Ask Science Mike

Episode 108 - Gay Parents, Foster Care, and Death by Machete or Chimpanzee

Mike McHargue — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 02:59:07 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What makes a good radio voice? How do you research questions? Is God involved with creation? Would you rather fight a chimpanzee or a human with a machete to the death? Are kids harmed by growing up with same-sex parents? Is foster care bad for children?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

What makes a good radio voice?

Secrets of a great 'radio voice’ revealed

What Makes A Voice ‘Attractive?’ New Study Reveals Surprising Answer

Science Explains Why You Love Morgan Freeman's Voice

How to Improve the Sound of Your Voice

Is God involved with creation?

Finding God in the Waves

Are kids harmed by growing up with same-sex parents?

What does the scholarly research say about the wellbeing of children with gay or lesbian parents?

Is foster care bad for children?

U.S. Foster Care: A Flawed Solution That Leads To Long-Term Problems?

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 107 - Two Months with President Trump

Mike McHargue — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This week's show is a special edition, dealing with the deluge of emails asking about what to do next in this fractious political age. In this episode, I referenced some other possible voting strategies we could use to make third parties more viable. Here's a few videos about that.

Episode 106 - Intelligent Women, Laboratory Black Holes, and Jesus Drinking Wine

Mike McHargue — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:42:39 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What’s the deal with laboratory black holes? Does a full moon make people more creative? Why are men intimidated by intelligent women? What does Jesus mean when he says he won’t drink from the cup again until the Kingdom comes?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

What’s the deal with laboratory black holes?

Physicists Have Created a 'black Hole' in the Lab That Could Finally Prove Hawking Radiation Exists

Why are men intimidated by intelligent women?

Are Men Just Not Interested in Clever Women?

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 105 - LIVE in Chapel Hill, NC

Mike McHargue — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 02:57:09 +0000

It’s Ask Science Mike LIVE this week. This episode was recorded at Holy Trinity Chapel Hill with a live audience. The questions are unscreened, and the answers are unrehearsed. If you’d like to bring Ask Science Mike to your town, head over to asksciencemike.com and fill out a contact form.

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

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Episode 104 - On the Road Again

Mike McHargue — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Mike checks in with a mini episode during a busy touring week.

Episode 103 - LIVE in Ft. Smith, AR

Mike McHargue — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:13:15 +0000

It’s Ask Science Mike LIVE this week. This episode was recorded at First Presbyterian Church in Ft. Smith, AR with a live audience. The questions are unscreened, and the answers are unrehearsed. If you’d like to bring Ask Science Mike to your town, head over to asksciencemike.com and fill out a contact form.

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 102 - Racial Bias, Suffering, and Evangelical Sex

Mike McHargue — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:07:26 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why can’t my husband tell when I’m not wearing makeup? How can I get over feeling shame about my sexuality? Why is there a global preference toward lighter skin color? What is the point of life?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Why can’t my husband tell when I’m not wearing makeup?

What Is Face Blindness?

Change blindness

How can I get over feeling shame about my sexuality?

Good Christian Sex

Why is there a global preference toward lighter skin color?

The Meaning Of Skin Color In 7 Countries

UNDERSTANDING IMPLICIT BIAS

Where Bias Begins: The Truth About Stereotypes

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 101 - LIVE in Grand Haven, MI

Mike McHargue — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:22:30 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 100 - Windmills, Angry Atheists, and Why the Big Bang is Just Marketing

Mike McHargue — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

NEW DATES ADDED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Are windmills actually good for the environment? Did the Big Bang happen everywhere? Why are the “New Atheists” mean? How can I help my family understand the plight of Muslim Americans?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Are windmills actually good for the environment?

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Environmental Impacts of Wind Power

The technical advances that could make wind power viable everywhere

Wind energy costs approach nonrenewable levels

Did the Big Bang happen everywhere?

Science, Religion, and the Big Bang

Where Was The Big Bang?

How can I help my family understand the plight of Muslim Americans?

New Jim Crow Organizing

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 99 - Questions, Questions, and More Questions

Mike McHargue — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This week is a TWO AND A HALF HOUR show where I answer questions from the folks who support this program on Patreon as we ramp up for the 100th episode of Ask Science Mike.

Episode 98 - Books, Books, and More Books

Mike McHargue — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Here’s the books discussed on this episode, roughly in order of appearance.

Between the World and Me

Searching for Sunday

Thin Slices of Anxiety

Swing Time

Words Can Change Your Brain

How to Not Be Wrong

A Field to Lies

The Body Keeps the Score

Consciousness and the Social Brain

Arrival

The Bible Tells Me So

Biblical Literalism, A Gentile Heresy

Why Christianity Must Change or Die

Zealot

Grounded

Divine Dance

Everybody is Wrong About God

Episode 97 - Merry Christmas

Mike McHargue — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

A brief reflection on Advent and Christmas.

Episode 96 - LIVE in Boston, MA

Mike McHargue — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:29:32 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 95 - LIVE in Tacoma, WA

Mike McHargue — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

photo credit: JohnnyLCY Mt. Rainier via photopin (license)

Episode 94 - LIVE in Portland, OR

Mike McHargue — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

photo credit: dog97209 Downtown Portland via photopin (license)

Episode 93 - LIVE in Mission Hills, CA

Mike McHargue — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:05:30 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 92 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Los Angeles, CA

Mike McHargue — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:21:04 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 91 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Costa Mesa, CA

Mike McHargue — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:25:23 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 90 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Kansas City

Mike McHargue — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:30:24 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 89 - Ask Biologos

Mike McHargue — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:09:04 +0000

I’d love to see you on The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

We’re doing a giveaway! Every week for the next 8 weeks, someone’s going to win a personalized, signed copy of my book. Enter to win here.

In this special episode, the scientists and scholars of BioLogos take your questions about the evolution and Christian theology. You can learn more about Biologos at biologos.org.

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 88 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Atlanta, GA

Mike McHargue — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:49:56 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 87 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Columbus, OH

Mike McHargue — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:00:12 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 86 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Nashville, TN

Mike McHargue — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 04:01:49 +0000

This week is a live episode: the questions are unscreened and the answers are unrehearsed.

I'm traveling around the country on tour to promote my new book, Finding God in the Waves. Click here to see if I'm coming to a city near you.

Episode 85 - Conversation with Peter Enns

Mike McHargue — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:18:48 +0000

This week, I sit down with Pete Enns to talk about the role certainty plays in our faith.

Come see me on tour!

Episode 84 - Purity Culture, Parenting, and Fear in the Media

Mike McHargue — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:15:58 +0000

NEW DATES ADDED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why does media focus on fear-based stories? How did you learn to love the Bible again? How do you keep your kid safe while giving them freedom to learn? How can I feel close to God after a sexual assault?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Why does media focus on fear-based stories?

Influence of mass media

How did you learn to love the Bible again?

