Best Forrest Inslee Podcasts (2025)

In this conversation, John Vicory shares his journey of recovery through the outdoor community OSAT (One Step at a Time). He discusses the importance of nature in healing, the diverse backgrounds of OSAT members, and how the organization fosters a supportive environment for those in recovery. John reflects on his personal struggles with addiction, …

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Awakening a Forest Sense: Grief, Mystery, and the Reformation of Faith with Michael Ellick 1:00:49

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Community with the Whole of Creation, with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt of Kinship Plot | Ep. 137 46:39

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In this conversation, Forrest and James engage with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt, co-founders of Kinship Plot, an intentional community in Charlotte, North Carolina. They discuss the vision behind Kinship Plot, which focuses on cultivating resonant relationships with each other, the land, and with Spirit. The conversation explores the community's …

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Standing Up for Nature: The Power of Ordinary People, with Jennifer Godfrey | Ep. 136 28:05

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In this conversation, Jennifer Godfrey shares her journey of advocacy for the Southern Resident Killer Whales and the broader ecological health of the Puget Sound region. She discusses her emotional connection to nature, the challenges she faced in filing the Orca Appeal, and the importance of community engagement in environmental issues. Jennifer …

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Wholeness as the Holy Work of Process Theology with Dr. Sheri Kling 59:34

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In this episode of The Holy Wild, Victoria Loorz and Dr. Sheri Kling explore how personal trauma, dreamwork, and encounters with the natural world can become gateways into deeper wholeness and divine relationship. Sheri weaves process theology and Jungian psychology into lived stories of synchronicity, butterflies, and sacred encounters that remind…

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When the Earth Speaks: Synchronicity, Story, and the Sacred with Dr. Craig Chalquist 1:01:55

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In this episode of The Holy Wild, Victoria Loorz speaks with Dr. Craig Chalquist as they explore how to live through collapse with open hearts, grounding in love and relationship with Earth. They speak of healing false separations between spirit and matter, human and nature, psyche and place, and how imagination, story, and synchronicity can guide …

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Psychedelics, Nature, and Spiritual Transformation, with Ron Cole-Turner | Ep. 135 39:55

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Summary In this conversation, Forrest talks with Ron Cole-Turner about his journey from traditional theological education to exploring the intersection of psychedelics and spirituality. In particular, they address themes in Ron’s new book Psychedelics and Christian Faith: Exploring an Unexpected Pathway to Healing and Spirituality. Ron emphasizes t…

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Remembering The World As Lover and As Self with Joanna Macy (In Memoriam) 48:58

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In memory of Joanna Macy, we offer this recording from a Seminary of the Wild gathering where she spoke with radiant clarity about living through collapse with courage and love. She outlines four ancient ways of seeing the world—battlefield, trap, lover, and self—and invites us into the radical intimacy of belonging to a living Earth as lover and s…

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Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice, with David Swanson | Ep. 134 46:58

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As we are all aware, so many of the issues that seem to dominate the headlines these days have to do with either racism or the climate crisis. On the face of it, these two major areas of strife and struggle don’t always seem to have a lot to do with one another, but in fact, they are fundamentally connected, sharing the very same root causes that d…

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What We are Learning from the Holy Wild about Spiritual Companionship with Deb Metzger and Elizabeth Rechter 57:08

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What does it mean to listen with the Holy Wild? In this episode, Victoria Loorz is joined by Elizabeth Rechter and Deb Metzger—two seasoned spiritual companions and guides in the Eco-Spiritual Direction program from Seminary of the Wild Earth. Together they reflect on the sacred practice of holy listening in partnership with the more-than-human wor…

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Earthkeeping for Families: A Forest Restoration Story | Ep. 133 48:45

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In this episode, Forrest engages with the DeJong family, who have been pivotal in the restoration of the Cheasty Greenspace in Seattle, WA. The conversation explores their journey of transforming a neglected urban forest into a thriving community space, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, ecological restoration, and the integration …

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Celtic Wisdom for Reconnecting with Place with Seán Ó Gaoithín 1:17:48

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In this episode of The Holy Wild, Victoria Loorz speaks with Sean Ó Gaoithín, the lead gardener at Glenveagh National Park, Irish forest-tender and a third-level Hedge Druid, about his journey of ecological restoration, ancestral reconnection, and spiritual practice. They share how sacred relationship with land is remembered through language, biodi…

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Finding Wholeness in Wilderness Adventure, with Jason Lyle | Ep. 132 48:40

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This episode considers how much of the current language around nature therapy can actually distance some people, and focuses on the need for better ways to talk about earth care and connection to the earth for men in particular. Jason Lyle shares with Forrest about Adventures in Recovery, an organization in the state of Georgia that uses wilderness…

