The Faith and Science Podcast

The readings for this week are Amos 5:18-24, (or Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25), Psalm 70, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Matthew 25:1-13. This week we look at the scientific method and how questions drive the field.  Just like that we need to continue to have questions that drive us to further into our relationship with God. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool t...

The readings for this week for All Saints Day are Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, 22, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12.  For the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost the readings are Micah 3:5-12, ( or Joshua 3:7-17), Psalm 43, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, and Matthew 23:1-12. This week we look at Humpback Whales and see how they can help teach us to be better saints and to thank the saints are still among us...

The readings for this week for Reformation are Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, and John 8:31-36.  For the 21st Sunday after Pentecost the readings are Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18, ( or Deuteronomy 34:1-12) Psalm 1, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, and Matthew 22:34-46. This week, we look at giving thanks.  In doing this, it means that we have to be observant of things around us along with being abl...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 45:1-7, (or Exodus 33:12-23) Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13], 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, and Matthew 22:15-22.  This week, we take a deep breath, and look to be amazed.  How often do we actually let the amazing happen, and just enjoy it?  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 for this week are Isaiah 25:1-9, (or Exodus 32:1-14) Psalm 23, Philippians 4:1-9, and Matthew 22:1-14.  This week, we talk about assumptions and how we can make bad decisions based off of these in science and life.  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: Where have you made assumpt...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 5:1-7, (or Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20) Psalm 80:7-15, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.  This week, we talk about sacrifice and how we can see it in nature with the Desert Spider.  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: What sacrifices do you need t...

The readings for this week are Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, (or Exodus 17:1-7) Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, and Matthew 21:23-32.  This week we look at authority and how many "normal people" have made great discoveries in science.  You can too through the amazing thing of Citizen Science.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remembe...

The readings for this week are Jonah 3:10-4:11, (or Exodus 16:2-15) Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16. This week we look at how science needs generous people in order for it to work.  I also get into how generosity has made this podcast happen.  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'...

The readings for this week are Genesis 50:15-21, ( or Exodus 14:19-31) Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35. This week, we look at how bad our memory really is.  If this is the case, is this part of the reason why we are told to forgive and love?  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 Ezekiel 33:7-11, ( or Exodus 12:1-14) Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20. This week, we look at how we need to be part of the "herd".  There may be fights, but we are stronger and need each other!  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: During t...

The readings for this week are Jeremiah 15:15-21, ( or Exodus 3:1-15) Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28. This week, we look at how all go through suffering.  But if we look to some of God's creation, we might see why a "herd" can help us out. 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 for this week are Isaiah 51:1-6, ( or Exodus 1:8-2:10) Psalm 138:1-8, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20. This week we look at rocks and how our faith is not that much different than the rock cycle.  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: What type of rock do you feel that you are...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, ( or Genesis 45:1-15) Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28. This week we look at what gifts can be missed when we overlook people.  Sadly, both in faith and in science we can find examples of this.  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 t...

The readings for this week are 1 Kings 19:9-18, ( or Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28) Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33. This week we look at how we need faith like Peter to step out of the boat, but we easily become distracted and need a savior.  This isn't that much different than being caught up in the data in an experiment and needing someone to come and show how we have overlooked thi...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 55:1-5, ( or Genesis 32:22-31) Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21. This week we look at how Jesus shows us how we were hardwired to live.  This is something that is very hard for us, but show the benefits of it and the science backs it up!  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find usef...

The readings for this week are 1 Kings 3:5-12, ( or Genesis 29:15-28) Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. This week we look at how irritations or mistakes can turn into something with God's help over time.  This is where we can really see God's work right at hand.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Rem...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 44:6-8, ( or Genesis 28:10-19a) Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. This week we look at how bad we are at knowing what is weeds and wheat in our own lives.  Thankfully, we are not called to that job; instead we are called to Love!  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. R...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 55:10-13, ( or Genesis 25:19-34) Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13, Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. This week we look at being observant to ourselves and others.  In order to grow our faith, we need good soil and to be good soil for others.  This means being aware of the nutrients we are absorbing and checking to make sure we are not lacking any we need to grow. T...

The readings for this week are Zechariah 9:9-12, ( or Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67) Psalm 145:8-14, Romans 7:15-25a, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. This week we look at balancing patience and action.  It is this balance that inspires us to continue to do God's work, while also learning more about how we are not God and we have to let God do God's work. Thanks again for taking the time out to liste...

The readings for this week are Jeremiah 28:5-9, ( or Genesis 22:1-14) Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42. This week we look at the power of a welcome.  It is through that welcome that we are the hands and feet of Christ, and are welcoming others into joining us, in a holy moment with God. Nature has examples of this, but how well are we doing this? Thanks again for taking th...

The readings for this week are Jeremiah 20:7-13, ( or Genesis 21:8-21) Psalm 69:7-10, [11-15], 16-18, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39. This week look at persecution. There have been many people of faith and in science who have been persecuted against for their ideas only later to be found out they were correct.  Being a Christian, doesn't mean that things are going to be easy, but that doesn'...

The readings for this week are Exodus 19:2-8a, ( or Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7]) Psalm 100, Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23]. This week look at slowing and being observant.  We often are so quick to try to fix things that we often miss some of the blessings along the way.  Is slowing down part of the answer?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool t...

The readings for this week are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20. This week look at the triune God, and compare it to riding a bicycle.  We have to be able to use all our senses to be able to ride the bike effectively just like we need to be aware of the Holy Spirit around us.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool th...

The readings for this week are Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, and John 20:19-23 (or John 7:37-39). This week look at the Holy Spirit calling us to our different abilities in love.  If we follow the Spirit in Love, we will not be mislead 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 for this week are either the Ascension text which are Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53 or the 7th Sunday after Easter texts which are Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11. This week look at the being transformed.  As the disciples were transformed after the Ascension, we can see it all around us in nature so it begs th...