Mike McHargue, also known as "Science Mike," is a Christian turned atheist turned follower of Jesus who uses his story to help people know God in an age of science. Mike is the host and co-host of two podcasts--Ask Science Mike and The Liturgists Podcast--that have attracted a curious following among Christians, the spiritually interested, and the religiously unaffiliated. He is an in-demand speaker at conferences and churches around the country, and he writes for the Storyline Blog, Sojourners, and Relevant magazine.
"Through the lens of neuroscience, McHargue makes his case for
valuing religion not for its factual explanatory power but rather
for its ability to give meaning to human existence . . . For those
who fear science will rob them of both God and Christian community,
this work may offer much-needed hope that Christianity and science
can coexist."
--Publishers Weekly
"Mike McHargue tells you about the science of everything in a way
that is both interesting and immediately applicable. In Finding God
in the Waves, he employs this gift on a whole new scale by
explaining the science of how to walk with God-especially for those
who doubt God is real at all."
--Donald Miller, bestselling author of Scary Close and Blue Like
Jazz
"One of the most original and moving accounts of faith I have read
in recent years. Anyone who has tussled with doubt--and who
hasn't?--should read this book."
--Tanya Luhrmann, professor of anthropology, Stanford University,
author of When God Talks Back
"More than your typical 'science vs. faith' book, Finding God in
the Waves is a deeply engrossing story about the experience of
doubt, the thrill of discovery, and what it means to be human. Mike
is the rare storyteller who can make you laugh, tear up, and feel a
sense of wonder, all on the same page--and in this delightful book,
he has delivered an essential, unprecedented read on the role
contemplation plays in how we can know God, even in an age of
skepticism."
--Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upward, founder of the Center for
Action and Contemplation
"Extraordinary. It's so rare to find a book that is both this
important and this much fun to read. Funny, intelligent, and
disarmingly honest, Finding God in the Waves gives voice to a
generation of faithful skeptics and masterfully navigates the
tricky terrain of faith, science, belief, and experience in a way
that honors the humanity of atheist and believer alike. It's the
kind of book that forever changes how you see the world and yet
reads like a comfortable conversation with an old friend. With this
work, Mike McHargue has established himself as one of the most
thoughtful and necessary Christian voices of our time."
--Rachel Held Evans, author of Searching for Sunday and A Year of
Biblical Womanhood
"No one merges science and faith, mystery and reason better than
Science Mike. It's magical. They should call him Magic Mike, if
that's not already taken. Read this book!"
--Pete Holmes, comedian, star of the HBO comedy Crashing
"Mike McHargue's life has straddled two diametrically opposed
worldviews: conservative Christianity and secular humanism. His
fearless search for the truth led him out of the strict confines of
his Southern Baptist upbringing, but his persistent experience of
God wouldn't let him remain an atheist. In Finding God in the
Waves, McHargue offers a vulnerable, relentlessly logical account
of the deconstruction and reconstruction of his faith that's sure
to challenge skeptics and believers alike. His story will resonate
with anyone who's ever doubted, been the odd one out, or struggled
to make sense of their faith. And by giving readers this intimate
window into his own journey, he will both help doubters grow in
their respect for faith and help believers grow in their respect
for science."
--Matthew Vines, author of God and the Gay Christian, executive
director of The Reformation Project
"This fascinating book is unlike any other I've read. Finding God
in the Waves is one part story, one part science, one part
theology, and taken altogether it sings of truth and wonder. Rather
than placing facts and meaning at odds, Mike invites us into the
freedom of both."
--Sarah Bessey, author of Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an
Evolving Faith and Jesus Feminist "Faith and doubt exist more
closely than many of us acknowledge. We want to relate to a God we
can neither touch nor completely understand. In Finding God in the
Waves, it feels as if Mike is sitting at a table inviting the
reader to bring questions and fears to a conversation about how our
doubts can actually bring us closer to God and not further apart.
This book is for the believers and the doubters, the nerds and the
creatives, the skeptics and the faithful. The message of hope and
beauty in this book is for all of us."
--Amena Brown, spoken word poet and author of Breaking Old Rhythms:
Answering the Call of a Creative God
"This is the best book on navigating the tension between science
and faith that I've ever come across. For any who desire to have
some sort of faith or spiritual practice, but who also love science
and don't know how to navigate the apparent conflicting claims of
both, Finding God in the Waves may be one of the most important
books that they will ever read."
--Michael Gungor, musician, author of The Crowd, The Critic, and
the Muse
"This is the most honest, challenging, and insightful book on
reclaiming a lost faith that I've ever read--utterly unique and
unexpected. I had one ah ha moment after another as Science Mike
cast my faith--and my doubts--in a more hopeful and encouraging
light. I couldn't put it down."
--Peter Enns, author of The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our
Trust More than Our "Correct" Beliefs
"A rare and needed voice, McHargue reminds us that science and
faith are not opposites, but allies. Brimming with honesty,
vulnerability and a deep appreciation for the mysteries of the
universe we inhabit, Finding God in the Waves will mean so much to
so many."
--Ryan O'Neal, Sleeping At Last
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