Make It Sacred

Spirituality & Sustainability Global Network
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The root of the problem in the sustainability crisis is a loss of the sacred. Through conversations with scientists, theologians, scholars, and thought-leaders, Make It Sacred explores the intersectionality of spirituality and sustainability and why this intersection is critical at our existential societal tipping point. Without spiritual grounding, we won’t have a commitment or political will to create hope for sustainability. Co-creation always starts with a conversation. And what are we co-creating? A spirituality-grounded passion comes from a sacred understanding of humanity and the ea

  1. Christina Furst — Sustainable Development, Compassion, Composting Toilets, & Living as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi

    06/02/2023

    Christina Furst — Sustainable Development, Compassion, Composting Toilets, & Living as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi

    Christina is interested in the intersection of research and creativity. She is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, where she hardened her skills improving food security and teaching small business development. Christina earned a Masters's in Global Management in Creative Industries and Design Thinking and is switching careers from marketing to being an art teacher. She loves being outside and spending time with people.  In this episode, we discuss her work in Malawi, what sustainable global development looks like, the lessons she learned from the Malawian people, and how kindness and compassion fuel change.  LINKS Donate to the SSGN SSGN Instagram On her days as a Peace Corps Volunteer: "My neighbor Rebecca came to my bedroom window and would ask me to come to get water with her. I would help her pump, and that would help her with her chores. That's how I woke most mornings, I would get up early to do work before it got too hot. I liked to only make one fire a day for cooking, and I'd prepare all my meals in the morning, cooking tea and oatmeal for breakfast and rice and beans for later in the day. Then, I would fill my day with two big activities to keep me busy. In the morning, I did work in a community group presenting a demonstration or conducting a meeting. The afternoons were spent in schools doing wildlife club activities or HIV prevention work. Days would vary a lot because my job title was so varied and broad. The work I did was always changing, especially in regards to seasons of the year."

    39 min
  2. Brooke McDonough — Insect Decline, American Lawn Culture, Being a National Geographic Photographer, and the Link Between Pesticides and Parkinsons

    05/05/2023

    Brooke McDonough — Insect Decline, American Lawn Culture, Being a National Geographic Photographer, and the Link Between Pesticides and Parkinsons

    Brooke McDonough is a Richmond, Virginia-based storyteller. She uses text, photography, and video to share conservation and natural history stories. Brooke is a National Geographic Explorer and a recipient of National Geographic’s Second Assistant grant. She also works with the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP).  In this conversation, we discuss factors affecting insect decline, photographing insect decline with David Liittschwager, the history of lawn culture in the United States, and how to optimize your yard for insect health and diversity.  LINKS  Brooke's photography & Instagram  Watch Brooke's documentary on Parkinson's Donate to the SSGN SSGN Instagram

    49 min
  3. Amanda Bennett — Peace, The Earth Charter, & Growing Up Between Two Cultures

    03/28/2023

    Amanda Bennett — Peace, The Earth Charter, & Growing Up Between Two Cultures

    The Earth Charter is a document with sixteen principles that drive a global movement towards a more just, sustainable and peaceful world.  Amanda Bennett is the Project Assistant and Youth Programme Coordinator at the Earth Charter Secretariat and the Center for Education for Sustainable Development at UPEACE. She was born in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and grew up in South Carolina, United States. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology at the University of South Carolina, and a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Maryland. While studying in Maryland, Amanda interned at the National Center for Healthy Housing and the Fundred Dollar Bill Project. After graduating, she moved back to Costa Rica and taught English in San José and briefly in Cusco, Peru. Amanda is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Environment, Development, and Peace at the University for Peace. LINKS  The Earth Charter  Leadership, Sustainability, and Ethics online youth course  Donate to the SSGN SSGN Instagram Earth Charter Instagram

    52 min
  4. Sam King — Buddhism, Biodiversity, Creative Writing, & the Cosmic Christ

    02/28/2023

    Sam King — Buddhism, Biodiversity, Creative Writing, & the Cosmic Christ

    We discuss Sam's religious journey, the cosmic christ, biodiversity and species loss, Thomas Berry, Harvard, creative writing, and Jurassic Park. One of those items is not in this episode, but you'll have to listen to find out which. Sam King is an environmental educator, public speaker, writer, and activist. He serves as Director of Sustainability for the United States Marist school network and Project Manager for the Journey of the Universe film and multimedia project. He has also worked as a Research Associate for the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, assisting Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim in creating six online courses on religions and the environment. A former teacher in Peru, Sri Lanka, and Connecticut, he holds a Master of Arts in Religion and Ecology from Yale Divinity School with a certificate in Educational Leadership and Ministry. Sam is passionate about bridging science and spirituality to inspire a more just and sustainable world. LINKS Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology  Journey of the Universe  Journey of the Universe Course  ENGAGE WITH THE SSGN Donate  Instagram

