Leah D. Schade
@leahschade.bsky.social
Progressive Christian Clergy, #Preaching, #Climate, Enviro-Justice, Author, Seminary Prof, Patheos blogger, co-founder https://bsky.app/profile/clergyemergleague.bsky.social Stan #MichaelSheen, #GoodOmens. Views my own. No vague or purposeless DMs please.
Are you preaching or teaching next week on Matt. 14:13-21, Jesus feeding thousands? Here are ideas to connect food and faith, gleaning and generosity. www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Gleaning Sacred Abundance: Preaching Isaiah 55, Matthew 14
Learn how the biblical practice of gleaning reveals divine abundance from the Earth so that all are fed with equity and joyous fellowship.
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Are you a preacher concerned about climate change? You're not alone! Join the monthly, online EcoPreacher Cohort and find your people! Early Bird registration ends Aug. 1. thebtscenter.org/ecopreacher-...
Is your pulpit silent on the #climatecrisis? Preachers often underestimate their congregation’s readiness for environmental engagement. Discover how to transform eco-grief into a source of shared purpose and resilience. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Making Space For Eco-Grief—and Hope—in Your Church
Help your church make space for eco-grief and hope through practices of lament, testimony, and care in a climate-changed world.
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Is your church prepared to help congregants deal with climate grief? This is an article featuring research our team conducted of the EcoPreacher Cohort and their congregational leaders. religionnews.com/2026/06/30/a...
As Super El Niño Looms, New Study Finds American Churches Unprepared to Help Congregants Cope with Climate Grief
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What does the Parable of the Sower teach us about climate, church, and community? This EcoPreacher 1-2-3 reflection explores divine reciprocity—how God invites Creation, congregations, and neighbors into mutual flourishing. 🌱 #EcoPreacher #CreationCare #Lectionary www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
The Parable Of The Sower: The Divine Cycle Of Reciprocity
Explore the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9) and step into God’s cycle of reciprocity—nurturing faith, community, and flourishing.
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Children cheered as "the devil" was mock-executed by rifle fire at a Kentucky VBS. Why weren't they afraid? Because they'd seen something similar in this church before. As a minister, I'm calling this what I believe it is: spiritual abuse. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church VBS: A Closer Look, Hard Questions
The violent VBS skit at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church raises questions about children’s safety, spiritual abuse & Christian nationalist formation.
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A viral VBS skit in my city — men in uniform, gunfire, kids chanting "Take him out!" — is Christian nationalism dressed as spiritual warfare. It violates Matt 18:6. Here's how parents can respond. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
VBS Murder Skit: When A Church Teaches Children Violence
A pastor reflects on a viral VBS gun skit, explaining why staged violence in church harms children and distorts the gospel of Jesus.
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‘Cancer Alley’ is a cauldron of environmental injustice—and a new generation of prophets is rising to meet the challenge. This piece draws parallels between their struggle and the biblical call for justice. @patheos.com @jbruggers.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Cancer Alley Prophets: Jeremiah 20, Matthew 10
Discover how modern-day environmental prophets in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ are standing up to polluting industries.
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Need resources to address Christian nationalism? These 10 books offer tools for preaching, teaching & faithful resistance. This curated list will help you find the book that’s right for your church & ministry needs. Includes link to comparative chart. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
10 Books To Address Christian Nationalism In Your Church
Discover 10 books pastors can use to address Christian nationalism through preaching, book studies, and congregational conversations.
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Preachers: Prepare for July 4th with these adaptable sermon series arcs that offer a critical corrective to Christian Nationalist distortions while standing for the vulnerable ones in our communities. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Preaching Ideas, July 4th: Resisting Christian Nationalism
Counter Christian Nationalism this July 4th with a sermon series that reclaims a love for country shaped by justice, ethics, and compassion.
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Preachers! You’re taking up the prophetic call to address climate change. But you’re met with skepticism, discomfort, or resistance. In this workshop you’ll gain skills & sensibilities to stay open, relational, & resilient. Thurs, June 25, 1:00 – 4:00pm ET • Zoom thebtscenter.org/ecopreacher-...
Navigating Pushback in Climate Preaching | The BTS Center
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Good Omens 3: a “perfectly imperfect” series finale! This theological deep dive analyzes the 'final 15.' Aziraphale and Crowley challenge God’s plan with a surprising theological twist. @patheos.com #go3spoilers www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Good Omens 3 "Final 15": A Perfectly Imperfect Ending
Explore the perfectly imperfect series finale of Good Omens 3: Aziraphale and Crowley’s “final 15” with a surprising theological twist.
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Explore Acts 17:22-31 and John 14 through an ecological lens. Learn how nature reveals God and why agape love is vital for environmental justice and advocacy. #EcoPreacher #ClimateJustice #CreationCare #Acts17 #John14 #EcoTheology #RCL #May10 @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Acts 17:22-31 And John 14 - Nature Reveals The “Unknown God”
In Acts 17:22-31, Paul says the "Unknown God" created everything. Creation can reveal aspects of God in astounding ways.
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John 10:1-10 is the Gospel text for Good Shepherd Sunday. This sermon explores Jesus’s teaching about abundance as an act of resistance to oppression. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Thieves And Bandits, Shepherds And Gates - John 10:1-10
This sermon on John 10:1-10 for Good Shepherd Sunday explores Jesus’s teaching about abundance as an act of resistance to oppression.
