Mike's Multiverse

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

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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Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

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

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

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 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

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: 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

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.

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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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: 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

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.

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.

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. 

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: 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

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.