    1h 9m

  5. 01/31/2023

    Nicole Robinson — The Healing of the Planet Starts with Healing Me

    Nicole is a Somatic Healer & Coach and a CranioSacral Therapist in Frederick, MD. She loves diving into all things Body. She was brought to her work as a healer through her own journey of healing from chronic illness and trauma. She did this by tapping into her inner wisdom through her body, which guided her toward health, purpose, and love. As a Coach, she specializes in working with women entrepreneurs, using somatic healing to regulate the nervous system, generate embodied self-trust, plug in to that inner wisdom/intuition, and increase their capacity for being calm, confident, and receiving abundant money for offering their gifts to the world. Nicole loves nature, gardening, food, art, music, and writing. She believes in living co-creatively in community with the divine and the earth. In this episode, we discuss Nicole's work and how the healing of the planet begins with the healing of us. She also leads us through a somatic practice. LINKS www.themind-bodyway.com www.nicolerobinsonlmt.com https://www.instagram.com/nicolerobinsonsomatics/ ENGAGE WITH THE SSGN https://spirituality-sustainability.net/donate https://www.instagram.com/makeitsacred.podcast/

    1h 10m

  6. 12/29/2022

    Tom Pliske and Martha Keys — Fire in the Forest

    “Evolution has given us the wisdom of our origin; ecology has given us the wisdom of our integral unity; and spirituality will give us the experience of clear guidance and wisdom to joyously transform ourselves and the world.” — Tom Pliske To this day, the Amazon remains the most endangered rainforest on the planet. Fire in the Forest is a role-play simulation designed to stimulate a fresh and wider understanding of the global significance of the Amazon and the urgent need to address its problems. The simulation delivers a transformative experience, empowering players to take on local or global problems and devise effective policies and courses of action. This episode discusses how Fire in the Forest catalyzes engagement in diverse, interconnected, and pressing challenges, facilitating global impact via local action. Twenty years as a teacher and counselor equipped Martha Keys to translate this goal into numerous educational programs. Tom Pliske has spent fifty years as an ecological researcher and environmental educator with decades working in Latin America and with indigenous peoples. His two recent books, Light, Truth and Nature, and A Himalayan Hope and a Himalayan Promise focus on exploring the role of humanity in global ecosystems from the viewpoints of major spiritual traditions — East, West, and Indigenous. In this conversation, we learn more about Tom and Martha's backgrounds and involvement in creating Fire in the Forest. LINKS https://fireintheforest.org/index.html https://something-in-common.org/ ENGAGE WITH THE SSGN https://spirituality-sustainability.net/donate https://www.instagram.com/makeitsacred.podcast/

    49 min
  7. Camden Leigh — The Big Impact of Shopping Small

    11/29/2022

    Camden Leigh — The Big Impact of Shopping Small

    “We want to help people connect to their home, to their food, and to their neighbors. Our mission is to create a space for all people to connect to their local farmers, producers, and artisans.” Camden is the co-owner of Neighbors, a local market in Leesburg, Va. She’s deeply passionate about food, especially growing it. In this conversation, we talk about the sustainability of shopping locally (what’s good for us is good for the earth), how healing our planet begins at the community level, and the importance of gathering. Camden loves gathering with friends & sharing meals with homegrown veggies. You can typically find her dancing or practicing Jiu Jitsu in her “free” time. Camden is a joyful, energetic, and passionate young woman, infusing her values into all she does. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation. LINKS https://www.neighborslbg.com/ ENGAGE WITH THE SSGN https://spirituality-sustainability.net/donate https://www.instagram.com/makeitsacred.podcast/

    38 min

  8. 10/27/2022

    Rev. Dr. Gregory Simpson — Science and Spirituality

    You can't separate the science from the lived experience and you can't separate the theology from the science. They're all intertwined. This is a conversation about environmental justice, activism, historical oppression, spirituality, and how you can't talk about one of these things without talking about the others. Gregory Simpson is a scientist, pastor, theologian, (STEM) consultant, and friend of the Spirituality and Sustainability Global Network.  ENGAGE WITH THE SSGN https://spirituality-sustainability.net/donate https://www.instagram.com/makeitsacred.podcast/

    57 min
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The root of the problem in the sustainability crisis is a loss of the sacred. Through conversations with scientists, theologians, scholars, and thought-leaders, Make It Sacred explores the intersectionality of spirituality and sustainability and why this intersection is critical at our existential societal tipping point. Without spiritual grounding, we won’t have a commitment or political will to create hope for sustainability. Co-creation always starts with a conversation. And what are we co-creating? A spirituality-grounded passion comes from a sacred understanding of humanity and the ea

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  • Creator
    Spirituality & Sustainability Global Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
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