What do a cowboy and an evangelical pastor have in common?

The documentary Cowboy and Preacher follows Tri Robinson, an evangelical pastor and Idaho rancher who argues that Christian faith and environmental stewardship are deeply connected rather than politically opposed.

The film presents Robinson as someone equally at home working on his ranch and preaching from the pulpit, using his life and ministry to challenge the perception that environmental care is merely a political issue. Instead, he frames “creation care” as a biblical responsibility rooted in humanity’s duty to protect and steward God’s creation.

Through Robinson’s perspective, the documentary encourages the evangelical community to move beyond cultural and political divisions and reconsider environmental responsibility as an expression of faith. The film emphasizes that caring for nature and practicing religious devotion are not contradictory, but complementary aspects of living according to Christian values.