Climate Changed

Jan 21 2025 26 ep. 35 mins 23
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Climate Changed is a podcast about spiritual leadership in a climate-changed world. Hosted by Nicole Diroff and Ben Yosua-Davis, Climate Changed features guests who deepen the conversation while also stirring the waters. The Climate Changed podcast is a project of The BTS Center.

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Climate Change, American Catholics, and Laudato Si with Jose Aguto

Jan 21 2025 59 mins  
Ben Yosua-Davis speaks with Jose Aguto, a passionate advocate for climate action deeply rooted in his Catholic faith. Together, they explore the intersection of moral responsibility, theology, and the Catholic Church’s response to the climate crisis.

The Possibilities of Climate Conscious Chaplaincy with Terry LePage and Alison Cornish

Dec 14 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, hosts Ben Yosua-Davis and Nicole Diroff examine the evolving role of chaplains in a climate-changed world. They are joined by author, chaplain, and grief circle facilitator Terry LePage, as well as Rev. Alison Cornish, coordinator of The BTS Center's Climate Conscious Chaplaincy Initiative. Together, they explore how chaplains offer spiritual and emotional support

The Bible and Climate Change with Kyle Meyaard-Schaap and Peterson Toscano

Nov 19 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of Climate Changed, host Ben Yosua-Davis is joined by guest host Derrick Weston to explore how the Bible can inform climate action. Featuring conversations with Rev. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap and Peterson Toscano, they discuss how scripture and faith-based teachings can guide Christians toward a hopeful and proactive response to the climate crisis. See full show notes, tr

Jewish Perspectives on Climate Change with Joelle Novey and Jessica Jacobs

Oct 15 2024 53 mins  
Nicole Diroff and guest co-host Dr. Keisha McKenzie dive into Jewish perspectives on climate change with Joelle Novey, director of Interfaith Power & Light (DC, MD, and Northern VA), and poet Jessica Jacobs. Joelle shares insights into how her Jewish faith informs her climate work and reads from her latest poetry collection Unalone.

The Power of Ritual and Story with Brian McLaren and Favianna Rodriguez

Sep 17 2024 66 mins  
This conversation touches on the profound sense of ”doom” many feel in the face of climate change and how this emotion can be harnessed to foster courage and hope.

Get Ready for Season Three: You are Invited to the Special Online Launch Party

Sep 06 2024 1 mins  
Join Us for the Climate Changed Season Three Online Launch Party! September 16, 2024

Ben Yosua-Davis Gives a Sneak Peek of Season Three

Aug 20 2024 3 mins  

Nicole Diroff Gives a Sneak Peek of Season Three

Aug 08 2024 5 mins  
You will be the first to hear the details about Season Three of Climate Changed podcast as co-host Nicole Diroff tells you about guests, themes, and more.

What Roles Can Religion Play? with Shanon Shah

Feb 27 2024 59 mins  
In our final episode of Season Two, we’re joined by Dr. Shanon Shah, an advocate whose work is at the intersection of faith, human rights, and climate change. Shanon's multifaceted career includes journalism, theater, and academia in Malaysia before his relocation to London. A practicing Muslim, Shanon is also a scholar in the sociology of religion and the Senior Deputy Editor of

Am I the Right Person? with Margaret Wheatley

Jan 30 2024 61 mins  
Wheatley emphasizes the importance of accepting that large-scale systems are unlikely to change, urging people to focus on smaller ”islands of sanity” where meaningful impact is still possible.