The Science & Faith Podcast

Teaching on Isaiah 43, Dr. James Tour emphasizes that God invites believers into deep fellowship with Jesus and offers complete forgiveness of sins “for His own sake,” urging listeners to know Christ personally, move beyond past failures, and embrace God’s ongoing work in their lives. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to sup...

In this sermon, Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 43’s message that God calls His people out of spiritual blindness and deafness, fulfilling prophecy in Christ and urging believers to seek God’s revelation rather than reject it. Dr. Tour contrasts Old Testament prophetic context with New Testament fulfillment, emphasizing that God opens the eyes of those who earnestly seek Him. Watch the whole series...

Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 43, emphasizing that God is Israel’s Redeemer who calls His people by name, promises His presence through trials, and assures ultimate deliverance and fulfillment of His covenant promises as the only true Savior. 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 acros...

Dr. James Tour argues that origin-of-life models fail at multiple foundational steps—making life’s core molecular classes, assembling them, and producing coded biological information—making “chance chemistry” an implausible explanation. He urges more honest textbook framing and research directions that start from living cells rather than speculative prebiotic stories. Watch the whole series and mo...

Teaching from Isaiah 43, Dr. Tour argues that biblical prophecy supports the modern state of Israel’s existence—even in unbelief—as part of God’s plan, interpreting multiple Old Testament passages (like Isaiah 11 and Ezekiel) to assert there are two gatherings of Israel: the first being the current return to the land and the second a future national repentance and restoration surrounding end-time...

Dr. James Tour expounds on Isaiah 42, teaching that God’s judgment on a disobedient Israel (and by extension all who reject God’s ways) results from their failure to hear, obey, and walk in His Word, and emphasizes the need for personal introspection and obedience to avoid destruction. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to su...

Dr. James Tour interviews author and social critic Os Guinness about American Agonistes.

Dr. Tour teaches that Jesus Christ fulfills Isaiah 42:5–7 as the Messiah who is not only Israel’s covenant but “a light to the nations,” opening spiritual eyes and offering forgiveness and salvation to all people — Jews and Gentiles alike. 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 across our di...

In this conversation, Dr. James Tour and researcher Kimani Isaac explore what truly determines whether deep-tech companies succeed: strong management, realistic thermodynamics, disciplined commercialization, and relationships built on trust. Drawing from decades of patents, startups, and lab-to-market experience, Dr. Tour explains why technology rarely fails—but leadership often does—and how susta...

Dr. James Tour introduces Isaiah 42 by identifying God’s “servant” as the Messiah — one beloved by God, endowed with His Spirit, who will bring justice, mercy, and deliverance to all nations, protect the weak, and lead a redemption culminating in hope and salvation. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating...

Dr. James Tour emphasizes that Isaiah 41:10’s promise — “Do not fear … I will strengthen you … I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” — provides believers with lasting comfort, strength and assurance whenever life becomes overwhelming. He reminds Christians to trust God’s presence and power rather than giving in to anxiety or fear. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:  ...

The Isaiah series will resume next week. Dr. Corey Miller warns that America is undergoing a soft cultural revolution driven by Marxist-inspired ideologies that have captured the universities, eroding Christian faith and Western values, and issues an urgent call for Christians to reclaim higher education through apologetics, parental discipleship and cultural engagement. He argues that politics is...

A Cambridge Q&A where James Tour, Andrew Fellows, and Stephen Meyer explain why Christianity best accounts for reality—through personal experience, philosophy, and science. The panel fields audience questions on meaning, doubt, divine hiddenness, the reliability of mind, and the resurrection. This event was organized and hosted by Life in the Round, a project of The Foundations Trust in Cambri...

In Isaiah 41, God puts idols on trial, showing their inability to predict or explain history while affirming His sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy—particularly the naming of Cyrus centuries before his birth. Dr. Tour emphasizes Israel’s restoration as a fulfillment of God’s unbreakable covenant with Abraham, contrasting divine faithfulness with human forgetfulness and idolatry. Watch the whol...

In his sermon from Isaiah 40, Dr. Tour explores God’s unfailing strength and sovereignty, contrasting His eternal power with human frailty and idolatry. He reminds believers that waiting upon the Lord renews spiritual strength, enabling them to rise above weariness through faith and meditation on God’s Word. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour...

Through Isaiah chapter 40, Dr. James Tour emphasizes the biblical pattern of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration—both for individuals and nations. Through passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Acts, he teaches that returning to God brings spiritual renewal and that God’s word and promises are absolute and eternal. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjam...

In this sermon on Isaiah 40, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s shift from judgment to comfort for Israel after Babylonian exile. He explains the prophetic transition to messages of restoration, the symbolism of “double” punishment and blessing for God’s chosen people, and how John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of a voice preparing the way for the Messiah, while also reflecting on restoring rela...

Covering Isaiah 39–40, Dr. James Tour shows the transition from God’s warnings of judgment to His promises of comfort after Israel’s captivity. Dr. Tour connects historical context, prophecy fulfillment, and the importance of boldness in faith, urging believers to move from complacency to courageous witness. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour...

In this episode, Dr James Tour sits down with filmmaker and political commentator Dinesh D’Souza to discuss The Dragon’s Prophecy — a film that intertwines archaeology, scripture, and geopolitics. Together they explore how ancient texts and current events converge, from Revelation’s “dragon and woman” to modern-day conflicts in Israel and Gaza. Expect a sweeping conversation about faith, history,...

In this sermon, Dr. James Tour warns of the subtle danger of pride—especially when we boast from things God has done—and uses Hezekiah’s story in Isaiah chapter 39 and 2 Chronicles to show how God tests hearts and calls for humility. 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 across our differen...

Hezekiah’s story reveals both God’s mercy in extending his life and the danger of pride when gratitude is forgotten. This Bible study explores his psalm of thanksgiving, Sheol’s meaning, and the prophetic warning of Babylon’s coming judgment. 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 across our...

Hezekiah’s near-death, prayer, and miraculous recovery (including the sun’s shadow reversing and healing with a cake of figs) prompt his thankful psalm that praises God’s forgiveness and says spiritual deliverance is deeper than relief from physical pain. Dr. Tour applies Isaiah 38 to personal testimony, urging daily engagement with Scripture and repentance. Watch the whole series and more on our...

God can overturn even a death decree—in the story of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38), his heartfelt and earnest prayer led to God granting him an additional fifteen years of life and delivering Jerusalem from Assyria. 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 across our different media platforms, we would...

In chapter 37 of Isaiah, Hezekiah presents his plea to God, receives a prophetic answer through Isaiah about Assyria’s defeat, and learns a lesson on pride versus reliance on God. Dr. James Tour emphasizes praying before reading Scripture, asking God to speak specifically into our lives. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to...

In Isaiah 37, King Hezekiah humbles himself before God—spreading the Assyrian king’s threatening letter in the temple, praying earnestly, and affirming God’s sovereignty—leading the Lord to promise deliverance “because you have prayed.” Dr. Tour emphasizes that sincere prayer, grounded in acknowledgment of God’s power, activates divine response. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube chann...