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What Is Church of the Wild? with Valerie Luna Serrels 1:00:55

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In this episode of The Holy Wild, Victoria Loorz speaks with her sister and co-author, Valerie Luna Serrels, about the transformative movement of Wild Church. Together they explore how sacred relationship with Earth is being rekindled through embodied spiritual practice, intentional community, and the reclamation of ancient ways of knowing. They re…

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Our National Parks Under Attack: A Federal Worker Speaks Truth About Power | Ep. 131 39:25

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Americans are facing a massive crisis in earth care. The stark reality is that we’ve all been witnessing the decimation of multiple government land management agencies, such as the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife, among many others. And it’s becoming increasingly obvious how the present administration’s drastic cuts to staffing and b…

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Re-Enchanting the World Through Relationship with Brother Coyote (Gary Paul Nabhan) 53:10

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In this profound conversation, Victoria Loorz is joined by ethnobotanist, Franciscan brother, and spiritual ecologist Gary Paul Nabhan—also known as Brother Coyote—exploring themes of cultural and spiritual resistance, sacred relationship with the land, and the transformative power of remembering ancient ways. Gary shares stories of his time with I…

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Jobs in the Climate Space: Earthkeeping and Vocation, with Brennan Ziegler | Ep. 130 31:27

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to align your daily work in ways that directly benefit the planet? Or, do you know folks in the early stages of vocational exploration who are seeking meaningful work in fields connected to earth care? In this episode, Forrest talks with Brennan Ziegler—a guy in his mid-twenties who has dedicated himself…

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Life After Doom with Brian McLaren 53:30

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In this episode of The Holy Wild, Victoria Loorz speaks with author and public theologian Brian McLaren about how to live with love, courage, and imagination in the midst of ecological and societal collapse. Rooted in McLaren’s latest book, Life After Doom, their conversation invites us into a deeper spirituality that faces reality without losing h…

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Being a Good Relative in the Community of Creation, with Randy Woodley | Ep. 129 39:13

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In this special archive episode of the Earthkeepers podcast, Forrest engages with Reverend Dr. Randy Woodley, exploring the intersection of indigenous theology, environmental justice, and the need for a paradigm shift in how we relate to the earth. Woodley shares his journey of establishing the Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice, and discus…

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Kincentric Leadership: The Unlearning And Emergence Of A New Kind Of Spiritual Leader with Justine Afra Huxley 49:44

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In this moving conversation, Victoria Loorz and Justine Afra Huxley explore kincentric leadership as both an unlearning and an emergence — a return to sacred relationship with Earth and a new way of living as spiritual leaders. Drawing from Sufi tradition, spiritual ecology, and deep listening to the more-than-human world, Justine invites us into a…

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Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross | Ep. 128 53:33

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In this conversation, Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross discuss their book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, exploring themes of earth care, spirituality, and the deep connections humans have with nature. They emphasize the importance of recognizing our kinship with the living world and the wisdom that trees can impart. The discussion also high…

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Indigenous Worldview Can Preserve Our Existence with Four Arrows (Don Trent Jacobs) 52:25

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In this moving episode of The Holy Wild, Victoria Loorz is joined by Four Arrows (Don Trent Jacobs)—Cherokee author, scholar, and Lakota pipe carrier—for a profound conversation centered on reclaiming a kinship-based worldview. Drawing from Indigenous wisdom, never-before-told personal vision stories, and decades of advocacy, Four Arrows shares how…

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Eating as Earthcare: Shifting Toward a Plant-based Diet, with Jessica Schroeder | Ep. 127 53:38

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In this engaging conversation, Forrest speaks with Jo Swinney and Jessica Schroeder about their journeys in environmental stewardship, mindful eating, and the role of food in community building. They explore the impact of food choices on the environment, the challenges of discussing climate change, and the importance of creating a nurturing communi…

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Mapping The Holy Wild 51:31

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On our first episode of the Holy Wild, Victoria speaks with producer Stephen about the vision for the podcast. Victoria shares her answers to the questions we intend to ask every guest, including "tell me about the land that raised you?" and "what's a recent experience you've had with the holy and wild?" They also introduce elements of the podcast …

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Do One Thing: Earthkeeping as a Lifestyle, with Ruth Valerio | Ep. 126 34:48

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In this episode Forrest, along with Christine Sine, talk with Ruth Valerio—a British author, speaker, and activist who is passionate about both social justice and environmental justice. In this conversation, Ruth shares her journey of faith and environmental awareness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. She discusses the imp…

