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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The Jesus And Science Foundation Podcasts
Recent sermons from Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California.
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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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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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Jeremy Vuolo • Selected ScripturesFor more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24394. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Jeremy Vuolo, Stephen Moffitt, Rachel Moffitt
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[Interview] Dr. Corey Miller | The Revolution Is Here
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1:09:36The Isaiah series will resume next week. Dr. Corey Miller warns that America is undergoing a soft cultural revolution driven by Marxist-inspired ideologies that have captured the universities, eroding Christian faith and Western values, and issues an urgent call for Christians to reclaim higher education through apologetics, parental discipleship a…
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Abner Chou • Acts 1:15–1:26 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24374. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Abner Chou
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[Interview] Cambridge Conversations: Can Science Point to God? Panel: James Tour, Stephen Meyer & Andrew Fellows
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1:24:58A Cambridge Q&A where James Tour, Andrew Fellows, and Stephen Meyer explain why Christianity best accounts for reality—through personal experience, philosophy, and science. The panel fields audience questions on meaning, doubt, divine hiddenness, the reliability of mind, and the resurrection. This event was organized and hosted by Life in the Round…
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In Isaiah 41, God puts idols on trial, showing their inability to predict or explain history while affirming His sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy—particularly the naming of Cyrus centuries before his birth. Dr. Tour emphasizes Israel’s restoration as a fulfillment of God’s unbreakable covenant with Abraham, contrasting divine faithfulness wit…
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In his sermon from Isaiah 40, Dr. Tour explores God’s unfailing strength and sovereignty, contrasting His eternal power with human frailty and idolatry. He reminds believers that waiting upon the Lord renews spiritual strength, enabling them to rise above weariness through faith and meditation on God’s Word. Watch the whole series and more on our Y…
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Abner Chou • Acts 1:12–1:14 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24311. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Abner Chou
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Abner Chou • Acts 1:9–1:11 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24247. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Abner Chou
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Through Isaiah chapter 40, Dr. James Tour emphasizes the biblical pattern of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration—both for individuals and nations. Through passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Acts, he teaches that returning to God brings spiritual renewal and that God’s word and promises are absolute and eternal. Watch the whole series and more o…
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In this sermon on Isaiah 40, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s shift from judgment to comfort for Israel after Babylonian exile. He explains the prophetic transition to messages of restoration, the symbolism of “double” punishment and blessing for God’s chosen people, and how John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of a voice preparing the way for th…
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Isaiah, Part 84 | Shaken From Complacency
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41:33Covering Isaiah 39–40, Dr. James Tour shows the transition from God’s warnings of judgment to His promises of comfort after Israel’s captivity. Dr. Tour connects historical context, prophecy fulfillment, and the importance of boldness in faith, urging believers to move from complacency to courageous witness. Watch the whole series and more on our Y…
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Learning By Example: The Church in 3 John
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48:28Riley Seid • 3 John 1:1–1:14 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24215. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Riley Seid
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[Interview] Revelation and the War on Israel — Dinesh D’Souza with Dr James Tour
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39:34By Dr. James Tour
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In this sermon, Dr. James Tour warns of the subtle danger of pride—especially when we boast from things God has done—and uses Hezekiah’s story in Isaiah chapter 39 and 2 Chronicles to show how God tests hearts and calls for humility. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support…
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You Get To Have That: On Reclaiming Our Selves from Purity Culture
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51:51Join Sarai and Meg as they discuss the lasting impact of purity culture on our bodies, sexuality, and sense of self. From shame-filled messages like “sex is bad, and your body is bad” to the process of reclaiming pleasure, power, and agency, we explore what it means to move from restriction into liberation. We can reclaim the things that were taken…
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Abner Chou • Acts 1:6 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24155. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Abner Chou
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Isaiah, Part 82 | Gratitude Lost in Pride
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38:29Hezekiah’s story reveals both God’s mercy in extending his life and the danger of pride when gratitude is forgotten. This Bible study explores his psalm of thanksgiving, Sheol’s meaning, and the prophetic warning of Babylon’s coming judgment. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like t…
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Hezekiah’s near-death, prayer, and miraculous recovery (including the sun’s shadow reversing and healing with a cake of figs) prompt his thankful psalm that praises God’s forgiveness and says spiritual deliverance is deeper than relief from physical pain. Dr. Tour applies Isaiah 38 to personal testimony, urging daily engagement with Scripture and r…
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Abner Chou • Acts 1:1–1:5 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24096. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Abner Chou
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Isaiah, Part 80 | Death's Decree Overturned
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39:10God can overturn even a death decree—in the story of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38), his heartfelt and earnest prayer led to God granting him an additional fifteen years of life and delivering Jerusalem from Assyria. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more conten…
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Jeremy Vuolo • Selected ScripturesFor more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24080. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Jeremy Vuolo
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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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Matt Ng • Romans 12:3–12:8 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24054. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Matt Ng
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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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Abner Chou • Acts 1:1–28:31 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24036. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Abner Chou
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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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Stephen Moffitt • Psalm 46:1–46:11 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/24017. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Stephen Moffitt
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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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Jeremy Vuolo • Acts 20:17–20:38 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/23995. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Jeremy Vuolo
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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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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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Josh Villatoro • John 1:14–1:18 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/23871. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Josh Villatoro
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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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Stephen Moffitt • John 1:6–1:13 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/23846. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Stephen Moffitt
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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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Jeremy Vuolo • John 1:1–1:15 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/23822. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Jeremy Vuolo
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Austin Duncan • Proverbs 31:10–31:31 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/23802. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Austin Duncan
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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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Jeremy Vuolo • Proverbs 31:1–31:9 For more information about this sermon visit gracechurch.org/sermons/23774. To learn more about Crossroads, a ministry of Grace Community Church, visit gracechurch.org/crossroads.By Jeremy Vuolo
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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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