The Faith and Science Podcast

10-1-23 - Challenging our Understanding

The readings this week are 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.  This week we look to go deep into space and see if we can try understanding how we currently try figuring out how old our universe is.  We also find that right now there is much debate about how to do that and it might mean.  It appears that creative hypotheses and a willingness to try new ways of looking at things are needing to allow us to learn more about the universe.  This sounds very similar to faith in how we need to continue to allow our faith to grow and change as we get older along with allowing our understanding to grow as well.  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 put aside your preconceptions to allow God in?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
9-27-2020 - You can Be a Scientist Too!
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
 
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBYgck1zAgQ
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/opinion/cosmology-crisis-webb-telescope.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnn_5YMpo3Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hps-HfpL1vc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hps-HfpL1vc
 

9-24-23 - When Beavers Flew

The readings this week are 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.  This week we look at when beavers flew that were both creative and using the resources they had to solve a problem. This also helps remind us that God works in creative ways if we allow God to do so.  It is important for us to allow God to do God's work, which will often have creative results.  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 listened and received a creative response to your question?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
9-20-2020 - Science Need Generosity
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
 
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://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/why-76-beavers-were-forced-to-skydive-into-the-idaho-wilderness-in-1948/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_drop
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-beavers-were-parachuted-into-the-idaho-wilderness
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/2015-01-14/parachuting-beavers-into-idahos-wilderness-yes-it-really-happened
https://time.com/4084997/parachuting-beavers-history/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snbTtuDCT6w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpWKd9uT2Ro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgBUTt4Ffhw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7QnhvWqbYI
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=617618600551432&set=a.401206185526009
 

9-17-23 - Humble to See All the Bees

The readings this week are 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, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35.  This week we look at how we as humans can get laser focused and miss the objective that we are striving for. In doing that, we become arrogant and ignorant of the things around us and end up hurting us in the end.  This often means we need to be humble and forgive ourselves and others, in order to keep to the goals we see we need to accomplish. 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 see, give and take relationships currently working?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
9-13-2020 - Did I Remember to Forgive?
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
 
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
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Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.comReferences:
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oHsXKkvhzk
https://justbeeloved.com/blogs/news/why-saving-the-honeybee-is-damaging-to-wild-bee-populations#:~:text=Although%20the%20honey%20bee%20faces,which%20kinds%20are%20critically%20endangered.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSYgDssQUtA&t=60s
https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildflowers/pollinators/who-are-the-pollinators
https://www.vox.com/videos/23833036/bees-agriculture-pollination-biodiversity
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/05/19/urban-beekeeping-save-wild-bees/
https://wisconsinpollinators.com/Garden/Pest_YellowJacket.aspx
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/wasps-are-gardeners-friend
 

9-10-23 - How You Fit in Community Ecology

The readings this week are Exodus 12:1-14 and Psalm 149, or Ezekiel 33:7-11 and Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.  This week we look at community ecology dynamics to be able to better understand how we need to work together instead of competing against each other.  In doing so, we find ways to grow as a human while building a stronger church and church community. 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:
How is your community/ecosystem?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
9-6-2020 - Be Part of the Herd!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
 
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
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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://www.youtube.com/shorts/UKlyYvJJF5s
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/wildfires-hawaii-invasive-plants-environmental-community-action/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSN_CXwEJek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU3_2Ur_ATY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxE1SSqbSn4
 

9-3-23 - You are Called!

The readings this week are Exodus 3:1-15, and Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b, or Jeremiah 15:15-21, and Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28.  This week we look at how we all get called to step outside our comfort zone and to be creative and curious.  Are we willing to do that and walk into the callings that God has for 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 are you being called to continue moving forward even though you're reluctant?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
8-30-20 - We are Dependent like Hippos and Giraffes
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
 
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
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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://www.cas.org/resources/cas-insights/emerging-science/breakthrough22
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rqOFmMZinoc
https://science.nasa.gov/get-involved/citizenscience/five-extraordinary-citizen-science-discoveries
https://rea.ec.europa.eu/news/breakthroughs-tackling-climate-change-powered-citizen-science-projects-2022-02-21_en
https://www.science.org/content/article/india-makes-history-landing-spacecraft-near-moon-s-south-pole
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hwr-AnB0V_M
https://phys.org/news/2022-01-scientists-summit-supercomputer-deep-protein.html#:~:text=Researchers%20are%20using%20the%20Summit,the%20entire%20genomes%20of%20organisms.
https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_in_science
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg7WjuFs8F4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmIvzU115y0
https://www.pinecountynews.com/communities/local-woman-saves-world-one-butterfly-at-a-time/article_e520a29c-41bb-11ee-a128-87b3b70e0ed6.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0_BbDWggpl7-8sVtUJgzYQvcDX69Lm2UDmvp8PsFuD9QASrMXsfEEQsXA
 
 

8-27-23 - Knowing who You Are!

