Greg Hitzhusen
Greg Hitzhusen on Faith, Science Partnerships, and the Lynn White Debate
Greg Hitzhusen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
“There’s a deeper spiritual story here—one that can actually bind us together instead of pulling us apart.”
In this episode of Reflections on Religion and Ecology: Yale Alumni Speak from the Field, Greg Hitzhusen—educator, ethicist, and interfaith organizer—joins host Tali Anisfeld for a thoughtful and timely conversation about bridging science and spirituality in environmental work.
As Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Religion, Ecology and Sustainability at The Ohio State University and founding director of Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, Greg has spent decades exploring how faith communities can catalyze environmental action—across political, cultural, and theological divides.
In this episode, we explore:
– How Greg challenges the Lynn White Thesis and reframes Christianity’s ecological legacy
– Why bridging science and faith is essential for climate progress
– The spiritual and ethical roots of sustainability
– How to navigate political and cultural divisions within the climate space
– The power of interfaith collaboration to build lasting ecological communities
Greg Hitzhusen on Challenging the Lynn White Thesis
Greg Hitzhusen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
Greg Hitzhusen pushes back on the widely cited argument that Christianity is to blame for ecological destruction. He reframes the Lynn White thesis as a partial truth, noting the long-standing traditions of stewardship, reverence, and kinship with creation embedded in Christian theology. This clip invites a more nuanced, faithful response to ecological crises.
Greg Hitzhusen on Political and Cultural Divisions Among Environmentalists
Greg Hitzhusen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
Greg Hitzhusen names a tension many avoid: the environmental movement is not as unified as it appears. In this candid reflection, he explores the political, regional, and cultural divisions within eco-advocacy circles—and how faith communities might be uniquely positioned to bridge those gaps with humility, tradition, and relationship.
Greg Hitzhusen on the Deeper Spiritual Role of Creation Connection
Greg Hitzhusen
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2025
Greg Hitzhusen reflects on the soul-level importance of connecting with creation—not just for the planet’s sake, but for our own. He speaks to the role of awe, gratitude, and meaning in ecological spirituality, inviting us to see Earth care not as obligation but as devotion. This is a vision in which spirit and soil are never separate.