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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

106 episodesEN-US

Show overview

The Science & Faith Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 106 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 70 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 5 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 54 episodes published. Published by The Jesus and Science Foundation.

Episodes
106
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
39 min
Cadence
Weekly

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

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Isaiah, Part 110 | Tongue of Disciples

May 10, 202639 min

Isaiah, Part 109 | Despised One

May 4, 202639 min

Isaiah, Part 108 | Glory Manifest

Apr 26, 202636 min

Isaiah, Part 107 | The Power in Your Words

Apr 19, 202639 min

Isaiah, Part 106 | Power Perfected In Weakness

Apr 12, 202637 min

[Talk] Why Creativity Will Matter More Than Ever (AI Era)

Apr 8, 202621 min

Isaiah, Part 105 | The Lord Gives Understanding

Apr 8, 202637 min

[Interview] Why this Jewish Scientist Chose Jesus

bonus

James 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

Mar 30, 202645 min

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 […]

Mar 29, 202639 min

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.

Mar 24, 202639 min

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.

Mar 15, 202636 min

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.

Mar 8, 202637 min

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.

Mar 1, 202638 min

Isaiah, Part 99 | He Who Opens Doors

In part 99 of his study on the book of Isaiah, Dr. James Tour expounds chapters 44–45, explaining how God prophetically named and used Cyrus centuries before his birth to deliver Israel from Babylon, emphasizing Scripture’s power to encourage, guide and apply personally through meditation and faith. 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.

Feb 22, 202639 min

Isaiah, Part 98 | Curses Turned Into Blessings

Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 44’s call to repentance, assuring that God forgives sin, redeems His people, and can turn curses against them into blessings because of His love. He emphasizes that sin drains spiritual life, but repentance brings forgiveness, restoration, protection, and joyful praise as God fulfills His promises to redeem Israel. 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.

Feb 22, 202637 min

Isaiah, Part 97 | Critical Hearts

Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 44 as showing both God’s blessings and call to Israel—warning against pride and spiritual rebellion, recounting God’s promises of renewal and identity as His chosen, and contrasting the folly of idolatry with God’s sovereignty and redemption. 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.

Feb 1, 202642 min

Isaiah, Part 96 | For His Own Sake

Teaching on Isaiah 43, Dr. James Tour emphasizes that God invites believers into deep fellowship with Jesus and offers complete forgiveness of sins “for His own sake,” urging listeners to know Christ personally, move beyond past failures, and embrace God’s ongoing work in their lives. 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.

Jan 25, 202635 min

Isaiah, Part 95 | God Reveals Treasures

In this sermon, Dr. James Tour explains Isaiah 43’s message that God calls His people out of spiritual blindness and deafness, fulfilling prophecy in Christ and urging believers to seek God’s revelation rather than reject it. Dr. Tour contrasts Old Testament prophetic context with New Testament fulfillment, emphasizing that God opens the eyes of those who earnestly seek Him. 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 […]

Jan 18, 202637 min

Isaiah, Part 94 | Israel's Only Savior

Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 43, emphasizing that God is Israel’s Redeemer who calls His people by name, promises His presence through trials, and assures ultimate deliverance and fulfillment of His covenant promises as the only true Savior. 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.

Jan 5, 202639 min

[Interview] DNA, Design, and the Impossible Odds — Dr. James Tour and David Rives

Dr. James Tour argues that origin-of-life models fail at multiple foundational steps—making life’s core molecular classes, assembling them, and producing coded biological information—making “chance chemistry” an implausible explanation. He urges more honest textbook framing and research directions that start from living cells rather than speculative prebiotic stories. 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.

Dec 31, 20251h 34m
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