The Science & Faith Podcast

Dr. James Tour
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Join renowned chemist and Christian believer Dr. James Tour as he takes you on a journey through the depths of scripture. In these bible studies Dr. Tour will share his personal experiences and reflections on the Christian faith, exploring its profound truths and how they have shaped his life and work. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your faith, or simply curious about the Christian message, this podcast is for you. Join Dr. Tour on this journey of exploration and discovery, as he reveals the beauty and depth of the Christian faith, and encourages you to embrace it in your own life. As a professor of chemistry at Rice University and a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dr Tour is an expert in his field and has received numerous awards for his contributions to science. Find out more at jesusandscience.org

  1. 5d ago

    Isaiah, Part 134 | To Be Forgiven

    Dr. James Tour asks whether repentance is always required before God forgives, then tests that question against Scripture rather than a single rule. He points to the paralytic in Mark 2, the weeping woman in Luke 7, and Moses' plea in Numbers 14 as instances where forgiveness is granted without an explicit recorded repentance. He sets those beside Isaiah 55, Acts 3, and 1 John 1:9, where turning and confession are commanded, and concludes that God deals how God deals. For believers, however, Tour draws a harder line from Mark 11:25 and the Lord's Prayer: if they refuse to forgive others, their Father will not forgive their transgressions. He closes with Isaiah 55's promise that God's word will not return empty, urging daily time in Scripture and open arms toward wayward children. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Isaiah 55 3:02 Forgiveness on the Cross 4:43 Forgiveness Without Explicit Repentance 8:47 Repentance Required or Not 12:08 God's Way Versus Our Way 15:30 Forgiving Others as We Are Forgiven 18:31 Power of God's Word 22:13 Joy and Peace of the Redeemed 26:35 Parenting and the Prodigal Son 30:59 Daily Time in the Word 34:41 Final Exhortation and Prayer SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  2. Nov 1

    Isaiah, Part 133 | A Command to Come

    Dr. James Tour reads Isaiah 55's threefold command to come and asks why so many spend their effort on what does not satisfy. He points to Jesus rising before dawn to pray in Mark 1:35 and to the Servant whose ear is awakened morning by morning in Isaiah 50:4, arguing that daily time in Scripture is the secret to a strong Christian life. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Isaiah 55 2:45 Three Commandments to Come 6:29 Daily Time in the Word 9:11 Morning by Morning Pattern 12:12 Everlasting Covenant with David 16:37 Nations Streaming to Jerusalem 19:58 Feast of Booths Worship 25:42 Micah's Parallel Prophecy 28:22 Seek the Lord While Near 31:03 The Thief on the Cross 33:44 God's Incomprehensible Forgiveness 36:05 Closing Prayer and Exhortation SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  3. Oct 25

    Isaiah, Part 132 | Covenant of Peace

    Dr. James Tour addresses students concerned about AI, jobs, and the future by turning to Isaiah 54, where the world may shake but God's covenant of peace with Israel will not be removed. Chapters: 0:00 Facing AI and End Times 3:02 Israel as God's Wife 4:43 The Coming Millennial Reign 6:45 Fear Not Despite Upheaval 9:06 God's Promise to Restore 12:27 The New Covenant with Israel 16:29 A Better Covenant for the Church 22:12 Paul's Warning in Romans 11 28:15 Support the Gospel Mission 33:59 Embracing the Resurrection SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  4. Oct 18

    Isaiah, Part 131 | Husband of Israel

    Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 54 describing a future restoration of Israel, not just the church, and that God still has covenant promises for the nation. He traces Israel's story as a marriage to God: the covenant, the adultery, the divorce, and a coming remarriage when the Messiah returns. Chapters: 0:00 Promises for Israel and Church 5:03 Reading Isaiah 54 7:25 Israel as God's Wife 12:28 New Covenant with Israel 16:10 Command to Shout for Joy 20:32 Forgetting Shame and Past 25:14 Your Husband Is Your Maker 29:36 Two Gatherings of Israel 33:18 Redemption and Pressing On SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  5. Oct 11

