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9-29-24 - The Perils of Pride and Persecution

The readings for this week are Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 and Psalm 124, or Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 and Psalm 19:7-14, with James 5:13-20, and Mark 9:38-50.  This week we see how pride and fear often lead to the suppression of new ideas or persecution of individuals. Yet, when Jesus is given an opportunity to be prideful, he chooses to be humble instead and make sure his pride does not get in the way.  There is definitely something there that we all could learn from.  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 do you keep your pride in check?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
9-30-18 - Are we looking at this the right way?
9-26-21 - Collaboration is Prayer and Action
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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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.wired.com/2012/06/famous-persecuted-scientists/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DRw8O29VBM
https://www.loc.gov/item/2021666821/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcOejV_hfjQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ATEPVrH8tE
https://www.britannica.com/video/222824/medical-inventions-World-War-II
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Oldenburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Servetus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Bakr_al-Razi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdaANzWjcVM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Domagk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_von_Ossietzky
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtRLmL70TH0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein
 

9-22-24 - Exploring Selfless Faith of Commensalism

The readings for this week are Proverbs 31:10-31 and Psalm 1, or Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22 or Jeremiah 11:18-20 and Psalm 54, James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a, and Mark 9:30-37.  This week we discuss the different types of symbiotic relationships.  Often the one that gets looked over is Commensalism, because it seems so one sided which it is.  We also must remember that much of our relationship with God is 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:
Outside the human race, where can we show commensalism?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
9-23-18 - Greater in Community
9-19-21 - Wisdom takes Everyone!
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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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.mdpi.com/0718-1876/16/6/111
https://www.keithsobus.com/blog/shoppingcarttheory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAA75k-UWI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8bxGd7B8Nw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi4ePvuh6Dk&t=2s
https://www.worldatlas.com/animals/10-examples-of-commensalism-in-nature.html
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commensalism
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/mutualism-commensalism-and-parasitism/#:~:text=The%20tiger%20does%20all%20of,is%20an%20example%20of%20commensalism.
 

350th Special Episode

Dear Listeners,
 
We have made it 350 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
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9-15-24 - Beyond the Box

The readings for this week are Proverbs 1:20-33 with Psalm 19, or Isaiah 50:4-9a, with Psalm 19, or Wisdom of Solomon 7:26 – 8:1, or Psalm 116:1-9, with James 3:1-12, and Mark 8:27-38.  This week we discuss how we try putting species of organisms into boxes and try to fill out the Phylogenetic Tree.  Unfortunately, it is not that easy.  There are a lot of things that are being worked on now to try to figure out what a species is more and more now.  We as people like putting things into boxes and the problem is, God and life are much bigger than the boxes we put them in.  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 "boxing" God?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
9-16-18 - Who do You say that I am?
9-12-21 - Not Overlooking People!
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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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=WAUX8dXu6aw
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10443861/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM6Ekb5De2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVjSJV0WoDQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quimx461phY
 

9-8-24 - Faith in Action with the Northern Bald Ibis

The readings for this week are Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, with Psalm 125, or Isaiah 35:4-7a with Psalm 146, James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17, and Mark 7:24-37.  This week we look at how healing can take the form of many different things.  Sometimes it can come in the form of trying to restore wrongs that were done years ago like in the case of the Northern Bald Ibis.  This will then mean that we have to take an active part in this healing and in that time, may be able to find some of the intimacy that we are all craving to have with God.  It may not be easy, but it is required with our 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 do we need to continue to evolve and change for the healing of everyone?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
9-9-18 - Working as an Outcast
9-5-21 - Giving Credit to All who Deserve it!
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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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://apnews.com/article/germany-ibis-waldrapp-migration-climate-change-c0acde6dfd791d2ec1998b53699e9756
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/28/northern-bald-ibis-bird-back-from-extinction-now-scientists-in-a-glider-are-teaching-it-to-migrate-aoe
https://magornitho.org/2023/06/northern-bald-ibis-breeds-switzerland/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_bald_ibis#:~:text=The%20northern%20bald%20ibis%2C%20hermit,often%20close%20to%20running%20water.
https://www.britannica.com/video/180359/hermit-ibises-Birecik-Turkey
https://safariwest.com/2016/05/safari-spotlight-northern-bald-ibis/
https://www.waldrapp.eu/the-northern-bald-ibis/
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/northern-bald-ibis-geronticus-eremita

