Food Justice as Energy Justice

In this episode of Electric Equity, Brian speaks with Dr. Jenny Howell of Baylor University and explores the deep connections between theology, ecology, and food justice. Dr. Howell directs a unique graduate program at Truett Seminary that challenges students to break out of traditional silos and think holistically about the world’s most pressing issues. Teaching on-site at the World Hunger Relief Farm, she helps future leaders connect theological ideas about creation with the lived realities of land, food systems, and community life. Together, they unpack how food and energy intersect—not just as resources, but as essential components of human dignity and flourishing. From the weaponization of food in conflict zones to the concept of “integral ecology,” Jenny offers a compelling vision in which the health of the earth and the well-being of people are inseparable. The conversation is both sobering and hopeful, encouraging listeners to resist despair and instead find one meaningful way to participate in healing the world around them.