Mike's Multiverse

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?

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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,

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Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

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?

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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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

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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: 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?

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 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

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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 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.

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.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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’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?

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

Marrying Out of the Faith

Interfaith Unions: A Mixed Blessing

Arthur Benjamin: The magic of Fibonacci numbers

Why Are Fibonacci Numbers Important in Nature?

The Golden Ratio & Fibonacci Numbers: Fact versus Fiction

The Golden Ratio: Design's Biggest Myth

Ask Dr. Math: Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Sequence

Is it natural for humans to make war?

Taming Humanity's Urge to War

When and why did we invent war?

The Psychology of War

The Seven Basic Human Emotions

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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 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?

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

Can I be hypnotized (YouTube)

Hypnosis Today

The Trouble With Hypnosis

Nervous Habits Often Reflect a Developmental Need

Quit Nervous Habits

This is Your Brain on Money

Your Brain Thinks Money is a Drug

Money, Wealth, and Bias

Neuroeconomics

Ask Science Mike Episode 4

Flatland

MinutePhysics - There is no Fourth Dimension

Neil DeGrasse Tyson discusses additional spatial dimensions

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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: 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?

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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Biologos on Evolution

Theistic Evolution vs Evolutionary Creationism

Birds Could be Turned Back Into Dinosaurs

Reversing Bird Evolution

Christians Against Dinosaurs

Age of Accountability

Gay Accents: Origins and Meanings

Gay Stereotypes: Are They True

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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: 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?

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

Slain in the Spirit (Wikipedia)

About the Enneagram

Walking With God Through Doubt

Gays are not pedophiles

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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 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?

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. 

Belong: an event by The Liturgists

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

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

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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: 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?

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. 

Belong: an event by The Liturgists

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

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

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde.

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.