The Faith and Science Podcast

2-15-26 - The Invisible Spectrum of Faith

The readings for Transfiguration Sunday are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2 or Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9. This week examines how human sight—limited to just 380-780 nanometers of the electromagnetic spectrum—mirrors our spiritual limitations, drawing parallels between our narrow visible range and Peter's reaction at the transfiguration. As Lent approaches, the episode challenges listeners to slow down and recognize that God works beyond what we can perceive.
Remember to answer this week's question:How are you preparing to sit and listen in Lent, instead of relying solely on what your eyes can see? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  2-19-23 - Change is Required!2-23-20 - What are We Moving Towards?
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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2-8-26 - Exceeding Expectations: Salt and Light in Action

The readings for this week for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Psalm 112:1-9 (10), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), and Matthew 5:13-20.  This week in the podcast, we explore what it means to truly be "salt of the earth" and "light of the world" from Matthew 5:13-20, using science to illustrate why these metaphors matter. It challenges us listeners to move beyond going through the motions of faith and instead actively live it out in abundance, just as God exceeds expectations rather than merely meeting them. The discussion wrestles with how busyness can distract us from genuine reflection and connection with God, ultimately asking: where do you need to put in the work to continue being the salt and the light? Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where do you need to put in work to continue being the salt and the light? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  2-5-23 - Challenging our Faith and Science to Move Forward!2-9-20 - The Salt and the Light that We Need!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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2-1-26 - The Psychology of the Beatitudes

The readings for this week for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany are Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12.  The readings for the Presentation of the Lord are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40.  This week we explore the Beatitudes and the Presentation of Our Lord through the lens of psychological well-being research. Discover how modern studies on post-traumatic growth, purpose, and the "hedonic treadmill" illuminate Jesus' teachings about the blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek. Through the patient waiting of Simeon and Anna, we see how seeking after God through life's difficulties—rather than avoiding them—leads to genuine spiritual, mental, and physical growth. Join us as we examine where faith and science converge on the transformative power of facing challenges with purpose.  Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where in your life do you need to stop and reflect and think about things? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  1-29-23 - The Difficulty of the Beatitudes!2-2-20 - We Should be Expecting Change!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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1-25-26 - The Unexpected Behavior of Light

The readings for this week for the Third Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23.  In this episode, we explore how Jesus transforms from cautious to bold after John the Baptist's arrest, fully stepping into his divine ministry as the "light of the world." Using the physics of wave-particle duality and research on how light affects our brains and circadian rhythms, we discover parallels between our physical need for light and our spiritual need for Christ's presence. Just as light therapy can lift the burden of seasonal affective disorder and help us feel truly alive, Jesus reconnects us with the divine in ways that transform our spiritual wellbeing. The question becomes: are we genuinely connecting with Christ's light, or are we creating barriers that block it from reaching ourselves and others?  Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:How does light affect you? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  1-26-20 - Using ALL of your Abilities1-22-23 - Growing Together into our Calling
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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1-18-26 - The Power of Being Acknowledged and Seen

The readings for this week for the Second Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.  What if the key to launching something extraordinary isn't just courage, but being truly seen? This week we explore the neuroscience of acknowledgment—how being recognized by others triggers dopamine and oxytocin in our brains, lowering stress and building the trust we need to take bold steps forward. The brain chemistry reveals why New Year's resolutions fail when kept private but succeed when others know and support our goals. Discover how a simple act of recognition can literally rewire someone's brain and give them the momentum to change the world. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:Who are you going to acknowledge? Who are you going to recognize? Who are you going to support this week? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  1-19-20 - Finding the Messengers1-15-23 - Come and See what You will Discover
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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1-11-26 - Baptism's First Law: The Physics of Faith in Motion

The readings for this week for the First Sunday after Epiphany or the Baptism of the Lord are Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29, Acts 10:34-43, and Matthew 3:13-17. What do Newton's Laws of Motion have to do with Jesus' baptism and your fading New Year's resolutions? This week's episode explores why a body in motion stays in motion—and why your faith should too. In the podcast we will unpack how Peter's testimony in Acts calls us to maintain spiritual momentum rather than becoming complacent, using physics and distance running to reveal why the first step matters and why keeping moving is everything. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:What are some different goals and aspirations that you have for this year and how are you going to achieve them? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  1-12-20 - You are Qualified!1-8-23 - The Power within Water
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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8th Birthday of the Podcast!

Surprise!  We have made it to 8 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 400+ podcasts.  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 support,Tyler Bublitz

1-4-26 - From Sorrow to Joy: Learning to See What's Already There

The readings for this week for the Second 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. What does a Christmas bird count have to do with seeking divine wisdom? In this week's episode, we explore how slowing down to observe God's creation—really listening and watching—can transform our spiritual lives, just as one ornithologist transformed a hunting tradition into the world's largest citizen science project. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where have you gone this week to seek the wisdom that God is trying to provide you, and what did you find? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  1-5-20 - The Power of Light1-3-2021 - Challenge Ourselves to Grow!1-2-22 - Wisdom in Faith; Wisdom in Science
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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12-28-25 - Perception vs. Reality: Trusting What We Cannot See

The readings for this week for the First Sunday after Christmas are Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2:10-18, and Matthew 2:13-23. Did you know your brain can be tricked into believing a rubber hand is your own - and that octopi fall for the same illusion? This week's podcast explores how our perception of reality is incomplete, with our brains constantly filling in gaps and blind spots in what we actually see. Just as Joseph had to trust angelic warnings that contradicted what he perceived as safe, we're called to recognize that our view of reality is limited and incomplete. The rubber hand experiment reveals a profound truth: we're hardwired to trust what we see, yet faith requires us to trust the God who sees the whole picture we cannot. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where do we need to lean into trust in God further so we can show our faith better?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  12-29-19 - We All Flee at some Point!1-1-23 - Scientist Refugee
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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12-21-25 - Trust in the Unknown: Gene Therapy and Advent Faith

The readings for this week for the Fourth Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25. This week we look at in vivo Gene Editing and how it has already helped one young boy with a genetic disease.  In this, we realize that there are times in life that we have to trust God when we don't fully understand what is all going on and realize that God has always been there for us so we have to keep trusting that God will be there to help us through this time as well. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.Note: I did confuse Mary and Martha in the podcast.  I hope you were able to understand what I was going for and will forgive me as I misspoke.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where in Advent do you need to trust? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  12-22-19 - The Adaption Story that Isn’t told at Christmas12-18-22 - Cutting through the Noise
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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