SVXe13mdb0U MARK'S FX REEL: https://youtu.be/_IJM9fDqJrs?si=4NUWe2EvwxHuCpJy ..read more

Ex-Muslim Nuriyah Khan says many in the West (including a lot of American feminists) are misguided on the subject of Islam. https://twitter.com/nuriyahk VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/bb7UYJkFwGE ..read more