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 latest book, called Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart he again challenges readers (of any faith, or no faith) to see the world in a fundamentally new way that acknowledges the dire challenges that face the planet, and to become the sort of people who can speak truth and offer solace in the difficulties to come.

In this cohosted episode, Forrest Inslee and Christine Sine talk to Brian about this new book, and about its profound implications for how we live and love in the face of the profound environmental and social changes facing our planet.

Guest: Brian McLaren

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• Christine Sine
• Life After Doom
• Miguel De La Torre
• Václav Havel

Keywords: climate, climate change, anxiety, doom, future, ecological overshoot, resources, waste, energy, life, fossil fuels, civilization, faith, advocacy, contemplation, action, being, transformation, resilience, church, scripture, Bible, hope, truth, reality, oppression, indigenous

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Every now and then, Earthkeepers features an interview with an author about a new book, but only ones that we recommend . That is certainly the case with Leah Rampy’s new offering, called Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. In the book, she explores what lies beneath our unwillingness to change how we interact with the natural world, but also what we can do to nurture deeper connections to our places.

Guest: Leah Rampy

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• Author of Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos and more
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• Save Our Soil
• Climate Reality
• Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
• Shalem Institute for Spiritual Foundation
• Species loneliness
• Eco/climate anxiety
• Solastalgia
• Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
• Honorable harvest
• HeartMath
• Merlin Sheldrake
• Suzanne Simard
• The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery
• Church of the Wild: Two Rivers

Keywords: climate, biodiversity loss, ecosystem, soil, native plants, living world, grief, loss, joy, compassion, connection, earthcare, place, nature, oneness, othering, separation, unity, species loneliness, eco anxiety, solastalgia, climate chaos, hope, reconnection, awareness, intention, attention, heart, listening, eyes of the mind, eyes of the heart, relationship, church

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On this podcast, we talk often about the importance of creative, out-of-the box thinking when it comes to making a difference in promoting earth care and fighting against climate change. In this conversation, we find out what such innovative problem-solving can look like when it comes to educating young kids. Shauna Causey confronted the need for formational, quality preschool education for her own children by designing a solution that included integrating her love of nature and her interest in ocean conservation. The innovative, environmentally-focused preschool that she founded also helps her friends, neighbors, and the entire community. We hear Shauna's story through her interview with James and Forrest on-site at the South Whidbey Preschool.

Guest: Shauna Causey

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• Orca Behavior Institute
• Salish Sea School
• Earthkeepers Episode 91 with Joe Olson
• Social enterprise

Keywords: youth, kids, school, preschool, education, early education, teaching, nature, stewardship, entrepreneurship, business, technology, environment, community, problem solving, change, hope, teachers, orcas, creation care

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