The climate crisis often leads people to feelings of grief, despair, and fear. With the of help faith leaders, climate activists, artists and teachers from around the world we explore some of the emotions that result from an awareness of the climate crisis. And consider how naming and accepting the grief and sorrow that many people are feeling can also be a path toward hope. Featured guests: Heather McTeer Toney, Marinel Ubaldo, Madeleine Jubilee Saito, Dr. Malinda Berry, Hannah Malcolm, Robynn Bliss, and Lowell Bliss. And thanks to Nangula Kathindi and Christopher Douglas Huriwai for their recorded testimonials, used in the episode. Check out the link here to find more resources from these guests.  Check out more BioLogos resources on creation care and the environment here. Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Ballian De Moulle, Robert Meunier, Kyle Booth, Sirus Music, Justin Breame, & MS Elyas, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.  Join a conversation about this episode on the BioLogos Forum.

Exploring the intersection of neuroscience and mental health in religious communities, challenging misconceptions and stigma around mental health, discussing the importance of integrating faith with professional support, and highlighting the complexity of mental illness and spirituality within the church.

Camille Dungy is a poet, and it is with a poet’s close attention that she reflects on the interactions between humans and the greater-than-human world. In the conversation, Camille talks about how she came to her connection to the greater-than-human world, about the need to include family and home in nature writing and about the definition of a weed and how good cultivation often requires hands-on management. She ends by reading a poem from her collection, Trophic Cascade.  Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Titan Sound, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc. Join a conversation about this episode on the BioLogos Forum.

Francis Collins and Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire are both renowned scientists and both of them played special and important roles during the pandemic. In this conversation, the two of them remember some of the key moments in the scientific development of the COVID vaccine and talk about the many years of scientific work that prepared the way. They also discuss how their faith plays a role in their motivation for doing science and Kizzmekia talks about the challenges of running a science lab at Harvard as a woman, a person of color, and a mother.  This conversation was recorded live in Raleigh, North Carolina at our National Faith and Science Conference.  Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Klimenko Music, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc. Join a conversation about this episode on the BioLogos Forum.

The podcast delves into the challenge of reconciling evolution with Christian beliefs, focusing on the profound conundrum of pain and suffering. It explores the necessity of suffering in evolution, evolutionary aspects of moral responsibility and natural evil, and different perspectives on pain, suffering, and evolution. The discussions also touch on animal suffering, humanity's role in evolution, and the importance of actively engaging with faith and science.

Jim Stump, author of 'The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to a Deeper Faith', discusses the challenge of time in the context of evolution and Christian faith. He explores the long time spans of the earth and universe, highlighting the meaning of being loved by God in the present. The podcast features insights from previous conversations with John Walton & Makoto Fujimura.

Jim Stump discusses how understanding evolution can deepen faith, addressing challenges like the Bible's accuracy and God's interaction with imperfect humans. Richard Middleton shares insights on biblical inspiration. The episode explores the complexities of interpreting ancient texts and reconciling them with modern beliefs.

Jonathan Haidt and Francis Collins discuss the children's mental health crisis, attributing it to social media. Haidt proposes solutions for homes, schools, and governments. They highlight the impact of social media on youth mental health, especially for girls. The podcast also explores the role of faith communities in addressing mental health challenges.

Historian Molly Worthen shares her journey from skeptic to baptized Southern Baptist, exploring questions about miracles, science, and intellectual engagement with faith. Recorded live at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, she reflects on blending scientific background with Christianity and navigating traditional doctrine in a pluralistic society.

A bonus clip from an interview with Steven McMullen for our series The Gift of Food.