Christians Caring for Creation

What if the Parable of the Good Samaritan could be rewritten so that the good Samaritan did things BEFORE the man was beaten, robbed and wounded which prevented the terrible event from happening in the first place?  This is what Joe Blosser explores in his provocative book “To Love Our Neighbors: Radical Practices in Solidarity, Sufficiency and Sustainability.  Warning: Listening to this could upe...

What do you get when you combine a Baptist pastor and Roman Catholic St. Francis of Assisi?  You discover a path that offers hope for reconciliation between ourselves and God, with one another and brother earth.    In this podcast Eric Howell talks his just published book, Under the Francis Tree , inviting us to gaze upon the holy ground where we gather for worship week after week as a witness to...

Pope Francis is the strongest environmental advocate the Roman papacy has ever produced.  Author Clifford Cain tells us in this podcast about his life before the papacy, including his days as a bouncer in a bar.  He discloses Francis' vision of humanity’s relationship to the creation and his call to repent for our lack of real action on climate change. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringf...

Tom Nisbett has a PhD in Economics and has hiked the tallest mountains on all seven continents.  In this podcast we hear about the physical and spiritual experiences of these hikes, along with an eyewitness account of the effect of climate change all over the world.   You can get a copy of his just published book, Moving Mountains, detailing these experiences at the bookstore of your choice.  Lear...

Can a human being do something to make it rain?  Chris Searles would say humans can’t make rain, but trees can.  And we can hydrate trees in a way that accelerates their capabilities in making rain.  The founder of Biointegrity.net , Chris has found success in enhancing a region’s rainfall.  This podcast tells the story of someone who may have discovered a way to cooperate with the natural world t...

Hildegard was sent to the abbey at the age of 8, a tithe from her devoted Catholic parents to the church.  And what a gift she was.  Mystic, visionary, composer of hymns, and first female scientist in the Christian community, Hildegard was canonized by the Catholic church in 2012.  Listen to Cliff Cain, expert on Hildegard, tell about this 12th century saint from Germany. Learn more about C3 at Ch...

Jimmy Carter did more for the environment than any other president in history, including Teddy Roosevelt.  As we reflect on his 100 years of life and leadership, we offer this podcast with Gary Gunderson, who worked for 10 years at the Carter Center in Atlanta.  Listen and learn how President Carter was ahead of his time in many areas, but especially in regards to caring for the earth. Gary Gunder...

Tom Nisbett is a Christian environmentalist, mountaineer, and organizational consultant with a PhD from Texas Tech University.   In this podcast, Tom tells us how he has “walked the Gospel,” hiking up mountains with Jesus across America and around the world.  The spiritual journal documenting these journeys is found in his latest book “Retreat Upward: A Mountain Pathway for the Soul.” Learn more a...

Francis of Assisi left a life of luxury and privilege in the 13th century to become the leader of young Italian disciples devoted to poverty and simplicity. Author and professor, Clifford Cain, tells the fascinating tale of his life and his eventual canonization in the Roman Catholic church as the patron saint of ecology.  You can find all ten of Clifford Cain’s books on many online retail stores....

Now that Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the U.S., what happens to the environment?  We find the answer in two places—his first administration and Project 2025, a blueprint for his second administration.   Listen to C3 Founder Don Gordon highlight some of the polices and positions likely to take place in the next Trump administration. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringf...

Why did a hurricane making landfall in Florida have such a devastating impact on those living in the mountains of western North Carolina? That is the question addressed in this podcast by Robert Davies, C3 scientific consultant and physical science professor at Utah State University. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com

This episode is the fourth in a series on “Why Care for Creation" and features C3 founder Don Gordon's top ten list on ways we can care for God’s creation today.    Some helpful links in this podcast include: Pulitzer Prize-winning, non-partisan website: Insideclimatenews.org Link to contact elected officials: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringf...