Finding God in the Waves

How do you keep your kid safe while giving them freedom to learn?

There’s never been a safer time to be a kid in America

How can I feel close to God after a sexual assault?

Recovering from Sexual Violence

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 83 - Mailbag

Mike McHargue — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:07:42 +0000

It's a heavy travel week, so this week's show is conversational around the tension between skeptics and atheists.

Come see me on tour!

My piece in the Washington Post: I lost my faith in God. Then I found it. Now it’s complicated.

My interview with Religious News Service: ‘Science Mike’ McHargue: ‘Christians aren’t stupid, and atheists aren’t evil’

Episode 82 - Focus, Driving, and the End of the World

Mike McHargue — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:00:00 +0000

MY BOOK COMES OUT TOMORROW!!! Finding God in the Waves

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How can humans handle driving when evolution didn’t prepare us for speed? How can I learn to focus in an age of smartphones? What does science say about the end of the Universe? Are standardized tests supported by science?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

How can I learn to focus in an age of smartphones?

Why We're All Addicted to Texts, Twitter and Google

Cell Phone Notifications: How Even Getting A Short Text Can Distract You Completely

What does science say about the end of the Universe?

Ultimate fate of the universe

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 81 - Hurricanes, Fear, and My First Book

Mike McHargue — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Preorder Mike's Book, Finding God in the Waves.

Watch the Finding God in the Waves video series.

See if Mike is coming to your city on tour.

In this week's episode, no questions get answered because Tallahassee was hit by a hurricane. Instead, Mike talks about how people respond to crisis situations and reads from his upcoming book, Finding God in the Waves.

Episode 80 - Apologetics, Personality, and a One Track Mind

Mike McHargue — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000

NEW DATES ADDED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

Check out Andrew Galecki’s FREE new single: I’m Not Going Anywhere

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Are personalities real? Why don’t you like apologetics? How can I learn to be present with those around me? Should I avoid dating people who have been married before?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Are personalities real?

The Personality Myth

Invisibilia: Is Your Personality Fixed, Or Can You Change Who You Are?

AN OPEN LETTER TO NPR'S INVISIBILIA ABOUT "THE PERSONALITY MYTH"

Why don’t you like apologetics?

Finding God in the Waves

How can I learn to be present with those around me?

Workaholism tied to psychiatric disorders

Madness Made Them Great

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Should I avoid dating people who have been married before?

The High Failure Rate of Second and Third Marriages

Remarriage rate declining as more opt for cohabitation

The science of a happy marriage

Science Behind a Happy Relationship

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 79 - Falling Asleep, Micro-biomes, and Alchemist Bacteria

Mike McHargue — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000

NEW DATES ADDED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Can this bacteria make gold from toxic waste? What’s your trick to falling asleep so fast? What’s the science of the human micro-biome? How can I feel close to God following spiritual abuse?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Can this bacteria make gold from toxic waste?

Cupriavidus metallidurans

Meet the Bacteria That Produces Pure Gold

What’s your trick to falling asleep so fast?

Why Waking Up Is So Hard: The Science Behind Sleep Inertia

Scientists discover what controls waking up and going to sleep

The Science Behind Waking Up Easier

What’s the science of the human micro-biome?

Humans Carry More Bacterial Cells than Human Ones

How can I feel close to God following spiritual abuse?

Ask Science Mike Episode 75 - Anxiety, Demon Possession, and Righteous Anger

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 78 - Sunscreen, Breaking Up, and Making Changes that Last

Mike McHargue — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:19:40 +0000

NEW DATES ADDED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Does the Enneagram determine sense of humor? Is sunscreen dangerous? How does the Electoral College work? How do you create lasting change? What’s the science of heartbreak?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Does the Enneagram determine sense of humor?

The Road Back to You

The Liturgists Podcast

Is sunscreen dangerous?

You Asked: Is Sunscreen Safe — and Do I Really Need It Daily?

Sunscreen Safety: What to Know

What is Sun Safe Clothing?

Why Tanning Won’t Cure SAD

How does the Electoral College work?

How The US Electoral College System Works

Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

How the Swing States Work

If Anyone Ever Tells You Your Vote Doesn't Matter, Show Them This

Ten Terrible Reason to not Vote (and two good ones)

How do you create lasting change?

Making Lifestyle Changes That Last

What’s the science of heartbreak?

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 77 - Instinct, Reincarnation, and God in Our Brains

Mike McHargue — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:23:44 +0000

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

PLUS: The Finding God in the Waves Blog & Podcast Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Where does instinct come from? Is reincarnation possible? Can God be good? Are there any real spiritual experiences?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Where does instinct come from?

Instinct

Inherited Fears

Is reincarnation possible?

Reincarnation

Can God be good?

The Problem of Evil

Theodicy

Finding God in the Waves

Are there any real spiritual experiences?

The Liturgists Podcast

How God Changes Your Brain

Finding God in the Waves

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 76 - Pokemon, Persuasion, and Parents of Gay Teens

Mike McHargue — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

PLUS: The Finding God in the Waves Blog & Podcast Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How can you use verbal persuasion to help others conquer fear? What’s the science behind the popularity of Pokemon Go? What happens in our brains as we die? How can I challenge my parents’ preconceptions about gay people?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

How can you use verbal persuasion to help others conquer fear?

Why We're Afraid of Heights

What’s the science behind the popularity of Pokemon Go?

The Science Behind How Pokemon Go Became the Most Viral App Ever (in Less Than 10 Days)

THE SCIENCE AND MATH BEHIND POKÉMON GO

Health benefits of Pokémon Go

Science Explains Why You're Addicted To Pokémon GO

How Pokémon Go Might Actually Be Helping Kids With Autism

What happens in our brains as we die?

Near-Death Experiences: What Happens in the Brain Before Dying

Scientists Have Discovered What Happens to Our Minds as We Die

The Science of Near-Death Experiences

How can I challenge my parents’ preconceptions about gay people?

PFLAG

gaychurch.org

The Gay Christian Network

Believe Out Loud Welcoming Church Map

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 75 - Anxiety, Demon Possession, and Righteous Anger

Mike McHargue — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 04:00:00 +0000

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Finding God in the Waves Book Tour

PLUS: The Finding God in the Waves Blog & Podcast Tour

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How does righteous anger affect the brain? What’s your take on demon possession? How can you recover from a fundamentalist view of sexuality? What’s the science behind anxiety disorders?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here.

Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.

Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

How does righteous anger affect the brain?

How Anger Can Hurt Your Heart

When anger's a plus

What’s your take on demon possession?

As a psychiatrist, I diagnose mental illness. Also, I help spot demonic possession.

How can you recover from a fundamentalist view of sexuality?

Sex at Dawn

Good Christian Sex

What’s the science behind anxiety disorders?

