Rivers in the Desert

Aislynn Patrick and Beatrice Shackelford
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Join us on our journey to rediscover God's heart for creation and explore what it means to love our neighbors and practice biblical stewardship in today's world. We will examine issues like climate change through a lens of faith and hope that is rooted in God's redemptive purpose for all of creation. This podcast is generously sponsored by Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (YECA).

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    What is creation care?

    In this first episode, Aislynn and Beatrice will explore the theme of creation care, share stories from their own lives, and discuss what's ahead for the rest of the season. If you're a Christian who's curious about the intersection of faith and climate action, this podcast is for you!

    38 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    What is God's vision for the world?

    In episode two, Aislynn and Beatrice explore what the Bible says about creation and our place within it. They reflect on what it looks like to embody God's heart in the midst of a climate crisis, and why caring for creation is an essential aspect of loving our neighbors.

    40 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    What's the problem?

    What is climate change, and what are its main causes? How concerned should we be? What are the social and environmental impacts of a warming world? In this episode, Aislynn and Beatrice walk through the science behind climate change, as well as the injustices perpetuated by this crisis.

    49 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Who's at play?

    This episode maps out who the major players are in the climate crisis and explains how human institutions navigate the complexities of climate change. Aislynn and Beatrice will also share stories from their time at COP29, a United Nations climate conference hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024.

    52 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    What is our heart posture?

    To conclude season one, Aislynn and Beatrice dive into the heart issue behind the climate crisis and discuss why we need more than science to solve this problem. As they look ahead to season two, they reflect on how this journey has informed their faith and their own responses to the climate crisis. Most importantly, this final episode remains rooted in the hope of the gospel and inspires listeners to step into this space with courage and compassion.

    55 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Season 1 trailer

    Join Aislynn and Beatrice on their journey to rediscover God's heart for creation and biblical stewardship, and to better understand today's environmental challenges.

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Join us on our journey to rediscover God's heart for creation and explore what it means to love our neighbors and practice biblical stewardship in today's world. We will examine issues like climate change through a lens of faith and hope that is rooted in God's redemptive purpose for all of creation. This podcast is generously sponsored by Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (YECA).

Information

  • Creator
    Aislynn Patrick and Beatrice Shackelford
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Aislynn Patrick and Beatrice Shackelford
  • Show Website
    Rivers in the Desert