The Faith and Science Podcast

7-26-20 - Finding the ”Pearls” in our Life!

The readings for this week are 1 Kings 3:5-12, ( or Genesis 29:15-28) Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. This week we look at how irritations or mistakes can turn into something with God's help over time.  This is where we can really see God's work right at hand.  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 found pearls in your life? (Things that initially irritated you that provided a beautiful pearl later on) Also, where are you finding the Joy in Christ today? #faithandscipodcast
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
 
Trusting By Gerhard Frost:Our five birth trees are locked in icy embrace,their branches bent almost to the ground.I wonder, will they ever raiseagain their weighted arms?There are such winter momentsin a lifetime of faithwhen no bird sings, heavy momentsof menacing despair.But the birches will rise againbecause they are birches.So faith bends too but doesn't break,for trusting One who is trustworthykeeps faith from falteringwhen no one can explain.
 
https://www.workingpreacher.org/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=4518  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFNr4pgbSJM 
https://ww2.odu.edu/~lmusselm/plant/bible/mustard.php
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/lab-sabotage-some-scientists-will-do-anything-to-get-ahead/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m07OvPEoR6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O33I5g_t-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0ihGlsLL1Y
 

7-19-20 - Called into Love, Not to Be a Judge

The readings for this week are Isaiah 44:6-8, ( or Genesis 28:10-19a) Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. This week we look at how bad we are at knowing what is weeds and wheat in our own lives.  Thankfully, we are not called to that job; instead we are called to Love!  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 found God that you didn't expect to see him over the past few months and how has that changed you in loving others? Also, find ways to love people in ways you haven't before! #faithandscipodcast
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2020/comet-neowise-seen-in-an-aurora-filled-sky/ 
https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-see-comet-c2020-f3-neowise
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Sasson 
https://www.diyphotography.net/worlds-first-digital-camera-introduced-man-invented/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMkiyrRr-9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHdOXWWD8ZE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7gmQCBMtLs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emCFWC75IF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OOimbkvCl4 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yAcD3wuY2Q 

7-12-20 - Are we being ”Good Soil”?

The readings for this week are Isaiah 55:10-13, ( or Genesis 25:19-34) Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13, Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. This week we look at being observant to ourselves and others.  In order to grow our faith, we need good soil and to be good soil for others.  This means being aware of the nutrients we are absorbing and checking to make sure we are not lacking any we need to grow. 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 well are you checking the soil below you?
How well are you making sure that your attending to the soils of others around you? #faithandscipodcastI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhBKWwUVgE 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aC-WTAWgOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QALxEt6OFpc&t=369s 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kZXulLobA8
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/manual/soils/soil-and-plant-nutrition/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_nutrition#:~:text=7.1%20Sources-,Processes,the%20soil%20through%20proton%20pumps.
http://bio1520.biology.gatech.edu/nutrition-transport-and-homeostasis/acquisition-of-nutrients-in-plants/ 
https://www.cropnutrition.com/resource-library/how-vegetable-plant-roots-absorb-nutrients
https://www.quotes.net/quote/58514#:~:text=they%20die%20out.-,Churchgoers%20are%20like%20coals%20in%20a%20fire.,they%20separate%2C%20they%20die%20out.&text=William%20Franklin%20Graham%20Jr.  
 

7-5-20 - The Balance of Action and Patience in Faith

The readings for this week are Zechariah 9:9-12, ( or Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67) Psalm 145:8-14, Romans 7:15-25a, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. This week we look at balancing patience and action.  It is this balance that inspires us to continue to do God's work, while also learning more about how we are not God and we have to let God do God's work. 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 has your lack of patience, caused you to lose vision of the future? #faithandscipodcastI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
https://www.bwdh2o.org/education-outreach/lesson-and-activities/water-quality/macroinvertebrate-bioindicators/ 
https://waterafiniteresource.weebly.com/macroinvertebrate-lab.html
https://riosalado.audubon.org/visit/rio-salado-habitat-restoration-area 
https://riosalado.audubon.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/faq.html 
 

6-28-20 - The Power of Welcoming Others In!

