The Science & Faith Podcast

In his sermon from Isaiah 40, Dr. Tour explores God’s unfailing strength and sovereignty, contrasting His eternal power with human frailty and idolatry. He reminds believers that waiting upon the Lord renews spiritual strength, enabling them to rise above weariness through faith and meditation on God’s Word. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour...

Through Isaiah chapter 40, Dr. James Tour emphasizes the biblical pattern of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration—both for individuals and nations. Through passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Acts, he teaches that returning to God brings spiritual renewal and that God’s word and promises are absolute and eternal. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjam...

In this sermon on Isaiah 40, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s shift from judgment to comfort for Israel after Babylonian exile. He explains the prophetic transition to messages of restoration, the symbolism of “double” punishment and blessing for God’s chosen people, and how John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of a voice preparing the way for the Messiah, while also reflecting on restoring rela...

Covering Isaiah 39–40, Dr. James Tour shows the transition from God’s warnings of judgment to His promises of comfort after Israel’s captivity. Dr. Tour connects historical context, prophecy fulfillment, and the importance of boldness in faith, urging believers to move from complacency to courageous witness. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour...

In this episode, Dr James Tour sits down with filmmaker and political commentator Dinesh D’Souza to discuss The Dragon’s Prophecy — a film that intertwines archaeology, scripture, and geopolitics. Together they explore how ancient texts and current events converge, from Revelation’s “dragon and woman” to modern-day conflicts in Israel and Gaza. Expect a sweeping conversation about faith, history,...

In this sermon, Dr. James Tour warns of the subtle danger of pride—especially when we boast from things God has done—and uses Hezekiah’s story in Isaiah chapter 39 and 2 Chronicles to show how God tests hearts and calls for humility. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our differen...

Hezekiah’s story reveals both God’s mercy in extending his life and the danger of pride when gratitude is forgotten. This Bible study explores his psalm of thanksgiving, Sheol’s meaning, and the prophetic warning of Babylon’s coming judgment. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our...

Hezekiah’s near-death, prayer, and miraculous recovery (including the sun’s shadow reversing and healing with a cake of figs) prompt his thankful psalm that praises God’s forgiveness and says spiritual deliverance is deeper than relief from physical pain. Dr. Tour applies Isaiah 38 to personal testimony, urging daily engagement with Scripture and repentance. Watch the whole series and more on our...

God can overturn even a death decree—in the story of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38), his heartfelt and earnest prayer led to God granting him an additional fifteen years of life and delivering Jerusalem from Assyria. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would...

In chapter 37 of Isaiah, Hezekiah presents his plea to God, receives a prophetic answer through Isaiah about Assyria’s defeat, and learns a lesson on pride versus reliance on God. Dr. James Tour emphasizes praying before reading Scripture, asking God to speak specifically into our lives. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to...

In Isaiah 37, King Hezekiah humbles himself before God—spreading the Assyrian king’s threatening letter in the temple, praying earnestly, and affirming God’s sovereignty—leading the Lord to promise deliverance “because you have prayed.” Dr. Tour emphasizes that sincere prayer, grounded in acknowledgment of God’s power, activates divine response. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube chann...

Teaching from Isaiah chapters 36 and 37, Dr. James Tour urges us to obey the Lord boldly and refuse fear—Hezekiah responds to Assyria’s threats with humility and prayer, trusting God’s deliverance rather than human strength. WordPress: https://jesusandscience.org/wp-admin/ Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in c...

Dr. James Tour warns against believing the enemy’s lies that God won’t deliver us—using the siege of Jerusalem in Isaiah 36 as a backdrop to illustrate that trusting in God, repenting, and relinquishing false sources of confidence is always possible and vital. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more...

Dr. James Tour walks through Isaiah 36 and the history of King Hezekiah’s rebellion against Assyria to show that even faithful people can fall into disobedience, which brings costly consequences—but God still welcomes them back like the father in the prodigal son parable. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in cr...

This conversation explores the centennial legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial with Dr. Joshua Swamidass, discussing its unusual courtroom drama, cultural fallout, and how it shaped public opinion on evolution, fundamentalism, and education. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media...

In this message, Dr. Tour emphasizes the need to “strengthen yourself in the Lord,” follow God’s authority, and obey His commands to experience healing, restoration, and everlasting joy as promised in Isaiah 35. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we...

What if ancient prophecies predicted our future? Isaiah wrote of vivid warnings of judgment, hope, and the fate of nations that have implications today. — Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit jesusandsc...

This message from Isaiah 33 highlights God’s ultimate deliverance from sin and promises of restoration and protection for the faithful remnant during end times, while contrasting the fate of the apostates. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly ap...

Isaiah 33 describes a period of broken covenants and turmoil caused by the Antichrist, but assures listeners that God will refine and protect a faithful remnant, offering daily stability, wisdom, and salvation to all who trust in Him. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media p...

We learn about Isaiah’s vision to the bold faith of the early church, and the moving story of personal transformation grounded in the resurrection of Jesus. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit jesusand...

Dr. James Tour reflects on Isaiah Chapter 32, emphasizing how God opens eyes and hearts to truth, calling listeners to bold faith and acts of goodness in the face of evil. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give....

Isaiah’s ancient prophecies connect personal suffering, the experience of God entering into humanity, and the enduring promise that justice and understanding will ultimately prevail. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support yo...

In a world where self-reliance is instinctive and hardship is relentless, Isaiah 31 reminds us that even fleeting comfort can tempt us to forget God—until, inevitably, suffering returns to draw us back to the only strength that endures. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media...

Walking with God through decades brings deep experiences of His deliverance—not a life without trouble, but a life anchored in hope and rest in Him, even during the hardest battles. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you...

Note: We apologize for posting this episode, Isaiah part 65, out of chronological order. In part 65 we look at Isaiah 30:19-26 and the promise of a future where healing and restoration—both physical and spiritual—are central to God’s plan. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different me...