The Science & Faith Podcast
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Join renowned chemist and Christian believer Dr. James Tour as he takes you on a journey through the depths of scripture. In these bible studies Dr. Tour will share his personal experiences and reflections on the Christian faith, exploring its profound truths and how they have shaped his life and work. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your faith, or simply curious about the Christian message, this podcast is for you. Join Dr. Tour on this journey of exploration and discovery, as he reveals the beauty and depth of the Christian faith, and encourages you to embrace...
Episodes
- Isaiah, Part 110 | Tongue of Disciples
Dr. James Tour explores Isaiah 49-50, linking it to end-times prophecy and the restoration of Israel, with Jesus as the 'Servant.' The episode highlights Jesus's encouragement of others through daily communion with the Father as a model fo…
- Isaiah, Part 109 | Despised One
In this episode, Dr. James Tour explores Isaiah 53, discussing the "Despised One" who is a suffering servant. The study highlights how this figure, though rejected, ultimately brings healing and redemption, emphasizing a divine purpose beh…
- Isaiah, Part 108 | Glory Manifest
Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 49, focusing on Jesus as the "Servant" who embodies God's glory and extends salvation. The teaching emphasizes trusting God's plan and the ultimate redemption of Israel and the world.
- Isaiah, Part 107 | The Power in Your Words
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 48-49, covering God's call to flee Babylon and the Messiah's arrival as a servant. He highlights the impact of speaking God's words with assurance.
- Isaiah, Part 106 | Power Perfected In Weakness
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 48, explaining that God uses trials to refine His people and restrain judgment. He connects this idea to Paul's "thorn in the flesh," highlighting how weakness and hardship can foster humili…
- [Talk] Why Creativity Will Matter More Than Ever (AI Era)
Dr. James Tour challenges students to pursue meaningful work and unlock creativity in an AI-driven world. He emphasizes combining deep expertise with broad knowledge and living a life guided by purpose and innovation.
- Isaiah, Part 105 | The Lord Gives Understanding
This episode, "Isaiah, Part 105," from The Science & Faith Podcast, explores Isaiah 48, emphasizing God\'s sovereignty and patience. Dr. Tour discusses how true understanding of Scripture comes through divine insight rather than study alon…
- [Interview] Why this Jewish Scientist Chose Jesus
In this episode, James Tour shares his testimony of encountering Christ and the transformative power of daily Scripture meditation. He explains how this practice has brought him peace, clarity, and purpose within his scientific career, lea…
- Isaiah, Part 104 | Deny Yourself, Follow Jesus
This episode of The Science & Faith Podcast features Dr. Tour teaching on Isaiah 47. He discusses God's judgment on Babylon for pride, cruelty, and lack of mercy, and the serious consequences for those who reject or oppose God after knowin…
- Isaiah, Part 103 | Serve God In Youth
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 46, highlighting God's sovereignty and unchanging nature. He encourages listeners, particularly the youth, to serve God early in life.
- Isaiah, Part 102 | Everything You Need
Dr. James Tour teaches on Isaiah 45, explaining how God revealed Himself to Israel and provided an example through Jesus Christ. The episode discusses salvation offered to all people through faith in the resurrected Christ, contrasting it…
- Isaiah, Part 101 | Wisdom Corrupted by Beauty
Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 45, examining how pride can corrupt wisdom. He also explores Isaiah 45:18 and its connection to the "gap theory" regarding Genesis 1:1 and 1:2.
- Isaiah, Part 100 | Saved to Do Good Works
Dr. Tour teaches on Isaiah 45, explaining that Christian salvation involves being saved to do good works and serve God’s purposes. He references Isaiah 45’s prophecy about Cyrus and New Testament examples to show God’s sovereign plan for b…
- Isaiah, Part 99 | He Who Opens Doors
In this episode, Dr. James Tour continues his study on the book of Isaiah, discussing chapters 44-45. He explains how God prophetically named Cyrus to deliver Israel from Babylon, highlighting the power of scripture to encourage and guide.
- Isaiah, Part 98 | Curses Turned Into Blessings
This episode of The Science & Faith Podcast features Dr. James Tour discussing Isaiah 44. He explains themes of repentance, God's forgiveness, and the transformation of curses into blessings. The discussion highlights spiritual restoration…
- Isaiah, Part 97 | Critical Hearts
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 44, highlighting God's blessings and warnings to Israel, the contrast between idolatry and God's sovereignty, and promises of renewal.
