The Science & Faith Podcast

The Science & Faith Podcast

Author: Dr. James Tour Language: English Episodes: 50
Dr. James Tour, a respected chemist and thoughtful Christian, hosts The Science & Faith Podcast. Here, conversations move beyond simple Sunday school lessons, delving into scripture with the curiosity and rigor of a scientific mind. You'll hear Dr. Tour's personal reflections on how biblical truths have directly influenced his perspective, both in the laboratory and in daily life. This isn't about proving one field with the other, but rather exploring how a life of faith engages with a world of complex questions. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, where deep study meets genuine personal experience. For anyone wrestling with how ancient wisdom fits into a modern, scientific age, this series offers a unique and grounded point of view. The podcast creates a space where doubt and belief can coexist, examined through the lens of a practitioner in both realms. Whether your interest lies in spirituality, culture, or the personal intersections of different ways of knowing, Dr. Tour provides substantive material for reflection. His approach makes the themes accessible without diminishing their depth, inviting listeners to consider the shaping power of faith on a life dedicated to discovery. Tune in for a series that respects the intelligence of its audience while exploring the foundational texts of Christianity.
Episodes
Isaiah, Part 127 | Service and Sacrifice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 53, where the Servant is promised a portion with the great and a share of the spoils with the strong. Is this Jesus? Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Isaiah 53 2:21 Prosperity for the Suf…
Isaiah, Part 126 | More Than Extraordinary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Dr. James Tour centers on Isaiah 53:10 and the guilt offering: Jesus’s death satisfies the prophecy of the suffering servant who bears the guilt of many. He points to Jesus’s nonviolent response at His arrest, including…
Isaiah, Part 125 | Seen and Testified [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:07
In this study, Isaiah 53:9 is presented as fulfilled in Jesus’ burial: despite dying among criminals, He was placed in the new tomb of the wealthy Joseph of Arimathea, with Nicodemus assisting. Dr. James Tour emphasizes…
Isaiah, Part 124 | From the Cross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 53:8 alongside the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, emphasizing that Jesus repeatedly foretold his suffering, death, and resurrection, yet even his disciples failed to under…
Isaiah, Part 123 | Salvation Is Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:11
Jesus’ trial before Pilate is presented as the fulfillment of Isaiah 53, emphasizing Christ’s innocence, suffering, and willingness to endure judgment on behalf of others. Dr. Tour concludes with an urgent call to recogn…
Isaiah, Part 122 | Arrest and Trial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
Jesus’ arrest and trials are presented as a fulfillment of Isaiah 53:7–8, emphasizing His willing silence, unjust treatment, and suffering for the sins of others. In this lesson, Dr. James Tour also draws a practical app…
Isaiah, Part 121 | Man of Sorrows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:26
In this episode, Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 53:3–6 as a detailed prophecy of the Messiah’s rejection and sacrificial suffering, emphasizing that Jesus was despised, bore humanity’s sins, and fulfilled God’s plan of r…
Isaiah, Part 120 | Willful Rejection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:27
In this study, Dr. James Tour examines why Jesus was rejected by many of His own people, emphasizing that persistent disobedience led to spiritual blindness and judicial hardening, while Isaiah 53 foretells both Israel’s…
Isaiah, Part 119 | Preparing a Defense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:52
Continuing his study of Isaiah chapter 53, Dr. James Tour prepares Christians to respond to common objections against the Bible by examining manuscript evidence, alleged New Testament–Old Testament discrepancies, and Isa…