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
A native New Englander, Lauren Hoade lives in Decatur and is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Catholic Church and leads their Creation Care Team, a group of passionate people working to bring Laudato Si to life in their faith community. Lauren is a graphic designer supporting several environmental nonprofits in the Southeast. If you'd like to learn more about the work being done at St. Thomas More, please email her at lauren.galuck...
After graduating from Penn State University in 1982, which was a minor miracle because he was best friends with Rob McDowell, David Powell went to work for the family water well contracting company, Edward Powell Pump and Well Drilling.
In 2004, David and another well driller from Maryland founded Wells For Relief, and started working in Morocco installing safe water systems for impoverished communities. After working for 5 years,...
Gordon Rogers is Executive Director of the Flint Riverkeeper, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Flint River and its tributaries for all its many users. He's based in Taylor County. He was former the ED for the Satilla Riverkeeper and our co-host Rob McDowell is quoted as saying "This Guy is a Riot!"
J. Renay Loper is the voice of Bard College's "Lead the Change" podcast and the host of her own "Through the Noise" podcast. She is a Clinical Faculty member in Organizational Leadership at the Bard MBA in Sustainability program, where she focuses on justice-centered transformation in the workplace. Her work is rooted in the belief that real change happens when bold ideas meet collaborative action.
From helping pass California's "bottle bill" to living and learning about the rainforest to bringing together groups of people no one thought could work together, Bill uses his passion, care for others and knowledge of integral ecology to make change in the world around us.
Cobb County Chair Lisa Cupid joins the podcast to talk about Faith, Leadership, & Sustainability. We touch briefly on her vision for a Sustainable Cobb County and more importantly we explore how her faith shapes her understanding of Sustainability.
As we remember our former host, Leonard Robinson, who unexpectedly passed away in March 2026, we look back and take a listen to his favorite podcast episodes. In 2023, Leonard visited with Jack Groh, the director of the NFL Environmental Program, a position Leonard always said was his dream job!
On Monday, March 16, 2026, Leonard Robinson, the creator and host of the Faith and Sustainability Podcast died unexpectedly. His co-host Kat Doyle and friend and colleague Rob McDowell share about what made Leonard such a special person in faith and sustainability.
What are some ways that we incorporate Faith and Sustainability into our Lenten journey?
A new and refreshed Faith and Sustainability season begins on April 1st!
Join us for a conversation with co-authors Susan Varlamoff and Dr. Rob McDowell as we mark the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking Archdiocese of Atlanta's Laudato Si’ Action Plan. This episode explores the faith-rooted vision that sparked a movement, the science and strategy behind the plan, and the enduring impact it’s had on communities across Atlanta and beyond.
Just in time for America Recycles Day, we’re lacing them up with Bobby Johnson, founder of Eco Sneakers!
Bobby shares how one pair of discarded sneakers can spark hope, dignity, and environmental impact across communities. His story is a powerful reminder that purpose walks where others see waste.
We welcome the Sisters of Holy Wisdom Monastery in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for their contemplative approach to environmental stewardship, the sisters have restored over 170 acres of native prairie and oak savanna, transforming the land into a vibrant ecosystem of biodiversity and spiritual renewal.
Drake Starling of Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice is a faith-rooted change maker and community resilience advocate. He explores how spiritual values shape bold environmental leadership. From grassroots organizing to systemic impact, Drake shares stories of hope, healing, and the power of congregations to lead climate solutions.
Beth Remmes, from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, shares how her deep spiritual grounding shapes her work in environmental justice and emotional resilience. As a facilitator of Active Hope and a leader within GIPL’s Four Directions Fund, Beth draws on faith not just as inspiration—but as a call to action. She explores how spiritual communities can move from ecological gri...
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 climat...
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