Cowboy and Preacher Trailer

This excerpt from Cowboy and Preacher centers on Tri Robinson and his belief that environmental protection is a moral and spiritual responsibility rooted in Christian faith.

Robinson argues that the destruction of the environment is one of humanity’s most urgent challenges and expresses concern that many Christians fail to recognize the importance of caring for creation. He frames environmental degradation as a consequence of sin—particularly greed, selfishness, and short-term thinking that ignores the wellbeing of future generations.

The film explores Robinson’s effort to reconnect Christianity with environmental stewardship by presenting ecological responsibility in explicitly biblical and moral terms. Referencing themes from scripture, including the idea that neglecting the land leads to suffering and injustice, Robinson emphasizes that environmental harm disproportionately affects the poor and vulnerable, making creation care an issue of compassion, justice, and mercy.

More broadly, the documentary portrays Christianity as something that must be expressed through action rather than belief alone. Robinson calls on churches and faith communities to engage actively with environmental issues and asks whether humanity is willing to learn from the consequences of ecological destruction before it is too late.