Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy - Gary Gunderson Christians Caring For Creation podcast

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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 upend some long-held thoughts about helping the poor and vulnerable. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Under the Francis Tree - Eric Howell 38:55

21 days ago38:55

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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 caring for the earth and all that is within it. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Pope Francis: The Environmental Pope - Clifford Cain 36:30

8 weeks ago36:30

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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 ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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What Does a Man Learn About Climate When He Hikes the Tallest Mountains in the World? - Tom Nisbett 36:56

10 weeks ago36:56

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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. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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The Man Who Makes Rain – Chris Searles 38:25

12 weeks ago38:25

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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 to save all of us. For more information go to Biointegrity.net . Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Hildegard of Bingen, First Female Christian Scientist 33:09

14 weeks ago33:09

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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 ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy - Gary Gunderson 32:50

16 weeks ago32:50

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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 Gunderson's website: garygunderson.net Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Walking the Gospel - Tom Nisbett 31:06

17 weeks ago31:06

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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 about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Ecology - Clifford Cain 35:04

19 weeks ago35:04

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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. Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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What the Trump Election Means for the Environment 23:08

25 weeks ago23:08

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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 ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Robert Davies: Why Hurricane Helene Was So Devastating 38:40

29 weeks ago38:40

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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…

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Top Ten Ways to Care for Creation Today - Don Gordon 28:37

30 weeks ago28:37

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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 ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Carol Devine: One Home, One Future 34:03

32 weeks ago34:03

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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 mobilizing faith communities for creation care. You can find great resources and learn more about One Home, One Future at https://www.onehomeonefuture.org/ Learn more about C3 at ChristiansCaringforCreation.org. Theme music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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John Morrison - Helping Churches Transition to Clean Energy 35:16

35 weeks ago35:16

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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 music by Christian McIvor - christianmcivormusic.com…

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Dr. Stan Meiburg: Chief Operating Officer of EPA 38:09

37 weeks ago38:09