The Faith and Science Podcast

The readings this week are from Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12.  This week we discuss hope even when things are hard and are difficult.  We can see through studies that we were designed for hope and can see how nature doesn't give up either. 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 from Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.  This week we discuss the need to stop, look, watch, learn, and listen.  These are hard things to do, but we can learn so much by doing 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 week's question:  When have You sa...

The readings this week are from Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, (or Psalm 46), Colossians 1:11-20, and Luke 23:33-43.  This week we discuss the need  for perspective of a long horizon.  This often takes time and is something as humans we really struggle with as we like finding quick easy answers.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful....

The readings this week are from Isaiah 65:17-25 and Isaiah 12, or Malachi 4:1-2a and Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, and Luke 21:5-19.  This week we discuss the need for us to be open to God to change our plans. This also allows for us to see other sides of God and be able to see how God moves in the world.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that yo...

The readings this week are either from Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18, Psalm 149, Ephesians 1:11-23, and Luke 6:20-31 for All Saints Sunday or Haggai 1:15b-2:9 and Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98, or  Job 19:23-27a and Psalm 17:1-9,  2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, and  Luke 20:27-38.  This week we discuss building upon the work and faith of others.  In doing so, it also causes us to reflect on the legacy tha...

Hello Everyone, I hope you enjoy this week's podcast and I would enjoy hearing your thoughts about it. The readings this week are either from Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, and John 8:31-36 for the Reformation or Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 and Psalm 119:137-144, or Isaiah 1:10-18 and Psalm 32:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, and Luke 19:1-10.  This week we discuss being good house guest...

The readings this week are Joel 2:23-32 and Psalm 65, or Sirach 35:12-17 or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 and Psalm 84:1-7  •  2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18  •  Luke 18:9-14.  This week we look at self-reflection.  Do we take a deep enough look at our life?  Are we able to take the messy and make something beautiful? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find...

Dear Listeners,   We have made it 250 straight weeks of talking about Faith and Science!.  I first want to thank everyone who has tagged along on this crazy journey.  I hope you enjoy this super episode as we get into some of the history, stories and hear about where we are looking at going with this.  Hope you enjoy it as we continue talking about Faith and Science each week.   Thank you so much,...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Psalm 119:97-104, or Genesis 32:22-31 and Psalm 121, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, and Luke 18:1-8.  This week we look at our environment and the damage we have caused.  Do we see this place as a gift and treat it as such?  Do we see the issues that are arising as major issues or pass them off for others to figure out? Thanks again for taking the time out to...

The readings this week are Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and Psalm 66:1-12, or 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c and Psalm 111, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, and Luke 17:11-19.  This week we look at building upon the work of others as a way of moving forward while also thanking them for their work.  Can we figure out ways to also be doing this in our own lives outside of science?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to th...

The readings this week are Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, and Psalm 137, or Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 and Psalm 37:1-9, 2 Timothy 1:1-14, and Luke 17:5-10.  This week we look at what the impact of passing our faith on really has.  We all have a role and are we willing to participate?  Elephants do this, why don't we?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is...

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...