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Environmental Entrepreneurship: The Business of Earthkeeping, with Cassinia’s Paul Dettman | Ep. 125 47:38

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In these times of environmental crisis, it becomes crucial for us to think innovatively—even experimentally—to find ways to protect and advocate for the earth. In this conversation, Paul Dettmann shares insights into Cassinia, an organization dedicated to managing 30% of Australia's ecosystems for conservation. He discusses the journey of Cassinia …

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Practices for a Wilder Spirituality: Victoria Loorz’ New Field Guide to Church of the Wild | Ep. 124 40:16

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If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know that one of our frequent—and recent—guests is Victoria Loorz, one of the founders of the Wild Church movement. In this conversation, she discusses her book Field Guide to Church of the Wild, which serves as a resource for individuals and communities seeking to reconnect with nature and spirituality. The boo…

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The Holy Wild Trailer 5:38

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From the Center For Wild Spirituality, The Holy Wild, hosted by Victoria Loorz. Connect with the Center: Website: wildspirituality.earth Victoria's Website: victorialoorz.com Email: [email protected] Linktree: linktr.ee/ctrforwildspirituality Instagram: @center_for_wild_spiritualityBy Victoria Loorz

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Faith and Farming in Chicagoland: Matt and Mary Anne Ryan of Vineyard Green | Ep. 123 33:32

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As always, Earthkeepers is on the lookout for stories of faith communities who are creating new, imaginative ways to integrate creation care into the values and practices of faith life. In episode 121 for example, we spoke with folks at the Rainier Avenue Church about their urban community garden and their creation care study group. In this episode…

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“All Our Relatives”—Learning to be Part of Creation, with Lenore Three Stars | Ep. 122 35:51

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This is a podcast interview that took place almost five years ago. We’ve chosen to air that episode again because it really speaks about the formative stages of the Earthkeepers podcast, and serves as a reminder that one of our core purposes has always been, even from the very beginning, to give more air space to “corrective voices from the margins…

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Urban Earthkeepers: Greening the Church and the Neighborhood | Ep. 121 36:00

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Earthkeepers podcast is committed to helping communities think creatively and boldly about ways they might care for the places where they live. In this episode, Forrest chats with three people—Rachel, Logan, and Celize—about the ways in which Rainier Avenue Church, an urban faith community in Seattle, is trying to actively integrate earth care and …

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Edgewalking: Finding New Vision in Wilderness (part 2) with Victoria Loorz | Ep. 120 43:16

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At the end of last year, Forrest spoke with Victoria Loorz about the ways in which a more ecologically-conscious faith offers hope for “edgewalkers”— a term used to describe Christ followers who have moved away from the center of conventional church, and moved toward the creative edges of the institution—those generative marginal spaces where new i…

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Edgewalking: Finding New Vision in Wilderness (part I) with Victoria Loorz | Ep. 119 40:54

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In recent past episodes you might recall hearing the term “edgewalkers”—and by that term, we mean those of us who have moved away from the center of conventional church and faith praxis, and moved toward the creative edges of the institutional church where new imaginings and alternate expressions of faith life are being explored. That includes, of …

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Welcoming Creation: A Celtic Advent Reflection, with Christine Sine and Brother Seán Aherne | Ep. 118 10:46

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Toward the end of the year Earthkeepers podcast always releases a special holiday episode that breaks from the usual interview mode. In this episode, we’re gifting a passage from our friend Christine Sine’s book called Celtic Advent: Following an Unfamiliar Path Through Advent. Earthkeepers recommends this book because in it, Christine brings fresh…

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Surviving and Thriving: Earthkeeping after the Election | Ep. 117 17:08

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What are the prospects for the planet now that Trump has been re-elected? What are the implications of the recent election in terms of how we advocate and care for the earth? In this urgent no-frills episode, James and Forrest offer thoughts on how we might care for ourselves AND how we can persist and persevere in our calling as earthkeepers. They…

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Pt. 2 The Great Search: John Philip Newell: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home | Ep. 116 34:54

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In this episode James and Forrest continue with the second part of a conversation with John Philip Newell about his new book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home. In this book, John Philip argues for a re-imagining of how we relate to creation, to each other, to God and even to ourselves. He advocates for …

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Pt. 1 John Philip Newell: The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home | Ep. 115 27:54

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James and Forrest have a conversation with John Philip Newell about his new book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home. In this book, John Philip argues for a re-imagining of how we relate to creation, to each other, to God and even to ourselves. He advocates for engaging creation as the primary means of kn…

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Uprooted: Refugee Trauma and the Healing Power of Art, with Hale Gencel | Ep. 114 33:00

