
The Science & Faith Podcast
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
Dr. James Tour · The Jesus and Science Foundation
Show overview
The Science & Faith Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 113 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 40 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 54 episodes published. Published by The Jesus and Science Foundation.
From the publisher
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
Latest Episodes
View all 113 episodesIsaiah, Part 117 | Son of Suffering
Isaiah, Part 116 | Behold The Man
Isaiah, Part 115 | Wake Up, Get Going
Isaiah, Part 114 | Practicing Peace
Isaiah, Part 113 | Strength From The Past
Isaiah, Part 112 | The Only Way
Isaiah, Part 111 | The Word Is Strength
Isaiah, Part 110 | Tongue of Disciples
Isaiah, Part 109 | Despised One
Isaiah, Part 108 | Glory Manifest
Isaiah, Part 107 | The Power in Your Words
Isaiah, Part 106 | Power Perfected In Weakness
[Talk] Why Creativity Will Matter More Than Ever (AI Era)
Isaiah, Part 105 | The Lord Gives Understanding
[Interview] Why this Jewish Scientist Chose Jesus
bonusJames Tour shares how encountering Christ and daily meditation on Scripture transformed his life, bringing peace, clarity, and purpose even within a scientific career. He emphasizes that consistent time in God’s Word reshapes the heart, strengthens faith, and leads to a more fruitful and impactful life. Interview conducted by Dannah Gresh of Revive Our Hearts https://www.reviveourhearts.com

Isaiah, Part 104 | Deny Yourself, Follow Jesus
Teaching on Isaiah 47, Dr. Tour explains God’s judgment on Babylon for pride, cruelty, and lack of mercy, emphasizing that those who reject or oppose God after knowing the truth face serious consequences. He concludes that the way to remain faithful is to deny oneself, take up one’s cross daily, and follow Jesus with consistency and humility. WordPress: https://jesusandscience.org/wp-admin/ Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God […]

Isaiah, Part 103 | Serve God In Youth
In his teaching on Isaiah 46, Dr. James Tour contrasts powerless idols with God, who carries His people from birth to old age, proving His sovereignty by fulfilling prophecy and bringing salvation. He challenges listeners—especially the young—to trust God’s unchanging nature and boldly serve Him early in life rather than waiting. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Isaiah, Part 102 | Everything You Need
Dr. James Tour teaches on Isaiah 45 explaining that God clearly revealed Himself to Israel and ultimately provided the perfect example for how to live through Jesus Christ. Salvation is offered to all people—both Jews and Gentiles—through faith in the resurrected Christ, while idols and human works cannot save. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Isaiah, Part 101 | Wisdom Corrupted by Beauty
Dr. James Tour expounds on Isaiah 45, focusing on how pride—symbolized by Satan’s fall from beauty—corrupts wisdom and leads to hardship, and explores Isaiah 45:18’s implication that God created the earth with purpose rather than as a waste, which ties into the “gap theory” interpretation between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Isaiah, Part 100 | Saved to Do Good Works
Through his teaching on Isaiah 45, Dr. Tour explains that Christian salvation isn’t about personal fulfillment but about being saved to do good works and serve God’s purposes, using Isaiah 45’s prophecy about Cyrus and New Testament examples to show God’s sovereign plan for believers. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.