How does the news cover environmental topics? What makes these issues so contentious among believers? We’re joined by environmental engineer Nathan Howell to explore a Christian stance toward the environment.

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Further Resources:

• Listen to our previous episode on the environment, “Light pollution and creation care,” featuring a question from Dr. Nathan Howell.
• Read “3 Foundational Truths for Creation Care” by Andrew Spencer at the Gospel Coalition.
• Learn more about evangelicalism’s shifting environmental stances at the Conversation. (Note: This resource does not come from a Christian perspective, but it provides helpful historical insights).

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