Refugia

Debra Rienstra•refugianewsletter.substack.com

Host Debra Rienstra interviews a different guest each week, exploring the idea of refugia from a variety of perspectives, from biology to worship to politics. Refugia are places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis. We’re exploring what it means for people of faith to be people of refugia.

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#2 The Great Laughter: Jamie Skillen on Humility and Hope

Jamie Skillen, professor of environmental studies at Calvin University, overviews the sometimes tense relationship between Christianity and environmentalism and urges us to aspire toward an “eschatological stewardship.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refugia/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refugianewsletter.substack.com...

Sep 20, 2019•35 min

#1 Little Pockets: Dave Koetje and Defining Our Terms

Dave Koetje, professor of biology at Calvin University, helps lay the groundwork with some definitions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refugia/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refugianewsletter.substack.com...

Sep 06, 2019•23 min

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