Join Monique for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cal Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance, as they tackle climate change, biblical stewardship, and environmental justice from a Christian worldview. Discover why Dr. Beisner is skeptical of mainstream environmentalism, debunking myths like Amazon deforestation, acid rain, and the catastrophic narrative of global warming. Learn how increased CO2 can boost plant growth and food security, and explore the hidden motives behind climate alarmism, including ties to global governance and socialism. With a focus on Genesis 1_28, this episode unpacks how Christians can steward the earth responsibly while advocating for affordable energy to lift the poor out of poverty. Don’t miss practical tips for biblical stewardship and a hopeful vision rooted in God’s sovereignty.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction: Welcome to Tending God's Garden

0:50 Meet Dr. Cal Beisner & The Cornwall Alliance

2:32 What is the Cornwall Alliance?

7:17 Defining Biblical Environmental Stewardship

11:41 Biblical Stewardship vs. Modern Environmentalism

18:56 Myths in Environmentalism: Exaggerated Claims

36:29 Climate Change: A Biblical Worldview Response

49:54 Why the Climate Alarmism Narrative?

1:05:08 Environmental Regulations and the Poor

1:17:55 Where Environmentalism Aligns with Biblical Values

1:23:28 How Christians Can Steward the Earth

1:27:21 Hope for the Future: God’s Sovereignty

1:30:18 Connect with the Cornwall Alliance

1:31:35 Closing Thoughts & Upcoming Shows

Further resources:

• “Created to Reign” podcast: https://cornwallalliance.org/podcast/

• Cornwall Alliance: https://cornwallalliance.org

• Cornwall Alliance on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CornwallAllianceForTheStewardshipofCreation

• Cornwall Alliance on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornwallAlliance

• Cornwall Alliance on X: https://x.com/CornwallSteward

Book mentioned:

Prospects for Growth: A Biblical View of Population, Resources, and the Future

https://cornwallalliance.org/product/prospects-for-growth-a-biblical-view-of-population-resources-and-the-future/

Where Garden Meets Wilderness: Evangelical Entry into the Environmental Debate

https://cornwallalliance.org/product/where-garden-meets-wilderness-evangelical-entry-into-the-environmental-debate/

Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism

https://cornwallalliance.org/product/climate-and-energy-a-case-for-realism/

Mines, Minerals, and “Green” Energy: A Reality Check

https://cornwallalliance.org/product/mines-minerals-and-green-energy-a-reality-check/

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