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
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