“Well … if nobody else is going to … I will.” This was Rod Downing’s response to a lack of conversation in the church (specifically in the Herald) about environmental issues. Rather than complain, he started doing something about it.  In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley pushes environmental and climate advocate Rod Downing to share how he brought his passion for the environment and his concerns over the climate crisis to the church, making it an integral part of his life and ministry in Community of Christ.

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Intro and Outro music used with permission:

“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today’s world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.