Best Eco Faith Podcasts (2024)

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Mental Health and Loneliness with James Aaron and Sarah Bishop 1:00:19

5h ago1:00:19

1:00:19

This is the fifth and final episode in our mini-series produced in collaboration with the Pulse team from Uniting Mission and Education. And in my opinion, this one was such a profound, vulnerable and meaningful conversation. Sarah Bishop and James Aaron joined me to explore mental health and loneliness in the context of faith and spirituality. Whe…

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Dealing with discrimination and learning how to protect myself 44:39

1h ago44:39

44:39

Whitney, broadcasting from a Cracker Barrel parking lot in Illinois, shares her journey back to Colorado, following a trip to Cleveland for a family memorial. Discussing the nuances of van life, accessibility challenges at amusement parks, and considerations about carrying a gun for safety, Whitney delves into her experiences with neurodivergence a…

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

7h ago28:39

28:39

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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Technology, AI and Spirituality with Aditee Vora, Somerset Drayton and Jonty Cornford 57:32

1h ago57:32

57:32

Take a quick moment to think about how much technology has changed during your lifetime? What was the height of tech when you were a kid? Can you divide your life up into before and after internet connection? The pace of technological change can be hard to keep up with — but without a doubt it has an impact on our lives, our communities — and our s…

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Van life & reflections from the start of my 2024 cross-country journey 37:05

9d ago37:05

37:05

Whitney shares her experiences traveling in her new van from Los Angeles across the country with her dog, Evie. She talks about the sense of grounding and clarity she feels on the road, the mental challenges she's faced, and the balance she's trying to achieve between work and relaxation. Whitney reflects on her neurodivergence and the evolving und…

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Racial injustice and the Church with Nathan Tyson, Radhika Sukumar-White and Leisl Homes 1:03:04

5d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Hello good people, Welcome to the third conversation in our five episode mini-series with UME’s Pulse team. Over the last two weeks we’ve explored generational divides and climate crisis, eco anxiety and the like. This week another big conversation. What does it mean to keep faith in a world of racial injustice? Are people of faith in Australia tod…

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club and their Haunted Hundred Bike Ride 58:21

5d ago58:21

58:21

Discover the perfect blend of cycling, community, and conservation with the Salty Turtle Cycling Club! Today, I’m chatting with Jill Schiffelbein, Club Board Member and Chairperson of the Haunted Hundred! Jill shares all you need to know about the Cycling Club and their Annual Haunted Hundred Bike Ride, an exciting fundraiser supporting the Karen B…

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

12d ago54:58

54:58

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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Navigating eco-anxiety, finding ways forward with Joyce Tangi, Karina Kreminski & Jono Row 48:30

13d ago48:30

48:30

Hello again good people! This is the second in our series of 5 collaborative conversations hosted by Spiritual Misfits and the Uniting Mission and Education Pulse team, exploring major challenges in our world today and the kind of faith that doesn’t shy away from them or just respond with unhelpful platitudes. And this week we’re delving into a hug…

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‘My Generational Deconstruction’ with Joanna Drayton, Ken Day and Ella Evans 1:02:50

10d ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Spiritual Misfits and Uniting Mission and Education's Pulse team have collaborated to bring you a series of conversations about 5 pressing challenges we face on planet earth today, and the kind of faith that may help emerging generations to navigate and engage with them. In this conversation a Boomer (Ken Day), Gen X (Joanna Drayton), Millennial (W…

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Acton Academy Topsail 47:40

19d ago47:40

47:40

Watch this 15-minute Acton Academy Documentary on YouTube. It provides a strong foundation for our discussion in this episode. After watching, return here to dive into the details. Are you familiar with Disruptive Education? Join me today as Nick and Jessica Bahr introduce a revolutionary approach to learning with Acton Academy and their new affili…

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

29d ago24:14

24:14

In this episode 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 ourselv…

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Christine Redwood, Belinda Groves & Nathan Nettleton on the Open Baptists 1:01:06

18d ago1:01:06

1:01:06

In this episode Will is joined by Christine Redwood, Belinda Groves and Nathan Nettleton to discuss the emergence of the Open Baptists, a new Baptist movement within Australia. The Open Baptists seek to reimagine what it means to work together as Baptist churches, focusing on partnership, collective decision-making, and freedom of conscience. They …

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ADHD updates and a new travel chapter 1:03:37

18d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Whitney opens up about her recent experience with ADHD management, including adjusting her medication with the help of her psychiatrist. She talks about the challenges, such as dealing with dysphraxia and the emotional impacts of feeling different. Whitney also shares her decision to buy a camper van for her upcoming annual road trip, detailing the…

