Episode 24: Science, Doubt, and Faith - An Interview with "Science Mike" McHargue

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Guest: "Science Mike" McHargue

General Topic: Finding God in the Waves and the relationship between science, doubt, and the Christian faith

Introduction to Mike (0:43)

Telling his story in book form (2:09)

Mike's current work (4:05)

Making the complicated simple (5:16)

The key to connecting with an audience (8:20)

Mike's interest in neuroscience (10:13)

Why the church should support science (13:11)

How pastors and churches can address the tension between science and faith (13:58)

Most asked spiritual questions (17:35)

Most asked questions by pastors, church leaders (21:08)

Faith struggles as a pastor versus lay members (22:34)

Why Mike become a United Methodist (27:04)

Most difficult and favorite speaking experience (31:30)

Impactful preachers and communicators (32:56)

What Mike's reading right now (34:42)

Science recommendations (36:14)

How to follow Mike and get information on his book (37:08)

Reaching out to our guest

MikeMcHargue.com

@mikemchargue (Twitter)

Science Mike (Facebook)

@mikemchargue (Instagram)

Next Episode arrives October 6, 2016!

An interview with Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church

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