The Science & Faith Podcast

Dr. James Tour sits down with astrophysicist Hugh Ross to talk about UFOs, UAPs, alien life, and why some unexplained encounters may point to something spiritual rather than extraterrestrial. They discuss the fine-tuning of Earth, the limits of interstellar travel, the connection between UAP encounters and occult practices, Mars colonization, dark matter, and why Ross believes materialism cannot e...

In this study, Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 52:15 alongside Psalm 22, showing how Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus’ suffering, death, and future return in glory. He emphasizes that Jesus’ response to suffering—praising God, remembering Scripture, and trusting the Father’s faithfulness—serves as the model for believers while also defending the reliability of biblical manuscripts against co...

Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 52:13–15 as a prophecy of Jesus Christ, arguing that the Old Testament consistently points to the Messiah’s suffering, death, resurrection, and exaltation. Dr. Tour emphasizes that Jesus Himself taught that the Scriptures testified about Him and that Isaiah’s vivid description of the suffering servant foretells both Christ’s crucifixion and ultimate glory. Watch the...

In this study of Isaiah chapters 52 and 53, Dr. James Tour focuses on the prophetic theme of “Behold the Man,” highlighting how Isaiah’s writings point to the Messiah’s suffering, humility, and redemptive mission. He emphasizes recognizing Christ as God’s chosen servant and responding with faith, repentance, and worship. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/...

Teaching from Isaiah 52, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s promise to redeem and restore Israel, but also emphasizes human responsibility—God calls His people to “awake,” rise up, shake off their chains, and actively respond to His deliverance. Dr. Tour draws a practical application for believers today: prayer is essential, but faith also requires action, repentance, service, and obedience. Watch th...

Teaching out of Isaiah 51, Dr. James Tour emphasizes that God Himself is our comforter, and that fear grows when we forget the Lord who created and sustains us. Dr. Tour argues that peace comes through practicing gratitude, dwelling on God’s Word, and continually abiding in Scripture, which strengthens believers against fear, discouragement, and spiritual drift. Watch the whole series and more on...

Teaching on Isaiah 51, Dr. James Tour encourages believers to find strength in God’s faithfulness by remembering how He worked through Abraham, Sarah, the Exodus, and past deliverances. Dr. Tour emphasizes that while the world and its troubles are temporary, God’s salvation is eternal, and past victories provide confidence for present challenges. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube chan...

Dr. James Tour, teaching on Isaiah 50, emphasizes Jesus’ willing sacrifice, highlighting how He knowingly endured humiliation, suffering, and crucifixion out of love and obedience to the Father. Dr. Tour also stresses the importance of daily time with God for spiritual strength and presents Christ’s death and resurrection as the only way to salvation. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube...

In this Bible study on Isaiah 50, Dr. James Tour teaches that God’s Word is the believer’s true source of strength, using Jesus, Gideon, David, Paul, and others as examples of people empowered through hearing and obeying God daily. Dr. Tour emphasizes spending time in Scripture every morning, arguing that regular communion with God renews spiritual strength, sharpens spiritual hearing, and prepare...

In this study, Dr. James Tour connects Isaiah 49–50 with end-times prophecy, the restoration of Israel, and Jesus as the “Servant” who comforts the weary through daily communion with the Father. Dr. Tour emphasizes that Jesus’ ability to encourage others came from seeking God “morning by morning,” presenting this as a model for believers today. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channe...

In this study on Isaiah 53, Dr. James Tour highlights the “Despised One,” a suffering servant, who is rejected by his people yet bears their pain and sins, ultimately bringing healing and redemption. He emphasizes how what looks like weakness and rejection is actually part of a greater divine purpose. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you...

Teaching on Isaiah 49, Dr. James Tour explains that Jesus, the “Servant,” embodies God’s glory, fulfills Israel’s role, and extends salvation beyond Israel to all nations despite apparent rejection. Dr. Tour emphasizes trusting God’s plan, the power of His word, and the ultimate redemption and restoration of both Israel and the world. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http:...