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Saltwater Collection 43:51

26d ago43:51

43:51

Celebrate the beauty of the North Carolina coast with Faith Teasley and her brand, Saltwater Collection, featuring her stunning debut coffee table book, “Saltwater: Coastal Carolina”. In this episode, we explore the heartwarming stories of summers spent at “The Cottage” in Pamlico with her Grandma Betty who spurred her passion for the Carolina coas…

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Karen Pack on starting loved and restoring the erased 1:03:04

25d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

The Reverend Dr Karen Pack is a religious historian, ordained Christian minister, Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant, and current President of Spiritual Care Australia. For over twenty five years she has been engaged in training pastors, chaplains, leaders and teachers in Australia, North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Her docto…

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Blue Ridge Boutique 52:10

1M ago52:10

52:10

From dreaming of one day owning a “boutique by the sea” as a little girl growing up in West Virginia to realizing that dream in Surf City, North Carolina, Simran Canterberry has managed to balance motherhood, a thriving online business, and the opening of her Blue Ridge Boutique storefront, complete with its own app! She’s an energetic businesswoma…

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82: Reimagining Humanitarianism Using Systems Thinking with Kate Moger 44:20

28d ago44:20

44:20

Kate Moger is the Global Director of Pledge for Change, an NGO representing a mutual commitment towards building a stronger aid ecosystem based on the principles of solidarity, humility, self-determination and equality. Kate shares her journey in the humanitarian sector and her vision for transforming it. With over two decades of experience in vari…

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Getting an ADHD Diagnosis and Exploring "Treatment" 1:00:28

30d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Whitney shares updates about her mental health, creative blocks, and the significance of physical and emotional therapy in her life. She gets vulnerable about content creation and her recent experiences with ADHD diagnosis and medication. She reflects on the challenges of self-awareness, body image, and the journey of exploring neurodivergence. Add…

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Thomas Jay Oord on 'God After Deconstruction' 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

In this conversation, Will Small, Thomas Jay Oord, and Becca De Souza discuss open and relational theology, the challenges of suffering, and the process of deconstruction and reconstruction in faith. They also touch on the topic of LGBTQ+ affirmation within religious institutions. Thomas shares his personal journey from a classical theist position …

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

2M ago42:15

42:15

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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Salt Marsh Market 37:51

1M ago37:51

37:51

Garrett and Brandy Shaver join Christa today to talk about their unique Surf City shop in the popular Triton Village: Salt Marsh Market! Whatever you’re craving, Salt Marsh Market has something to satisfy! They offer NC craft beer in the bottle and on tap, wine and refreshing wine slushies, coffee, organic smoothies, the BEST shakes made from gelat…

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Funky Fins: Eco Education For Curious Minds 49:22

2M ago49:22

49:22

Looking for fun, outdoor activities to enjoy quality family time away from devices? Trudy hosts this episode offering the perfect solution for locals and visitors alike. Join us for a fun conversation with Chris Lener, the Marine Biologist and Educator behind Funky Fins: Eco Education for Curious Minds. Chris shares her journey from the Jersey Shor…

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

2M ago37:40

37:40

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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TRUE Word, Faith for LIFE! with Dr. Shawn Greener 2:07:37

2M ago2:07:37

2:07:37

Have you ever wondered how to find the strength to carry on after a life-changing accident or event? Well, get ready to be inspired. Today, we are speaking with Dr. Shawn Greener, the host of the TRUE Word, Faith for Life! podcast. Dr. Greener's incredible journey includes a distinguished career in the US Navy, law enforcement, CIA, and leading an …

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81: Social Movement Activism with Eleanor Moore 44:17

2M ago44:17

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Eleanor shares her experiences and reflections on working closely with social movement activists for over 20 years. She lives in a Catalonian mountain village, where the Ulex Project she works for runs training and capacity-building events for a wide range of social movements. Eleanor reflects on the changes she has witnessed in social movement act…

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Surf City Jet Ski & Watersports 42:16

2M ago42:16

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It’s time to get off that beach blanket and speed down the Intracoastal Waterway with Surf City Jet Ski & Watersports! Trudy Solomon hosts this exciting episode, interviewing owners Houston and Katie Lowder. Their business offers summertime fun with jet ski rentals for freestyle riding within a nine-mile stretch, the largest freestyle area in North…

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My solo travel adventures through America Samoa and Hawaii National Parks 1:35:35

3M ago1:35:35

1:35:35

In this episode, Whitney recounts of her three-week trip exploring the national parks of Hawaii and American Samoa. She goes into detail on the planning process, the financial ease she experienced, and adventures had at nature spots like Maui's Road to Hana and American Samoa's island of Ofu. She also touches on personal milestones, such as paying …

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Dr. Albert Hernandez on Christian & Islamic History of Medicine 1:15:40