Anxiety & Panic Disorders

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

Questions to Ask: Choosing a Treatment Provider

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Episode 74 - Gluten, Guns, & Un-Christian Love

Mike McHargue — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:01:00 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Are gluten allergies on the rise? How do I handle my church teaching my children things I don’t believe? Can non-Christians really love? Do more guns lead to more deaths in America?

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Are gluten allergies on the rise?

Doctors Say Changes In Wheat Do Not Explain Rise Of Celiac Disease

Most People Shouldn't Eat Gluten-Free

How do I handle my church teaching my children things I don’t believe?

First United Methodist Church Costa Mesa

The Table OC

Can non-Christians really love?

Finding God in the Waves

Do more guns lead to more deaths in America?

15 Statistics That Tell the Story of Gun Violence This Year

Compare These Gun Death Rates: The U.S. Is in a Different World

FiveThirtyEight - Gun Deaths In America

Guns in America: For every criminal killed in self-defense, 34 innocent people die

Why America Still Doesn’t Have Any Good Data on Guns

Australia enacted one of the largest gun reforms ever nearly 2 decades ago — and gun deaths plummeted

America's gun problem, explained

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Episode 73 - Ask Science Mike LIVE at Wild Goose 2016

Mike McHargue — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:33:26 +0000

This week's episode is a live Q&R at the Wild Goose Festival 2016. The questions are unscreened, the answers unrehearsed, and the figures un-fact-checked.

Join me and the Gungors at The Liturgists Gathering.

My first book is now available for preorder–with bonuses just for you.

Episode 72 - Cynicism, Beauty, and a Simulated Universe

Mike McHargue — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:16:28 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Could our Universe be a simulation? Why is human beauty rare? What’s the science behind cynicism? How can I have a powerful, spiritual experience?

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Could our Universe be a simulation?

Simulation hypothesis

ARE YOU LIVING IN A COMPUTER SIMULATION?

We talked to the Oxford philosopher who gave Elon Musk the theory that we are all computer simulations

Why is human beauty rare?

The Strange Science Of Sexual Attraction

Beauty: Culture-Specific or Universally Defined?

What’s the science behind cynicism?

Cynical? You may be hurting your brain health

Burnout and the Brain

A Field Guide to the Cynic

How can I have a powerful, spiritual experience?

Finding God in the Waves

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Episode 71 - Chiropractors, Exodus, and The Great Commission

Mike McHargue — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:02:30 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Are chiropractors helpful or harmful? What does the Great Commission mean today? Did the Exodus really happen? What’s the science if narcotics addiction?

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Are chiropractors helpful or harmful?

Chiropractic

Chiropractic Care: Attempting a Risk–Benefit Analysis

What does the Great Commission mean today?

The Gospel of Matthew (Blue Letter Bible)

The Gospel of Matthew (Wikipedia)

Gospel of Matthew (Theopedia)

Did the Exodus really happen?

Exodus by Carol Meyers

The Exodus Is Not Fiction

Evidence for the Exodus

The Exodus: Does archaeology have a say?

What’s the science if narcotics addiction?

The Chemistry of Addiction

The Science of Choice in Addiction

The Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain

This is your brain on heroin

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Episode 70 - Humanism, Harmony, and Spontaneous Human Combustion

Mike McHargue — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 04:00:00 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Does spontaneous human combustion actually occur? Why do you like humanism? How can we be gracious with people we disagree with? How can we relate to Jesus if Jesus was non-sexual?

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Does spontaneous human combustion actually occur?

How Spontaneous Human Combustion Works

Why do you like humanism?

WHAT IS HUMANISM

How can we relate to Jesus if Jesus was non-sexual?

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith

What did Jesus' say about sex?

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Episode 69 - God’s Will, Racist Grandparents, and Historical Christianity

Mike McHargue — Mon, 30 May 2016 04:00:00 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What philosophies shaped early Christianity? How do you know what is or is not “God’s will?” What is God’s mechanism of action? How do we deal with racism from friends and family?

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What philosophies shaped early Christianity?

Hellenistic Culture: The influence of Greek language, philosophy and culture on Jews and early Christians.

Backgrounds of Early Christianity

What is God’s mechanism of action?

Finding God in the Waves

Grounded

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Episode 68 - Conspiracy Theories, OCD, and Healthier Divorces

Mike McHargue — Mon, 23 May 2016 04:00:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do people accept conspiracy theories? What happens in the brains of people struggling with OCD? Why do we fall into old beliefs in time of stress? How can you end a marriage well?

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Why do people accept conspiracy theories?

Why Our Brains Are Hardwired for Conspiracy Theories

Science vs Conspiracy: Collective Narratives in the Age of Misinformation

Fifty percent of Americans believe in some conspiracy theory. Here’s why.

What happens in the brains of people struggling with OCD?

What does an OCD brain look like?

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

Why do we fall into old beliefs in time of stress?

Stress: Your brain and body

How can you end a marriage well?

Healthy Divorce: American Psychological Association

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Episode 67 - Waking Up, Pronouns for God, and Abiogenesis

Mike McHargue — Mon, 16 May 2016 04:44:50 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How do we balance God’s reconciliation and entropy? How can I wake up better? What gender pronouns do you use for God? What do you make of Jeremy England’s work?

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How do we balance God’s reconciliation and entropy?

Finding God in the Waves

How can I wake up better?

Why Waking Up Is So Hard: The Science Behind Sleep Inertia

Scientists discover what controls waking up and going to sleep

The Science Behind Waking Up Easier

What gender pronouns do you use for God?

God Our Mother, The Liturgists

What do you make of Jeremy England’s work?

A New Physics Theory of Life

What the Man Described as ‘The Next Darwin’ Has to Say About God

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Episode 66 - Violence, Pessimism, and Music in Your Brain

Mike McHargue — Mon, 09 May 2016 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Are different types of music better for your brain? Are pessimism and optimism hardwired? Why do we enjoy violent vindication? Where did all your questions go when you came back to God?

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Are different types of music better for your brain?

Different Brain Regions Handle Different Music Types

This Is Your Brain On Music: How Our Brains Process Melodies That Pull On Our Heartstrings

Brain imaging shows how neural responses to different types of music affect emotion regulation processes

Research shows listening to different musical genres leaves lasting impact on brain

Are pessimism and optimism hardwired?

Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain

The Pessimistic Brain: Wired to Be Negative?

The Neural Basis of Optimism and Pessimism

Optimist Or Pessimist? Brain Scans Show Positive And Negative People Really Do Think Differently

Why do we enjoy violent vindication?

Black and White, The Liturgists Podcast

Humans Crave Violence Just Like Sex

Where did all your questions go when you came back to God?

Finding God in the Waves

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Episode 65 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Portland, OR

Mike McHargue — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 06:39:38 +0000

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Episode 64 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Ventura, CA

Mike McHargue — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 04:00:00 +0000

It's a live episode of the program this week coming from the LIMINAL Conference hosted by Ventura Vineyard.

