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These are the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Psalm 19, or Isaiah 5:1-7 and Psalm 80:7-15, with Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46  This week, we look at how easily short-term thinking can cost us in the long run, using the history of leaded gasoline as a case study. Despite early warnings from doctors and scientists, the cheap and convenient fix was chosen over safer alternatives, and the effects rippled across generations. Compared with the greedy tenants in this week's parable, it's a reminder to look beyond the immediate payoff. Along the way, we ask how we can build a long-term vision into our faith and our lives.  Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where can you make adjustments to have a long-term vision in your faith and your life? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  10-8-23 - Seeing Beyond Where We are at10-4-2020 - Do you Really Sacrifice?I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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These are the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Exodus 17:1-7 and Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16, or Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 and Psalm 25:1-9, with Philippians 2:1-13, and Matthew 21:23-32.  Humility is hard, and it's easy to talk about doing good without following through. This week, we look at the parable of the two sons and the story of Tim Berners-Lee, who chose to make the World Wide Web an open standard rather than profit from it, and how that choice shaped the internet we use today. What would it look like to use our own gifts and breakthroughs to benefit as many people as possible? Join us as we consider where we can make our world impact, and how our faith is reflected in what we do. Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where can you make your world impact? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  10-1-23 - Challenging our Understanding9-27-2020 - You can Be a Scientist Too!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:X: @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/Beyond the Argument: Where Science and Scripture Meet -  By Esong Ngidie Teddyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Leehttps://www.cfr.org/education/learn/timelines/origins-internet?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23819513442&gbraid=0AAAAAD-E15ngPVF0xirfjc2lUICh28291&gclid=CjwKCAjwiL7VBhA-EiwAhZi9EHyNqVKz-BzhuTR0QdDM2tPrGMP5rl_wUf2K5AeGXi384mSzwXN__BoC-dkQAvD_BwEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B0ydm64cV8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UStbvRnwmQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur9aGqcmq8Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CsPHKJWiw0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hcXrOI9TAg

These are the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Exodus 16:2-15 and Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, or Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Psalm 145:1-8, with Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16.  A rare genetic mutation should have doomed him to early-onset Alzheimer's — it killed 10 of his mother's 13 siblings. Instead, this Navy veteran in his 70s is one of only three known people worldwide defying that fate, and researchers think they've found why: decades of extreme heat in a steam-powered ship's engine room may have permanently supercharged his brain's natural repair proteins. This episode digs into the science behind his story and asks what it might mean for the future of Alzheimer's treatment, while exploring how the wilderness, a stubborn prophet, and a landowner's vineyard all wrestle with a similar question — what do we do when the world doesn't work the way we expect it to? Tune in for a story that's part medical mystery, part ancient wisdom, and entirely worth your time. Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:What has been an unexpected stepping stone or building block in your life? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  9-24-23 - When Beavers Flew9-20-2020 - Science Need GenerosityI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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These are the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Exodus 14:19-31 and Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21, or Genesis 50:15-21 and Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13, with Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35.  This week's episode dives into the lectionary's themes of forgiveness and debt — from Joseph reassuring his brothers to the parable of the unforgiving servant — and asks what it means to actually forgive rather than just say the words. That question gets turned toward our current climate crisis: current CO₂ and temperature data are laid out alongside a challenge to stop pointing fingers (at individuals or at corporations alone) and instead take real, collective responsibility for change. The episode argues that true repentance isn't just asking forgiveness for the damage we've caused the planet, but actually changing how we live. It closes with a hopeful call to work together, since real transformation — for ourselves and for the earth — is still possible if we choose it.  Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:How are we going to make a change for the better for this earth? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  9-17-23 - Humble to See All the Bees9-13-2020 - Did I Remember to Forgive?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:X: @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
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These are the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Exodus 12:1-14 and Psalm 149, or Ezekiel 33:7-11 and Psalm 119:33-40, with Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.  The readings for Feast of Creation in Christ are Genesis 1:1-2:3 or Genesis 2:4-25, Psalm 148:1-14, Acts 17:22a, 24-28, and John 1:1-5.  The episode explores how creation, community, and conflict resolution intersect in this week's scripture, then turns to the same-day launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's newest tool for probing dark energy, dark matter, and distant exoplanets. Drawing a line between cosmic wonder and faith, the discussion frames scientific curiosity as a God-given pursuit worth valuing for its own sake, not just its economic payoff. This also leads to a reflection on staying humble and open to surprise in the face of a universe—and a God—far bigger than we can fully grasp.  Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:How much do you know about the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?  How excited are you about it? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  9-10-23 - How You Fit in Community Ecology9-6-2020 - Be Part of the Herd!I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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These are the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Exodus 3:1-15 and Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b, or Jeremiah 15:15-21 and Psalm 26:1-8, with Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28.  What happens when the unexpected turns out to be exactly what we needed? This episode explores how faith, science, mistakes, and surprising discoveries can challenge our assumptions and open us to possibilities we never anticipated. From responding to others with unexpected kindness to recognizing the value hidden in accidents and setbacks, we’re reminded to stay curious and trust that we may not always see the bigger picture. The episode invites us to consider where we’ve been surprised by something meaningful—and where we might need to make room for surprise in our own lives. Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:Where has been a place that God has surprised you? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  9-3-23 - You are Called!8-30-20 - We are Dependent like Hippos and GiraffesI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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These are the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Genesis 45:1-15 and Psalm 133, or Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 and Psalm 67, with Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28.  What do a dismissed body part and an overlooked Bible story have in common? This week dives into the lectionary readings for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost—stories of quiet defiance, unexpected blessing, and Peter's bold declaration about who Jesus is—paired with a fascinating look at the appendix, an organ written off as useless for over a century and only recently discovered to play a vital role in immunity and gut health. Together they raise a compelling question: what small, easy-to-overlook things might actually be essential to your community and your faith? Tune in for a fresh take on why the little things deserve a second look.  Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:What is something so small and easy to overlook, but vital to a community? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  8-27-23 - Knowing who You Are!8-23-2020 - We are Rocks!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:X: @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
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Dear Listeners,
 
