Wishing for the End: Responding to America's Suicide Crisis
Mike McHargue

With compelling vulnerability, podcaster and author Mike McHargue de-stigmatizes suicide and calls the church to be on the front lines of addressing the crisis of suicide in our society.

An interview with Mike McHargue and Lydia Foreman.

Mike McHargue is a communications expert and science advisor that specializes transforming complex ideas into entertaining stories. He’s a co-founder of Quantum Spin Studios, the communications and production company that helped Marvel expand the MCU into a multiverse and helped Mythical teach people about the science of friendship.


Mike wrote two bestselling books: Finding God in the Waves, and You’re a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass). He’s has been featured in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Huffington Post, and scores of other notable publications.


Mike hosted the popular podcasts Ask Science Mike and The Cozy Robot Show, and was a host on The Liturgists Podcast. Mike left The Liturgists in 2019, and retired from public work in 2021.


Mike lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Jenny, and his daughters Madison and Macey.
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The Silence of God

By Cole Arthur Riley • November 9, 2024
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Inheriting Trauma

By Dr. Moshe Szyf • November 9, 2024
Dr. Szyf delves into the fascinating science of epigenetics and its profound implications for understanding intergenerational trauma. Epigenetics refers to how environmental factors—such as stress, trauma, and life experiences—can influence gene expression without changing the DNA sequence itself. This talk explains how trauma experienced by one generation can leave biological marks on the genes, which may then be passed down to subsequent generations.

The Fourth Temptation

By Reginald Sharpe, Jr. • November 9, 2024
Rev. Sharpe explores the challenge of overcoming the pressure to please others and the inner conflict that arises when the desire to gain approval occasionally wins. He acknowledges that the need for external validation is a natural part of the human experience, but it emphasizes the importance of not allowing that desire to dictate one’s life decisions or self-worth.
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