A Christians Guide to Planet Earth, Betsy Painter
A Christians Guide to Planet Earth, Betsy Painter
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A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth
Why It Matters and How to Care for It

Author: Betsy Painter

Narrator: Chloe Dolandis, John Behrens

Unabridged: 3 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 04/05/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth offers a faith-based framework for viewing our responsibility to the natural world as well as practical, biblical ways we can care for the magnificent creation around us.Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and accessible guide helps us navigate questions about caring for and respecting God's world. With a focus on real-life solutions, this book explores answers to questions such as:What does the Bible say about food shortages, forests, and pollution?How can we make ethical choices about what we eat and what we wear?Why is reducing our carbon footprint a way of loving others?What do animals tell us about God's design for the earth?What simple choices can we make to help recover God's beauty in creation?A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth highlights the inherent grandeur of the natural world, stirring our hearts to care about the wild and wondrous things God has made. Each chapter concludes with practical tips on how to become better stewards of the Earth, including how to support efforts that make a positive difference in the world.A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth is ideal for:Anyone who wants to make a difference for the planet but doesn't know where to startPeople interested in how stewardship of the water, air, land, and gardens relates to serving God and our neighborBible studies and church small groupsHomeschooling families and networksAnyone who loves God's beauty in naturePeople with questions about how changes to our earth affect the planet and our livesEqual parts philosophical and practical, this guide provides us a deeper understanding of God's love for His creation and the delightful, God-given privilege we have to enjoy it and care for it well.Accompanying infographics are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Betsy Painter

Betsy Painter is a creative writer and conservation biologist, who is passionate about environmental care and its human dimensions. She has studied Religion and Ecology in graduate school with a focus on the beautification of nature in the redemptive Biblical narrative and its implications for environmental hope and messaging today.

About Muti

Muti is a creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. They’re a dedicated team of illustrators and designers who are passionate about producing original and inspiring artwork, from lettering to icons, digital painting to animation. Muti have worked across a broad spectrum of projects for clients all over the world, from advertising to publishing, branding, apps, fashion, packaging and more.


Reviews

For everyone who has been afraid to get involved with environmentalism because it seems to worldly, this is the book for you. We have been given a great gift, that everyone needs to be a land steward for. If you look at my read list, you will see that land stewardship is an important in my daily life......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

Listen, this should be required reading in the church. The connection between climate change and the Christian life is irrefutable, and Betsy does SUCH a fantastic job of simply laying out the climate problem, the biblical perspective, and how we can make a difference. I’m constantly overwhelmed by......more

Goodreads review by Jenna

What a wonderful little book. Recommend to anyone unsure of what “creation care” may mean for them. Beautiful illustrations and clear explanations of so many different systems on our common home. I received an advance copy but I will be gifting some copies to friends and relatives! #sponsored......more