    Isaiah, Part 130 | After the Resurrection

    Dr. James Tour continues his study of Isaiah chapter 53, tracing the events that follow the resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Tour highlights the encounters Jesus has with his disciples as He responds to their doubts. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:05 Appearances of the Risen Jesus 6:47 Peter Goes Fishing 12:51 Jesus Prepares Breakfast 16:12 The Humility of Christ 19:15 Dealing with Doubt 23:19 Appearance to 500 Witnesses 28:02 Forty Days of Proof 32:44 The Ascension 35:25 Case for the Resurrection 39:47 Closing Prayer SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  6. Oct 4

    Isaiah, Part 129 | Looking For Jesus

    Dr. James Tour continues his examination of the resurrection in Isaiah 53, using the example of Mary to demonstrate that even Jesus' closest disciples did not expect His resurrection. He also emphasizes that the physical resurrection is not a vision but the foundation of Christian faith. Chapters: 0:00 Mary Magdalene at the Tomb 6:42 Why Jesus Appeared to Mary First 11:04 Do Not Hold Me 15:05 Jesus Appears to Other Women 20:07 The Road to Emmaus 25:29 Jesus Appears in the Locked Room 31:52 Doubting Thomas and the Wounds 35:54 Resurrection Central to the Faith 39:20 Prayer and Closing SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  7. Sep 27

    Isaiah, Part 128 | The Greatest Miracle

    Dr. James Tour asks how Isaiah 53 can promise that the servant both pours himself out to death and then prospers. Chapters: 0:00 Resurrection Makes Both True 3:02 God's Promise Requires Resurrection 5:03 Studying the Resurrection Chronologically 10:49 Angel Descends, Guards Terrified 16:12 Why the Stone Was Rolled Away 20:13 Women Encounter Angels 23:55 Angels Announce the Resurrection 29:38 Apostles Doubt the Women 31:38 Peter and John Run to Tomb 37:21 Reading Scripture Carefully SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

  8. Sep 20

    Isaiah, Part 127 | Service and Sacrifice

    Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 53, where the Servant is promised a portion with the great and a share of the spoils with the strong. Is this Jesus? Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Isaiah 53 2:21 Prosperity for the Suffering Servant 4:21 The Father Loves the Son 8:25 Jesus Fulfills Isaiah 53 11:26 Blessing Through Suffering Service 13:28 Physical Resurrection Appeal 16:50 Serving Without Being Late 20:11 Parallel Accounts in the Gospels 25:56 Ministry Partnership Appeal 27:57 Jesus Intercedes for Transgressors 34:01 Closing Prayer and Blessing SUPPORT OUR WORK Your support helps the Jesus & Science Foundation create more videos exploring science, faith, Scripture, and the message of Jesus Christ. Donate: https://jesusandscience.org/donate/ Jesus & Science Foundation: https://jesusandscience.org/ Dr. Tour’s Research & Publications: https://jmtour.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://jesusandscience.org/newsletter/ FOLLOW DR. JAMES TOUR ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamestour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamestour https://x.com/drjamestour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamestour Thank you for helping us share this work across every platform. God bless you!

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Join renowned chemist and Christian believer Dr. James Tour as he takes you on a journey through the depths of scripture. In these bible studies Dr. Tour will share his personal experiences and reflections on the Christian faith, exploring its profound truths and how they have shaped his life and work. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your faith, or simply curious about the Christian message, this podcast is for you. Join Dr. Tour on this journey of exploration and discovery, as he reveals the beauty and depth of the Christian faith, and encourages you to embrace it in your own life. As a professor of chemistry at Rice University and a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dr Tour is an expert in his field and has received numerous awards for his contributions to science. Find out more at jesusandscience.org

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  • Creator
    Dr. James Tour
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jesus and Science Foundation
  • Show Website
    The Science & Faith Podcast

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