Faith, Power, and Climate Justice: A Climate Changed Conversation with Shanon Shah

Climate Changed Podcast June 2025 guest episode

In this special Spirit in Action episode, guest-host Nicole Diroff welcomes Dr. Shanon Shah, Director of Faith for the Climate, for a conversation that weaves together faith, identity, and the urgent call for climate justice. A queer Muslim scholar, journalist, and advocate, Shanon shares how his lived experience and academic insight converge in powerful ways to challenge systems of oppression and invite communities into courageous collective action. He is Senior Deputy Editor of Critical Muslim, and Tutor in Islam at University of London Worldwide. Follow Shanon via the Muslim Institute.

The episode includes a grounding musical performance of “The Seed” by composer and music leader Pax Ressler, a reminder of the role of creativity, community, and hope as we navigate climate disruption.

The Climate Changed Podcast is a gift of The BTS Center, produced with the help of Peterson Toscano.

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SIA-000790

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Faith, Power, and Climate Justice: A Climate Changed Conversation with Shanon Shah

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Nicole Diroff
Shanon Shah
Pax Ressler

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