We have made it 450 straight weeks of talking about Faith and Science!  I first want to thank everyone who has tagged along on this crazy journey.  I hope you enjoy this episode as we thank you and talk about what some of the future holds for the podcast.  Hope you enjoy it as we continue talking about Faith and Science each week.
 
Thank you so much,
Tyler Bublitz

These are the readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Genesis 45:1-15 and Psalm 133, or Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 and Psalm 67, with Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28.    Roman concrete has outlasted modern concrete by over a thousand years — and the secret lies in its "imperfections." This week, we explore how the self-healing chemistry of ancient Roman structures mirrors a persistent Canaanite woman's faith, Joseph's forgiveness of his brothers, and a message that God's gifts are never revoked. Discover why a faith that's a little messy, cracked, and slow to cure might actually be the strongest kind. Plus: episode 450 milestone reflections on what keeps a long journey of faith going.  Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:In your life, where is the quicklime that's still waiting to be made into concrete? #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  8-20-23 - Seeing Beyond the Situation8-16-20 - Looking for the Overlooked!I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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Social Media:X: @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
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These are the readings for the Eleven Sunday after Pentecost; Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 and Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b, or 1 Kings 19:9-18 and Psalm 85:8-13, with Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33.  When the world's data gets complicated, does that mean we stop trusting? This week we sit with Joseph's brothers, Elijah's sheer silence, and Peter sinking beneath the waves — and ask what it means to keep our eyes fixed on Christ even when the ground (or the science) feels uncertain. A closer look at a real, ongoing climate debate becomes an unexpected lens for faith, fear, and what it costs to do the right thing without knowing the full outcome. Come wrestle with the tension between trust and uncertainty — and what it looks like to keep moving forward anyway.  Let me know what you think of it.
Remember to answer this week's question:This wasn't stated question this week but here are a few:1.  How do we continue to move forward instead of having fear?2. Is there a Faith and Science Episode that stands out to you?  #FaithandSciPodIf you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  8-13-23 - The ”Tension” we all NEED to Walk!8-9-2020 - The Need for Doubt in Science and Faith!I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
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Social Media:X: @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/Beyond the Argument: Where Science and Scripture Meet -  By Esong Ngidie Teddyhttps://www.caltech.edu/about/news/low-level-cloud-loss-amplifies-global-warminghttps://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/17/8/715https://phys.org/news/2026-01-cleaner-ship-fuel-clouds-climate.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01911-9https://www.researchgate.net/publication/386871648_Warming_effects_of_reduced_sulfur_emissions_from_shippinghttps://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01442-3https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2024EF005011https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2024GL109077https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/23/8259/2023/https://thefaithandsciencepodcast.podbean.com/e/6-24-18-no-need-to-fear/