Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality
Religion & Spirituality
About
The Earthkeepers Podcast promotes global connection among ecological-minded people who believe that earth care is an integral part of spiritual life. Through conversations about topics like ecology, climate change, gardening, farming, social enterprise, theology, environmental justice, outdoor recreation, conservation and community development, we aim to inspire a movement of ordinary earthkeepers who will help heal the world.
Episodes
- Grieving for a Suffering Planet: The Climate of Lament, with Michael Ferber and Philip Mingay | Ep. 151
This episode features authors Philip Mingay and Michael Ferber discussing their edited volume, "Climate of Lament: Reflections on Ecological Grief." They explore how poetry and lament can address climate change, individual and collective s…
- The Rewilded Heart: Kathleen Audet Interviews Forrest Inslee | Ep. 150
In Earthkeepers episode 150, Kathleen Audet and Forrest Inslee, with framing by Niki Hardy, explore the connection between faith and ecology. They discuss sensing God in nature, deepening relationships with local ecologies, and reframing c…
- I and Thou: Nature, Resilience, and Healing for Soldiers, with Drew McGinley | Ep. 149
Episode 149 features Drew McGinley, an army chaplain, discussing his perspective on faith, culture, nature, and military service. The conversation explores how relational encounters, cultural understanding, and outdoor activities foster he…
- Trusting Indigenous Ecological Wisdom, with Ciro Flores and Noah Guthrie | Ep. 148
In episode 148 of Earthkeepers, guest host Noah Guthrie discusses A Rocha's conservation efforts in Peru with Ciro Flores Cabrera. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preserving indigenous culture and its connection to protecting…
- Churches Loving Their Places: Brendan McClenahan of TEND | Ep. 147
Brendan McClenahan discusses the launch of TEND, a faith-based creation care curriculum. The episode explores integrating creation care into churches, emphasizing relational healing, indigenous wisdom, and practical actions.
- Intentional Community for Human and More-than-Human Beings, with Ruth Padilla deBorst | Ep. 146
Send us a voice note 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 grow…
- Partnering for the Planet: Resisting Environmental Injustice, with James Amadon and Ben Lowe | Ep. 145
Send us a voice note 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 t…
- You Are Not Alone: Action Rooted in Community and Nature, with Christy Berghoef | Ep. 144
Send us a voice note 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 so…
- A More Ecological Democracy: Native American Vision for Better Government, with Randy Woodley | Ep. 143
Send us a voice note 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 communi…
- Standing Together in Defense of Creation: A New Season | Ep. 142
Send us a voice note 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.…
- Learning Our Relationship with Nature, with Mark Warren of Medicine Bow Wilderness School | Ep. 141
Send us a voice note 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 importanc…
- Intergenerational Trauma: Native American Truth-Telling, with Robbie Paul | Ep. 140
Send us a voice note 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 inter…
- Exciting New Directions in Faith-Based Earth Care: Victoria Loorz Interviews Forrest Inslee | Ep. 139
Send us a voice note 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…
- One Step at a Time: Finding Recovery Together in the Outdoors, with John Vicory | Ep. 138
Send us a voice note 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 h…
- Community with the Whole of Creation, with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt of Kinship Plot | Ep. 137
Send us a voice note 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…
- Standing Up for Nature: The Power of Ordinary People, with Jennifer Godfrey | Ep. 136
Send us a voice note 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 natur…
- Psychedelics, Nature, and Spiritual Transformation, with Ron Cole-Turner | Ep. 135
Send us a voice note 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 them…
- Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice, with David Swanson | Ep. 134
Send us a voice note 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 alway…
- Earthkeeping for Families: A Forest Restoration Story | Ep. 133
Send us a voice note 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 fore…
- Finding Wholeness in Wilderness Adventure, with Jason Lyle | Ep. 132
Send us a voice note 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 p…
- Our National Parks Under Attack: A Federal Worker Speaks Truth About Power | Ep. 131
Send us a voice note 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…
