The Erinvironment: Recent Episodes
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Scotland and Michigan collide as environmental scientist Erin Shott and urban Pastor Jamin Bradley talk all things science and Christianity. The Erinvironment is a part of the JXN Cloud, an online church community.
Links and Resources
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aaw2869
https://www.hacfornatureandpeople.org/hac-members
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/12/plan-to-protect-30-of-earth-divides-and-inspires-at-cop15
https://www.cbd.int/article/cop15-final-text-kunming-montreal-gbf-221222
https://rainforestfoundationuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Target-to-%E2%80%98protect-30-of-earth-by-2030-%E2%80%93-a-disaster-for-people-and-bad-for-the-planet.pdf
https://assets.survivalinternational.org/documents/1972/en-fr-es-it-de-200928.pdf
https://www.eli.org/vibrant-environment-blog/30x30-what-ambitious-and-visionary-goal-could-mean-ou
https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/national-planning-for-an-inclusive-and-effective-conservation-approach-to-reaching-global-biodiversity-framework-target-3
https://www.doi.gov/priorities/america-the-beautiful
https://www.hacfornatureandpeople.org/high-ambition-coalition-for-nature-and-people-welcomes-new-members
Today we discuss chapter 12 of Michael Shellenberger's book, "Apocalypse Never," which has some interesting things to say about how environmentalism can become a religion. Seeing as how our show is on the topic of the environment and Christianity, we thought it would be good to address these thoughts.
Erin and Jamin sit down to discuss Michael Shellenberger's book, "Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All."
In this episode The Erinvironment, Jamin talks about his book Alien Theology with Erin and they dive into conversations about science, space, and extraterrestrials.
In this episode Erin talks about the importance of working to bring Eden to your community via local efforts. We also hop into other conversations about the Great Lakes, carbon, and what appetizers make sense with pizza.
Christians often act as though the earth is one day going to blow up and nothing really matters about it in the end, but Jesus tells us that his people will one day inherit the earth. Erin and Jamin talk more about the importance of the earth in passages like this one.
What if instead of reducing our carbon footprint, we donate to organizations that helped the environment as a way of offsetting our negative impact? This is a technique used by different organizations and individuals. Is it an ethical idea? We talk more about that in today's episode of the Erinvironment.
You wouldn't think an episode about statistics, facts, and anecdotes would be so important to today's culture, but it actually has a lot to say not only to science, but to many of the hot topics we've encountered over the last few years.
The world is being blasted with both actual facts and so-called facts with many choosing to believe whatever best fits their desires. In this episode we get basic and talk about the scientific method—reminding us that real truth requires research and testing.
Food exists! Science exists! Put them together and you get FOOD SCIENCE! In this special holiday episode, Erin teaches us how to use science to make the best Thanksgiving meal. Listen to it now before you get to making your turkey and mashed potatoes!
It's time for another episode of the The Erinvironment with environmental scientist Erin Shott and urban pastor Jamin Bradley. Join us for JXN Cloud's intersection on science and faith!
In this bonus episode of The Erinvironment, Erin talks with the JXN Cloud hosts about nature and forest bathing.
Some people like to refer to the state of the environment as "climate change" because that sounds a little less intense. In today's episode, Erin argues for why we need to move to more appropriate phrases and how to get past the climate grief that comes with battling climate breakdown.
Today on The Erinvironment, Erin and Jamin chat alongside JXN Cloud co-host Olivia Leitner on the subject of fast fashion. What is it? What does it have to do with the environment and justice issues? That and more on today's episode.
Justice can be found in all different kinds of subjects—even in the environment! Our environmental scientist, Erin Shott, takes us deeper into that topic in today's episode.
Next up in our series of different ways to interpret Genesis' creation story, is the idea of allegorical creation.
On this episode of The Erinvironment, Erin and I look at different theories as to how the world was created, including Gap Theory and Day-Age Theory.
For a deeper look at infallibility, see Greg Boyd’s book, Inspired Imperfection.
For a deeper look at the flood, see Tremper Longman III and John Walton’s book, The Lost World of the Flood.
For a deeper look at how evolution and the Bible can coexist, see Jamin Bradley’s book, Alien Theology.
Erin and Jamin talk about what resurrection actually is and why the environment matters so much in light of it.
We've talked quite a bit on the Erinvironment about why we should take care of the environment—now Erin gives you some basic tips as to how to do so.
Erin dives into the book of Job and explains how taking care of nature is a part of our religion while Jamin continually hijacks the conversation with comments on ancient thinking. Classic
Erin returns to Eden and a few other Bible passages to highlight the importance of creation care while Jamin tangents on things like resurrection and the like.
Erin and Jamin dive into Romans 1 and then talk about all things science on their pilot episode of The Erinvironment!