Creation Care Conversations
Creation Care Conversations
Jenna Van Donselaar
A series of conversations on creation care, climate justice, and more.
Season of Creation- Laudato Si and Reason for Hope
Doug interviews Erin Lothes from the Laudato Si movement in this final episode of the Season of Creation series.  This episode was produced by Jenna Van Donselaar. Cover art by Kendra Petersen-Kamp
Oct 6, 2021
32 min
Season of Creation- Rooted in Tradition
Jenna and Doug interview Aram Mitchell and Rev. Nicole Diroff of the BTS Center to discuss the role of tradition in our experience of the divine and a source of strength in the climate crisis. To register for the convocation at the BTS center, visit: https://thebtscenter.org/convocation-2021/ "The Soil" was composed by Pax Ressler for the BTS Center. To learn more about Pax Ressler and the music featured in this podcast, visit https://paxressler.com/ This episode was produced by Jenna Van Donselaar. Podcast art by Kendra Petersen-Kamp. 
Sep 24, 2021
42 min
Season of Creation- Scripture as our guide
Doug interviews Dr. Ruth Valerio of Tearfund on how scripture informs her climate justice work. For more on Tearfund, visit www.tearfund.org. This episode was produced by Jenna Van Donselaar. Podcast art by Kendra Petersen-Kamp.
Sep 21, 2021
28 min
Season of Creation- Experiencing the garden
In this episode, Jenna and Doug interview Gordon Clarke (Doug's brother) about his work in agriculture, particularly his work with the Giving Garden in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. To learn more about the Giving Garden, visit: http://pittsfieldchurchofchrist.org/Giving-Garden.php This episode was produced by Jenna Van Donselaar. Podcast art by Kendra Petersen-Kamp.
Sep 15, 2021
37 min
Season of Creation- Reasonable Theology
In this episode, Jenna and Doug are joined by Matthew Groves, a science teacher and communicator. They discuss reason as a source of authority in Christian faith, talk about the relationship between science and religion, and talk about truth.  For more on Matthew, visit his website matthewdgroves.com  This episode was produced by Jenna Van Donselaar. Cover art by Kendra Petersen-Kamp. 
Sep 1, 2021
45 min
Season of Creation- Trailer
The season of creation is around the corner! Join Jenna and Doug (and their guests) as we look at reason, experience, scripture, and tradition during this season of creation.  Cover art by Kendra Petersen-Kamp
Aug 25, 2021
4 min
Earth Day Bonus Episode
Jenna and Doug talk about Earth Day 2021 and each offer a prayer. 
Apr 22, 2021
15 min
Fossil Fuel Free Lent Episode 6- Our original sin
In this episode, Jenna and Doug discuss the last section of the creation narrative in Genesis, and reflect on the role of sin in our world. 
Mar 24, 2021
23 min
Fossil Fuel Free Lent Episode 5- It is not good to be alone
Jenna and Doug talk about the importance of community and collective action- both in the garden of Eden and in climate action. 
Mar 17, 2021
25 min
Fossil Fuel Free Lent Episode 4- Waste not, want not
Jenna and Doug reflect on our vocation as humans to strive for the wellbeing of all of creation, and invite listeners to be mindful of waste during the fourth week of Lent. 
Mar 10, 2021
21 min
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