Host Erik Fleming interviews philosopher Roger S. Gottlieb about his book "Nature Spirituality and Environmental Crisis: Embracing a Sacred, Wounded Earth." They explore how encounters with nature foster spiritual virtues like gratitude, compassion, and love, and examine the moral and practical implications of environmental damage.
The episode also touches on podcasting updates and political context, and offers accessible suggestions for individual and collective action to protect the planet and strengthen our spiritual connection to the natural world.