Mike's Multiverse

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? 

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

We’re planning a special episode of Ask Science Mike with Biologos. Send in your evolution & Christianity questions using #AskBiologos.

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?

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.

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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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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?

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 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

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.

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?

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 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?

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.