In this episode, host Noah Rouse engages in discussion with Professor Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School. They explore the intersection of faith, economics, and climate change, with Pollitt pressing the case for faith leaders to support economic solutions like carbon markets. The conversation touches on overcoming theologians’ misconceptions about market economies, the role of faith in historic social movements, and the potential for faith-based leadership to inspire action in addressing global climate challenges. Professor Pollitt emphasizes the need for a clear, unified ask from faith groups to make significant progress on climate policy, highlighting youth activism as a cause for optimism.00:00 Introduction and Host Background00:46 Guest Introduction: Professor Michael Pollitt01:13 Professor Pollitt's Research Overview02:09 Religion and Economics in Climate Change04:45 Faith Leaders and Market Economists05:37 Historical Precedents of Faith Movements06:55 The Role of Faith in Climate Policy08:24 Challenges and Opportunities for Faith-Based Climate Action11:03 Uniting Faith and Secular Efforts13:29 Hope and Solutions for Climate Change16:17 Final Reflections and Hopeful Initiatives17:48 Conclusion and Thanks

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