How can I walk more gently on the earth?  That is a question Carol Devine asks individuals and faith communities.  A former preschool and kindergarten teacher called by God to connect her faith with her love for the earth, this is the story of one woman on a mission to remind humans to care for the one home God has created.  She is the facilitator of One Home, One Future , a dynamic campaign mobil...

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has $500 billion dollars available to help the country transition to a cleaner economy.  John Morrison, leader of NC Clean Future, wants to help your faith community access these funds.  In this podcast John tells us how this can be done.   You can contact John Morrison at jmorrison23@catawba.edu Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme musi...

What is it like to be the leader of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with 15,000 employees and a budget of $8.1 billion?  Stan Meiburg tells about his "calling" to serve the common good in his 39 year career at the EPA. Currently he serves as the Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Lear...

This is the third of a four podcast series on Creation Care by C3 Founder Don Gordon. This third podcast presents the scientific models and data that are the root of the ecological crises we face in the 21st century.  We've heard the biblical foundations and natural theological foundations of Creation Care.  Now, we get to hear what the scientists from around the world are saying.  Learn more...

Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock, AR was named C3 Church of the Year in 2023. One of the key environmental leaders at the church is Ann Owen, a long-time lover of God’s Creation. A Georgia native who became a leading Arkansas environmentalist along with her husband Rick Owen, she has helped Second Presbyterian become a role model for other churches in the PCUSA denomination.   You can lea...

This is the second of a four podcast series on Creation Care by C3 Founder Don Gordon. This second podcast lays the natural theological foundations for caring for God’s creation. The first podcast dealt with the biblical foundations.  The third podcast will present the scientific evidence for our current environmental crises, and the fourth will offer practical strategies for individuals and faith...

Sandy Richter earned a Ph. D in Old Testament from Harvard and taught at Wheaton College, the Notre Dame of the evangelical world. Today she provides a bridge from the ancient texts of Israel to the modern crisis of environmental degradation. A much sought after speaker, teacher and preacher across America and Canada, we are honored to have her for this podcast.  Learn more about C3 at ChristiansC...

This is the first of a four podcast series on Creation Care by C3 Founder Don Gordon. This first podcast lays the biblical foundation for caring for God’s creation. Podcasts to come will deal with the natural foundations, the scientific foundations, and practical strategies for individuals and faith communities to care for creation. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme mus...

The East African nation of Kenya is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the east and Lake Victoria on the west.  In between there is  Mount Kilimanjaro and the captivating wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos.  But did you know it’s leading the world in sustainability with net zero emissions?  Sam Harrell, born and raised in Kenya, our podcast guest, talks about his life and work in creating flour...

As a young industrial analyst for Electronic Data Systems in Dallas, run by former presidential candidate Ross Perot, Jean Ritok picked up some important mantras like, “Trudge through the snow barefoot to meet the needs of your customer.” Jean learned her lessons well and became an empowerment coach who helped people achieve their goals. She eventually led the Raleigh-Durham chapter of Citizens’ C...

99% of the beef bought in grocery stories is raised in factory farms. These cows are grain fed instead of grass fed through grazing. They are injected with steroids to accelerate their growth and shot with antibiotics to deal with the diseases that come from living in confined spaces.   An environmentally friendly solution is to buy beef from local farms. Tim and Karen Harris own such a farm in Ne...

The climate is getting hotter in the physical world and the political world.  We are talking louder, but not communicating better. Karen Dougherty wants to cool things down. Her weekly blog Unheating.com is helping do just that. In this podcast, we’ll talk with Karen, a mom who decided to educate herself about climate change and then pass along her knowledge to others.     You can subscribe to her...

Amy Brooks Paradise doesn't just talk about climate change.  She is on the front line to change how we deal with climate change.  Amy is the North American organizer for GreenFaith, an international organization committed to averting the climate crisis.  Standing in the tradition of the Old Testament prophets, Amy and her army of GreenFaith activists, challenge the banking industry for fundin...