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Sorry to Snakes: The Good, The Bad & The Truth
Sofia Perez I have always been in love with paradoxes, from simple ones like Jumbo Shrimp, to the deepest philosophical questions of human nature, to the poor life- or death, or both- of Schrödinger’s cat. Recently I have invited a new conundrum into my heart’s library of contradictions: ethnoherpetology, which is the study of the…
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We don’t know our food. Are dying languages the answer?
Sofia Perez Chapter 2 of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring begins like this: “The history of life on earth has been a history of interaction between living things and their surroundings.” By asserting this fact, she is also asserting an often-overlooked reality: connection. This means that the myth of the world being divided between humankind and…
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Dr. Beth Blissman on Catholic Climate Action
March 20, 2024 Episode 11: Dr. Beth Blissman on Catholic Climate Action Today Dr. Beth Blissman and I discuss the work of the Loretto Community in the UN, the marriage of science and spirituality, and the role of interfaith collaboration in pursuing climate justice on the international stage. Throughout our conversation, Dr.…
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Je-Shawna Wholley on Intergenerational Spiritual Healing
February 28, 2024 Episode 10: Je-Shawna Wholley on Intergenerational Spiritual Healing SUMMARY Today Je-Shawna Wholley, founder of the groundbreaking Earthseed project, shares her insights into spiritual healing, intergenerational dialogue, and engaging with your family history, offering striking ideas for listeners to consider on how to apply these ideas to their own journey into their past.…
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Dr. David Haberman on Indian River Pollution
Today Dr. David Haberman sheds light on Indian river environmentalism, tackling water pollution issues and drawing lessons from Indian environmental activists, offering invaluable insights for listeners on how to apply these practices to their local environmental challenges. Throughout the episode, Dr. David Haberman emphasizes that external pollution stems from internal pollution, highlighting the critical importance…
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Dr. David R. Loy on Eco-dharma, Eco-activism & Ecological Healing
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast January 15, 2024 Episode 7: Dr. David R. Loy on Eco-dharma, Eco-activism & Ecological Healing SUMMARY In this episode, Dr. Loy, a distinguished professor, writer, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism, discusses ecodharma, a concept that intertwines Buddhism’s teachings with ecological consciousness. He begins by…
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Dr. S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate on Religious Objects, Building Peace & the Value of Symbols
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast January 1, 2024 Episode 7: Dr. S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate on Religious Objects, Building Peace & the Value of Symbols SUMMARY This episode of the Sustainable Spirit podcast features Dr. S.B. Rodriguez Plate, a writer, public speaker, editor, and college professor, who bases their work on the fundamental question of what it…
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Air Renaissance: LPG Stoves, A New Dawn for Public Health and Pollution Mastery
Indoor Air Pollution: How bad is it really? When was the last time you cooked something that filled your entire kitchen with smoke? You had to open the windows, call the alarm company, and confirm that no, you hadn’t burnt dinner. Well…maybe. Of course, this is a disaster. Yet the even larger disaster is that…
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Dr. Sarah Pike on Ritual, Radical Eco-Activism & Paganism
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast December 4, 2023 Episode 6: Dr. Sarah Pike on Ritual, Radical Eco-Activism & Paganism SUMMARY Welcome back to another episode of the Sustainable Spirit Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sarah Pike, a distinguished professor of Comparative Religion at California State University, Chico, and an expert in ritual studies, discusses her…
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Dr. Sabina Magliocco on Witchcraft, Paganism & Gender Equality
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast November 20, 2023 Episode 5: Dr. Sabina Magliocco on Witchcraft, Paganism & Gender Equality SUMMARY This episode delves into the fascinating world of witchcraft and paganism, juxtaposing their portrayal in popular culture with their actual practice and significance. It begins by examining the accuracy of witchcraft as depicted in fairy tales…
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Urban Farming + Architecture: Outgrowing Urban Food Deserts
Agriculture is the basis for modern civilization. It is what once enabled us to settle down into a singular location rather than living as nomads, and what ultimately allowed us to then build larger communities. For the past 12,000 years, it has sowed the seeds of advancement. Now that advancement has led us to urban…
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Dr. David P. Gushee on Navigating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Christianity
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast November 6, 2023 Episode 4: Dr. David P. Gushee on Navigating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Christianity SUMMARY In this thought-provoking episode, we engage in a compelling conversation with Dr. David Gushee, a distinguished Christian ethicist, and author of the influential book “Changing Our Mind.” Dr. Gushee’s insightful responses shed light on the…
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Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer on Ghandhian Conflict Resolution, Satyagraha & Social Justice
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast October 17, 2023 Episode 3: Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer on Ghandhian Conflict Resolution, Satyagraha & Social Justice SUMMARY In a thought-provoking podcast interview, Mark Juergensmeyer delves into the profound world of Gandhian conflict resolution and its application to democracy and social justice. He begins by discussing his inspiration for writing a book…