Baha’i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson – Ep 59: The Spirituality of Climate Change

In this episode of the Baha’i Blogcast, host Rainn Wilson speaks with Arthur Dahl, Christine Muller, and Afsaneh Angelina Rafii about climate change, sustainability, and the spiritual dimensions of the environmental crisis. Together, they explore both practical and philosophical approaches to addressing ecological challenges and discuss the role spirituality can play in creating lasting change.

Arthur Dahl, President of the International Environment Forum and former Deputy Assistant Executive Director of UNEP, shares insights from more than 50 years of experience in environmental sustainability and global governance. Christine Muller, environmental educator and Wilmette Institute lecturer, discusses climate education, sustainable development, and the relationship between spiritual principles and environmental action. Afsaneh Angelina Rafii, creator of Icarus Complex Magazine, brings perspectives on climate change from political, economic, legal, and grassroots viewpoints.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics including the harmony of science and religion, climate resilience, wealth and poverty, youth empowerment, service, sustainability, and the importance of spiritual values in confronting the climate crisis. Through a Baha’i lens, the episode highlights hope, collective responsibility, and humanity’s capacity to work together toward a more sustainable and just future.