The readings this week are Exodus 1:8-2:10 and Psalm 124, or Isaiah 51:1-6 and Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20.  This week we look at how important DNA sequencing is to helping us to better understand different parts of our ecosystem.  In better understanding them, we start to better understand ourselves.  We also can see why invasive species are so damaging to our ecosystems and what we can learn about ourselves from 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:
How are we connected?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
8-23-2020 - We are Rocks!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
 
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod
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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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EztG85_iNuo
https://www.quora.com/Taxonomy-biology-What-are-some-examples-of-animals-being-reclassified-due-to-DNA-sequencing-that-morphological-analysis-had-originally-put-in-another-group
https://www.nature.com/articles/317140a0
https://watermark.silverchair.com/54-2-317.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAA1gwggNUBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggNFMIIDQQIBADCCAzoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMaK85H_PgkUVQU7O9AgEQgIIDC3zdo6DqeZACmzwVmgs6uKOcIKgJ3g9IgMhU-75upfB-x_ZJ_ShPBZn45foEqNnv9My7rdJI_IjGO3HTyf-NznY7lEMMYpAutI8s8pBPacA08dTlmLupPRbITklkyWPbh7McfCgKZzgqnm7dcuJNTCnfsWUvxyxXZz6lNhAlBi_6bWa0G8ip9o2fzyrQ3fTo3Gri-7ya__b-P25nIpJjP7QlEb26w4Qe58hzwSLLfad35bTd6zh2_dsSWR_e9X9hk1f5W-7nGlz8b6ezajiJZOFTTiaj6-ExzbLl0UWZpBEF1PbpJfJSJdpHBEFtRqj9xDPt77AvhkBZKlRzEC7pEyFhCtDr9IWIbYsYtRa8AxTAiMNB1BQzYP9GDouqrLWRg0yupHR6FP7Mj6HoPZ4PQxppdtEsuwyl3z4qd84_XWxstb5euzHM_lU6l5y1DvPSGcpeQMeWo7Awc9GhUOpgU0tNs4aUwTMdsXFS4sLLkJTMXo30Hr9ByJxo6gAuC0CcYpwCJYjj12lJ0krxzAOpZbL_r5u4nbJ3QgH4_eWrFI9rucsCKPsQBzT_K_1VMlTl9H57Xa4A-3Td0pIJ20YF2_edzRWGYG9A3QgLP_F-Pe0qh8pkHIZfzgbWigBw4wx5uai5BB33mNILpX71-IFIKtXB1d3AiHQYFt0wkisprOfsEamldhLu7tnAGTMboUozJM9UgEFQtEtUhQDINur8MNU_p3DQBNzKuQkGC-GDDAYPSepNP6tu4K4E5wLKJNvcqt6qy4bLG1N_3HJ5G7hfQgAwZgsCw57Fh3nTSC7R0hUvl-YhL9QjM39DnA90kkmRYTDePMELLXY0zOzOB5NXQtxBXQCSpU2v5ezxXYGcdBS4fpRP1a0wo3d9PxJew-1cCu7fqbi6NuMZ5wensAXGAaEAYvWn4BrUKP2RWg9I2jCTddkuLrYRdYSQNc5izc5Lq9PDAG90GS-ay0gEo_ECdfEXkwYr0zF5xQbqC-Dcvc30hEa7kkUTaM-EnzDvs3nrEAgLZCqHypf9M-MY
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_panda
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_panda
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_pythons_in_Florida#:~:text=Burmese%20pythons%20in%20the%20state,physical%20nature%20of%20the%20environment.
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/asian-lady-beetle#:~:text=The%20multicolored%20Asian%20lady%20beetle%20(Harmonia%20axyridis)%20was%20imported%20to,foul%2Dsmelling%20chemical%20when%20threatened.
https://homework.study.com/explanation/what-is-the-burmese-python-s-natural-predators.html#:~:text=Burmese%20pythons%20are%20naturally%20found,Burmese%20pythons%20to%20be%20eaten.
https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=133524#:~:text=Peregrine%20falcons%20are%20more%20closely,hawks%2C%20eagles%2C%20or%20owls
 

