Samuel Shephard

Join Dr. Samuel Shephard, a noted Catholic ecologist and biology professor at Ave Maria University, as he discusses the Catholic mandate for environmental stewardship. He emphasizes the spiritual connection to nature, advocating for a view of creation that reflects God's imagination. The conversation highlights the transformative power of faith in fostering care for the environment, the contrast between utilitarianism and stewardship, and practical initiatives like the new ACES minor aimed at deepening ecological awareness and responsibility.