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Host Forrest Inslee discusses the profound impact of displacement on individuals and communities, particularly in the context of refugees. He speaks with Hale Gencel, a Turkish mental health professional and artist, who utilizes art as a therapeutic tool to help displaced individuals process trauma and build resilience. The conversation explores th…

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Agrarian Spirit: Cultivating Faith, Community, and the Land with Norman Wirzba | Ep. 113 1:02:01

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In this archive episode Forrest and James talk to Norman Wirzba, professor and author of a book called Agrarian Spirit: Cultivating Faith, Community, and the Land. In this book, Dr. Wirzba makes the case for a kind of spirituality that is grounded in deep awareness of creation. Among other things, this sort of humble, earthy spirituality that he en…

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The God of Wild Places, with Tony Jones and Christine Sine | Ep. 112 28:39

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This is a different sort of episode from our normal format. Basically, it is a small book review followed by a conversation between that book’s author and Christine Sine. The book is called The God of Wild Places, by a chap named Tony Jones. It is a deeply honest account of the author's life, filled with stories of failure, self-doubt, and redempti…

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How Nature Heals: Learning to be Present to Place, with Leah Kostamo | Ep. 111 54:58

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Leah Kostamo, a counselor and spiritual director, discusses the ways in which her helping practices integrate and collaborate with nature. She emphasizes the shared meaning of caring for creation as a way of joining in God’s work and finding hope thereby. In her musings about self-care and creation care, she emphasizes the ways that nature can heal…

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Spiritual Practices for Creation Care: Becoming People of Restoration, with Liuan Huska | Ep. 110 24:14

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Forrest talks with Liuan Huska, about her work with what she calls “liturgies of restoration.” Commissioned by the Au Sable Institute, Liuan has developed a workbook, which is now the basis of a course—one that helps people to explore how habits of thought and action shape our character, and inform the larger stories we tell ourselves—especially as…

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Race, Ethnicity, and Missions: Miriam Adeney on Missions Drop Podcast 21:23

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Recently, one of the book’s contributors, Dr. Miriam Adeney, was interviewed on the Missions Drop podcast. In this interesting conversation with Emily Simmons, Miriam shares about the importance of diversity and unity in the church. She pays particular attention to issues of race and ethnicity, and talks about how those issues can have a huge impac…

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Learning the Art—and Heart—of Science: The Work of Au Sable Institute | Ep. 109 42:15

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Forrest, the Earthkeepers podcast host, also works for the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship on Whidbey Island, off the coast of Washington State. This episode focuses on one of PRI's partners, an organization called the Au Sable Institute, which serves undergraduate students whose vocational interests lie in some form of earthkee…

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Being a Good Relative in the Family of Creation: An archive episode with Randy Woodley | Ep. 108 37:40

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In recognition of the recent summer solstice, we are releasing an episode from the podcast archives. This is in fact an episode from season one, a conversation with Randy Woodley. Out of all the episodes we’ve done, this episode has been listened to more than any other—and for good reason! As you listen to this conversation, you might ask yourself …

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Greening Real Estate: Ecology, Community, and Bees, with Wes Willison | Ep. 107 40:04

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In this episode (part two of the conversation begun in the last episode) Forrest and Wes focus more directly on the overarching theme of season five: the idea that every vocation can somehow be made greener—and that in almost every job we can find ways to practice the values of earthkeeping. As a real estate agent in Philladelphia, Wes has given lo…

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A Millennial's Take on Our Climate Future, with Wes Willison | Ep. 106 44:19

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In this podcast we speak often of the particular concerns of younger generations—including Gen X, Millennials and Gen Alpha. We try to pay attention to voices representing these generations, knowing that they are the ones who will ultimately suffer more as the climate changes—bringing increasing environmental and social disruption in the coming yea…

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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, with Brian McLaren | Ep. 105 46:40

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Back in 2001, Brian McLaren wrote a book called A New Kind of Christian. For many, it turned out to be a revolutionary book that explored a kind of faith outside the boxes of mainstream Christianity—a faith that challenged tired, unhelpful ways of thinking and doing, and raised exciting possibilities for a reinvigorated postmodern Christianity. His…

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Orphanage Voluntourism: David Sanon and Steph DeLuca Robinson on the Upwardly Dependent Podcast 48:44

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Recently, two of the of the Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions book contributors, David Sanon and Steph DeLuca Robinson, were asked to join a conversation with Dr. Lauren Pinkston on the Upwardly Dependent podcast. In this episode of the Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions podcast, you’ll hear an abridged version of that conversation, entitled The Other…