8-20-23 - Seeing Beyond the Situation

The readings this week are 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.  This week we look at science discoveries that are showing to have bigger impacts than first thought.  These are discoveries that are and will help us understand ourselves better with time even though they come from octopi and bacteria.  Are we willing to keep striving to understand more to get to where God wants us to be? 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 we need to see beyond where we are at, right now?  #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
8-16-20 - Looking for the Overlooked!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
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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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92S2u-q8tng&list=LL&index=12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0lGQq59hCY&list=LL&index=6
https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2214815120
https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Chemistry-of-Human-Vision-The-Retinoid-Cycle.aspx
https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Chemistry-of-Human-Vision-The-Retinoid-Cycle.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiRc2FGh71o
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092867423005238
https://www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(23)00523-8.pdf
 

8-13-23 - The ”Tension” we all NEED to Walk!

The readings this week are Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 and Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b, or1 Kings 19:9-18 and Psalm 85:8-13, with Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33.  This week we look at how we have a difficult walk to do with our current climate crisis.  In that though, there seems to be some hope from some recent discoveries that may require some geo-engineering.  This will be hard work, but it's nothing new to followers of "The Way".  Are we willing to put in the work again this time? 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:
Have you felt like you're walking that tension (needed in our current climate crisis)? 
Have you felt that tension? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
8-9-2020 - The Need for Doubt in Science and Faith!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
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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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk8pwE3IByg
https://www.science.org/content/article/changing-clouds-unforeseen-test-geoengineering-fueling-record-ocean-warmth
https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/23/8259/2023/
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abn7988
https://zenodo.org/record/7864530
https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/surface-tension-allows-a-water-strider-walk-water#:~:text=Water%20striders%20are%20able%20to,adapted%20legs%20and%20distributed%20weight.
https://climate.copernicus.eu/record-breaking-north-atlantic-ocean-temperatures-contribute-extreme-marine-heatwaves
https://climate.copernicus.eu/record-breaking-north-atlantic-ocean-temperatures-contribute-extreme-marine-heatwaves
https://abc7ny.com/ocean-temperature-florida-fl-water-temps-temperatures-heat/13551473/#:~:text=%3E-,A%20buoy%20in%20Manatee%20Bay%2C%20Florida%2C%20reported%20a%20preliminary%20high,global%20record%2C%20according%20to%20experts.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/climate/florida-100-degree-water.html
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03573-z#:~:text=07%20November%202022-,Climate%20change%20is%20costing%20trillions%20%E2%80%94%20and%20low%2Dincome%20countries%20are,suffered%20the%20greatest%20financial%20losses.
https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2022/03/23/blog032322-poor-and-vulnerable-countris-need-support-to-adapt-to-climate-change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LFPoM5Eb4Y
 

8-6-23 - Abundance in Plants and Lobsters, Why not Us?

The readings this week are Genesis 32:22-31, with Psalm 17:1-7, 15, or Isaiah 55:1-5, with Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21.  This week how plants and lobsters can work in abundance and not expect a large return.  They provide in abundance and expect that God will work within that to provide.  Why don't we work in the same 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 are you seeing abundance? 
What are you going to do with that abundance? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
8-2-20 - Jesus Invites Us into a New Lifestyle!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
LinkedIn: Faith and Science PodcastReferences:
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://www2.nau.edu/lrm22/lessons/r_and_k_selection/r_and_k.html
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/american-lobster
https://mlcalliance.org/all-about-lobster/lobster-1-3-reproduction-and-life-cycle/
https://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/new-lobster-size-rules-considered/
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Lobsters-Scientists-Unraveling/dp/0060555599
https://umaine.edu/lobsterinstitute/educational-resources/life-cycle-reproduction/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke8uyMhOLyU
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=554243703146610
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJogiaAofCg
 

7-30-23 - Life-Saving Blood can be a PAIN!

The readings this week are Genesis 29:15-28 with Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128, or 1 Kings 3:5-12 with Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.  This week look at how an irritant can become something beautiful.  This is something that can easily be overlooked but if we are willing to look and dig deeper we just might find something that is much more beautiful than we expected, or even save lives!  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 are things that we overlook that become beautiful later? #FaithandSciPod
If you're wanting to hear another podcast on these texts check out:  
7-26-20 - Finding the ”Pearls” in our Life!
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
March On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod
Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group
Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast
LinkedIn: Faith and Science PodcastReferences:
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVVkvPJLzqg
https://ww2.odu.edu/~lmusselm/plant/bible/mustard.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m07OvPEoR6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O33I5g_t-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxKkBC6L2k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0ihGlsLL1Y