Seth's monologue deals with subjects both light and heavy. Plus plenty of listener calls in this longer-length episode.

VIDEO

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On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride.

In light of our national crisis at the 250 marker, Seth shares an article by Dr. Kristin Du Mez and the words of the late civil rights icon Frederick Douglass.

VIDEO: "What do the Slave is the Fourth of July"

NBC article about the flag.

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Why do our brains sometimes misinterpret song lyrics, and what can brain science tell us about human pattern-seeking? In this (fun!) show filled with familiar song clips, we get musical and mental. 

New Yorker Article

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Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it.

GOSPEL OF LIES book

VIDEO of this interview

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Lots to talk about in this bonus show, including toxic masculinity, Pete's flu fumble, Turning Point USA's anti-woman women, and the "cultural Christianity" of Richard Dawkins.

VIDEO of this stream

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Mid-twentieth century theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer claimed that stupidity is more dangerous than evil. Can that claim be applied to MAGA?

Dame Magazine: The Four Ideas That Explain America's Democratic Crisis

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At the 2026 "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States.

SPEECH VIDEO

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This bonus show is a wild ride. Seth tells the story of a magical backyard visitor, plus we talk about Pride month, immigration, AI, and the wacky Christian claim that God honors women.

YouTube video of this stream

Pastor Burleson's defense of women

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Sociologist and secular studies professor Dr. Phil Zuckerman recently spoke about secular morality at Calgary's We Can Reason conference, and his data would surprise many Christians.

SPEECH VIDEO

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Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast.

VIDEO

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The legendary reviewer of Christian movies and video games Noah Lugeons joins Seth Andrews to talk about the best of the worst, religion, addiction, and America's slide into madness.

VIDEO of this conversation

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