Join Monique for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cal Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance, as they tackle climate change, biblical stewardship, and environmental justice from a Christian worldview. Discover why Dr. Beisner is skeptical of mainstream environmentalism, debunking myths like Amazon deforestation, acid rain, and the catastrophic narrative of global warming. Learn how increased CO2 can boost plant growth and food security, and explore the hidden motives behind climate alarmism, including ties to global governance and socialism. With a focus on Genesis 1_28, this episode unpacks how Christians can steward the earth responsibly while advocating for affordable energy to lift the poor out of poverty. Don’t miss practical tips for biblical stewardship and a hopeful vision rooted in God’s sovereignty.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction: Welcome to Tending God's Garden
0:50 Meet Dr. Cal Beisner & The Cornwall Alliance
2:32 What is the Cornwall Alliance?
7:17 Defining Biblical Environmental Stewardship
11:41 Biblical Stewardship vs. Modern Environmentalism
18:56 Myths in Environmentalism: Exaggerated Claims
36:29 Climate Change: A Biblical Worldview Response
49:54 Why the Climate Alarmism Narrative?
1:05:08 Environmental Regulations and the Poor
1:17:55 Where Environmentalism Aligns with Biblical Values
1:23:28 How Christians Can Steward the Earth
1:27:21 Hope for the Future: God’s Sovereignty
1:30:18 Connect with the Cornwall Alliance
1:31:35 Closing Thoughts & Upcoming Shows
Further resources:
• “Created to Reign” podcast: https://cornwallalliance.org/podcast/
• Cornwall Alliance: https://cornwallalliance.org
• Cornwall Alliance on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CornwallAllianceForTheStewardshipofCreation
• Cornwall Alliance on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornwallAlliance
• Cornwall Alliance on X: https://x.com/CornwallSteward
Book mentioned:
Prospects for Growth: A Biblical View of Population, Resources, and the Future
https://cornwallalliance.org/product/prospects-for-growth-a-biblical-view-of-population-resources-and-the-future/
Where Garden Meets Wilderness: Evangelical Entry into the Environmental Debate
https://cornwallalliance.org/product/where-garden-meets-wilderness-evangelical-entry-into-the-environmental-debate/
Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism
https://cornwallalliance.org/product/climate-and-energy-a-case-for-realism/
Mines, Minerals, and “Green” Energy: A Reality Check
https://cornwallalliance.org/product/mines-minerals-and-green-energy-a-reality-check/
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