The readings for this week are Jeremiah 28:5-9, ( or Genesis 22:1-14) Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42. This week we look at the power of a welcome.  It is through that welcome that we are the hands and feet of Christ, and are welcoming others into joining us, in a holy moment with God. Nature has examples of this, but how well are we doing this? 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:
When has welcoming someone, benefited not only them, but you in your life? #faithandscipodcast
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTgLTbXJrfM 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRk3VqE9Zoc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2ph_FeB7d8 
https://cvpsystems.weebly.com/portuguese-man-o-war.html
https://answersingenesis.org/aquatic-animals/four-for-one-one-for-all/
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/portuguese-man-o-war.html
https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/the-origin-of-mitochondria-14232356/ 

6-21-20 - Persecution is Part of Our Christian Character

The readings for this week are Jeremiah 20:7-13, ( or Genesis 21:8-21) Psalm 69:7-10, [11-15], 16-18, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39. This week look at persecution. There have been many people of faith and in science who have been persecuted against for their ideas only later to be found out they were correct.  Being a Christian, doesn't mean that things are going to be easy, but that doesn't mean they are not worth doing. 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 realize and see, the value of the hard work you do? #faithandscipodcastI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
https://www.famousscientists.org/7-scientists-whose-ideas-were-rejected-during-their-lifetimes/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishmael#:~:text=Islam,-See%20also%3A%20Ishmael&text=Ishmael%20is%20recognized%20as%20an,and%20the%20forefather%20of%20Muhammad.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Wegener
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignaz_Semmelweis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristarchus_of_Samos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_Mendel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kepler
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amedeo_Avogadro

6-14-20 - Slowing down; the True way of ”Progress”!

The readings for this week are Exodus 19:2-8a, ( or Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7]) Psalm 100, Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23]. This week look at slowing and being observant.  We often are so quick to try to fix things that we often miss some of the blessings along the way.  Is slowing down part of the answer?  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:
When was the last time you really slowed down and studied the environment in which you are in? Have you noticed things that have disappeared? Have you noticed new things that have appeared? #faithandscipodcastI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References:   https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/13/climate-worst-case-scenarios-clouds-scientists-global-heating?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco 
https://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/faq/#q102
https://theecologist.org/2020/jun/08/beyond-climate-comfortable-ignorance 

6-7-20 - Are We Observant of the Holy Spirit?

The readings for this week are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20. This week look at the triune God, and compare it to riding a bicycle.  We have to be able to use all our senses to be able to ride the bike effectively just like we need to be aware of the Holy Spirit 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:
Reflecting on yourself, where have you been less observant as you should have been? Also, where is a place that you have been observant when you noticed that others haven't been? #faithandscipodcastI look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References: 
https://www.livescience.com/60752-human-senses.html#:~:text=Humans%20have%20five%20basic%20senses,%2C%20smell%2C%20taste%20and%20touch.&text=Humans%20have%20five%20basic%20senses%3A%20touch%2C%20sight%2C%20hearing%2C,perceive%20the%20world%20around%20us. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcYbn_RCLiw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PsFU9e3AD0&t=35s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhOT5GYUZJw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM7IEtENjZY&t=31s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llRkf1fnNDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0-sKRyqJc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZAc5t2lkvo

5-31-2020 - The Holy Spirit to Guide Us in Love

The readings for this week are Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, and John 20:19-23 (or John 7:37-39). This week look at the Holy Spirit calling us to our different abilities in love.  If we follow the Spirit in Love, we will not be mislead 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 have you loved others this week? #faithandscipodcast
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  
 
References: 
https://www.britannica.com/science/ecological-succession
http://www.ducks.org/hunting/waterfowl-id/
https://forterra.org/editorial/identify-the-birds-of-seattle-trees
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-astronauts-launch-from-america-in-historic-test-flight-of-spacex-crew-dragon

5-24-20 - Transformation Happens! Are you Transforming?

The readings for this week are either the Ascension text which are Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53 or the 7th Sunday after Easter texts which are Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11. This week look at the being transformed.  As the disciples were transformed after the Ascension, we can see it all around us in nature so it begs the question if we are continuing to be transformed? 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 you being transformed? What is your next transformation? #faithandscipodcast
I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler BublitzMusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of InfinitySocial MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod  References:   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpR8rmy7Lxc  
https://www.reimangardens.com/butterfly/butterfliesmoths-spread-wings-emerging/  
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13412-butterflies-remember-caterpillar-experiences/ 
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88031220
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_effect 
https://lionalert.org/predatory-behaviour/