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Episode 63 - Love, Authoritarianism, and Breaking Down Space

Mike McHargue — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 04:46:58 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why does it feel better when someone else scratches you? Can you explain quantized space? How does authoritarianism affect the brain? Is it bad to fall in love?

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Why does it feel better when someone else scratches you?

Why Can’t You Tickle Yourself?

Tempted To Touch: The 'Social Softness Illusion' Makes Other People's Skin Feel Softer So We Can Build Social Bonds

Why We All Need to Touch and Be Touched

Can you explain quantized space?

Black hole thermodynamics

Planck length

TEDxBoulder - Thad Roberts - Visualizing Eleven Dimensions

Brian Greene: Making sense of string theory

How does authoritarianism affect the brain

When Power Goes To Your Head, It May Shut Out Your Heart

On One Hand You’re an Authoritarian, on the Other Hand You’re Not

Authoritarianism, religious fundamentalism, and the human prefrontal cortex

Is it bad to fall in love?

No.

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Episode 62 - Dogs, Hell, and the Top of a Planet

Mike McHargue — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:21:57 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do humans and dogs get along so well? Do planets have a top? Are intellectual people less likely to experience God? What if I’m wrong about Hell?

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Why do humans and dogs get along so well?

Selective Breeding or Artificial Selection

Russian Domesticated Red Fox

Brain Scans Reveal What Dogs Really Think of Us

Do planets have a top?

Pluto on the Eve of Exploration by New Horizons: A problem of cartography

Are intellectual people less likely to experience God?

Finding God in the Waves

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Episode 61 - Relativity, Social Media, and Calm Controversy

Mike McHargue — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:01:00 +0000

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I’m on the road with Gungor for the One Wild Life Tour, so the show notes are short.

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Episode 60 - Codependency, Processed Foods, and the Value of Life

Mike McHargue — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:01:00 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do we value human life? Why are processed foods bad? Why do we use passive aggressive or cutting humor in conflict? What’s the science behind codependency?

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Why do we value human life?

The surprising decline of violence - Stephen Pinker (TED talk)

Why are processed foods bad?

Are all 'processed foods' really bad for you?

Processed Foods: What's OK, What to Avoid

Supernormal Stimuli (Comic)

Why do we use passive aggressive or cutting humor in conflict?

15 Common Defense Mechanisms

What’s the science behind codependency?

The Biology of Codependency

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Episode 59 - Healing Frequencies, Photonic Propulsion, and the Favor of God

Mike McHargue — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:55:19 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How do you explain God’s favor? Can we travel to Mars in 3 days with photons? Is 432 Hz a healing frequency? What causes cancer?

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How do you explain God’s favor?

How God Changes Your Brain

Can we travel to Mars in 3 days with photons?

inquisitr.com

Is 432 Hz a healing frequency?

No.

What causes cancer?

Cancer - Causes

Bell's theorem

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Episode 58 - Chivalry, Singleness, and the Science of Grief

Mike McHargue — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Are there any scientific benefits to remaining single? Is chivalry compatible with feminism? How can God be loving and powerful when there is evil in the world? Why did evolution create grief?

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Are there any scientific benefits to remaining single?

7 Ways Being Single Affects Your Health

Married Vs Single: What Science Says Is Better For Your Health

Is chivalry compatible with feminism?

Emma Watson Said Feminism & Chivalry Aren't Mutually Exclusive. Here's Why She's Right.

How can God be loving and powerful when there is evil in the world?

Theodicy (Wikipedia)

Finding God in the Waves

Why did evolution create grief?

The Evolution of Grief, Both Biological and Cultural, in the 21st Century

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Episode 57 - Special Edition: Gravity Waves

Mike McHargue — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 05:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, it’s a special edition covering last week’s announcement from the LIGO team about gravity waves.

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Gravitational Waves Detected, Confirming Einstein’s Theory

Brian Greene Explains The Discovery Of Gravitational Waves

Evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna

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Episode 56 - Repentance, Climate Change, and Living in a Fish

Mike McHargue — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:00:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How much impact to cows have on climate change? How far into the past could we go before genetic shift would make it impossible to reproduce with ancient humans? What are the scientific benefits of repentance? Could a human service in the stomach of a fish?

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How much impact to cows have on climate change?

Are cows the cause of global warming?

The World’s Leading Driver of Climate Change: Animal Agriculture

How far into the past could we go before genetic shift would make it impossible to reproduce with ancient humans?

Anatomically modern human From Wikipedia

It Wasn't Just Neanderthals: Ancient Humans Had Sex with Other Hominids

What are the scientific benefits of repentance?

Repentance defined

Could a human service in the stomach of a fish?

Have any real-life Jonahs been swallowed by whales and lived?

Could a Whale Accidentally Swallow You? It Is Possible

How could Jonah survive three days in the belly of a “whale”?

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Episode 55 - Tithing, Creativity, and Tip Of Tongue Syndrome

Mike McHargue — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:01:00 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What does science say about tithing? What happens in your brain when you can’t remember a word? Why is creativity linked with depression? How do I tell my wife about my deconstruction?

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What does science say about tithing?

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/05/01/what-generosity-does-to-your-brain-and-life-expectancy

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201510/small-acts-generosity-and-the-neuroscience-gratitude

http://www.npr.org/2014/12/24/372837173/research-suggests-generosity-is-hardwired-into-our-brains

What happens in your brain when you can’t remember a word?

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17263-why-your-brain-just-cant-remember-that-word/

http://www.nextavenue.org/how-beat-tip-tongue-syndrome/

Why is creativity linked with depression?

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/22/world/the-dark-side-of-creativity-vincent-van-gogh/

http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/2014/7/28/episode-1-creativity

How do I tell my wife about my deconstruction?

http://mikemchargue.com/blog/2014/8/14/doubt-in-marriage

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Episode 54 - Self-worth, Universalism, and Other Holy Books

Mike McHargue — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:04:39 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What does science have to say about self worth? On what level are you or aren't you a universalist? Do you feel it would be helpful or harmful to do "devotions" using other holy books? How do you avoid judging others?

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Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 53 - Getting Chills, Proof of God, and Why Jesus Had to Die

Mike McHargue — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:37:55 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do we get chills when we listen to music? Why did Jesus have to die? Why doesn’t God offer scientific proof for his existence? How can God draw near to those whose brains are failing?

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Why do we get chills when we listen to music?
What feelings give us chills?
Why Music gives us chills.

Why did Jesus have to die?
Sweetest Name I Know

Why doesn’t God offer scientific proof for his existence?
God - The Creator

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Episode 52 - Empaths, Genesis, and Life in Space

Mike McHargue — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:01:00 +0000

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Where do you draw the line a mythic vs historic in the Bible? How can water bears survive in space? Why do all the planets orbit the sun in a flat plane? Whats the science of empaths?

