The Faith and Science Podcast

The readings for this week for the Second Sunday of Easter are Acts 5:27-32, Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150, Revelation 1:4-8, and John 20:19-31.  This week we look at how Thomas was doing us a huge favor in his "doubt".  In that process, Thomas was able to do the scientific method to help us 2,000 years later to see it in a way that we are familiar with.  I don't see this as lacking faith, but a way to see that it wasn't a fluke.  T...

The readings for this week for Easter Vigil is Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21.  The readings for this week for the Resurrection of the Lord: Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43, and John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12.  Finally, the readings for Easter Evening are: Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 114, 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8, and Luke 24:13-49.  This week we look at how even in science, breakthroug...

The readings for this week for the Liturgy of the Palms are: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, and Luke 19:28-40.  The readings for this week for the Liturgy of the Passion are: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49.  This week we look at how we can forget all the work that happens in order for us to live the life that we have.  We can forget "heroes" that changed our lives and allowed for us t...

The readings for this week for the Fifth Sunday in Lent are: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, and John 12:1-8.  This week we look at plants and compare the benefits and drawbacks of annuals and perennials.  We see that each has their place and are needed but like Jesus talks about in the gospel, sometimes we need to be okay with putting lots of effort into the present.  This does not mean not looking to the future o...

The readings for this week for the Fourth Sunday in Lent are: Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.  This week we look at the thinking behind reintroduction of species.  This usually means a lot of thought and change is about to happen.  Sometimes the reintroduction is successful and other times not so much.  This also changes things for people who are living in these areas and have to be receptiv...

The readings for this week for the Third Sunday in Lent are: Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, and Luke 13:1-9.  This week we look at how much energy it takes for plants to produce fruit.  In doing this, it means that they are taking a risk and have to trust that continued resources will come to help make the plant grow.  There is not only a hope but a reliance on God that God will continue to provide for them.  I...

The readings for this week for the Second Sunday in Lent are: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, and Luke 13:31-35 or Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a).  This week we look at how scientific papers are being rethought out.  There has been a lot of thought going into the purpose of this publication is to share the ideas and give things to think about as we discover new things about our world.  Are we willing to do the same ...

The readings for this week for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany are: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, and Luke 4:1-13.  This week we look at how sugar in our body is not something that is sustaining.  When we look at the temptation of Jesus, Jesus goes for things that are sustaining not only for himself, but for all of us.  Are we doing the same thing in our lives?  Are we walking out the faith in a wa...

The readings for this week for Transfiguration Sunday are: Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a).  This week we look at how Myelin happened within our bodies.  We see that this was a rapid evolution within vertebrates, and due to recent studies we have figured out more about it.  This single thing has allowed for vertebrates to interact within the world/ecosystems the way that they do.  This ...

The readings for this week for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany are: Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, and Luke 6:27-38.  This week we look at how fire is so important to our ecosystems.  It is the simple process that allows for our ecosystem to turn over and start anew but also allow for growth to begin.  When we have suppressed fire in the past, it has led to further destruction later ...

The readings for this week for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany are: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6:17-26.  This week we look at why mammals were able to survive so much better than the dinosaurs did even though we were both around at the same time. We were able to adapt, stay humble and take advantage of opportunities as they arose.  We must now continue to stay humble for us to be able to hear th...

The readings for this week for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany are: Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13), Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, and Luke 5:1-11.  This week we look at what lessons can we as people of faith and faith communities learn from what DeepSeek has done to the AI world.  We need to learn to be able to change course when needed quickly and to adapt and change.  Simon who becomes Peter does this quite quickly, are we willing ...

The readings for this week for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany are: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and Luke 4:21-30.  This week we look to continue to discuss gifts.  When people have gifts, it allows them to be experts.  When experts give us information that is difficult, in love we need to be able to take it in, and allow ourselves to grow and change.  This is often quite hard to do because it is again...

The readings for this week for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany are: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, and Luke 4:14-21.  This week we look at gifts.  We all have them and need to be able to use them effectively but that also means that we need to be put in the right situation in order for us to succeed.  We realize that God has given us these gifts, it is our job to learn what they are and to get the...

First, I apologize for the audio this week.  There was an error on my side and my microphone was recorded wrong.  I will look to fix that for next week!

The readings for this week for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany are: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, and John 2:1-11.  This week we look at coaching and teaching and how valuable they are to us.  When we look at our lives, we can all look back to great tea...

The readings for this week for the Baptism of Our Lord are: Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, and Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.  This week we look at how restoration takes time.  This is similar to us understanding what the Holy Spirit means to us and following what God is calling us to do.  There are usually early results that we can get caught up in but God works on a long timeline and we should be looking for these long stories resu...

Surprise!  We have made it to 7 Years of doing the Faith and Science Podcast.  Yesterday, December 30th, was our birthday.  It has been quite a ride and I am so thankful for everyone tuning in and listening as we have made 366 podcasts.  Enough for every day of the year!  I am excited with some ideas for the podcast next year and I look forward to seeing where this continues to go. Here's to the next year and Thank you for all the...

The readings for this week for the 2nd Sunday after Christmas are: Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12, Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-2, Ephesians 1:3-14, and John 1:(1-9), 10-18.  This week we look at how nature and many things around us have a season to slow down and gather together.  Do we as people allow ourselves to do the same?  This week we talk about many of these and how they are needed in order for them to sur...

The readings for this week for the 1st Sunday after Christmas are: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26, Psalm 148, Colossians 3:12-17, and Luke 2:41-52.  This week we look at how we need to keep growing in our faith and understanding.  One great way to do that is through citizen science where we are all able to grow and learn more about our creation.  By working together we can all grow and discover things and learn just like Jesus being in the t...