Nomad Podcast

For generations, the natural world has been somewhere we go for refuge: to quiet the noise, regain perspective and feel held by something larger than ourselves. But what happens when rising heat, wildfire smoke and disappearing wildlife make that refuge itself feel less safe?

Professor of philosophy Roger Gottlieb, author of Nature Spirituality and Environmental Crisis, explores ecological grief, the loss of certainty, and what spirituality might look like without a guaranteed happy ending. Can gratitude survive without certainty? Do we need hope, or courage?

Afterwards, Tim and Joy reflect on hope, small acts of care, and whether “It’s enough that it ever was” lands differently across generations.

Interview starts at 11m 12s

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What is Nomad Podcast?

Since 2008, Nomad has been an independent, listener-supported podcast exploring Christianity and what happens when the faith we inherited begins to change.

Through honest conversations with theologians, mystics, contemplatives and activists, we wrestle with difficult questions, revisit the Christian tradition and discover wisdom from beyond it.

With a distinctly British perspective, Nomad is a space for curiosity, uncertainty and reimagining faith, wherever the journey might lead.