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The Science & Faith Podcast

The Science & Faith Podcast

Dr. James Tour 99 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

Renowned chemist and Christian believer Dr. James Tour shares personal experiences and reflections on the Christian faith through in-depth Bible studies. He explores the profound truths of Christianity and how they have shaped his life and work as a professor of chemistry at Rice University. The podcast aims to help Christians grow in their faith and to introduce curious listeners to the Christian message. Dr. Tour reveals the beauty and depth of the Christian faith, encouraging listeners to embrace it in their own lives.

Episodes

Isaiah, Part 130 | After the Resurrection
Isaiah, Part 130 | After the Resurrection Oct 11, 2026 00:41:08 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 Ch
Isaiah, Part 129 | Looking For Jesus
Isaiah, Part 129 | Looking For Jesus Oct 4, 2026 00:40:46 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
Isaiah, Part 128 | The Greatest Miracle
Isaiah, Part 128 | The Greatest Miracle Sep 27, 2026 00:39:19 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 23:5
Isaiah, Part 127 | Service and Sacrifice
Isaiah, Part 127 | Service and Sacrifice Sep 20, 2026 00:36:54 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 Res
Isaiah, Part 126 | More Than Extraordinary
Isaiah, Part 126 | More Than Extraordinary Sep 13, 2026 00:36:23 Dr. James Tour centers on Isaiah 53:10 and the guilt offering: Jesus’s death satisfies the prophecy of the suffering servant who bears the guilt of many. He points to Jesus’s nonviolent response at His arrest, including healing the servant whose ear Peter cut off, and to Jesus’s own statement that He laid down His life willingly. Tour argues that becaus
Isaiah, Part 125 | Seen and Testified
Isaiah, Part 125 | Seen and Testified Sep 8, 2026 00:38:07 In this study, Isaiah 53:9 is presented as fulfilled in Jesus’ burial: despite dying among criminals, He was placed in the new tomb of the wealthy Joseph of Arimathea, with Nicodemus assisting. Dr. James Tour emphasizes the multiple witnesses and confirmations of Jesus’ death, the extraordinary signs surrounding His crucifixion, and the secure, known to
Isaiah, Part 124 | From the Cross
Isaiah, Part 124 | From the Cross Aug 30, 2026 00:37:48 Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 53:8 alongside the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, emphasizing that Jesus repeatedly foretold his suffering, death, and resurrection, yet even his disciples failed to understand because of unbelief. He then traces the fulfillment of prophecy through the crucifixion, Jesus’ final words from the cross, and h
Isaiah, Part 123 | Salvation Is Now
Isaiah, Part 123 | Salvation Is Now Aug 23, 2026 00:34:11 Jesus’ trial before Pilate is presented as the fulfillment of Isaiah 53, emphasizing Christ’s innocence, suffering, and willingness to endure judgment on behalf of others. Dr. Tour concludes with an urgent call to recognize God’s “day of visitation,” believe in Jesus, and respond to the gospel now rather than delaying salvation. Watch the whole series a
Isaiah, Part 122 | Arrest and Trial
Isaiah, Part 122 | Arrest and Trial Aug 16, 2026 00:40:36 Jesus’ arrest and trials are presented as a fulfillment of Isaiah 53:7–8, emphasizing His willing silence, unjust treatment, and suffering for the sins of others. In this lesson, Dr. James Tour also draws a practical application from Jesus’ silence: believers do not need to defend themselves against every accusation or respond to every negative thing sa
Isaiah, Part 121 | Man of Sorrows
Isaiah, Part 121 | Man of Sorrows Aug 9, 2026 00:38:26 In this episode, Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 53:3–6 as a detailed prophecy of the Messiah’s rejection and sacrificial suffering, emphasizing that Jesus was despised, bore humanity’s sins, and fulfilled God’s plan of redemption through His death. He also previews Jesus’ unjust trials, contrasting the fairness required by Jewish law with the injustice
Isaiah, Part 120 | Willful Rejection
Isaiah, Part 120 | Willful Rejection Aug 1, 2026 00:38:27 In this study, Dr. James Tour examines why Jesus was rejected by many of His own people, emphasizing that persistent disobedience led to spiritual blindness and judicial hardening, while Isaiah 53 foretells both Israel’s rejection of the Messiah and its future national confession. He also highlights the contrast between the Messiah people expected—a pol
Isaiah, Part 119 | Preparing a Defense
Isaiah, Part 119 | Preparing a Defense Jul 12, 2026 00:41:52 Continuing his study of Isaiah chapter 53, Dr. James Tour prepares Christians to respond to common objections against the Bible by examining manuscript evidence, alleged New Testament–Old Testament discrepancies, and Isaiah 7, arguing that older sources such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint support key Christian claims. He then returns to Isai

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