3M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

June 17, 2024 Episode 12: Dr. Albert Hernandez on Christian & Islamic History of Medicine Today Dr. Hernandez and I discuss the history of medicine & spiritual healing, the impacts of Christianity & Islam on science, and the role of healing throughout life. CALL TO ACTION, EPISODE LINK & CONTACT INFO Once you have listened to this episode, you migh…

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

3M ago40:04

40:04

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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Ocean City Jazz Festival 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

This episode of Topsail Insider is co-hosted by Leah Norman from Topsail Talk and highlights the Ocean City Jazz Festival with special guest, Mr. Kenneth Chestnut. As a resident and the son of one of the Ocean City’s founders, Kenneth shares the history of Ocean City and explains how the Jazz Festival started and why it’s “jazz with a higher purpos…

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80: Lacan and Coaching with Leslie Goldenberg 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

Leslie is a student at the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis of San Francisco and shares an interest with Simon about how Lacan’s work can be very useful in our coaching practice. Leslie shares how Lacan’s psychoanalytic approaches show up in her work saying the most important thing is that “it changes the way I listen”. She shares how this listeni…

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Web Designs Your Way 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

In this episode, we chat with Evelyn Wheeler, co-owner of Web Designs Your Way with her husband Chad. Their company offers essential digital services, including web design, maintenance, security, and social media management. We explore their transition to WordPress, addressing initial security concerns and highlighting its user-friendly and afforda…

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

3M ago44:19

44:19

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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5 Big Ideas for the Future Church (Future Church Conference Night: Joyce Tangi, Jessica Morthorpe, Karen Pack, Mitch Forbes & Joel Hollier) 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Well hello again my friends! If you’ve been listening in recent weeks I hope you have enjoyed these talks from Future Church Conference. I am excited to share that a few of us met this last week to start planning the next one — it’s going to be great. Follow New City Church or Spiritual Misfits on Instagram for a date announcement soon. This will b…

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Paying more attention to global issues & reflecting on privilege 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Whitney struggles with feelings of vulnerability and ignorance while addressing the major conflict in Palestine. She navigates her privilege and the discomfort accompanying her expanding awareness of global issues through using TikTok again. The episode covers the complexities of global suffering, personal guilt associated with privilege, efforts t…

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The Future Church is...Intersectional (Will Small at Future Church Conference) 46:39

3M ago46:39

46:39

Hello again friends! The last few weeks there’s been less of my voice on the pod, which has probably been a refreshing change. However if you proceed with listening to this one, it is my talk from Future Church Conference. Which ironically strongly reinforces the point that you should listen to many voices other than mine. I won’t redo my talk in t…

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Part 2 | Saltwater Resort, The Hive, and Cape Fear Ventures 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

In Part 2, we discuss how and why Richard dove even deeper into the hospitality industry with his new hotel in downtown Wilmington - a luxe little haven called The Hive. It has 15 uniquely decorated suites with an artistic, urban feel that exemplifies the Wilmington vibe along the Cape Fear riverfront. Hear how this gem caught his attention and why…

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Part 1 | Saltwater Resort, The Hive, and Cape Fear Ventures 49:55

3M ago49:55

49:55

We have our long-time sponsor and owner of Saltwater Suites, Dr. Richard Stroupe, joining Topsail Insider once again! This time, we’re talking about the Grand Opening of his second Saltwater property, Saltwater Resort! He shares the hurdles he’s faced and subsequent delays with this project, the similarities and differences between the two properti…

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

3M ago46:40

46:40

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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The Future Church is....LGBTQIA+ Inclusive (Karen Pack at Future Church Conference) 52:17

4M ago52:17

52:17

Hello Spiritual Misfits! This week I have another brilliant talk for you from Future Church conference which happened in January this year. We know the questions and themes we were exploring in the room that day are so pressing for many of us, and so it’s great to be able to share these talks with you if you weren’t able to join us. A reminder that…

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John Formica, The "Ex Disney Guy" 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Today, we’re talking to John Formica, the “Ex Disney Guy”! John, known as "America’s Customer Experience Coach," is a sought-after speaker and business coach who draws on his extensive experience with Disney to help organizations create magical customer experiences and dynamic workplace cultures. He offers insights into Disney's leadership, hiring …

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79: Reinventing Ourselves with Susan Kahn 38:59

4M ago38:59

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This conversation goes deep into an unplanned examination of the troubles of the world and arises from these to explore the changing workplace and how we reinvent ourselves. Susan is a Jew who lives in London, and she describes her experience with both the rise of anti-Semitism and the sadness at what is happening in Gaza, as well as her deep desir…

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The Future Church is...Decolonising (Safina Stewart at Future Church Conference) 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

Hello good people! In January this year a group of us hosted the first ever Future Church conference. It was a fantastic day — we had people travel from South Australia, Queensland, Victoria…converging in Redfern Town Hall for an exploration of what the church of tomorrow could look like at its most expansive, welcoming and imaginative. We delved i…

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