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Where do you draw the line a mythic vs historic in the Bible?

The Bible Tells Me So

Inspiration and Incarnation

How can water bears survive in space?

The Toughest Animals on Earth

Why do all the planets orbit the sun in a flat plane?

MinutePhysics on our flat solar system

Whats the science of empaths?

What is an Empath?

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Episode 51 - Ask Science Mike Mini: Doubt at Christmas

Mike McHargue — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 05:01:00 +0000

Ask Science Mike Mini is a special, one-question version of the show. Here's the question addressed in this episode:

What do you do when you are a minister who doesn't believe in God anymore?

Episode 50 - Ask Science Mike Mini: Christmas Blues

Mike McHargue — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:01:00 +0000

Ask Science Mike Mini is a special, one-question edition of the show. Today we're talking about how to deal with the Christmas Blues.

Episode 49 - Ask Science Mike Mini: The Meaning of Christmas

Mike McHargue — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:41:06 +0000

Ask Science Mike Mini is a special, one-question edition of the show. Today we're talking about the meaning of Christmas.

Episode 48 - Christmas Lights, Santa Claus, and the Dangers of Science Mike

Mike McHargue — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 05:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How could Santa visit every house in one night? How much energy would Clark Griswold’s lights consume? Is there harm in teaching kids about Santa? Is immaculate conception scientifically plausible? Are people better off being atheists than Christians?

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Merry Christmas!

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Episode 47 - Ask Science Mike Mini: Lightsabers

Mike McHargue — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:22:58 +0000

The Force Awakens today, so we're talking the science of lightsabers in a special mini edition of the show.

Episode 46 - Radiation, The Birth of Christ, and the War on Christmas

Mike McHargue — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 05:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What kind of motorcycle do you ride? Are cell phones actually dangerous to our bodies because of radiation? When was Jesus actually born? Can you explain the war on Christmas?

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What kind of motorcycle do you ride?

Honda NC700X

Are cell phones actually dangerous to our bodies because of radiation?

http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae175.cfm

http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet

http://physicscentral.com/explore/action/radiationandhumans.cfm

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/radiationexposureandcancer/uvradiation/uv-radiation-what-is-uv

When was Jesus actually born?

http://www.livescience.com/42976-when-was-jesus-born.html

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/christ-is-born

The Bible Tells Me So - Peter Enns

Can you explain the war on Christmas?

The War on Christmas Explained

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Episode 45 - EMDR, The Cosmic Christ, and Psychopathic Pastors

Mike McHargue — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 05:08:54 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Does science support the effectiveness of EMDR? What is panentheism and the Cosmic Christ? Where does intuition come from? How do you handle psychopathic clergy?

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Does science support the effectiveness of EMDR?

EMDR: Taking a Closer Look

What is panentheism and the Cosmic Christ?

Richard Rohr on the Cosmic Christ

Where does intuition come from?

The Science Behind Intuition

How do you handle psychopathic clergy?

The Neuroscientist Who Discovered He Was a Psychopath

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Episode 44 - Listening to God, Axioms, and Dinosaur Intelligence

Mike McHargue — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why didn’t dinosaurs evolve into intelligent beings? How do I listen to God? Do you have an axiom for spiritual warfare? Why do you use male pronouns for mixed-gender groups?

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Why didn’t dinosaurs evolve into intelligent beings?

Richard Dawkins and the crappy ‘humanoid dinosaurs’ that just won’t die

http://www.astrobio.net/news-exclusive/aliens-depend-on-time-to-grow-brains/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troodon

How do I listen to God?

When God Talks Back - Tanya Luhrmann

Do you have an axiom for spiritual warfare?

My Axioms

Why do you use male pronouns for mixed-gender groups?

Pronouns: Or, why I still use masculine pronouns for God - Sarah Bessey

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Episode 43 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Lakeville, MN

Mike McHargue — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:45:21 +0000

It’s Ask Science Mike LIVE! this week–this episode was recorded at Catalyst Student Ministries Retreat with a live audience. If you’d like to bring Ask Science Mike to your town, head over to asksciencemike.com and fill out a contact form.

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Episode 42 - Tiny Humans, Depression, and Predicting the Stock Market

Mike McHargue — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:06:30 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why can’t we predict the stock market? What would happen if you shrunk a human? Why should anyone listen to you? What’s the best way to deal with anxiety?

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Why can’t we predict the stock market?

Why We Can’t Predict Financial Markets

What would happen if you shrunk a human?

Could we hear the speaking voice of a six-inch-tall human?

Why should anyone listen to you?

The Liturgists Podcast Episode 10 - Christian Celebrity

What’s the best way to deal with anxiety?

Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress

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Episode 41 - Ask Science Mike LIVE in Denver, CO

Mike McHargue — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:01:00 +0000

It’s Ask Science Mike LIVE! this week–this episode was recorded at St. Andrew UMC in Denver, CO with a live audience. If you’d like to bring Ask Science Mike to your town, head over to asksciencemike.com and fill out a contact form.

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Episode 40 - Ask Rob Bell

Mike McHargue — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What do you do when you have lost your faith forever and how do you find community? How do you believe in the bible and be inspired by it when you view the Bible as a library of books instead of one finite and divinely authored one? How can I help my Baptist friends see the common ground of all religious belief systems? What would the world-wide reaction be to a clear sign of intelligent alien life?

This episode of Ask Science Mike welcomes guest host, Rob Bell.

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What do you do when you have lost your faith forever and how do you find community from that place?

The Forgiving Flow

Walking With God Through Doubt

How do you believe in the bible and be inspired by it when you view the bible as a library of books instead of one finite and divinely authored one?

What Is The Bible?

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

How can I help my Baptist friends see the common ground of all religious belief systems?

Doubt Q&A on Family and Friends

What would the world-wide reaction be to a clear sign of intelligent alien life?

SETI Protocol Following the Detection of Extraterrestrial Intelligence

What Happens If Astronomers Find a Twin Planet?

How do you maintain a selfless love for someone while taking care of yourself?

Life as a Black-belt Codependent

Facing Codependence

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Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Episode 39 - Memory, Digital Souls, and Trumping Science with God

Mike McHargue — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What happens to someone’s soul if their consciousness it transferred to a computer? How do I coexist with friends from my LDS past? How does human memory work? Why should science apply to God?

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What happens to someone’s soul if their consciousness it transferred to a computer?

Artificial neural network

We’ve Put a Worm’s Mind in a Lego Robot's Body

How do I coexist with friends from my LDS past?

Tips on Setting Boundaries in Enmeshed Relationships

How does human memory work?

The Science of How Memory Works

Why Smart People Are Stupid

7 tips to improve your memory

Why should science apply to God?