9-1-24 - Bridging Tradition and Innovation

The readings for this week are Song of Solomon 2:8-13 and Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9, or Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9  and Psalm 15, with James 1:17-27, and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.  This week we look at how "technological doping" continues to have a grey area making room for us to contemplate the meaning of sport and what the Olympics is really about.  There are many things that as we push forward with different advances in equipment, it forces us to reevaluate things to make sure we are still going for the purpose of the games.  Jesus questions the Pharisees this week and gets us to that same heart of the questions.  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 let nuances get in the way of uniting us?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
9-2-18 - Empty Traditions and Negative Results
8-29-21 - Spoiled for the Better!
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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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/is-technology-in-the-olympics-a-form-of-doping-or-a-reality-of-modern-sport/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfIWxFIVP_Y&t=220s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76DrGGdsm60
https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024
 

8-25-24 - Curiosity like Da Vinci

The readings for this week are 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 and Psalm 84, or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 34:15-22, with Ephesians 6:10-20, and John 6:56-69.  This week we look at Leonardo Da Vinci.  This great Renaissance man showed us the power of curiosity without getting pigeonholed into our profession.  We should continue to be curious even when it seems as if what we are working on isn't going anywhere.  It is an opportunity for us to grow closer to God.  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 Curious?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
8-26-18 - Doing Science Because it’s Difficult!
8-22-21 - Faith and Fusion Take a Lot of Work
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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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/shorts/l1Q5_pnaNeI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMf8hFBJylA&t=15s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djoyd46TVVc&t=231s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO8ZD-LVisc&t=4s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1FSBT44R8Q&t=601s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci

8-18-24 - The Process of Wisdom

The readings for this week are 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, with Psalm 111, or Proverbs 9:1-6, with Psalm 34:9-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, and John 6:51-58.  This week we look at the difficult subject of wisdom.  It is not a quick and easy subject to just grasp but it takes time to acquire and understand.  Much of our world is built on this concept of wisdom; building upon itself and being able to take the time to understand what the world is missing and help to learn and grow and share it with others.  I think we all could work on 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:
Where do you go to gain wisdom?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
8-19-18 - Where is the Wisdom in the World Today?
8-15-21 - Are We Going to Change for God?
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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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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
https://soil.evs.buffalo.edu/index.php/Nutrient_Cycling
https://undsci.berkeley.edu/lessons/pdfs/how_science_works.pdf
https://open.lib.umn.edu/horticulture/chapter/1-2-science-and-experimentation/
 

8-11-24 - The Bread of Life and the Symbiotic Web

The readings for this week are 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 and Psalm 130, or 1 Kings 19:4-8 and Psalm 34:1-8, with Ephesians 4:25-5:2, and John 6:35, 41-51.  This week we look at relationships and how important they are while we are surrounded by them.  We have Endosymbiotic relationships in us and all around us.  We have recently discovered a new Endosymbiotic relationship called a nitroplast.  At what point are we going to understand that God has intended us to be in relationship not only with God but others (human and non-human) 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:
Have you seen the importance of these (Endosymbiotic) types of relationships?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
8-12-18 - We have to Work Together!
8-8-21 - Depth is hard to get if you can’t Understand the Surface
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/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PlgnS5RoA&t=320s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGkV_k8IcQ0&t=308s
https://earthsky.org/human-world/nitroplast-discovery-1st-nitrogen-fixing-organelle/
https://asm.org/articles/2024/june/beyond-endosymbiosis-discovering-first-nitroplast
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2426468-a-bacterium-has-evolved-into-a-new-cellular-structure-inside-algae/
 

8-4-24 - A Deep Dive for Purpose and Oxygen

 The readings for this week are 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a, with Psalm 51:1-12, or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15, with Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, and John 6:24-35.  This week we look at "dark oxygen" and how this is causing us to reconsider how life started and whether or not we should mine the area.  This is where patience could be key for us to understand how this marine ecosystem affects our world but that would also mean leaving resources there for an extended period of time. Are we willing to leave economic gain on the table for the possible betterment of future generations?  Are we willing to look for something that will sustain over the quick and easy?  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 did you have to make the difficult decision to wait on something that you easily could do right now for the betterment of something?  #FaithandSciPod 
If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
8-5-18 - Gift of Life all around us?
8-1-21 - Amazing Things Plants Do for Us!
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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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=iixZ6UptVNo
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-024-01480-8
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-discover-dark-oxygen-on-the-ocean-floor-generated-surprisingly-by-lumps-of-metal-180984778/
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/nx-s1-5049587/scientists-dark-oxygen-without-photosynthesis