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, a ...
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Meg & Sarai are former church kids who came of age in 80s and 90s American Evangelicalism - We are Holy Ghosting In each episode, we tackle healing from our youthful experiences and the harm we endured and perpetrated as American Evangelicals, and we laugh, we're sarcastic ladies. We're working to reconstruct a community that gives a shit about our neighbors. Join us as we work to tear down the American foundation of patriarchy and white supremacy and rebuild a better world with equity and e ...
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Established in the Truth exists to help you know the Word deeply, love the church genuinely, and enjoy the Lord more fully. New episodes every Wednesday. We explore theological topics, spiritual formation, Christian apologetics and real-life application in light of the Gospel and God’s Word. Our name comes from the Apostle Peter’s exhortation in 2 Peter 1:12: “I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have.” In a world fu ...
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The Afterlife - Foundations with Pastor Tom Holladay and Kay Warren
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If there’s on topic that has captured our collective imagination, it’s the question of what (if anything) happens to us after we die? A quick web search reveals books, television shows, and movies that have all speculated various scenarios, most of which have very little relationship to what the Bible actually teaches. Even among followers of Jesus, there are different ways of thinking about and articulating what happens in the afterlife. Over these four sessions, Pastor Tom Holladay and Kay ...
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An ongoing series of lectures and teachings by Van of Urantia and Niánn Emerson Chase on spiritual leadership, personal change, and the principals of Divine Administration. Vanetics is an Ascension Science term denoting the spiritual teachings throughout history and up to the present day founded in the cosmic absolute of “One God, One Planetary Family”, and is part of the curriculum of the University of Ascension Science and Physics of Rebellion.
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Does History Affirm The Book of Isaiah? (Bible vs. Science Part 3)
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39:04What's your favorite Bible verse? Welcome Check out the downloadable infographic for this episode! Don't miss the resources section for other links used in this episode. Additional content on Instagram Send us a text! I won’t see your info, just your message. Last part of our series on Bible vs. Science. 1. Intro Isaiah was a prophet living during …
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In chapter 37 of Isaiah, Hezekiah presents his plea to God, receives a prophetic answer through Isaiah about Assyria’s defeat, and learns a lesson on pride versus reliance on God. Dr. James Tour emphasizes praying before reading Scripture, asking God to speak specifically into our lives. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http:…
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Jesus as a Marketing Campaign: The Branding of White Christian Nationalism with Dr. Mara Einstein
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53:23In this episode, Meg sits down with Dr. Mara Einstein, professor of media studies and author of the new book Hoodwinked, to dissect the billion-dollar “He Gets Us” campaign and the larger machine of white Christian nationalism behind it. We explore how evangelical marketing strategies are crafted to target vulnerable populations, why American excep…
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Isaiah, Part 78 | Laid Out Before The Lord
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39:39In Isaiah 37, King Hezekiah humbles himself before God—spreading the Assyrian king’s threatening letter in the temple, praying earnestly, and affirming God’s sovereignty—leading the Lord to promise deliverance “because you have prayed.” Dr. Tour emphasizes that sincere prayer, grounded in acknowledgment of God’s power, activates divine response. Wa…
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From Quiet Time to Loud Self: Liz Boltz-Ranfeld on Reclaiming Spiritual Writing
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34:11In this episode, we sit down with Liz Boltz-Ranfeld to talk about what happens when we take back the pen. For so many of us, writing was once locked inside the rigid frame of quiet times and journaling for the Lord. But Liz invites us to re-envision spiritual writing as something wildly more powerful: a practice of healing, resistance, and reclaimi…
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Teaching from Isaiah chapters 36 and 37, Dr. James Tour urges us to obey the Lord boldly and refuse fear—Hezekiah responds to Assyria’s threats with humility and prayer, trusting God’s deliverance rather than human strength. WordPress: https://jesusandscience.org/wp-admin/ Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@…
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Dr. James Tour warns against believing the enemy’s lies that God won’t deliver us—using the siege of Jerusalem in Isaiah 36 as a backdrop to illustrate that trusting in God, repenting, and relinquishing false sources of confidence is always possible and vital. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour I…
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This week, Meg and Sarai sit down with Cult Slayer, Mica Ringo, whose Recovering Alumni blog played a key role in exposing the abuses of Teen Mania Ministries and giving survivors a voice as shown in the Prime Docuseries, Shiny, Happy People Season 2. Mica didn’t just tell stories—zir work helped bring lasting attention and pressure that contribute…
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Isaiah, Part 75 | Welcomed Back After Rebellion
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39:59Dr. James Tour walks through Isaiah 36 and the history of King Hezekiah’s rebellion against Assyria to show that even faithful people can fall into disobedience, which brings costly consequences—but God still welcomes them back like the father in the prodigal son parable. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@d…
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[Interview] Scopes Trial Breakdown: Bible, Evolution, and a Public Spectacle with Josh Swamidass & James Tour
