Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality
Episodes
151 episodes
Grieving for a Suffering Planet: The Climate of Lament, with Michael Ferber and Philip Mingay | Ep. 151
SummaryExplore the profound role of poetry and lament in addressing climate change, grief, and community resilience through the insights of authors Philip Mingay and Michael Ferber. In this episode, we take a look at their new boo...
The Rewilded Heart: Kathleen Audet Interviews Forrest Inslee | Ep. 150
In this special 150th Earthkeepers episode, Kathleen Audet of the Styled Clean podcast and Forrest Inslee discuss the ways in which faith and ecological are intertwined. Niki Hardy of the Wildly Known Life podcast helps frame this conversation,...
I and Thou: Nature, Resilience, and Healing for Soldiers, with Drew McGinley | Ep. 149
In this insightful interview, Drew, an army chaplain with nearly 19 years of service, shares his unique perspective on the intersection of faith, culture, nature, and military service. Discover how his approach to relational encounters and unde...
Trusting Indigenous Ecological Wisdom, with Ciro Flores and Noah Guthrie | Ep. 148
In this conversation, guest host Noah Guthrie interviews Ciro Flores Cabrera about the vital work of A Rocha in environmental conservation across Peru. They consider A Rocha’s prioritization on helping to preserve traditional culture of native ...
Churches Loving Their Places: Brendan McClenahan of TEND | Ep. 147
In this insightful interview, Forrest and Brendan McClenahan discuss the launch of TEND, a free creation care curriculum rooted in faith and community. They explore the barriers and opportunities for integrating creation care into church life, ...
Intentional Community for Human and More-than-Human Beings, with Ruth Padilla deBorst | Ep. 146
In this episode, Forrest Inslee and Jo Swinney spend time with Ruth Padilla deBorst of A Rocha Costa Rica, sharing experiences and insights on creation care and community living. Ruth highlights the organization's growth, and its commitment to ...
Partnering for the Planet: Resisting Environmental Injustice, with James Amadon and Ben Lowe | Ep. 145
In this episode, Forrest Inslee engages with Ben Lowe (A Rocha USA) and James Amadon (Circlewood) to discuss current environmental challenges and the role of faith communities in addressing these issues. They explore the importance of partnersh...
You Are Not Alone: Action Rooted in Community and Nature, with Christy Berghoef | Ep. 144
In this conversation, Christy Berghoef talks with Forrest about her book Rooted: A Spiritual Memoir of Homecoming that explores themes of community and the connection to the land, as a foundation for living lives of social and environmental act...
A More Ecological Democracy: Native American Vision for Better Government, with Randy Woodley | Ep. 143
In this episode, Forrest Inslee talks with Randy Woodley, reflecting on the historical context of democracy in America and emphasizing the need to learn from Indigenous practices that prioritize cooperation and community over competition. He cr...
Standing Together in Defense of Creation: A New Season | Ep. 142
In this episode, Forrest Inslee reflects on the past and future of the Earthkeepers podcast, sharing personal experiences and new initiatives aimed at fostering community and addressing urgent environmental challenges. He introduces a new podca...
Learning Our Relationship with Nature, with Mark Warren of Medicine Bow Wilderness School | Ep. 141
In this engaging conversation, Forrest Inslee, Jason Lyle, and Mark Warren delve into the profound relationship between humans and nature, exploring themes of survival skills, environmental education, and the importance of solitude in reconnect...
Intergenerational Trauma: Native American Truth-Telling, with Robbie Paul | Ep. 140
In this conversation, Forrest and cohost Lenore Three Stars discuss with author Roberta Paul her new book LISTENING TO THE BIRDS: A Nez Perce Woman’s Journey of Self-discovery and Healing. They discuss themes of intergenerational traum...
Exciting New Directions in Faith-Based Earth Care: Victoria Loorz Interviews Forrest Inslee | Ep. 139
In this conversation, introduced by James Amadon, Forrest Inslee is a guest on the Holy Wild podcast, hosted by Victoria Loorz of the Center for Wild Spirituality. Forrest discusses his journey of transitioning from a traditional evangelical pe...
One Step at a Time: Finding Recovery Together in the Outdoors, with John Vicory | Ep. 138
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 foster...
Community with the Whole of Creation, with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt of Kinship Plot | Ep. 137
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 res...
Standing Up for Nature: The Power of Ordinary People, with Jennifer Godfrey | Ep. 136
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 face...
Psychedelics, Nature, and Spiritual Transformation, with Ron Cole-Turner | Ep. 135
SummaryIn 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...
Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice, with David Swanson | Ep. 134
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...
Earthkeeping for Families: A Forest Restoration Story | Ep. 133
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 communi...
Finding Wholeness in Wilderness Adventure, with Jason Lyle | Ep. 132
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 shar...
Our National Parks Under Attack: A Federal Worker Speaks Truth About Power | Ep. 131
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 othe...
Jobs in the Climate Space: Earthkeeping and Vocation, with Brennan Ziegler | Ep. 130
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 car...
Being a Good Relative in the Community of Creation, with Randy Woodley | Ep. 129
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 ea...
Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross | Ep. 128
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 importa...
Eating as Earthcare: Shifting Toward a Plant-based Diet, with Jessica Schroeder | Ep. 127
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 en...