Mike's Multiverse

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

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

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

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.

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Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

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

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

Berkeley on the Cambrian Explosion

Biologos on the Cambrian Explosion

Memory Capacity of Human Brains

Sunday, The Liturgists

When the Past Hurts, mikemchargue.com

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: 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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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Sex Differences in Response to Visual Sexual Stimuli

Scientists Put Psychic's Paranormal Claims to the Test

How a Medium's Brain Changes in a Trance

The Psychology of Power

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: 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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Falling Upward, Richard Rohr

The Psychological Benefits of Prayer

The Truth About Dishonesty (YouTube)

The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, Dan Ariely

When the Past Hurts

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 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

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: 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?

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.

Complementarianism

Male vs Female Brains

Booze, Beer, and Breastfeeding.

Health Risks of Heavy Alcohol Consumption.

Health Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Consumption.

How the Anti-vaccine movement is enduring lives.

Derek Brown (YouTube).

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 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?

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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The Science of Swearing

How do I masturbate without porn?

Are We Designed to be Sexual Omnivores (TED talk)

Sex At Dawn

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?

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: 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?

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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Safe Church, The Liturgists Podcast

Pastor Betsy

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

God and neurological development.

Walking with God Through Doubt

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 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?

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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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

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’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?

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 light speed is a constant.

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

The God of Physics, mikemchargue.com

For the Doubters, gungormusic.com

What is sanctification?

Three Views on Sanctification.