"Earthbound" is being Noticed
As we begin 2026, I am grateful that my book, Earthbound, is being noticed and taken seriously. The climate crisis that we find ourselves in will not wait for our comfort or convenience.
Our planet is groaning under the weight of extraction, greed, and indifference, and it is the poor, Indigenous communities, women, and future generations who bear the heaviest burden. This is not only a scientific or political crisis, but a moral and theological one.
To remain silent in this moment of climate crisis is to be complicit. This is not the time to be silent. Faith must disrupt denial, challenge systems of injustice, and call us to repentance and transformation.
Earthbound insists that our relationship with God cannot be separated from our relationship with the Earth. Climate justice is not optional; it is a gospel mandate. The time for half-measures has passed. What is required now is courage, collective action, and a radical reorientation toward life-giving ways of being on this fragile and sacred planet.
Below are some places where Earthbound is being noted or recognized. I hope you can use my book in your churches, classrooms, and group studies to examine one of the most pressing social issues of our time and work towards climate justice.
The Presbyterian Outlook included Earthbound in their article New books on justice: Racial healing, climate action and courageous faith by Amy Pagliarella. It was one of 5 books to be included in the books on justice article.
Theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim engages “the well-being of our world, including climate change, water health, and environmental racism” in Earthbound. This deceptively slim volume packs in a great deal of practical and theological concerns, as she imagines how to bring our “reforming spirit” to environmental justice. In one of the more thought-provoking chapters, “God is a Verb,” she challenges us to frame our experiences of God more actively, recognizing that God is “to Be,” and is therefore “moving, acting, manifesting through the world.” Once we understand this, we appreciate the urgency of her final chapter on action.
Englewood Review of Books included Earthbound in Fall 2025 – Most Anticipated Books for Christian Readers! I am always thrilled to have my books included in Englewood’s lists.
Englewood Review of Books also included Earthbound in their list of Fifteen Important Theology Books of 2025!
Earlham School of Religion will hold an Earthbound book launch on Jan 7, from 12- 1 pm, followed by a book signing.
5. I led a Bible Study on Earthbound at West Richmond Friends’ Meeting after I preached this past Sunday. Will lead another Bible Study on Earthbound on Jan 11th at First Richmond Friends. Please join me.
6. I have a Presbyterian twin, Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow! We almost share a birthday, have three kids, both ordained, podcaster, author, etc. He has been on Madang Podcast twice to share his exciting books. It was so fun to be back on his podcast to share my book, Earthbound. Enjoy this episode as we discuss my new book, writing, speaking, raising children and more….
Special Events:
Homebrewed Team is working with Orbis Books and offering 30% off #Earthbound and other books for Christmas. Use the discount code “ZESTY” to get 30% off. Check out all the sale books at Orbis Books!
I am so grateful to the Upper Room for sponsoring Madang Podcast hosted by Faith and Reason. Get the Upper Room Disciplines 2026! It is a fabulous devotional. Use discount code “Madang“ to get 20% off Disciplines 2026!
3.Join me on Jan 23rd-24th, Westwood United Methodist Church, for a “Sacred Summit.” All registered will receive a free copy of When God Became White and lunch is also included. Register here.
