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Mike's Multiverse

Episode 55 - Tithing, Creativity, and Tip Of Tongue Syndrome

Mike's Multiverse

Mike McHargue

Science, Leisure, Society & Culture, Games

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2016

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

This episode was sponsored by Sanebox. Get $25 off any subscription and a 14 day free trial by visiting sanebox.com/sciencemike For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What does science say about tithing? What happens in your brain when you can’t remember a word? Why is creativity linked with depression? How do I tell my wife about my deconstruction? 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. What does science say about tithing? http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/05/01/what-generosity-does-to-your-brain-and-life-expectancy https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201510/small-acts-generosity-and-the-neuroscience-gratitude http://www.npr.org/2014/12/24/372837173/research-suggests-generosity-is-hardwired-into-our-brains What happens in your brain when you can’t remember a word? https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17263-why-your-brain-just-cant-remember-that-word/ http://www.nextavenue.org/how-beat-tip-tongue-syndrome/ Why is creativity linked with depression? http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/22/world/the-dark-side-of-creativity-vincent-van-gogh/ http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/2014/7/28/episode-1-creativity How do I tell my wife about my deconstruction? http://mikemchargue.com/blog/2014/8/14/doubt-in-marriage 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. 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.

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This episode of Ask Science Mike was sponsored by Sainbox.

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Get control of your email inbox and get $25 off your subscription

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by visiting Sainbox.com

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slash Science Mike.

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Tithing creativity and tip of tongue syndrome.

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All that and more on this week's episode of Ask Science Mike. Even though we may not understand, he'll talk anyway.

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He won't talk them, but I'm talking,

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talking, talking till it's blue in the face.

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Science, faith, and life, I'll say his mic. Science Mike.

0:45.0

Welcome to Ask Science Mike, the weekly podcast where I answer your questions about science, faith, and if I seem awfully happy

0:55.8

and relaxed, it's because I just finished the last major rewrite of my book.

1:01.8

Oh my gosh, I don't think I've ever been happier you guys. It's

1:06.4

going to be a great show and a great week so what do you say let's get it started. Hey science, Mike, my question for you is about giving.

1:18.0

I know a lot of churches recommend a tithe or 10% of your

1:27.0

income to be given to the church and I wanted to know if there's any science behind

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that and whether or not the science correlates with science

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behind that and whether or not the science correlates with what the Bible has to say and

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and whether or not giving actually affects our brain and our

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outlook on life.

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Can't wait to hear your response. I'm excited for everything and our outlook on life.

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Can't wait to hear your response.

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I'm excited for everything the shows doing.

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