103. Integrating Creation Stewardship

In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is so pleased to have as her guest Kelly Longfellow, Environmental Scientist and Creation Care Advocate. We will discuss aspects of being steward of the earth God gave us. Kelly will provide advice and resources on how we can Rethink and all become better creation stewards. Listen and be challenged on integrating creation stewardship into your daily life. Kelly's Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-longfellow-creationcare/ Facebook: @‌planetorange Resources Mentioned: Blessed Tomorrow https://blessedtomorrow.org/ ecoAmerica https://ecoamerica.org/ Earth Keepers https://www.earth-keepers.org/ Connect with Diana: integratedpurposemanagement.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Quick Episode Summary: Diana Romero welcomes her first family guest on the podcast, her cousin Kelly, an environmental scientist. Kelly shares her journey of faith, family influence, and passion for environmental science, rooted in childhood experiences abroad. They discuss the importance of stewarding the earth, emphasizing faith-based environmental care and sustainability practices. Kelly highlights the connection between the Bible and ecological responsibility, reading scriptures like the Lord's Prayer through a “green lens.” Practical stewardship tips include rethinking consumption, reducing waste, and understanding the environmental impact of everyday choices. Kelly shares insights from her research on sustainable food production, the hidden costs of waste, and the importance of buying locally and seasonally. She introduces resources for faith-based environmental initiatives, including Creation Justice Ministries and the Climate Reality Project. Diana and Kelly reflect on legacy, stewardship, and integrating faith into all aspects of life as a gift and responsibility from God. The episode concludes with a reminder to live an integrated life of faith, family, and work and spread the hashtag #GodGetsMe to share evidence of God’s presence in daily life.