66 | Dirk’s Beaver Plane to ANWR: Jim Stump and the Arctic Refuge

<p>If you could spend a few days in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, would you do it? What would you see there? Would you survive? Here we are joined by Jim Stump of BioLogos to hear about just such a trip and the wondrous facets of God’s creation that lie far beyond our normal day-to-day lives. Brace yourself for a fun ride with some fascinating insights!</p><p><br /></p><p>More from Jim!</p><p><a href="https://jimstump.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jim's Substack</a></p><p><a href="https://jimstump.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jim's Books</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://biologos.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Visit Biologos</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.feastofcreation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Feast of Creation </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are a few are a few concrete next steps from Jim:</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Pay attention this fall.</strong> A public comment period is expected later this year, likely between Halloween and Thanksgiving, on proposed seismic testing in the coastal plain. That will be an important official opportunity to speak against further exploration.</p><p><strong>Contact your elected officials.</strong> Call your senators and representative (find them <a href="https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>) and tell them you oppose oil and gas development in the Arctic Refuge and Western Arctic. This threat exists because Congress opened the door to leasing, so Congress needs to hear from us.</p><p><strong>Help others understand what is at stake.</strong> Share articles, posts, films, and resources about ANWR with people in your circles. <a href="http://protectthearctic.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ProtectTheArctic.org</a> is a good place to watch for updates and action alerts.</p><p><strong>Learn from and support those already leading.</strong> Follow and support indigenous groups such as the <a href="https://gwichinsteering.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gwich’in Steering Committee</a> and <a href="https://www.grandmothersgrowinggoodness.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Grandmother’s GrowingGoodness</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow us!<a href="https://calebcrayhaynes.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The ecoChristian Outpost(Substack)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ecochristianpodcast/%20" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">On Instagram⁠⁠!</a></p><p>Send us a message! We want to hear from you! <a href="mailto:ecochristianpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ecochristianpodcast@gmail.com</a><br /></p><p>Music by SergePavkinMusic from Pixabay</p>