Faith and Sustainability

Celebrating 10 Years of the Laudato Si’ Action Plan

Join us for a conversation with co-authors Susan Varlamoff and Dr. Rob McDowell as we mark the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking Archdiocese of Atlanta's Laudato Si’ Action Plan. This episode explores the faith-rooted vision that sparked a movement, the science and strategy behind the plan, and the enduring impact it’s had on communities across Atlanta and beyond.

Giving the shoes off your feet

Just in time for America Recycles Day, we’re lacing them up with Bobby Johnson, founder of Eco Sneakers!Bobby shares how one pair of discarded sneakers can spark hope, dignity, and environmental impact across communities. His story is a powerful reminder that purpose walks where others see waste.

Faith-Rooted Ecological Restoration

We welcome the Sisters of Holy Wisdom Monastery in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for their contemplative approach to environmental stewardship, the sisters have restored over 170 acres of native prairie and oak savanna, transforming the land into a vibrant ecosystem of biodiversity and spiritual renewal.

Advocacy for the Environment

Drake Starling of Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice is a faith-rooted change maker and community resilience advocate. He explores how spiritual values shape bold environmental leadership. From grassroots organizing to systemic impact, Drake shares stories of hope, healing, and the power of congregations to lead climate solutions.

Helping Coastal Congregations Respond to Environmental Challenges

Beth Remmes, from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, shares how her deep spiritual grounding shapes her work in environmental justice and emotional resilience. As a facilitator of Active Hope and a leader within GIPL’s Four Directions Fund, Beth draws on faith not just as inspiration—but as a call to action. She explores how spiritual communities can move from ecological grief to collective healing, and how storytelling rooted in belief can mobilize change. Her work reminds us that sustainability isn’t just technical—it’s sacred.