ELCA Advocacy Talks Climate Care on New Podcast Episode

In Episode 2 of Here I Pod—the official podcast of ELCA Advocacy—dives into the urgent and evolving conversation around climate care, clean energy policy, and how people of faith are called to respond. Episode 2, titled “Climate Care and Policy Trends,” is now available to stream and features insights from Lutheran leaders deeply engaged in environmental advocacy.

Hosted by Christine Moffett, ELCA Program Director for Environment & Energy Policy, this 24-minute conversation brings together influential voices in the climate justice movement, including Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda (Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary), the Rev. Paul Metzloff (Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pennsylvania), and Joey Chin, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow and host of the episode’s history segment.

Through a Lutheran lens, the episode explores:

• The connection between faith and climate justice

• Opportunities and barriers for congregations implementing sustainable practices

• Current policy trends in clean energy legislation

• How individual advocates can engage in faithful action

As Moffett shares, “We are called to care for God’s good creation—not just in word, but in witness, worship, and public life.” Listeners are encouraged to explore how their congregations can join broader efforts for environmental justice, share their stories, and advocate for lasting policy change.

🎧 Listen now on iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast platform.

This podcast is a valuable tool for Grand Canyon Synod congregations seeking to connect local ministry with national advocacy. As we serve the desert Southwest and its unique environmental challenges, this episode offers hope and practical steps grounded in our faith and Lutheran commitment to justice.