5 episodes
Vocational Application | Spring Into Action Emma Vande Brake
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Hear from your professors, interviewed by students in their respective fields, about how they see their discipline contributing to a sustainable future. What understanding does each field of study bring to the table? In order to be effective, change must be interdisciplinary. How can we work together to understand and influence the world?
The show is hosted by various students of Gordon College and the cover art is by Kait Tordoff.
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Episode 04: Interview with Dr. Kristen Cooper, Professor of Economics
What is the goal of economics, and how does this goal fit into a sustainable future? In this episode, Dr. Kristen Cooper, interviewed by Manny Mouganis, explores some of the most pressing questions facing modern environmental economists. Listen to a discussion on critiques of GDP growth as measure of welfare, carbon taxing, and what Dr. Cooper sees as key to the future of a sustainable economy!
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Episode 03: Interview with Dr. Ruth Melkonian-Hoover, Professor of Political Science
What does the study of comparative politics teach us about our civic responsibility to fight for climate justice? Does a global superpower needs to have a strong green infrastructure to remain in power? In this episode, Dr. Ruth Melkonian-Hoover, interviewed by Rachel Mast, discusses the responsibility of individuals, corporations, and governments have in stopping the climate crisis. Additionally, Dr. Melkonian-Hoover speaks on the increased polarization between parties when it comes to the topic of climate change and ways the parties can work together to bridge that gap. Lastly, both share some positive trends toward climate action that they have seen in the past several years.
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Episode 02: Interview with Dr. Joanna Kline, Professor of Old Testament
How does Scripture relate to environmental sustainability? In this episode, Dr. Joanna Kline, interviewed by Ellen Grosh, provides a foundational understanding of Biblical ideas related to creation care. She'll explore concepts of Genesis 1 and 9, the Mosaic Covenant, and themes in the Psalms.
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Episode 01: Interview with Dr. Dorothy Boorse, Professor of Biology
What's it like to be a Christian scientist in 2021? In this episode, Dr. Dorothy Boorse, interviewed by Caitlin Schultz, discusses her experience in the field of environmental science. Hear her take on the climate crisis, why this topic is polarizing, and how the church plays a role. Dr. Boorse also offers a word of encouragement for young people who are looking to take action.
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Pilot: Interview with Dr. Tim Vande Brake, Professor of English
What does the study of English contribute to environmental sustainability? Dr. Vande Brake, interviewed by his daughter Emma, offers three answers to the question. First, it helps us to simplify our lives—to divest ourselves of things we don't need and that hinder our peace and happiness, our shalom. Second, it allows us to critique our culture, to examine and sift our shared assumptions. Third, the study of English allows us to imagine and strive for a world that we desire to live in, even if that world doesn't presently exist. Of course, Dr. Vande Brake explains these in the context of some of his favorite books.