How Scientists Can Believe in God

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Episode 38 - Picky Eaters, Fossil Fuels, and Why Siblings Fight

Mike McHargue — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do siblings fight so often? Where do fossil fuels come from? What’s the science behind picky eaters? Why are women usually colder than men?

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Why do siblings fight so often?

Examining The Science Of Sibling Rivalry

Where do fossil fuels come from?

Where do fossil fuels come from?

What’s the science behind picky eaters?

Why Are You a Picky Eater? Blame Genes, Brains and Breast Milk

The Biology of Picky Eating

Why are women usually colder than men?

Why Do Women Feel Colder Than Men?

Why do women's bodies run colder than men's?

Hot and Cold natures and some parameters of neuroendocrine and immune systems in traditional Iranian medicine: a preliminary study.

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Episode 37 - Blowing on Video Games and Garbage In Space

Mike McHargue — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:01:00 +0000

Due to a family emergency, this week's episode is half-sized and recorded on my iPhone.

Episode 36 - Super Continents, Tiny Black Holes, and Water Older than the Sun

Mike McHargue — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Were there supercontinents before Pangea? Will the Earth go dark for 15 days this November? Is the water on Earth older than the sun? Could the Large Hadron Collider create a black hole?

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Were there supercontinents before Pangea?

A History of Supercontinents

The Rocks Don’t Lie

Will the Earth go dark for 15 days this November?

Snopes on 15 Days of Darkness

Is the water on Earth older than the sun?

Astronomy.com on Earth’s Water

Could the Large Hadron Collider create a black hole?

LHC Safety

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Episode 35 - ADD, Hell, and Why Babies Are Cute

Mike McHargue — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Is ADD a real, neurological condition? Does “sugar feed cancer?” Why do we think babies are cute? Do you believe in Hell?

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Is ADD a real, neurological condition?

Inside the adult ADHD brain

The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder

The Honest Truth About Dishonesty

Does “sugar feed cancer?"

Sugar and Cancer

Why do we think babies are cute?

Why Babies and Other Things Are Cute, Explained

Do you believe in Hell?

Love Wins, Rob Bell

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Episode 34 - Mutation, Natural Selection, and Evolution

Mike McHargue — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How many humans are needed to populate the Earth? How can random mutation create diverse species? How could evolution create an eye? How do we know macroevolution occurs? Does evolution have a goal?

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How many humans are needed to populate the Earth?

Minimum Viable Population

Population Bottleneck

Easy Human Population Size

Magic Number for Space Pioneers

How can random mutation create diverse species?

Mutations 101

Natural Selection

How could evolution create an eye?

Scientific American on the Evolution of the Eye.

How do we know macroevolution occurs?

Evolution at different scales: micro to macro

Does evolution have a goal?

Evolutionary Convergence

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Episode 33 - Blood Moons, Handedness, and Disproving God

Mike McHargue — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What’s the science behind handedness? Is there any scientific disc overy or revelation that could disprove God's existence? How can we convince others to engage in thoughtful dialog? Are “Blood Moons” a sign of the end times?

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What’s the science behind handedness?

Why Are Some People Left-Handed?

Is there any scientific discovery or revelation that could disprove God's existence?

The Null Hypothesis

What Science Can’t Do

How can we convince others to engage in thoughtful dialog?

Episode 5 - Spiral Dynamics, The Liturgists Podcast

Are “Blood Moons” a sign of the end times?

What is a Blood Moon?

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Episode 32 - Déjà Vu, Coconut Oil, and the Science of the Sorting Hat

Mike McHargue — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do we get Déjà Vu? Shouldn’t evolution weed out Jesus-like behavior? Is coconut oil a superfood? Which part of the brain does the Sorting Hat use to determine a Hogwarts House?

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Why do we get Déjà Vu?

What is going on in the brain when we experience déjà vu?

Shouldn’t evolution weed out Jesus-like behavior?

The Evolutionary Biology of Altruism

Is coconut oil a superfood?

A Scientific Look at Coconut Oil

Which part of the brain does the Sorting Hat use to determine a Hogwarts House?

Your Brain on Courage

Harry Potter and the measures of personality: Extraverted Gryffindors, agreeable Hufflepuffs, clever Ravenclaws, and manipulative Slytherins

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Episode 31 - Ask Science Mike LIVE! in Ft. Worth, TX

Mike McHargue — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:01:00 +0000

It’s Ask Science Mike LIVE! this week–this episode was recorded at Collective Church in Ft. Worth, Texas with a live audience. If you’d like to bring Ask Science Mike to your town, head over to asksciencemike.com and fill out a contact form.

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Episode 30 - Dreams, God’s Gender, and the Vacuum of Space

Mike McHargue — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 04:01:00 +0000

Check out Jill and Kate!!!

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What would happen if you took of your helmet in space? What’s the purpose of dreams and nightmares? Why do you always refer to God as “he?” Why did God choose you for that moment on the Pacific?

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Check out my talk with Matt Carter on his podcast Break It Down!

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What would happen if you took of your helmet in space?

What happens to humans without spacesuits?

Neil deGrasse Tyson Explores The Vacuum of Space

What’s the purpose of dreams and nightmares?

Kaku on Dreams

5 Facts About Dreams

What happens in the brain while we sleep?

Why do you always refer to God as “he?"

God Our Mother

Sarah Bessey on Pronouns for God

Why did God choose you for that moment on the Pacific?

When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship with God

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Episode 29 - Porn, HIV, and Even More on Masturbation

Mike McHargue — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Is porn really bad for your brain?

Is AIDS God’s punishment for gay men according to Romans 1:27? Is it wrong to masturbate while thinking about my ex? Is my wife’s desire for submissive sexual play a result of her being sexually abused?

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Is porn really bad for your brain?

Supernormal-stimuli - Stuart McMillen (web comic)

Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity in Individuals with and without Compulsive Sexual Behaviours

Brain Structure and Functional Connectivity Associated With Pornography Consumption: The Brain on Porn

WebMD: Is Porn Addictive?

Is AIDS God’s punishment for gay men according to Romans 1:27?

How Do you interpret Romans 1:27 - Gay Christian 101

Oral Sex and HIV Risk - CDC

Is it wrong to masturbate while thinking about my ex?

Q&A: Is It Unhealthy To Fantasize About My Ex When I Masturbate?

Is my wife’s desire for submissive sexual play a result of her being sexually abused?

Does Childhood Sex Abuse Lead To Promiscuity Later… Or Is This Only A Myth?

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Episode 28 - Evolution, Mysticism, and the Power of Sunset

Mike McHargue — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 04:20:44 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How does evolution work? Why are dawn and dusk beautiful to humans? How can one build foundational, rational certainty that the story of the Christian God represents reality?

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How does evolution work?

The Liturgists Podcast Episode 2 - Genesis & Evolution

Evolution vs Natural Selection

Why are dawn and dusk beautiful to humans?