- Jobs in the Climate Space: Earthkeeping and Vocation, with Brennan Ziegler | Ep. 130
Send us a voice note 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 fie…
- Being a Good Relative in the Community of Creation, with Randy Woodley | Ep. 129
Send us a voice note 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…
- Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross | Ep. 128
Send us a voice note 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 emp…
- Eating as Earthcare: Shifting Toward a Plant-based Diet, with Jessica Schroeder | Ep. 127
Send us a voice note 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…
- Do One Thing: Earthkeeping as a Lifestyle, with Ruth Valerio | Ep. 126
Send us a voice note 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 share…
- Environmental Entrepreneurship: The Business of Earthkeeping, with Cassinia’s Paul Dettman | Ep. 125
Send us a voice note 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 C…
- Practices for a Wilder Spirituality: Victoria Loorz’ New Field Guide to Church of the Wild | Ep. 124
Send us a voice note 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 Churc…
- Faith and Farming in Chicagoland: Matt and Mary Anne Ryan of Vineyard Green | Ep. 123
Send us a voice note 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 s…
- “All Our Relatives”—Learning to be Part of Creation, with Lenore Three Stars | Ep. 122
Send us a voice note 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 o…
- Urban Earthkeepers: Greening the Church and the Neighborhood | Ep. 121
Send us a voice note 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…
- Edgewalking: Finding New Vision in Wilderness (part 2) with Victoria Loorz | Ep. 120
Send us a voice note 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 th…
- Edgewalking: Finding New Vision in Wilderness (part I) with Victoria Loorz | Ep. 119
Send us a voice note 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 e…
- Welcoming Creation: A Celtic Advent Reflection, with Christine Sine and Brother Seán Aherne | Ep. 118
Send us a voice note 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…
- Surviving and Thriving: Earthkeeping after the Election | Ep. 117
Send us a voice note 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…
- Pt. 2 The Great Search: John Philip Newell: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home | Ep. 116
Send us a voice note 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 boo…
- Pt. 1 John Philip Newell: The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home | Ep. 115
Send us a voice note 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…
- Uprooted: Refugee Trauma and the Healing Power of Art, with Hale Gencel | Ep. 114
Send us a voice note 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, wh…
- Agrarian Spirit: Cultivating Faith, Community, and the Land with Norman Wirzba | Ep. 113
Send us a voice note 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…
- The God of Wild Places, with Tony Jones and Christine Sine | Ep. 112
Send us a voice note 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…
- How Nature Heals: Learning to be Present to Place, with Leah Kostamo | Ep. 111
Send us a voice note 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…
- Spiritual Practices for Creation Care: Becoming People of Restoration, with Liuan Huska | Ep. 110
Send us a voice note 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 p…
- Learning the Art—and Heart—of Science: The Work of Au Sable Institute | Ep. 109
Send us a voice note 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 org…
- Being a Good Relative in the Family of Creation: An archive episode with Randy Woodley | Ep. 108
Send us a voice note 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, th…
- Greening Real Estate: Ecology, Community, and Bees, with Wes Willison | Ep. 107
Send us a voice note 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…
- A Millennial's Take on Our Climate Future, with Wes Willison | Ep. 106
Send us a voice note 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 o…
- Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, with Brian McLaren | Ep. 105
Send us a voice note 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 challe…
- Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, with Leah Rampy | Ep. 104
Send us a voice note 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 A…
- Growing Little Earthkeepers: Shauna Causey of the South Whidbey Preschool | Ep. 103
Send us a voice note 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 o…
- Love is Local: Learning Our Places with Ben Lowe, A Rocha USA | Ep. 102
Send us a voice note Earthkeepers has been deeply affected by A Rocha because of the profound formational influence of the organization’s founders, Peter and Miranda Harris. On the podcast we’ve frequently featured A Rocha voices, includin…