Faith and Sustainability
Join Leonard Robinson, every week as we journey together to explore how faith and sustainability connect. Guests appearing in each episode include environmental experts and influential members of different faith traditions as we find out how we can better care for our common home. We look forward to meeting you at the corner of faith and sustainability!
Episodes
Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta, shares her personal journey from community cheerleader to clean energy strategist, revealing how faith, family, and fierce commitment to justice shaped her path. We explore how sustainability becomes transformational when rooted in equity, and how faith communities can lead the charge through policy, partnerships, and storytelli...
We’re joined Lisa Sharon Harper, founder of Freedom Road and prophetic voice for justice, faith, and environmental healing.
Lisa shares her personal journey, the mission behind Freedom Road, and how spiritual formation and systemic change go hand in hand.
Urban revitalization powerhouse Majora Carter is joining us on the Faith & Sustainability Podcast!
From the Bronx to boardrooms, Majora has redefined what it means to build sustainable, self-determined communities. We’re diving into her groundbreaking work, her personal journey, and how faith and justice intersect in the fight for environmental equity.
On this episode of the Faith & Sustainability Podcast, Rev. Canon Sally Bingham—founder of Interfaith Power & Light—shares how faith communities can lead the charge against climate change. Drawing from decades of advocacy, she explores the spiritual imperative to protect creation and mobilize congregations for environmental justice.
On this episode of Faith & Sustainability, Xavier University professor and zero waste advocate Bob Gedert shares how his faith fuels his fight against plastic pollution. He discusses the moral urgency of discontinuing single-use plastics and previews his upcoming book, Untangling Plastics, which explores the environmental and spiritual costs of petrochemical dependence.
In this episode, meet Sarah Kirikumwino, a dynamic youth leader and president of the Laudato Si' clubs through the Laudato Youth Initiative. Sarah shares how young people across Uganda are taking bold steps to live out their faith by caring for our common home—turning environmental awareness into impactful action inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si'.
Discover how youth are leading the charge in faith-based climate acti...
In this episode, we welcome KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, the visionary Founder and Chief Catalyst of Sustainable Brands, a global network of business leaders reimagining the role of brands in building a sustainable future. Since founding Sustainable Life Media in 2004, KoAnn has been a driving force behind purpose-led innovation and regenerative business practices. Join us as we explore how brands can become powerful agents of positiv...
Kimberly White, chief sustainability officer for Cobb County and executive director of Keep Cobb Beautiful, shares her passion for building sustainable communities through practical, people-centered initiatives that connect policy, education and grassroots action.
From clean energy planning to community cleanups, hear how Cobb County is becoming a model for local environmental leadership—and how residents are playing a vital role. W...
Dr. Larry McEvoy, founder of Epidemic Leadership, unpacks how spiritual conviction, community resilience, and strategic leadership can converge to navigate times of deep disruption.
Drawing on his experience in emergency medicine, systems transformation, and leadership development, Dr. McEvoy shares a visionary perspective on how crises—from pandemics to climate disasters—reveal the urgent need for spiritually grounded, relational a...
Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, founder of Green The Church, discusses the intersection of faith, environmentalism, social justice and exploring the dynamic role of the Black Church in the sustainability movement.
Dr. Carroll shares the deeply rooted spiritual and cultural connections between Black faith traditions and environmental stewardship—drawing on a rich legacy of community resilience, prophetic witness, and justice-driv...
Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) based in Jerusalem, explores the powerful intersection of spirituality and sustainability.
With insights from global stages like the UN Climate Conferences, the World Economic Forum, and the Parliament of World Religions, Rabbi Neril shares how interfaith collaboration can inspire urgent ecological action. Discover how ancient wi...
Dr. Richard Ezike of Argonne National Labs discusses his work in transportation and energy equity within the faith community.
Dr. Jairo Garcia of Georgia Tech and Urban Climate Nexus discusses his work with faith-based organization and their role in the urban climate action movement.
Professor and Associate Chair of Religious Studies at California State University Northridge, Dr. Amanda Baugh appears on this episode to discuss sustainability through the lens of various demographics as her research focuses on the intersection of religion and environmental concern.
Arun Agrawal, is the inaugural director of the Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative at the University of Notre Dame. He joins the show to talk about how the Initiative aims to transform sustainability research and practice as well as seeking to transform the field of sustainability itself through high-impact, multidisciplinary research and knowledge creation, curricular innovations and global engagement.
Join Kat and Leonard in this special episode following the death of Pope Francis as we celebrate his legacy of Laudato Si and Laudate Deum and how it impacted our work in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. From the world's first Laudato Si Action Plan to this very podcast!
WRAP is a global environmental action NGO transforming our broken product and food systems to create Circular Living for the benefit of climate, nature and people. Natasha Dyer joins the show to talk about her role as the senior behavior chain specialist for food and textiles.
CBIS Part Two! There was so much information in last week's episode that we decided to bring Jeff McCroy and Tom Digenan of Christian Brothers Investment Services back!
In this enlightening episode of the Faith & Sustainability podcast, Jeff McCroy, President/CEO, and Tom Digenan, Co-CIO of Christian Brothers Investment Services discuss faith-based investing. They delve into how integrating faith and sustainability can guide investment decisions, promote social justice, and contribute to a more sustainable future. The conversation explores practical strategies for aligning investment...
Rev. Dr. Durley shares his inspiring journey from the civil rights movement to his current work in environmental justice.
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