The Faith and Science Podcast

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...

The readings for this week are Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21. This week look at the Holy Spirit as a catalyst.  Through looking through this lens, we see how the Holy Spirit helps guide us into a deeper relationship with 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 quest...

The readings for this week are Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14. This week look at migrating birds and how they have to have faith that both of there "homes" will be there.  We can then look at how we as people have come together to help make sure that this happens by better understanding the needs that these birds need for there homes.  Thanks again for taking t...

The readings for this week are Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10. This week look at how we are born into this world recognizing voices and quickly learning voices.  Are we giving enough time to listening to the voice that knit us together in our mother's womb?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to...

The readings for this week are Acts 2:14a, 36-41, Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1:17-23, and Luke 24:13-35. This week look at the how we are all on a journey in faith.  This is very similar to the journey that all scientific discovery goes through; in both circumstances, we have to be patient.  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 Acts 2:14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31. This week look at the how the transformation is always hard but is part of life.  We can see it in a butterfly to how nature is responding to our world's current crisis.  Yet, like Christ, it continues to change and transform.  We need to learn to accept it. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen...

The readings for this week are Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, and Matthew 28:1-10 (or John 20:1-18). This week look at the how the hope that American Robins have in the winter is comparable to the amazingly deep hope and faith of Mary Magdalene (and the other Mary depending on your gospel). Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool tha...

The readings for this week are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 27:11-54 (or Matthew 21:1-11). This week look at the hypothesis that the people of Jerusalem had about Jesus and were completely wrong.  Does this help inform our faith today? 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 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45. This week we look how Jesus asks for Lazarus to unbound.  As humans, we are unbound hundreds if not millions of times a day within our DNA.  This help us realize that this may have been hinting at something larger. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you fin...

The readings for this week are 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-41. This week we look at the how people within the science community have at times been rejected to quickly with their ideas also.  This can be seen in the person who tried to make hand washing in hospitals a thing in the 1840's.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a too...

The readings for this week are Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42. This week we look at COVID-19 and how there are ways that we can see God in this crisis.  One of the big ways is in the relationships especially in science as we look for a vaccine to help with this virus.  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 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, and John 3:1-17. This week we look at the faith and the faith that it takes to be a migrating bird and a tree.  Is this part of the Spirit of God that we miss that is embedded within all of creation?  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 for this week are Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11. This week we look at the sin and how it can cause us to be less sustainable for profit now.  This then raises the question of are we living up the ethics we have for ourselves and comparing it the ethnics that we fight within the science community. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to...

The readings for this week are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9. This week we look at the transfiguration of our Lord.  It begs to me when looking at that and comparing it to metamorphosis, what are we moving toward as individuals and as a community. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.   Remember to ans...

The readings for this week are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and Matthew 5:21-37. This week we look at how we all have to be okay with taking a leap of faith into something new.  Growth only comes from God and taking the leap of faith. 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...