New Roots Community Garden is a joint project between the International Rescue Committee and the YMCA of the Inland Northwest. Cassy Benefield visits the garden to hear from Angela Hanni from the YMCA and Madison Beal and Bikash Chhetri from the IRC.

“Reuse, repurpose, and recycle” became more than just a slogan when hundreds gathered for last Saturday’s Earth Day Block Party at West Central Abbey. More than 50 donated bicycles were shared at the party by River City Youth, and the Mend It Cafe with Spokane Zero Waste was inside repairing party-goers’ clothing. Community groups staffed booths, and food and native plants were available. Kate Burke, Executive Director of River City Youth, and Elyse Hochstadt, Executive Director of Spokane Zero Waste, joined the Religion Desk Podcast from the block party to share about their work, the good things happening that day, and the importance of reusing. The episode also features music from Spokane’s Raging Grannies and Hannah Wynn.

Retired Religion Professor, Dr. Patricia O’Connell Killen, joined the Religion Desk to share insights on the changes in the religious landscape in the United States and how that has affected mainline congregations and denominations. You'll find the entire interview with Dr. Killen here.