Nature Is Holy Too: A Theologian’s Call for Environmental Justice

This week Bill and Ben sit down with Stephen Scharper, University of Toronto professor, theologian, and author of The Green Bible, to explore the deep connections between faith, creation, climate change, and our moral responsibility to the planet.

From Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si to Indigenous wisdom, eco-spirituality, and the quiet power of “sit spots,” Stephen shares his views on what our focus should be regardless of personal views.

00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Meet Stephen Scharper: Eco-Theologian, Professor, Author  
06:00 - Why the New Pope’s Name Matters for Climate Action  
10:45 - Childhood Roots: Playing in Nature, Watching It Disappear  
15:30 - The Green Bible: Reclaiming Earth in Sacred Texts  
20:55 - Nature in the Bible You’ve Probably Never Heard Preached  
26:40 - Book Launch by Campfire: A Northern Ontario First  
31:10 - Always Winning? Why Falling in Love with the Earth Is Radical  
35:00 - How “Sit Spots” Transform the Way Students Think  
39:25 - Earth as Our Only Home — And Why That Matters  
44:00 - What Faith Communities Must Do Now  
48:30 - The Wild North: Where Stephen Feels Most Alive  
52:00 - Outro