- Isaiah, Part 96 | For His Own Sake
In this episode of The Science & Faith Podcast, Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 43, focusing on fellowship with Jesus and the forgiveness of sins. He encourages listeners to know Christ personally and embrace God's ongoing work in their li…
- Isaiah, Part 95 | God Reveals Treasures
In this episode, Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 43, focusing on God calling His people out of spiritual blindness and deafness and fulfilling prophecy in Christ. He emphasizes that God opens the eyes of those who earnestly seek Him, contra…
- Isaiah, Part 94 | Israel's Only Savior
In this episode of The Science & Faith Podcast, Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 43. He discusses God as Israel’s Redeemer, who calls His people by name, promises His presence through trials, and assures ultimate deliverance and fulfillm…
- [Interview] DNA, Design, and the Impossible Odds — Dr. James Tour and David Rives
Dr. James Tour argues that origin-of-life models are flawed. He discusses the challenges in creating life's core molecular classes, assembling them, and producing coded biological information, suggesting that "chance chemistry" is an impla…
- Isaiah, Part 93 | National Repentance
In this episode, Dr. Tour interprets biblical passages from Isaiah and Ezekiel to support the modern state of Israel’s existence and discusses a future national repentance and restoration based on end-time events. He argues for two gatheri…
- Isaiah, Part 92 | Hear, See, and Obey
Dr. James Tour expounds on Isaiah 42, teaching that God’s judgment on a disobedient Israel results from their failure to hear, obey, and walk in His Word. He emphasizes the need for personal introspection and obedience.
- [Interview] Os Guinness Warns: America Is at a Crossroads
In this episode, Dr. James Tour interviews author and social critic Os Guinness. They discuss America being at a crossroads, touching upon themes from Guinness's work, American Agonistes.
- Isaiah, Part 91 | A Light to the Nations
Dr. Tour teaches about Jesus Christ fulfilling Isaiah 42:5–7 as the Messiah. The episode discusses Jesus as "a light to the nations," offering forgiveness and salvation to all people.
- [Interview] Why Deep-Tech Startups Fail: Dr. James Tour on Management, Money & Markets
Dr. James Tour and Kimani Isaac explore why deep-tech startups fail, emphasizing the importance of strong management, realistic thermodynamics, and disciplined commercialization. They discuss how sustainable innovation requires a foundatio…
- Isaiah, Part 90 | The Servant Has Come
Dr. James Tour introduces Isaiah 42, identifying God’s “servant” as the Messiah. This servant is described as beloved by God, endowed with His Spirit, and bringing justice, mercy, and deliverance to all nations, culminating in hope and sal…
- Isaiah, Part 89 | Strengthened And Upheld
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 41:10, highlighting its promise of strength and comfort. He advises Christians to rely on God's presence during difficult times.
- [Interview] Dr. Corey Miller | The Revolution Is Here
Dr. Corey Miller warns of a cultural revolution in America driven by Marxist-inspired ideologies impacting universities and Western values. He calls for Christians to reclaim higher education through apologetics and cultural engagement.
- [Interview] Cambridge Conversations: Can Science Point to God? Panel: James Tour, Stephen Meyer & Andrew Fellows
This episode features a Q&A panel with James Tour, Stephen Meyer, and Andrew Fellows from a Cambridge event. They discuss how Christianity provides an explanation for reality, drawing on personal experience, philosophy, and science. The pa…
- Isaiah, Part 88 | Idols On Trial
This episode discusses Isaiah 41, examining God's trial of idols and His sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy, including the naming of Cyrus. It also highlights Israel's restoration as a fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, contra…
- Isaiah, Part 87 | Strength Anew
In this episode, Dr. Tour examines Isaiah 40, focusing on God's unfailing strength and sovereignty compared to human weakness. He discusses how waiting on the Lord can renew spiritual strength.
- Isaiah, Part 85 | Greater Expectation
In this sermon on Isaiah 40, Dr. James Tour discusses 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 blessin…
- Isaiah, Part 86 | Pattern of Restoration
Dr. James Tour explores themes of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration in Isaiah chapter 40. The discussion highlights spiritual renewal through returning to God and the enduring nature of divine promises, biblical promises.