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1:07:01This conversation explores the centennial legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial with Dr. Joshua Swamidass, discussing its unusual courtroom drama, cultural fallout, and how it shaped public opinion on evolution, fundamentalism, and education. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us i…
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When Science Seems To Disprove Genesis (Bible vs. Science Part 2)
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32:20What's your favorite Bible verse? EPISODE OUTLINE: When Science Seems To Disprove Genesis Bible vs. Science - Part 2 When Science Seems to Disprove Genesis Series: the bible vs. science – Part 2 Strong Phrases from Heavy Skeptics Segment 1: Story from College (3 mins.) Segment 2: What’s Really Going On Segment 3: Why It Matters Segment 4: Examples …
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In this message, Dr. Tour emphasizes the need to “strengthen yourself in the Lord,” follow God’s authority, and obey His commands to experience healing, restoration, and everlasting joy as promised in Isaiah 35. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more c…
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Isaiah, Part 73 | Judgment Upon All Nations
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39:06What if ancient prophecies predicted our future? Isaiah wrote of vivid warnings of judgment, hope, and the fate of nations that have implications today. — Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly app…
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This message from Isaiah 33 highlights God’s ultimate deliverance from sin and promises of restoration and protection for the faithful remnant during end times, while contrasting the fate of the apostates. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across …
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Isaiah 33 describes a period of broken covenants and turmoil caused by the Antichrist, but assures listeners that God will refine and protect a faithful remnant, offering daily stability, wisdom, and salvation to all who trust in Him. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in …
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Do We Expect Too Much From Science, And Too Little From Scripture?
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28:09What's your favorite Bible verse? Does science disprove the Bible? Can Christians be confident in the Word when scientific findings seem to contradict it? This episode will explore how to approach science and the Word in a way that honors God, while also respecting the tool that He created science to truly be, a tool to worship Him. One of the most…
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We learn about Isaiah’s vision to the bold faith of the early church, and the moving story of personal transformation grounded in the resurrection of Jesus. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly a…
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Dr. James Tour reflects on Isaiah Chapter 32, emphasizing how God opens eyes and hearts to truth, calling listeners to bold faith and acts of goodness in the face of evil. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we …
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Isaiah’s ancient prophecies connect personal suffering, the experience of God entering into humanity, and the enduring promise that justice and understanding will ultimately prevail. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media pla…
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In a world where self-reliance is instinctive and hardship is relentless, Isaiah 31 reminds us that even fleeting comfort can tempt us to forget God—until, inevitably, suffering returns to draw us back to the only strength that endures. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us i…
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Walking with God through decades brings deep experiences of His deliverance—not a life without trouble, but a life anchored in hope and rest in Him, even during the hardest battles. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media plat…
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Note: We apologize for posting this episode, Isaiah part 65, out of chronological order. In part 65 we look at Isaiah 30:19-26 and the promise of a future where healing and restoration—both physical and spiritual—are central to God’s plan. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support u…
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Isaiah warns Judah against seeking help from Egypt, emphasizing that trust and rest in God is true strength; even in discipline, God draws close, offering intimacy and guidance through hardship. — Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our diffe…
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Isaiah 30 emphasizes that true rest and salvation come through repentance, quiet trust in God, and reliance on His grace rather than seeking security through worldly alliances, underscored by the transformative power of Scripture. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in crea…
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Isaiah 29–30 warns against seeking refuge outside of God’s will, using alliances like Israel’s with Egypt as an example of rebellion that leads to collapse. The lesson emphasizes trusting God’s Word, heeding prophetic warnings, and the devastating consequences of spiritual defiance. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com…
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In this study of Isaiah 29, Dr. James Tour explains the importance of good deeds in the life of a believer, the role of repentance, and how God promises spiritual restoration and national redemption for Israel during the end times. He emphasizes that true transformation comes through daily engagement with Scripture and a relationship with Jesus, no…
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God's wisdom is hidden from those who reject His Spirit, including spiritual leaders who elevate tradition over truth. God uses the weak and overlooked to demonstrate His power, contrasting the lifeless traditions of men with the transformative power of God's word and the gospel.By Dr. James Tour
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Dr. James Tour emphasizes that God is the ultimate instructor, not only in spiritual matters but in all disciplines, using analogies, like farming, to convey truth. 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…