Teaching from Isaiah 48-49, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s call to flee Babylon with joy and provision, then shifts to the Messiah’s coming as a servant whose mouth is like a sharp sword, emphasizing the power of speaking God’s words with confidence. 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 a...

Teaching on Isaiah 48, Dr. James Tour emphasizes that God allows trials not to destroy but to refine His people, restraining judgment for His own glory and their growth. He connects this to Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” showing that weakness and hardship cultivate humility, dependence on God, and true spiritual strength. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@...

Dr. James Tour challenges students to pursue meaningful work that benefits humanity, combining deep expertise with broad knowledge to unlock creativity in an AI-driven world. He weaves in faith, urging a life guided by purpose, prayer, and bold innovation. — If you’d like to support our work and help us create more content across all platforms, we’d be grateful for any contribution. Learn how to g...

Isaiah 48 emphasizes God’s sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy and His patience with a stubborn people, while Dr. Tour highlights that true understanding of Scripture comes not just from study but from God opening one’s heart and mind through His Spirit. He urges believers to seek personal, Spirit-led insight where Scripture becomes living, transformative truth. Watch the whole series and more...

James Tour shares how encountering Christ and daily meditation on Scripture transformed his life, bringing peace, clarity, and purpose even within a scientific career. He emphasizes that consistent time in God’s Word reshapes the heart, strengthens faith, and leads to a more fruitful and impactful life. Interview conducted by Dannah Gresh of Revive Our Hearts https://www.reviveourhearts.com

Teaching on Isaiah 47, Dr. Tour explains God’s judgment on Babylon for pride, cruelty, and lack of mercy, emphasizing that those who reject or oppose God after knowing the truth face serious consequences. He concludes that the way to remain faithful is to deny oneself, take up one’s cross daily, and follow Jesus with consistency and humility. WordPress: https://jesusandscience.org/wp-admin/ Watch...

In his teaching on Isaiah 46, Dr. James Tour contrasts powerless idols with God, who carries His people from birth to old age, proving His sovereignty by fulfilling prophecy and bringing salvation. He challenges listeners—especially the young—to trust God’s unchanging nature and boldly serve Him early in life rather than waiting. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://you...

Dr. James Tour teaches on Isaiah 45 explaining that God clearly revealed Himself to Israel and ultimately provided the perfect example for how to live through Jesus Christ. Salvation is offered to all people—both Jews and Gentiles—through faith in the resurrected Christ, while idols and human works cannot save. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamesto...

Dr. James Tour expounds on Isaiah 45, focusing on how pride—symbolized by Satan’s fall from beauty—corrupts wisdom and leads to hardship, and explores Isaiah 45:18’s implication that God created the earth with purpose rather than as a waste, which ties into the “gap theory” interpretation between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drj...

Through his teaching on Isaiah 45, Dr. Tour explains that Christian salvation isn’t about personal fulfillment but about being saved to do good works and serve God’s purposes, using Isaiah 45’s prophecy about Cyrus and New Testament examples to show God’s sovereign plan for believers. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to sup...

In part 99 of his study on the book of Isaiah, Dr. James Tour expounds chapters 44–45, explaining how God prophetically named and used Cyrus centuries before his birth to deliver Israel from Babylon, emphasizing Scripture’s power to encourage, guide and apply personally through meditation and faith. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you wo...

Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 44’s call to repentance, assuring that God forgives sin, redeems His people, and can turn curses against them into blessings because of His love. He emphasizes that sin drains spiritual life, but repentance brings forgiveness, restoration, protection, and joyful praise as God fulfills His promises to redeem Israel. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube chann...

Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 44 as showing both God’s blessings and call to Israel—warning against pride and spiritual rebellion, recounting God’s promises of renewal and identity as His chosen, and contrasting the folly of idolatry with God’s sovereignty and redemption. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in c...