182. Christian Climate Observers | Stories from COP29 & Around the World
In the fall of 2024 198 countries from around the world came together in Azerbaijan, at COP29, to try and find solutions to the climate crisis. While the policy outcomes were disappointing, the stories of people from around the world were inspiring, even if they include a lot of pain and suffering. These stories help to connect us to our neighbors from around the world and these stories can help to reframe how Christians, especially those in America, can think about their role in the climate crisis and how to respond.
Additional Resources:
More in depth reporting on COP29 at Carbon Brief
Katharine Hayhoe's Global Weirding Series
Christian Climate Observers Program
Reformed Journal Article by Colin
BioLogos Common Question: Why Should Christians Care for Creation
BioLogos Animated Video: Why Should Christians Care for Creation (video)
Language of God Podcast Series: Creation Groans
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BONUS | So This is Christmas
A reflection on what it means to cultivate joy even if you don't feel very merry.
Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Titan Sound, Vesper Tapes and Glory House, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc. Renditions of In the Bleak Midwinter and Happy Xmas by Jim Stump. The short clip from COP29 is the voice of Juan Carlos Gomez, Panama’s special representative for climate change.
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BONUS | Live from COP29
Jim and Colin report on location from Baku, Azerbaijan where they are attending COP29, the United Nations Climate Change conference. In this bonus episode, they briefly describe what COP29 is, why they are there, share a few stories of their own experiences so far and a few clips from interviews gathered from people from around the world.
Resources:
Christian Climate Observers Programs
Bringing Hope and Prayer to COP29 (Article)
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181. Norman Wirzba | Textures of Hope
Hope has sometimes been made out to be something we possess, something we hold like a shield to protect us from pain. But Norman wants to recast hope as something we do, and most importantly, as something that is animated by love. He talks through some of the different textures of hope to bring out more of its richness so that it might better form us through times of crisis.
Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Simon Stevens courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.
BioLogos is searching for our next President. Is it you?
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180. Hans Madueme | A Better Way to Disagree
Hans Madueme is a Young-Earth Creationist. In this conversation, the goal was not to come to an agreement about the age of the earth but instead to understand one another better, find common ground, and explore the points of disagreement with curiosity and friendliness. Hans explains his views of where the Bible has a clear message and where he sees the limits of science in explaining things that contradict those messages.
Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Titan Sound courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.
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