The Science & Faith Podcast

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 He endured before His cruc...

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 political conqueror—and Jesus...

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 Isaiah 53, emphasizing Jesus a...

Dr. James Tour sits down with astrophysicist Hugh Ross to talk about UFOs, UAPs, alien life, and why some unexplained encounters may point to something spiritual rather than extraterrestrial. They discuss the fine-tuning of Earth, the limits of interstellar travel, the connection between UAP encounters and occult practices, Mars colonization, dark matter, and why Ross believes m...

In this study, Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 52:15 alongside Psalm 22, showing how Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus’ suffering, death, and future return in glory. He emphasizes that Jesus’ response to suffering—praising God, remembering Scripture, and trusting the Father’s faithfulness—serves as the model for believers while also defending the reliability of biblical man...