The Faith and Science Podcast

Tyler Bublitz
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A place where Christian Faith and Science come together. Each week we take the Revised Common Lectionary and try finding a science connection or tie in into these texts.

  1. 3D AGO

    3-8-26 - Living Water, Living Ecosystems

    The readings for 3rd Sunday in Lent are Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42. This week we explore the texts through the lens of ecology and the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Drawing on the concept of indicator species and cryptic species, we unpack how Jesus sees the true value in someone her community had written off as insignificant. Just as ecologists use certain species to reveal the hidden health of an ecosystem, Jesus reveals the deeper worth of this overlooked woman — and through that, transforms an entire community.  Let me know what you think of it. Remember to answer this week's question: Who is or what is an indicator species to you in your community? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   3-12-23 - Don’t overlook ”Waste” 3-15-20 - God is in COVID-19 I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265509015_Differentiation_of_white-footed_mice_Peromyscus_leucopus_and_deer_mice_Peromyscus_maniculatus_of_the_Upper_Midwest_using_PCR_melt_curve_analysis https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003269716301579 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_spotted_owl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioindicator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Species_complex#Cryptic_species https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/july-2024/high-quality-insects https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf

    27 min

  2. FEB 23

    3-1-26 - Faith in the Dark

    The readings for 2nd Sunday in Lent are Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, and John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9. This week we wrestle with what it means to trust beyond what we can see, both in our faith and in the cosmos, as we explore the fascinating and mind-bending science of dark matter and dark energy. Just as Nicodemus struggled to grasp what Jesus was showing him, scientists today can detect forces shaping our entire universe without being able to directly observe them. It's a Lenten week meant for grappling, and we're leaning all the way in.  Let me know what you think of it. Remember to answer this week's question: What are you grappling with? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   3-5-23 - Changing our Perspective 3-8-20 - Having Faith like Birds and Trees I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_microwave_background https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B7Ix2VQEGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzLM6ltw3l0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W3RsaWuCuE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x344JiX8BCE&t=76s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAa2O_8wBUQ https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/dark-energy-prominence/ https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/research/topic/dark-energy-and-dark-matter

    30 min

  3. FEB 16

    2-22-26 - The Ecology of Temptation

    The readings for 1st Sunday in Lent are Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11. This week we explore how removing a single predator from a coastal ecosystem caused biodiversity to collapse by 50%—and what this ecological lesson reveals about Jesus's temptation, human hubris, and our interconnectedness with creation. This First Sunday of Lent episode challenges us to slow down, practice humility, and consider the far-reaching consequences of our actions on both people and the natural world. Remember to answer this week's question: Where have you been humbled recently? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   2-26-23 -Reacting with God! 3-1-20 - Ethics and Sustainability are Complicated I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://savetheelephants.org/about-elephants/the-importance-of-elephants/ https://www.nps.gov/articles/north-american-beaver-acadia.htm https://www.worldwildlife.org/resources/explainers/wildlife-climate-heroes/why-wildebeest-are-a-climate-hero-of-the-savanna/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989418300969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsEOBZbxBr0 https://faculty.fiu.edu/~trexlerj/Advanced_Ecology/Paine_1966.pdf https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2307/1936888 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-man-whose-dynasty-changed-ecology/

    29 min

  4. FEB 9

    2-15-26 - The Invisible Spectrum of Faith

    The readings for Transfiguration Sunday are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2 or Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9. This week examines how human sight—limited to just 380-780 nanometers of the electromagnetic spectrum—mirrors our spiritual limitations, drawing parallels between our narrow visible range and Peter's reaction at the transfiguration. As Lent approaches, the episode challenges listeners to slow down and recognize that God works beyond what we can perceive. Remember to answer this week's question: How are you preparing to sit and listen in Lent, instead of relying solely on what your eyes can see? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   2-19-23 - Change is Required! 2-23-20 - What are We Moving Towards? I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_spectrum https://science.nasa.gov/ems/09_visiblelight/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/photoreceptors-rods-and-cones https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/animals-can-see-colors-we-cant-and-new-tech-offers-us-a-glimpse/#:~:text=The%20rainbow%20looks%20different%20to,wavelengths%20or%20properties%20of%20light. https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro/ https://science.nasa.gov/ems/ https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/earth-system/electromagnetic-spectrum

