Christianity & the Environment

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Seattle Pacific University has hosted many speakers over the years who have addressed the issues of pollution, climate change, and environmental stewardship.

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    The Green Awakening North American Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 47:31


    2009/03/05. Urge Christians to better steward God's creation and call others to do likewise. Ben Lowe, Co-Coordinator of Renewal and author of "The Green Revolution". Anna Jane Joyner, Coauthor of the Faith in Action report.

    The Micah Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 53:07


    2008/11/20. Outlines the Millennium Development Goals and the ways that the Christian community can help meet those goals. Brian Swarts, National Coordinator, The Micah Challenge.

    The Micah Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 46:07


    2008/11/20. Outlines the Millennium Development Goals and the ways that the Christian community can help meet those goals. Brian Swarts, National Coordinator, The Micah Challenge.

    The Butterfly Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 77:17


    2007/05/18. How small changes in the plant-defense arms race can impact everything from ecosystem evolution to climate change. Rick Lindroth, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin. Fourth Annual Erickson Conference Keynote Address.

    Greening the Church as an Act of Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 43:57


    2008/05/01. Explores the theological importance of the natural world and understanding conservation as a worshipful activity. Fritz and Vivienne Hull, Co-founders of the Whidbey Institute.

    Climate Change and Christian Responsibility (Unnamed segment from "The Butterfly Effect")

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 16:30


    2007/05/18. Encourages Christians who are continuing to speak out and act against climate change. Rick Lindroth, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin. Segment from the Fourth Annual Erickson Conference Keynote Address.

    The Butterfly Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 57:06


    2007/05/18. How small changes in the plant-defense arms race can impact everything from ecosystem evolution to climate change. Rick Lindroth, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin. Fourth Annual Erickson Conference Keynote Address.

    Hot or Not?: Climate Change in the 21st Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 49:34


    2006/10/26. Discusses the issue climate change and what a Christian response should be. Peter Illyn, Director, Restoring Eden.

    The Groaning of Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 46:33


    2006/04/27. Share about work in area of ecology and how Christians should be caring for the environment. Shane Claiborne, Author and founding partner, The Simple Way Community. Residents of The Camden House.

    Natural Disasters: The Whole Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 51:59


    2005/10/27. Discuss natural disasters in light of recent events; address questions as to whether or not natural disasters happening with greater frequency and their psychological effects. Rod Stiling, Prof of History; Tim Nelson, Prof of Biology; John Thoburn, Prof of Psychology; Kathleen Braden, Prof of Geography.

    Students Take a Walk on the Wild Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 52:19


    2005/05/05. Students share about how they have partnered their faith with their conviction to care for creation. Sarah Cupery, Field Science Educator, Yosemite Institute.

    What's Love Got to Do With It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 27:01


    2004/04/07. Tells her story of discovering her deep appreciation for the environment. Leslie Corthell, Career Counselor.

    How Central to Christianity is Caring for Creation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 51:58


    2003/04/10. Consumerism, simplicity, environmentalism, and Christianity. Kevin Neuhouser, Professor of Sociology; Mike Hamilton, Associate Professor of History; Kathleen Braden, Professor of Geography; Rebekah Koch, student.

    Expanding Our Circle of Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 20:52


    2004/04/06. Challenges students to expand their circles of compassion, to express God's love for all of creation. Tanya Marcovna, Program Associate of Earth Ministry.

    Christian Perspectives in Global Warming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 44:50


    2001/05/10. Presents evidence for global warming and discusses its potential impact on the world and the Pacific Northwest. Nate Mantua, Researcher with Climate Impact group, University of Washington.

    Theology of Wild: Stewardship of Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 27:10


    2003/04/08. Protecting the environment as an act of Christian reconciliation. Peter Illyn, Director, Restoring Eden.

    A Faculty Discussion on Christianity and the Environment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 39:39


    1999/05/13. SPU faculty members discuss the relationships between God, humanity, and the environment in terms of theological, social, and practical concerns from their various disciplines.

    The "Good Life" vs. the "Least of These" (Original Title Unavailable)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 32:51


    1999/05/27. Argues that choosing between people and the environment is a false choice, urging listeners to see the human consequence to "the least of these" of "the good life." Gordon Aeschliman, Leader of Target Earth Ministries.

    Social Justice and Care of the Environment (Original Title Unavailable)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 27:06


    1998/05/27. Argues that social justice and care of the environment are two sides of the same coin, and both are the call of the Christian church. Mike Schut, Associate Director, Earth Ministry.

    God's Green Earth: Christianity and the Environmnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 23:29


    1999/05/04. Amity Lumper, SPU student, and Peter Illyn, Director of Target Earth, examine environmental stewardship, the care of Creation and the environment as a part of God's call to Christians.

    Earth Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 31:02


    1990/04/20. Faculty and staff celebrate Earth Day by offering some reflections on nature and the relationship between the environment and Christianity.

    Christians' Use of God's World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 33:12


    1978/02/22. A call to address environmental issues as an American Christian. Levon Balzer.

    Is Doom Necessary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 41:10


    1971/11/05. Argues that our intelligence gives us a responsibility to care for the planet, but refutes alleged environmental crises, arguing instead that we are only beginning to understand the world. Dixy Lee Ray, Director, Pacific Science Center.

    Environmental Problems Resulting from Migration to Urban Areas (Original Title Unavailable)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2010 33:35


    1972/04/19. Addresses environmental problems resulting from the movement of people to urban areas and offers possible solutions to these problems. Richard Lugar, Mayor of Indianapolis; President, National League of Cities; Advisor to the President on Model Cities.

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