The Faith and Science Podcast

9-2-18 - Empty Traditions and Negative Results

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 (or Song of Solomon 2:8-13), Psalm 15, James 1:17-27, and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.  This week discuss the danger of empty traditions and how the science community is suffering from not reporting negative 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:
What traditions do you (congregation/church) do that separate you from God? What things are making it harder for God to pursue you? #faithandscipodcast
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1146901-baseballs-25-biggest-unwritten-rules
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/opinion/sunday/breeding-the-nutrition-out-of-our-food.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/08/22/209844877/reviving-an-heirloom-corn-that-packs-more-flavor-and-nutrition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SImj1iRMwgM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4MhbkWJzKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKmxL8VYy0M
https://www.britannica.com/science/sulfa-drug
https://uniavisen.dk/en/iconic-danish-christmas-songs/

8-26-18 - Doing Science Because it’s Difficult!

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (or 1 Kings 8:[1, 6, 10-11] 22-30, 41-43), Psalm 34:15-22, Ephesians 6:10-20, and John 6:56-69.  This week discuss space and the challenge of science and faith.  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 your biggest challenge in faith? #faithandscipodcast
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_choose_to_go_to_the_Moon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_space_exploration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHzgdTPi2CM

8-19-18 - Where is the Wisdom in the World Today?

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Proverbs 9:1-6 (or 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14), Psalm 34:9-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, and John 6:51-58.  This week discuss how wisdom is seen in the world today, and how important it is for future generations.   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 the wisdom your seeing today? What wisdom do you see from the past? #faithandscipodcast
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/historyculture/theodore-roosevelt-and-conservation.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFizUMvZTI0
https://www.ustravel.org/press/study-more-overseas-visitors-choosing-us-national-parks
http://www.krugerpark.co.za/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA#History
https://www.genome.gov/12011238/an-overview-of-the-human-genome-project/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kK2zwjRV0M&t=154s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIP0lYrdirI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhsIF-cmoQQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6bKn34nSbk

8-12-18 - We have to Work Together!

Hello Everyone,
 
The readings for this week on the podcast cover 1 Kings 19:4-8 (or 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33), Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-5:2, and John 6:35, 41-51.  This week discuss how we have to work together and how we see examples of this all around us (and in 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:
Are we (you) doing a good job of sharing our difficult times? #faithandscipodcast
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtbCWbFU1xg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbSu2PXOTOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Td-S0fTIGY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q
https://www.amazon.com/County-Almanac-Outdoor-Essays-Reflections/dp/0345345053/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533764931&sr=8-1&keywords=aldo+leopold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6o8MPlI-2I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEAa93ph9AY 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q71DWYJD-dI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q71DWYJD-dI

8-5-18 - Gift of Life all around us?

Hello Everyone,
 
The readings for this week on the podcast cover Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 (or 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a), Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, and John 6:24-35.  This week discuss the gifts of nutrition that God provides around us.  Also, we discuss the gifts that he gives us.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
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Remember to answer this week's question:
What "foods" are around you for nutrition?
What role has God cut you out for? #faithandscipodcast
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/are-blueberries-a-superfood/
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/grifola_frondosa.html
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/laetiporus_sulphureus.html
http://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/edible-mushrooms/
https://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/wild-mushrooms-what-to-eat-what-to-avoid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twr53QVGh0E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNfIGtZ3k1Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zi2JjfLMmc

7-29-18 - What Gifts are we Missing?

The readings for this week on the podcast cover 2 Kings 4:42-44 (or 2 Samuel 11:1-15), Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:14-21, and John 6:1-21.  This week discuss the gifts that we miss because we are not seeing them.  Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
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Remember to answer this week's question:
What gifts are you missing because you want something bigger?
Also, what gifts are you seeing around you right now? #faithandscipodcast
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Note:  The player's name talked about in the podcast is Josh Hader (Had-er).
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://thebiglead.com/2018/07/18/josh-hader-twitter-racist-homophobic/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meiNm8C6DAo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTSu9x2m2kk

7-22-18 - A Church Like Sheep

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Jeremiah 23:1-6 (or 2 Samuel 7:1-14a), Psalm 23, Ephesians 2:11-22, and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.  This week discuss how what does it mean for the church to be compared to sheep and thus how should we act.   Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
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Remember to answer this week's question:
Where does your flock (or faith community) need growth? #faithandscipodcast
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I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e45dVgWgV64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h62xT1uiXOg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouflon

7-15-18 - God’s Plan Impacts Everything!

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Amos 7:7-15 (or 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19), Psalm 85:8-13, Ephesians 1:3-14, and Mark 6:14-29.  This week discuss how God's Plan is what will prevail and helps us understand God's character.   Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
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NOTE: The World's Fair in Chicago was in 1893 and in Paris in 1900
 
Remember to answer this week's question:
Is God calling you to do something no matter how difficult it may appear to be? If so what is it? #faithandscipodcast
 
I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla#CITEREFCarlson2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NtSZQHRc-I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha3JdNofoy8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khIzr6610cQ&t=194s

7-8-18 - Birds Learning to Sing is like Sharing the Message

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Ezekiel 2:1-5 (or 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10), Psalm 123, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, and Mark 6:1-13.  This week discuss how birds learning to sing is similar to how each of us is called to share the message differently.   Thanks again for taking the time out to listen to this and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.
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NOTE: After recording and editing I noticed that I made a small mistake.  The Lyrebird is native to Australia not South America!
 
Remember to answer this week's question:
Are you being called to explore a new dialect? #faithandscipodcast
What other preaching or supplementary resources do you use to enhance your worship experience? #faithandscipodcast
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I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz
 
Music
March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
 
Social Media
Twitter: @FaithandSciPod
 
References:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260184327_Bird_song_and_singing_behaviorhttp://depts.washington.edu/audneuro/Brenowitz_and_Beecher2005.pdf
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.558.7977&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5_ZSnFDPRg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMf4OShCCMY
https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/birdsong/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSB71jNq-yQ

7-1-18 - The Science of Touch

The readings for this week on the podcast cover Lamentations 3:22-33 (or 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27), Psalm 30, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, and Mark 5:21-43.  This week discuss the science of touch and how important it is for us humans.   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 has been your favorite thing about the podcast so far? Also, have you ever sensed the positive power of touch? If so how? #faithandscipodcast #TouchIsPowerful​I look forward to all of your feedback,Tyler Bublitz
MusicMarch On by Silent PartnerPorches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity
Social MediaTwitter: @FaithandSciPod
References:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4Gp-wocgQ&list=PLPDBoMdaHZqoJqvARS5eF-dai6EYsjKl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWJXBFhyoyo&t=133s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW8pJ7E9taQ