Category: SustainableSpirit

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Sustainable Spirit Podcast October 2, 2023 Episode 2: Ryan Pickering on Nuclear Energy, Renewables & Faith SUMMARY In a thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Ryan Pickering, listeners were taken on a journey through the intersections of spirituality, sustainability, and social justice, with a particular focus on nuclear energy. The conversation delved into various aspects of…