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Is 1 Peter 2:19-25 a call to endure abuse or a message of liberation? This article explores its subversive history, inviting us from silent suffering to faithful resistance. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, leads us toward #justice and #wholeness. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Reclaiming 1 Peter 2:19-25 From Abuse: Sermon For Resistance
It's time to reclaim 1 Peter 2:19-25 from those who use it to normalize abuse and justify oppression. This is a sermon for resistance.
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As #EarthDay nears, can preachers address #ClimateChange without using that term in their sermons? This article explores balancing faith, clear messaging, and political pushback. @patheos.com @thebtscenter.bsky.social www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Can Preachers Talk About Climate Change?
Or, more pointedly, can preachers talk about climate change without using that exact term? How to navigate pushback with clear communication.
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Oh my heart! This trailer for #GoodOmens3 has left me breathless! So much to unpack here until May 13! Let's goooo! youtube.com/watch?v=kpKk...
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Meanwhile, the typical American will pay a federal income tax rate of 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like. [Via @itep.org]
Just as Jesus invited Thomas to touch his wounds and trust new life, the risen Christ meets us as we touch our planet’s wounds—bringing healing, hope, and wholeness. #John20 #EcoSpirituality @patheos.com. Featuring @ecoamerica.bsky.social @lutheransrc.bsky.social www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Thomas Touching Christ’s Wounds: Eco-Spiritual Lessons
Thomas touched Christ's wounds amid his spiritual crisis. As we endure an eco-spiritual crisis, touching our planet's wounds fosters healing.
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The so-called "God Squad" voted to exempt the oil & gas industry from the Endangered Species Act during HOLY WEEK. On this Good Friday, lament is the only appropriate response. @patheos.com @lutheransrc.bsky.social www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Good Friday, "God Squad" & Endangered Species: A Lament
Good Friday urges us to contemplate the "eco-crucifixion" of endangered species like Rice's Whale following a vote by Trump's “God Squad."
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#NoKings rallies offer faith leaders a chance to add their perspectives as public theologians. I hope this analysis of my own speech inspires more clergy to step into their prophetic role as public theologians! @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Palm Sunday Was A Protest March! Analysis Of #NoKings Speech
#NoKings rallies offer opportunities for faith leaders to use their prophetic voice for justice. Here's an example -- with analysis.
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On Palm Sunday, Christians can invoke the Spirit of Jesus to denounce the political and military systems of our time that are driven to commit crimes against humanity by the demonic ideology of Christian nationalism. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Palm Sunday Counters The Violence Of Christian Nationalism
Palm Sunday follows on the heels of No Kings protests this year. Jesus's procession was a type of protest and counters Christian Nationalism.
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Rituals during Holy Week can help us process profound feelings of environmental loss due to war, species extinction, habitat loss, deforestation, and catastrophic weather events. Here is a liturgical resource for an Ecological Stations of the Cross. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
An Ecological Stations Of The Cross, 2026
Here is a liturgical resource to practice an Ecological Stations of the Cross as eco-anxiety and eco-grief are on the rise.
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The 5th Sunday of Lent is ideal for countering the racism of white Christian Nationalism. The Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37 echoes across the millennia to our own time urging diligent work for racial justice and reparations. Sermon ideas included. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Ezekiel 37 Counters White Christian Nationalism
The sermon to the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37 preaches to the need for racial restoration and reparations today.
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The story of the man born with blindness in John 9 counters the cruelty of Christian nationalism by affirming that those with disabilities are worthy of respect, healing, and justice. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
John 9 Counters Disability Bias In Christian Nationalism
The story of Jesus and the man with blindness in John 9:1-41 can counter the disability discrimination of Christian Nationalism.
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In a groundbreaking new study released in @Nature.com, Dutch scientists find that today’s sea level is much higher than assumed in most coastal hazard assessments, with the most significant errors in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific regions.
Sea level much higher than assumed in most coastal hazard assessments - Nature
Meta-analyses on a global scale show that the measured coastal mean sea level is higher than assumed in most coastal hazard assessments.
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The story of Jesus & the Woman at the Well in John 4 has important things to teach us about the value, worth, and dignity of women as we counter the misogyny of “purity culture” and toxic masculinity in Christian Nationalism today. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Jesus & The Woman At The Well Counter Christian Nationalism
The story of Jesus & the Woman at the Well (John 4) counters the misogyny of Christian Nationalism, offers alternative to toxic masculinity.
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Rep. Josh Harder invited the Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, a local ELCA pastor and immigrant advocate, as his guest for the 2026 State of the Union. His powerful witness is a testimony to prophetic courage. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Rev. Rabell Goes To Washington: Pastor’s State Of The Union
Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, ELCA pastor, attends State of the Union, offering a powerful witness on behalf of immigrants.
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Tripp Fuller & I had a great discussion today on #HomebrewedChristianity about preaching & social issues, including how to deal with pushback, what it means to preach "prophetically," and how to engage with hot topics in politically divided congregations. www.youtube.com/live/5Ds7kLZ...
How Do You Preach When Everything Feels Political? with Dr. Leah Schade
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I'm looking forward to this conversation about preaching and social issues with Tripp Fuller at Homebrewed Christianity! Watch Wed., Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. Eastern via Youtube livestream: www.youtube.com/live/5Ds7kLZ...
How Do You Preach When Everything Feels Political? with Dr. Leah Schade
YouTube video by Homebrewed Christianity w/ Dr. Tripp Fuller
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