The Faith and Science Podcast

The readings for this week are either 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 and Psalm 24, or Amos 7:7-15 and Psalm 85:8-13, Ephesians 1:3-14, and Mark 6:14-29.  This week we look at are we going to look at things that God has told us to do and value them less then what man has seen as important?  Is going back to the old way of ignoring the environment good for us?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen...

The readings for this week are either 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, and Psalm 48, or Ezekiel 2:1-5 and Psalm 123, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 , and Mark 6:1-13.  This week we look at how migration helped make species what they are today. Do we allow ourselves to be able to step out into the unknown?  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 for this week are 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 with Psalm 130, or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-24 or Lamentations 3:22-33 with Psalm 30, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43.  This week we look at the Endangered Species Act and the impact that it has on us.   The question is, should it have more impact if we paid more attention to it? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and...

The readings for this week are 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 with Psalm 9:9-20, or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 with Psalm 133, or Job 38:1-11 with Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, and Mark 4:35-41.  This week we look at how we are still very moldable and how God is trying to do that. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find...

The readings for this week are 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 with Psalm 20, (Ezekiel 17:22-24 with Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15), 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17, and Mark 4:26-34.  This week we look at unexpected ways that God shows up.  We see time and time again that God uses ones that we don't expect and we see that again this week and how we have even seen that in science. Thanks again for taking the ti...

The readings for this week are 1 Samuel 8:4-11 with Psalm 138, (Genesis 3:8-15 with Psalm 130), 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, and Mark 3:20-35.  This week we look look again at muons and how this is changing our perspective of God.  This change of our understanding with Physics, is similar to how we need to continue to change our preceptive of God.  If we don't, we are failing to better understand our G...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8:12-17, and John 3:1-17.  This week we look at how our screens work around us using RGB.  Through these 3 colors it is able to produce all the colors around us even though it comes from 3 simple colors.  It is when we are connected with others around us, it helps us to better see the picture that God is creating. Thanks again for takin...

The readings for this week are Acts 2:1-21, either Ezekiel 37:1-14, or Romans 8:22-27, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, and John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15.  This week we look at how our need to listen to understand.  If we spend the time to understand the gospel comes alive with the roles that each of us play in it.  This only happens by allowing ourselves to listen and giving the Holy Spirit time to speak.  Thanks...

The readings for this week are Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5:9-13, and John 17:6-19.  This week we look at the need for transition and succession.  If we never allow for succession to happen, the change is drastic and quickly and can leave deep scars.  If we allow succession to happen, the change is more gradual and allows for the most biodiversity.  Thanks again for taking the time out t...

The readings for this week are Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1-6, and John 15:9-17.  This week we look at what possibly one of the most overlooked resources around us...Nature.  How often do we overlook this resource even though we depend on it.  We get into some of numbers of the impact this overlooked resource.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool...

The readings for this week are Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, and John 15:1-8.  This week we look at what things are overlooked in the "I am the vine, you are the branches" since many are not vineyard growers.  Comparing the faith to a vine is fascinating.  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 w...

The readings for this week are Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, and John 10:11-18.  This week we discuss the need for each other and why Jesus uses the image of a flock when referring to us.  We are a flock and too often we look to ways that keep us apart then the things that will be helpful if we work together.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a too...

The readings for this week are Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, and Luke 24:36b-48.  This week we discuss a huge shakeup that could be happening in the physics world.  This ability to be open to hearing and thinking about the world in a new way is not that much different then what Christ is calling us to do in the resurrection.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope...

The readings for this week are Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, and John 20:19-31.  This week we compare ourselves to a group of elephants!  We need youth and elder wisdom to help guide us as a herd to God's word.  We need each other to get through our times of doubt to move forward into the light.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you f...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 25:6-9 (or Acts 10:34-43) Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (or Acts 10:34-43) and John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8.  This week we see the end of the struggle and realize the fruit that came from the struggle.  We see that even in nature the struggle is essential for growth.  We all need to struggle and not to quickly jump to the end.  This is a major par...

The readings for Palm Sunday are Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, and Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16. The readings for Passion Sunday are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47).  This week we look at how sharks are impacting their environments and we are impacting theirs. Our impact is often beyond what we normally think just like how Jesus's life still...

The readings for this week are Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 5:5-10, and John 12:20-33. This week we look at the human condition that we miss the long range focus of what is being done. Sometimes it takes the ability to take in crazy understandings in order for us to move forward.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Re...

The readings for this week are Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2:1-10, and John 3:14-21. This week we see how we can miss a major social connection Jesus brought up in John 3:16.  The social connection that we all need is a major part of understanding the impact of Jesus on our lives today. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you fi...

The readings for this week are Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, and John 2:13-22. This week we see how Jesus was preparing the people for a change on how they see God.  Right now as our world continues to go through the changes of the seasons, are we ready for one with our faith? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful....

The readings for this week are Genesis 17:1-7,15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, and Mark 8:31-38. This week we talk about how people who were ahead of their time.  This led to their work being overlooked and ridiculed much like Jesus when he foretells his death. 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 for this week are Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Peter 3:18-22, and Mark 1:9-15. This week we talk about how rainbows, baptism, temptation, and our humanity all tie together.  The use of water in baptism and rainbows can't be just by chance!   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 questio...

The readings for this week are 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, and Mark 9:2-9. This week we talk about how sight is not always as it seems and how we need to make sure that we listen.  This is all part of the transfiguration!  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 question: How are yo...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, and Mark 1:29-39. This week we talk about how life is not about constantly standing still.  We have to be observant and be willing to move forward to use our gifts and the Holy Spirit calls us.  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 for this week are Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, and Mark 1:21-28. This week we talk about how change can take us off guard and be life changing.  But, these types of breakthroughs in faith or in science can change the world just as easily.  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...

The readings for this week are Jonah 3:1-5, 10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, and Mark 1:14-20. This week we talk about change is not easy but is often necessary for us to do the will of God and to see the glory of God first hand.  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 question: Are you okay wit...