The Effects of Red and Blue Lights on Circadian Variations in Cortisol, Alpha Amylase, and Melatonin

How can one build foundational, rational certainty that the story of the Christian God represents reality?

The Firmament of Genesis 1 is Solid but That’s Not the Point

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Episode 27 - Night Terrors, Near Death Experiences, and the Burden of Proof

Mike McHargue — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How do we know we all see colors the same way? What would it take for you to walk away from faith? What happens in our brains during near-death experiences? Are night terrors neurological or demonic in origin?

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How do we know we all see colors the same way?
What Color is the Dress? Science Knows.
VSAUCE - Is Your Red The Same as My Red?

What would it take for you to walk away from faith?
Spectrum of Theism (the Dawkins Scale)

What happens in our brains during near-death experiences?
Near-Death Experiences May Be Explained By Heart-Brain Connection
Near-Death Experiences: The Brain is the Key

Are night terrors neurological or demonic in origin?
Sleep Paralysis
Night Terrors

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Episode 26 - The Supreme Court, Same Sex Marriage, and What Happens Next

Mike McHargue — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we answer questions from listeners regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage. This weeks programs features guest answers from Ryan Kenji Kuramitsu, Broderick Greer, and Amaryah Armstrong.

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Episode 25 - Fractals, War, and the Science of Inside Out

Mike McHargue — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What’s the science behind being “unequally yolked?” What do fibonacci numbers tell us about God and the Universe? Is world peace possible? How would faith change Riley’s brain from Inside Out?

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Episode 24 - Hypnosis, Nervous Habits, and the Inter-dimensional Trinity

Mike McHargue — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What do you think of hypnosis from a spiritual and scientific perspective and how can this relate to addictions? Can science help break nervous habits? What is the science behind the love of money and how does tithing play into this?

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Q1: What do you think of hypnosis from a spiritual and scientific perspective and how can this relate to addictions?

Can I be hypnotized (YouTube)

Hypnosis Today

The Trouble With Hypnosis

Q2: Can science help break nervous habits?

Nervous Habits Often Reflect a Developmental Need

Quit Nervous Habits

Q3: What is the science behind the love of money and how does tithing play into this?

This is Your Brain on Money

Your Brain Thinks Money is a Drug

Money, Wealth, and Bias

Neuroeconomics

Q4: Can additional dimensions help us understand the trinity?

Ask Science Mike Episode 4

Flatland

MinutePhysics - There is no Fourth Dimension

Neil DeGrasse Tyson discusses additional spatial dimensions

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Episode 23 - Mental Illness, Gay Stereotypes, and Turning Birds Into Dinosaurs

Mike McHargue — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How much did God shape evolution? Can birds evolve back into dinosaurs? Can the mentally ill or disabled be saved? Why do gay men like Barbra Streisand?

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Q1: How much did God shape evolution?

Biologos on Evolution

Theistic Evolution vs Evolutionary Creationism

Q2: Can birds evolve back into dinosaurs?

Birds Could be Turned Back Into Dinosaurs

Reversing Bird Evolution

Christians Against Dinosaurs

Q3: Can the mentally ill or disabled be saved?

Age of Accountability

Q4: Why do gay men like Barbra Streisand?

Gay Accents: Origins and Meanings

Gay Stereotypes: Are They True

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Episode 22 - The Enneagram, Daily Prayer, and Being Slain in the Spirit

Mike McHargue — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Is there any science to being slain in the spirit? Is the Enneagram scientifically accurate? What’s your daily prayer practice like? Is there a link between homosexuality and pedophilia?

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Q1: Is there any science to being slain in the spirit?

Slain in the Spirit (Wikipedia)

Q2: Is the Enneagram scientifically accurate?

About the Enneagram

Q3: What’s your daily prayer practice like?

Walking With God Through Doubt

Q4: Is there a link between homosexuality and pedophilia?

Gays are not pedophiles

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Episode 21 - Superheroes, Women in Church, and the Science of Intersex

Mike McHargue — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do we want to be superheroes? What’s the science of intersex? What should we teach our kids? What’s the role of women in the church?

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Belong: an event by The Liturgists

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Q1: Why do we want to be superheroes?

The Science of Storytelling

Q2: What’s the science of intersex?

What It’s Like To Be Intersex

Q3: What should we teach our kids?

Talking to Kid About Doubt

Q4: What’s the role of women in the church?

God Our Mother

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Episode 20 - Telomeres, Dark Matter, and the Shroud of Turin

Mike McHargue — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How can an average person, who doesn’t have a science degree, tell when something is legitimate science or not? Can people live to be 200? What would happen if the super-massive blackhole at the center of our galaxy disappeared?

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Belong: an event by The Liturgists

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Q1: How can an average person, who doesn’t have a science degree, tell when something is legitimate science or not? How do we tell the difference?

Evaluating Scientific Claims
The Information Diet

Q2: What does science say about the Shroud of Turin?

Science shines new light on the Shroud of Turin’s Age

Q3: Can people live to be 200?

The first 200 year old human has already been born
The Physics of Superheroes

Q4: What would happen if the super-massive blackhole at the center of our galaxy disappeared?

Dancing in the Dark Matter
The Black Hole at the Center of our Galaxy

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Episode 19 – Clones, Artificial Intelligence, and the Science of Shame

Mike McHargue — Mon, 25 May 2015 21:51:46 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Do clones or AI have souls? Why are people so quick to judge, and what does that have to do with intuition? What’s the science behind shame? Can science offer insights on coping with anxiety?

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Belong: an event by The Liturgists

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Q1: Do clones or AI have souls?

Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

Q2: Why are people so quick to judge, and what does that have to do with intuition?

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell

Q3: What’s the science behind shame?

The Origin of Shame

Neurobiological underpinnings of shame and guilt: a pilot fMRI study

Q4: Can science offer insights on coping with anxiety?

Dealing with Anxiety

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Episode 18 – The Cambrian Explosion, The Miracles of Jesus, and The Limits of Human Knowledge

Mike McHargue — Mon, 18 May 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Does the Cambrian Explosion undermine Evolution? Are we reaching the limits of human knowledge and what does that mean for theology? Did Jesus actually perform miracles? How do I deal with bitterness toward traditional Christians?

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Belong: an event by The Liturgists

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Q1: Does the Cambrian Explosion undermine Evolution?

Berkeley on the Cambrian Explosion

Biologos on the Cambrian Explosion

Q2: Are we reaching the limits of human knowledge and what does that mean for theology?

Memory Capacity of Human Brains

Q3: Did Jesus actually perform miracles?

Sunday, The Liturgists

Q4: How do I deal with bitterness toward traditional Christians?

When the Past Hurts, mikemchargue.com

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Episode 17 – Essential Oils, Modesty and Talking to the Dead

Mike McHargue — Mon, 11 May 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Is there any science behind essential oils or is it just placebo? Is there an scientific validity to modesty culture? Is there any science behind talking to the dead? Can science critique the abuse of power or patriarchy?

