Finding Our Ubuntu: The Power of Interconnection

JTP welcomes theologian, professor, and environmental activist Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes to explore gratitude as a radical way of being in the world. From his early days as a shoe-shiner in Brazil to becoming a leading theological voice, Dr. Carvalhaes reflects on how a nurturing church community taught him that worth is rooted in belonging, not achievement.

He shares how adopting three children sparked a profound environmental awakening—confronting the realities of climate change and reshaping his understanding of gratitude, responsibility, and self.

Drawing on the African philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because you are”—Dr. Carvalhaes invites us to see our deep interconnectedness with both human and non-human communities.

Whether you're drawn to environmental ethics, spiritual practice, or the transformative power of gratitude, this conversation offers soulful insights for living with greater awareness and care. #jtpstories #gratitude #ubuntu #environment