Tending God's Garden || 5/10/2025 || #207

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/ ---- Be sure to stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store.