It's our annual recap of (some of) the best, the worst, and the most bizarre stories of the year.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Host rants. Your calls. Let's enjoy Christmas week together!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

We lost Hitch on December 15th, 2011. In this broadcast, we hear his voice, enjoy his mastery of language, and remember.

LINKS:

On the Daily Show with Jon Stewart: https://on.cc.com/3nkAHL8
Tariq Ramadan Debate/Islam: https://youtu.be/mMraxhd9Z9Q
On Joy Behar with Pastor Douglas Wilson: https://youtu.be/tamcV_XxZsQ
Intelligence Squared debate: https://bit.ly/3Dg1Cgu
Debate with Frank Turek: https://vimeo.com/1904911
VS Rabbi Harold Kushner: https://youtu.be/Xx_ov2NiNo4
On the street/Life and death: https://youtu.be/iWMarPMGe0k
On Mother Teresa: https://youtu.be/8t4VhQX5Ckk
VS William Dembski: https://youtu.be/SgFsPGoaqZA

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Aron Ra is an author, educator, and atheist activist. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about pagan Christmas, religious awfulness, and humans' place as "beasts" in the animal kingdom. Shows with Aron are always entertaining, and this one is no exception.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

In this unique show, we take a few minutes to regain some perspective.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

For the host and many listeners, the 2021 holiday season is a weird time. How are you dealing with the last month(s) of the year?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

The #ExposeChristianSchools hashtag is helping people share their stories about indoctrination and abuse within religious "education." In this show, we expose some of the problematic curriculum and share listener stories about their own experiences.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Katherine Stewart, author of "The Power Worshippers," and constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel join us for part two of this important conversation about the evangelical assault on the United States.

Katherine Stewart: https://katherinestewart.me
Andrew Seidel: https://andrewlseidel.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Religious "nones" are on the rise, but evangelicals continue to maneuver into circles of influence at every level. We discuss their tactics and Christian Dominion Theology.

Dr. Clint Heacock's "Mindshift podcast: https://mindshiftpodcast.co.uk/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

It's a lighthearted look into the fears and phobias which give us pause (or send us rushing out of the room). Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins us for the second half of the broadcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.