    28 min

  5. FEB 2

    2-8-26 - Exceeding Expectations: Salt and Light in Action

    The readings for this week for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Psalm 112:1-9 (10), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), and Matthew 5:13-20.  This week in the podcast, we explore what it means to truly be "salt of the earth" and "light of the world" from Matthew 5:13-20, using science to illustrate why these metaphors matter. It challenges us listeners to move beyond going through the motions of faith and instead actively live it out in abundance, just as God exceeds expectations rather than merely meeting them. The discussion wrestles with how busyness can distract us from genuine reflection and connection with God, ultimately asking: where do you need to put in the work to continue being the salt and the light? Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's question: Where do you need to put in work to continue being the salt and the light? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   2-5-23 - Challenging our Faith and Science to Move Forward! 2-9-20 - The Salt and the Light that We Need! I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_(chemistry) https://www.britannica.com/science/photosynthesis https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_(OpenStax)/08:_Microbial_Metabolism/8.06:_Photosynthesis_and_the_Importance_of_Light https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms https://www.britannica.com/science/speed-of-light

    28 min

  6. JAN 26

    2-1-26 - The Psychology of the Beatitudes

    The readings for this week for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany are Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12.  The readings for the Presentation of the Lord are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40.  This week we explore the Beatitudes and the Presentation of Our Lord through the lens of psychological well-being research. Discover how modern studies on post-traumatic growth, purpose, and the "hedonic treadmill" illuminate Jesus' teachings about the blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek. Through the patient waiting of Simeon and Anna, we see how seeking after God through life's difficulties—rather than avoiding them—leads to genuine spiritual, mental, and physical growth. Join us as we examine where faith and science converge on the transformative power of facing challenges with purpose.  Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's question: Where in your life do you need to stop and reflect and think about things? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   1-29-23 - The Difficulty of the Beatitudes! 2-2-20 - We Should be Expecting Change! I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill https://gwern.net/doc/psychology/1978-brickman.pdf https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8827649/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4241300/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2208661120 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273

    27 min

  7. JAN 19

    1-25-26 - The Unexpected Behavior of Light

    The readings for this week for the Third Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23.  In this episode, we explore how Jesus transforms from cautious to bold after John the Baptist's arrest, fully stepping into his divine ministry as the "light of the world." Using the physics of wave-particle duality and research on how light affects our brains and circadian rhythms, we discover parallels between our physical need for light and our spiritual need for Christ's presence. Just as light therapy can lift the burden of seasonal affective disorder and help us feel truly alive, Jesus reconnects us with the divine in ways that transform our spiritual wellbeing. The question becomes: are we genuinely connecting with Christ's light, or are we creating barriers that block it from reaching ourselves and others?  Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's question: How does light affect you? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   1-26-20 - Using ALL of your Abilities 1-22-23 - Growing Together into our Calling I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6751071/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s44323-025-00029-1 https://www.nature.com/articles/tp2016262 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6746555/ https://www.britannica.com/science/wave-particle-duality https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Supplemental_Modules_(Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry)/Quantum_Mechanics/02._Fundamental_Concepts_of_Quantum_Mechanics/Wave-Particle_Duality https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave%E2%80%93particle_duality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kfGRO6msQw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfQH3o6dKss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edwsf-8F3sI

    29 min

  8. JAN 12

    1-18-26 - The Power of Being Acknowledged and Seen

    The readings for this week for the Second Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.  What if the key to launching something extraordinary isn't just courage, but being truly seen? This week we explore the neuroscience of acknowledgment—how being recognized by others triggers dopamine and oxytocin in our brains, lowering stress and building the trust we need to take bold steps forward. The brain chemistry reveals why New Year's resolutions fail when kept private but succeed when others know and support our goals. Discover how a simple act of recognition can literally rewire someone's brain and give them the momentum to change the world. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful. Remember to answer this week's question: Who are you going to acknowledge? Who are you going to recognize? Who are you going to support this week? #FaithandSciPod If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:   1-19-20 - Finding the Messengers 1-15-23 - Come and See what You will Discover I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: 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/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4518468/#:~:text=Decreased%20EEG%20power%20in%20the,pathways%20may%20mediate%20social%20preference. https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/psychology/cognitiveaxon/documents/Erickson_etal_2014.pdf https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/will-a-purpose-driven-life-help-you-live-longer-2019112818378 https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/neuro/conditioninfo

    26 min
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A place where Christian Faith and Science come together. Each week we take the Revised Common Lectionary and try finding a science connection or tie in into these texts.

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  • Creator
    Tyler Bublitz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    443
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