The readings for Transfiguration Sunday are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2 or Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9. This week examines how human sight—limited to just 380-780 nanometers of the electromagnetic spectrum—mirrors our spiritual limitations, drawing parallels between our narrow visible range and Peter's reaction at the transfiguration. As Lent approaches, the episode challenges listeners to slow down and recognize that God works beyond what we can perceive.

Remember to answer this week's question: How are you preparing to sit and listen in Lent, instead of relying solely on what your eyes can see? #FaithandSciPod

If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out: 2-19-23 - Change is Required! 2-23-20 - What are We Moving Towards?

I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz

Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity

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References: The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/ https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_spectrum https://science.nasa.gov/ems/09_visiblelight/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/photoreceptors-rods-and-cones https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/animals-can-see-colors-we-cant-and-new-tech-offers-us-a-glimpse/#:~:text=The%20rainbow%20looks%20different%20to,wavelengths%20or%20properties%20of%20light. https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro/ https://science.nasa.gov/ems/ https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/earth-system/electromagnetic-spectrum

The readings for this week for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany are Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Psalm 112:1-9 (10), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), and Matthew 5:13-20. This week in the podcast, we explore what it means to truly be "salt of the earth" and "light of the world" from Matthew 5:13-20, using science to illustrate why these metaphors matter. It challenges us listeners to move beyond going through the motions of faith and instead actively live it out in abundance, just as God exceeds expectations rather than merely meeting them. The discussion wrestles with how busyness can distract us from genuine reflection and connection with God, ultimately asking: where do you need to put in the work to continue being the salt and the light? Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.

Remember to answer this week's question: Where do you need to put in work to continue being the salt and the light? #FaithandSciPod

If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out: 2-5-23 - Challenging our Faith and Science to Move Forward! 2-9-20 - The Salt and the Light that We Need!

I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz

Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity

Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithandSciPod

References: The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/ https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_(chemistry) https://www.britannica.com/science/photosynthesis https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_(OpenStax)/08:_Microbial_Metabolism/8.06:_Photosynthesis_and_the_Importance_of_Light https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms https://www.britannica.com/science/speed-of-light

The readings for this week for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany are Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12. The readings for the Presentation of the Lord are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40. This week we explore the Beatitudes and the Presentation of Our Lord through the lens of psychological well-being research. Discover how modern studies on post-traumatic growth, purpose, and the "hedonic treadmill" illuminate Jesus' teachings about the blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek. Through the patient waiting of Simeon and Anna, we see how seeking after God through life's difficulties—rather than avoiding them—leads to genuine spiritual, mental, and physical growth. Join us as we examine where faith and science converge on the transformative power of facing challenges with purpose. Thanks again for taking the time to listen, and I hope this is a tool that you find useful.

Remember to answer this week's question: Where in your life do you need to stop and reflect and think about things? #FaithandSciPod

If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out: 1-29-23 - The Difficulty of the Beatitudes! 2-2-20 - We Should be Expecting Change!

I look forward to all of your feedback, Tyler Bublitz

Music used in the podcast: March On by Silent Partner Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity

Social Media: X: @FaithandSciPod Facebook Group: Faith and Science Podcast Group Facebook Company Page: The Faith and Science Podcast LinkedIn: Faith and Science Podcast Email: thefaithandsciencepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithandSciPod

References: The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/ https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill https://gwern.net/doc/psychology/1978-brickman.pdf https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8827649/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4241300/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2208661120 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107 https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273