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Dr. James Tour explores God’s unwavering standard of justice and righteousness, contrasting Judah’s failed political alliances with prophetic insights into Israel’s future covenant with the Antichrist. (00:00) God’s Justice as the Standard(03:29) Judah’s Alliance and Downfall(06:20) The Cornerstone Prophecy(09:19) Christ in the Old Testament(12:06)…
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Dr. James Tour explores Isaiah 28 and its prophetic warnings about tribulation, linking ancient Assyria’s invasion to future events involving the Antichrist and Israel’s suffering. He emphasizes faith in Jesus as the cornerstone of peace amid turmoil and discusses biblical prophecy, Israel’s history, and the necessity of trusting God’s plan. Watch …
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Dr. James Tour Discusses the prophet Isaiah’s repeated warnings both the northern kingdom of Israel and Judah regarding their unbelief, comparing their leaders to drunkards and condemning their reliance on foreign alliances instead of trusting God. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would …
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Dr. James Tour discusses Isaiah 27, focusing on God’s promise to gather Israel one by one and their national regeneration during the Millennial Kingdom. 00:00 God’s promise to gather Israel03:45 Tribulation period explained07:03 National regeneration of Israel11:10 Expanded territory after tribulation15:32 Jesus’ return with a great trumpet20:32 Is…
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Resist Through Art: Comics as a Canvas for Change with Andrea Gilroy
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39:41In an era where voices are silenced, and stories are censored, embracing and supporting spaces that offer uncensored narratives is more crucial than ever. Artistic Resistance: Andrea shares her insights on how comics have historically challenged societal norms and offered a platform for collective power and identity expression. With her expertise i…
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Dr. James Tour discusses God’s call to Israel to seek refuge during the tribulation period, referencing Isaiah 26:20–21 and chapter 27, along with supporting scriptures from Daniel, Matthew, and Revelation. He highlights God’s protection over Israel, the prophecy of the Antichrist, and Jesus’ care for His people, urging believers to cultivate a str…
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Everyday Acts of Rebellion with Brit Koch
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43:08In today's empowering episode, we're joined by wellness guide and advocate Brit Koch, who introduces us to the transformative concept of rest as a form of resistance plus 49 other Actionable Ways to Resist. Our conversation redefines self-care and explores how small, personal actions can lead to significant societal change. Whether you're new to ac…
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The Strength of Us: How Community Shapes Our Resilience
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8:41Today, let's talk about something close to our hearts -- community, growth, and the gritty reality of dealing with societal issues. In today's world, where chaos often seems to reign supreme, finding our people, opening up, and taking care of ourselves isn't just nice to have—it's essential for our survival and empowerment. We're bringing you a cha…
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Isaiah, Part 52 | Judgment & Righteousness
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36:50Dr. James Tour discusses the concept of righteousness through judgment, emphasizing that no one is inherently righteous and that true peace comes from dwelling on God’s truth. 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 pl…
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Isaiah, Part 53 | Resurrection of the Saints
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35:45Dr. James Tour discusses biblical prophecy, including the timeline of tribulation, the millennial reign, and Old Testament references to resurrection, reinforcing the certainty of God’s promises. 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 ou…
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Dr. James Tour discusses prophecy within Isaiah about the millennial kingdom, the distinction between the righteous and unrighteous, and the peace that comes from steadfast faith. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platfo…
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Dr. Tour discusses the importance of waiting on the Lord for strength and the future prophecy of God’s judgment and salvation in Isaiah, specifically the millennial reign after the tribulation period. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our d…
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Dr. James Tour explores Isaiah 25, focusing on the Millennial Reign of Christ, the lavish banquet for all people, and Jesus’ role as a servant leader. The teaching emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy, the importance of serving others, and the promise of a future resurrection and eternal reign with Christ. Watch the whole series and more on our Y…
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Isaiah chapter 25 emphasizes God’s faithfulness, deliverance, and judgment, showcasing the profound act of offering praise even in the midst of trials. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly apprec…
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Isaiah chapter 24 speaks of the “Little Apocalypse,” highlighting God’s judgment during the tribulation as described in Isaiah’s prophetic vision. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate …
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Dr. Tour explores Isaiah 24 and its parallels to Revelation, focusing on the Great Tribulation, God’s judgment on wickedness, and the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour. If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms,…
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Dr. Tour explores Isaiah 23 and the prophetic judgment of Tyre, highlighting its history, wealth, destruction, and eventual restoration, while drawing spiritual lessons on humility and God’s faithfulness.By Dr. James Tour
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