The Faith and Science Podcast

3-30-25 - Embracing Change: The Prodigal Son and Ecological Restoration

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 receptive to that change which can be hard.  We must remember that we have a God who is loving for all of creation and was willing to sacrifice for all of us.  Are we willing to do the same?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
What blessings have you often overlooked?What changes in your life have you questioned that ended up benefiting others ahead of yourself? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  3-31-19 - How Narcissistic are You?3-27-22 - Acknowledged, Lost, Found
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
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References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics: The Sweet Life? Getting Granular With Sugar - June 21-27, 2025.  Find out more information at: https://gustavus.edu/chaplain/academy/?utm_campaign=2025+ecla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=wherefaith&curiosityunitegeneric&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7dm-BhCoARIsALFk4v9a1gbXaHfWIeQM5H3NhqSs2xgWjgnIF1DbXI21JDPXOOB1mdmfk9gaAr3LEALw_wcBhttps://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/why-rewild/reintroductions-key-species/reintroductions-and-bringing-back-specieshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/rec.12684https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00627.xhttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2022/08/endangered-species-reintroduced-biodiversity/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320710004362https://frontline.thehindu.com/environment/african-cheetahs-captivity-kuno-national-park-cheetah-action-plan/article68625550.ecehttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/przewalskis-horses-are-finally-returning-to-their-natural-habitat/https://defenders.org/blog/2023/04/precious-cargo-my-experience-black-footed-ferret-reintroductionhttps://www.cnn.com/science/bettong-bouncing-back-brink-of-extinction-spc-c2e/index.html#:~:text=Now%2C%20a%20bold%20reintroduction%20program,attempting%20to%20bring%20it%20back.&text=Between%202021%20and%202023%2C%20the,controlled%20part%20of%20the%20peninsula.https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/why-rewild/reintroductions-key-species/key-species/eurasian-lynxhttps://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/elkreintroduction.htmlhttps://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/two-cheetah-cubs-born-madhya-pradesh-kuno-count-rises-jungle-book-mohan-yadav-2675038-2025-02-05

3-23-25 - Recognizing God's Nutrients

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.  It is completely out of their control and they have to trust God on it.  Are we willing to do the same?  Do we spend the time to thank God or be willing to step out like a plant?  In this Lenten season, it is a good time to reflect on that.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where are we ignoring blessings around us?Where do we need to take a step out in faith? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  3-24-19 - Repentance takes Work3-20-22 - Waste to Produce Needed Life!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPodFacebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast GroupFacebook Company Page: The Faith and Science PodcastLinkedIn: Faith and Science PodcastEmail: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithandSciPod
References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and Ethics: The Sweet Life? Getting Granular With Sugar - June 21-27, 2025.  Find out more information at: https://gustavus.edu/chaplain/academy/?utm_campaign=2025+ecla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=wherefaith&curiosityunitegeneric&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7dm-BhCoARIsALFk4v9a1gbXaHfWIeQM5H3NhqSs2xgWjgnIF1DbXI21JDPXOOB1mdmfk9gaAr3LEALw_wcBhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit

3-16-25 - Under the Wings: Faith and Science in Collaborative Growth

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 thing with our faith?  Lent is a time to challenge our faith and this could be one way that we do that.   Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where are you being challenged in your faith? How are you hoping to grow? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
3-17-19 - Lamenting to see Your Future
3-13-22 - Don’t get Ahead of God!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
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References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mycp7SzBWB0https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/01/15/463237871/episode-677-the-experiment-experiment
 

3-9-25 - Sugar Rushes and Satan's Temptations: Finding True Sustenance in Lent

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 way that sustains us?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this 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 find something that's more sustaining than a quick hit of something? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
3-10-19 - Is Your Identity in the Right Place?
3-6-22 - The Temptation We are Falling For!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
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References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-sweet-danger-of-sugarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS5TmfOwBnw

3-2-25 - Divine Speed: The Science of Sudden Change at Transfiguration

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 breakthrough also gives us insight into how God works in such ways that "transforms" us and those around us.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where have you seen God make lightning fast changes in your life? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
3-3-19 - Large Events vs. Small Events in the Faith: Which is Greater?
2-27-22 - Are We Afraid to Enter the Cloud?
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
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References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-random-influx-of-dna-from-a-virus-helped-vertebrates-become-so-stunningly/
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(24)00013-8?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867424000138%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m3_yTZ44_q8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y36MECP8Rbo
 

2-23-25 - Trust in Turmoil: Renewal in Ashes

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 due to the ecosystem getting out of balance ecologically.  Are we willing to allow things to turn over and the changes that come with that?  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where are we allowing things to be turned over? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
2-24-19 - Trusting Enough to be Humble
2-20-22 - Evan Plain, Deal with the Trauma
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
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Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com 
References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fire/upload/benefits-of-fire.pdf
https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1007/BF03400628#:~:text=These%20are%20the%20major%20factors,far%20too%20little%20about%20this.
https://www.threeriversparks.org/blog/prairie-burns-protecting-precious-habitat-fire#:~:text=Over%20time%2C%20dead%20plant%20material,ground%20and%20helping%20seeds%20germinate.
https://apps.psc.wi.gov/ERF/ERFview/viewdoc.aspx?docid=430100
https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/10170
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQxC5cJ1DcA&list=LL&index=3
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112723003845
 
 

2-16-25 - Wisdom from the Fossil Record

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 the direction that God is steering us in order for us to be in the best position for when chaos comes our way. Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where can history help inform our growth? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
2-17-19 - Are You being Flexible Enough?
2-13-22 - Are We Noticing the Cycles?
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
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Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com 
References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8EZ-9A-Xschttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiHcspO_cfI
 

2-9-25 - The Challenge to Listen and to Change

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 to do the same thing? Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Are we sticking to what we have known or are we challenging ourselves to move forward?  Are we challenging ourselves in our Faith? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
2-10-19 - Is it Time to ”Go”?
2-6-22 - Mistakes and God’s Timing
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast
Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com 
References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8EZ-9A-Xsc
https://econforeverybody.com/2020/01/28/from-mainframes-to-personal-computing-the-journey/
https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/what-is-deepseek-everything-to-know
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSeek#:~:text=Hangzhou%20DeepSeek%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20Basic,large%20language%20models%20(LLMs).
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bAtuUeRWV3w
https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.12948
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3otH78x4v-w
 

2-2-25 - Listening Beyond Fear

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 against our human nature, but it allows us to become more of the person that God is calling us into.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
Where do you need to love so that you can adapt and change? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
2-3-19 - Correlation does not mean Causation
1-30-22 - What and Who are we Overlooking?
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
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Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com 
References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAK58BIUgdk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R-PeI6wI3s
 

1-26-25 - Finding and Using our Gifts

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 right situations to be able to use them.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
Remember to answer this week's question:
What is your surprise gift? #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
1-27-19 - Nature vs. Nurture1-23-22 - We need All types of Species and Churches
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
Music used in the podcast:
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast
Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com 
References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/einsteins-life-facts-and-fiction#section_4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generalist_and_specialist_specieshttps://www.nps.gov/articles/000/milkweed-and-monarchs.htm