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Being a steward of God's creation is not a platform for progressive politicians alone. All Christians are called to care for the creation. (See the timeline below.) Sandra Richter has just published a book through IVP about the role of a Christian disciple as a steward of the earth. Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters. 0:00 Introduction and welcome 02:40 Who has been a Great Bible Teacher in your life? 04:36 Why focus on Eden? Why "steward?" 06:55 The extra-Biblical case for people as the "image of God" 09:20 Women and men as God's representatives 10:20 Why have Christians rejected this role when it comes to creation care? 12:30 American politics and pigeonholing 16:50 We are blind to the impact on the poor 17:30 But if the earth is going to burn anyway... 19:17 What the Bible says about our environmental terrorism 22:32 War and the destruction of the land 25:13 The Civil War and Sherman's scorched-earth policy 26:42 Vietnam, Agent Orange, and three consequences 29:29 Outro Books by Sandra Richter Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters - https://amzn.to/3lLe1je The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament: https://amzn.to/2H5prQ6 Epic of Eden: Understanding the Old Testament Study Guide - https://amzn.to/3lPaAYR Epic of Eden: Understanding the Old Testament DVD - https://amzn.to/3431XnA To be notified of more blog articles and interviews, sign up for the enews at greatbibleteachers.com. NOTE: This description contains affiliate links to products by this author. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. For example: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I appreciate your support!