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

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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