- Isaiah, Part 84 | Shaken From Complacency
This episode covers Isaiah 39-40, with Dr. James Tour discussing God's warnings of judgment and promises of comfort. He also connects historical context, prophecy fulfillment, and the importance of boldness in faith.
- [Interview] Revelation and the War on Israel — Dinesh D’Souza with Dr James Tour
In this episode, Dr. James Tour and Dinesh D’Souza discuss their film, The Dragon’s Prophecy, which examines the convergence of ancient texts, such as Revelation, and current events, including conflicts in Israel and Gaza. They explore the…
- Isaiah, Part 83 | When Pride Comes
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses the danger of pride, particularly when boasting about divine accomplishments. He references Hezekiah's story in Isaiah chapter 39 and 2 Chronicles to illustrate how God tests hearts and calls for h…
- Isaiah, Part 82 | Gratitude Lost in Pride
Hezekiah’s story is examined, focusing on God's mercy, the danger of pride, his psalm of thanksgiving, and the prophetic warning of Babylon’s judgment. This Bible study explores the meaning of Sheol.
- Isaiah, Part 81 | Greater Relief
This episode discusses Isaiah 38, detailing Hezekiah's near-death experience, miraculous recovery, and subsequent psalm. The episode also applies Isaiah 38 to personal testimony, emphasizing daily scripture engagement and repentance.
- Isaiah, Part 80 | Death's Decree Overturned
This episode of The Science & Faith Podcast, "Isaiah, Part 80," examines the story of Hezekiah in Isaiah 38, where his prayer led God to grant him additional years of life and deliver Jerusalem.
- Isaiah, Part 79 | The God Who Speaks
This episode discusses Isaiah, Part 79, focusing on Hezekiah's plea and a lesson on pride versus reliance on God. Dr. James Tour highlights the importance of prayer before reading Scripture.
- Isaiah, Part 78 | Laid Out Before The Lord
This episode, "Isaiah, Part 78," from The Science & Faith Podcast, details King Hezekiah's prayer in Isaiah 37 and God's subsequent promise of deliverance. The discussion emphasizes the role of sincere prayer and acknowledgement of God's p…
- Isaiah, Part 77 | Commanded To Be Brave
This episode discusses Isaiah chapters 36 and 37. It presents Dr. James Tour teaching on obeying the Lord and trusting in divine deliverance.
- Isaiah, Part 76 | Faith Under Siege
In this episode, Dr. James Tour discusses the siege of Jerusalem as described in Isaiah 36. He emphasizes trust in God and repentance, drawing parallels to contemporary faith challenges.
- Isaiah, Part 75 | Welcomed Back After Rebellion
This episode, "Isaiah, Part 75," from The Science & Faith Podcast, features Dr. James Tour discussing King Hezekiah’s rebellion against Assyria. Dr. Tour explores themes of disobedience, costly consequences, and God welcoming back those wh…
- [Interview] Scopes Trial Breakdown: Bible, Evolution, and a Public Spectacle with Josh Swamidass & James Tour
This episode discusses the 1925 Scopes Trial with Dr. Joshua Swamidass, examining its courtroom drama and cultural impact. The conversation explores how the trial shaped public opinion on evolution, fundamentalism, and education.
- Isaiah, Part 74 | Joy of the Redeemed
This message emphasizes the need to strengthen oneself in the Lord, follow God's authority, and obey His commands. The episode discusses experiencing healing, restoration, and everlasting joy as promised in Isaiah 35.
- Isaiah, Part 73 | Judgment Upon All Nations
This episode, "Isaiah, Part 73," from The Science & Faith Podcast, delves into ancient prophecies concerning judgment and the fate of nations as described in the Book of Isaiah. The discussion explores the implications of these warnings fo…
- Isaiah, Part 72 | Weak Become Strong
This episode, "Isaiah, Part 72 | Weak Become Strong," discusses Isaiah 33. It focuses on God’s deliverance from sin, promises of restoration and protection for the faithful remnant during end times, and contrasts this with the fate of apos…
- Isaiah, Part 71 | Antichrist Betrayed
This episode discusses Isaiah 33, focusing on a period of broken covenants and turmoil caused by the Antichrist. It highlights God's assurance of refining and protecting a faithful remnant, offering stability, wisdom, and salvation to thos…
- Isaiah, Part 70 | Spirit Poured Out
This episode explores Isaiah's vision, the bold faith of the early church, and the moving story of personal transformation rooted in the resurrection of Jesus.