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Q1: Is there any science behind essential oils or is it just placebo?

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Q2: Is there an scientific validity to modesty culture?

Sex Differences in Response to Visual Sexual Stimuli

Q3: Is there any science behind talking to the dead?

Scientists Put Psychic's Paranormal Claims to the Test

How a Medium's Brain Changes in a Trance

Q4: Can science critique the abuse of power or patriarchy?

The Psychology of Power

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Episode 16 - Confession, Deconstruction, and Dealing with the Past

Mike McHargue — Mon, 04 May 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Is deconstruction the only way to a renewed faith? What happens when we ask someone to “pray about it?” Is that just the power of suggestion? What’s the science behind confession? Why is it so hard to do, and yet offers so much relief when done? How do you process that pain of past traumas?

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Q1: Is deconstruction the only way to a renewed faith?

Falling Upward, Richard Rohr

Q2: What happens when we ask someone to “pray about it?” Is that just the power of suggestion?

The Psychological Benefits of Prayer

Q3: What’s the science behind confession? Why is it so hard to do, and yet offers so much relief when done?

The Truth About Dishonesty (YouTube)

The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, Dan Ariely

Q4: How do you process that pain of past traumas?

When the Past Hurts

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Episode 15 - Fasting, Nontheist Churches, and Dealing with Cynicism

Mike McHargue — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What is the science of fasting? How do you move beyond cynicism to have a healthy relationship with church? Can Christian communities accept nontheist or naturalistic people? How can a marriage cope with shame about sex?

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Q1: What is the science of fasting?

How fasting affects the human body

Q2: How do you move beyond cynicism to have a healthy relationship with church?

Safe Church, The Liturgists Podcast

Q3: Can Christian communities accept nontheist or naturalistic people?

Christian Atheism

Q4: How can a marriage cope with shame about sex?

Scary Close, Don Miller

The Zimzum of Love, Rob and Kristen Bell

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Episode 14 - The Anti-Vax Movement, Complementarianism, and the Science of Booze

Mike McHargue — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How are men and women different according to science? What are the scientific pro and cons for alcohol? What are your thoughts on the anti-vaccination movement and its connection to Christianity? How can we trust that we are having genuine spiritual experiences, and not merely making it up to make ourselves feel more connected to God?

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Q1: How are men and women different according to science?

Complementarianism

Male vs Female Brains

Q2: What are the scientific pro and cons for alcohol?

Booze, Beer, and Breastfeeding.

Health Risks of Heavy Alcohol Consumption.

Health Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Consumption.

Q3: What are your thoughts on the anti-vaccination movement and its connection to Christianity?

How the Anti-vaccine movement is enduring lives.

Q4: How can we trust that we are having genuine spiritual experiences, and not merely making it up to make ourselves feel more connected to God?

Derek Brown (YouTube).

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Episode 13 - Polyamory, Pedophilia, and Why We Say “OH GOD” During Sex

Mike McHargue — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do people–including atheists–say “Oh God” during sex? What’s the healthy way to masturbate? Does polyamory in a sense result in greater individual happiness? Is monogamy selfish? How can I avoid acting on sexual attraction toward children?

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Q1: Why do people–including atheists–say “Oh God” during sex?

The Science of Swearing

Q2: What’s the healthy way to masturbate?

How do I masturbate without porn?

Q3: Does polyamory in a sense result in greater individual happiness? Is monogamy selfish?

Are We Designed to be Sexual Omnivores (TED talk)

Sex At Dawn

Q4: How can I avoid acting on sexual attraction toward children?

Attracted to Girls Way Too Young, PsychCentral

You’re 16. You’re a Pedophile. You Don’t Want to Hurt Anyone. What Do You Do Now?

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Episode 12 - Spanking, Deconstruction, and Agnostics Teaching Sunday School

Mike McHargue — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How can a faith community rebuild after collective deconstruction? What’s the science around spanking and punishment vs the Bible teachings on those topics? What do I teach my kids when I’m not sure what I believe anymore? How do I believe in a loving God instead of an angry one?

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Q1: How can a faith community rebuild after collective deconstruction?

Safe Church, The Liturgists Podcast

Pastor Betsy

Q2: What’s the science around spanking and punishment vs the Bible teachings on those topics?

Research shows negative effects on the brains of children who are spanked.

Q3: What do I teach my kids when I’m not sure what I believe anymore?

God and neurological development.

Q4: How do I believe in a loving God instead of an angry one?

Walking with God Through Doubt

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Episode 11 - The Apocrypha, Death, and The Day The Sun Stood Still

Mike McHargue — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What would happen is the sun stood still as depicted in Joshua? What is the Biblical Apocrypha, and how much should Christians value it? How can Christian evolutionists account for death before the fall of Man?

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Q1: What would happen is the sun stood still as depicted in Joshua?

What would happen is the Earth stopped spinning?

What If, Randall Monroe

Q2: What is the Biblical Apocrypha, and how much should Christians value it?

Biblical Apocrypha

Q3: How can Christian evolutionists account for death before the fall of Man?

Biologos

Q4: Can God be found in every religion?

Love Wins, Rob Bell

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Episode 10 - Sanctification, Miracles, and the Science of Why Jesus Told Stories

Mike McHargue — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 04:01:00 +0000

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What’s your take on miracles? What’s the science behind storytelling and why did Jesus use storytelling in his teachings? Does modern cosmology and the Theory of Everything prove God exists? What are your thoughts on the process of sanctification?

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Q1: What’s your take on miracles? How do we know the laws of physics are binding in the future?

Why light speed is a constant.

Q2: What’s the science behind storytelling? Why did Jesus use storytelling in his teachings?

The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human, Jonathan Gottschall

Q3: Does modern cosmology and the Theory of Everything prove God exists?

The God of Physics, mikemchargue.com

For the Doubters, gungormusic.com

Q4: What are your thoughts on the process of sanctification?

What is sanctification?

Three Views on Sanctification.

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Episode 9 - Climate Change, the Evolution of Religion, and Why Atheists Have Better Kids

Mike McHargue — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:01:00 +0000

We address the following questions this week: Is religion a cultural phenomenon or did it evolve? Is Climate change real and caused by humans? If the early parts of the Bible are mythic, how can we trust Jesus and the New Testament?

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Q1: Is religion a cultural phenomenon or did it evolve?

Spiral Dynamic, The Liturgists Podcast

The Faith Instinct, Nicholas Wade

Q2: Is Climate change real and caused by humans?

NASA on the evidence supporting climate change.

Q3: If the early parts of the Bible are mythic, how can we trust Jesus and the New Testament?

Inspiration and Incarnation, Pete Enns

Q4: Are atheists better parents?

LA Times on secular parenting.

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