The Faith and Science Podcast

The readings this week are Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 and Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, or Amos 6:1a, 4-7 and Psalm 146, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, and Luke 16:19-31.  This week we look at what it means to conserve and being aware of our impact on others. We see good examples of this like Patagonia and poor examples of this like our use and value to Helium.  Can we learn and grow fast enough?  Thanks again for taking t...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and Psalm 79:1-9, or Amos 8:4-7 and Psalm 113,  1 Timothy 2:1-7, and Luke 16:1-13.  This week we look at what it really means to be a "Good Land Manager?"  In doing so we have to take into consideration everything that is affected by us in our day to day lives including small mammals. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope thi...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Psalm 14, or Exodus 32:7-14 and Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, and Luke 15:1-10.  This week we look at evolution.  Why does God go after what seems insignificant?  This is because it is to God and doesn't want to be apart from us also.  When we look at how we understand speciation and how that process happens we start to understand at a dee...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, or Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Psalm 1, Philemon 1:1-21, and Luke 14:25-33.  This week we look at vulnerability.  We all experience it in life but try to run away from it as much as possible.  Nature is not as fortunate and has to face it head on.  When Jesus calls us to do it as well are we as willing to do that? Thanks again for...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 2:4-13 and Psalm 81:1, 10-16, or Sirach 10:12-18 or Proverbs 25:6-7 and Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, and Luke 14:1, 7-14.  This week we what it means to be humble.  Are we humble ourselves enough to acknowledge the ones who made things in our lives possible?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find usef...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Psalm 71:1-6, or Isaiah 58:9b-14 and Psalm 103:1-8, Hebrews 12:18-29, and Luke 13:10-17.  This week we consider the world does lots of renewing but humans can struggle with this.  Is this the same way that we follow the law instead of following where Jesus is leading?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool th...

The readings this week are Isaiah 5:1-7 and Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, or Jeremiah 23:23-29 and Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, and Luke 12:49-56.  This week we consider the value of our environment and see how our ignorance is not only hurting others but ourselves too.  There are long lasting impacts from our inaction.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that...

The readings this week are Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 and Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23, or Genesis 15:1-6 and Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, and Luke 12:32-40.  This week we the value of having faith and being willing to put ourselves out there to live out our faith.  We can see this in bees, birds, and event crickets.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you...

The readings this week are Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43, or Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 and Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, and Luke 12:13-21.  This week we discuss how our wealth can distract us from how we impact the whole community. This also means that we have to be okay with looking beyond humans/homo sapiens.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope th...

The readings this week are Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85, or Genesis 18:20-32 and Psalm 138, Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19), and Luke 11:1-13.  This week we discuss how our expectations can get in the way of what God is trying to show us and/or the scientific method. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's questi...

The readings this week are Amos 8:1-12 and Psalm 52, or Genesis 18:1-10a and Psalm 15, Colossians 1:15-28, and Luke 10:38-42.  This week we discuss how distraction is normal but do we use it as a tool to separate us from God?  We need to spend time thinking about that. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this wee...

The readings this week are Amos 7:7-17 and Psalm 82, or Deuteronomy 30:9-14 and Psalm 25:1-10, Colossians 1:1-14, and Luke 10:25-37.  This week we discuss the beauty the chaos becomes and it forces us to see how life is meant to be lived not quickly accomplished. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's qu...

The readings this week are 2 Kings 5:1-14 and Psalm 30, or Isaiah 66:10-14 and Psalm 66:1-9,   Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16, and Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.  This week we discuss Harris's Hawk teaches us how powerful working as a group can be.  Are we willing to put aside our pride to do that? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to an...

The readings this week are 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 and Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20, or 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 and Psalm 16, Galatians 5:1, 13-25, and Luke 9:51-62.  This week we discuss being able to listen to the call of Christ even when it's hard.  Are we willing to listen to information even when its hard? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find usefu...

The readings this week are 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a and Psalm 42 and 43, or Isaiah 65:1-9 and Psalm 22:19-28, Galatians 3:23-29, and Luke 8:26-39.  This week we go through the need for transformation.  We see that nature goes through it but do we stop ourselves from going through it? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember...

The readings this week are Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8, Romans 5:1-5, and John 16:12-15.  This week we go to the basics of everything; the atom.  The triune that holds literally everything else together can be used to help us better understand our triune God! Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's que...

The readings this week are Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21, and John 14:8-17, (25-27).  This week we look at how destruction does not leave us hopeless.  Instead, it should provide hope and allow us to see beyond the current situation.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember...

The readings this week are either Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17:20-26 or Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, or Psalm 93, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53.  This week we look at how our expectations can change how we see God working in the world.  Does this expectation cause us to lose our sense of wonder and surprise when the results are different then we expect?  Thanks...

The readings this week are Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, and John 14:23-29, or John 5:1-9.  This week we look at how our lack of being observant has made us poor gardeners and caretakers of this place along with poor scientists.  If we start with being observant to begin with, it might make it easier for us in the long run to understand how we all work together and are part of...

The readings this week are Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, and John 13:31-35.  This week we look at the types of relationships that we can see around us in nature.  What type of relationship do we have then with God?  Is our relationship a loving one?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's q...

The readings this week are Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17, and John 10:22-30.  This week we look at how we often think that we are independent people but under the surface we are really dependent on others.  In forest ecosystems we find Hub trees/Mother Trees have a great impact on how the whole ecosystem thrives.  When we are dependent on others, it makes it easier for us to hear and f...

The readings this week are Acts 9:1-6 (7-20), Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11-14, and John 21:1-19.  This week we discuss how resistant we can be toward change.  This means we often go back to the comfortable even when God is calling us into something greater that we have been equipped with.  Are we willing to make the changes that would change the whole world for the better?  Thanks again for taking th...

The readings this week are Acts 5:27-32, Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150, Revelation 1:4-8, and John 20:19-31.  This week we discuss how Thomas wasn't doubting but was trying to provide further support of the of Jesus' resurrection.  I would argue Thomas wasn't doubting, he was being a good scientist!  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find usef...

The readings this week are Acts 10:34-43, or Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, or Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, or Luke 24:1-12.  This week we discuss how we need to be willing to continue to seek and look for God.  When we do, are we willing to sit there for a while, or do we quickly run away? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a...

The readings for this week are Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, and Luke 19:28-40 for Palm Sunday.  The readings for Passion Sunday are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49.  All of these readings are covered this week.  This week we discuss more about the IPCC Climate Report and if we are willing to make the sacrifices needed to have it happen.  Are we will...