The Deal With Animals

“This is a multispecies ethnography, so I’m not treating them like just objects or tools. I recognize that they’re living beings with unique personalities.”- Heather Frigiola Episode 5 of Season 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Canine Ministries, where dogs serve alongside their owners in Christian social outreach. Discover the powerful impact of therapy dogs and their unique role in ministry work, as …continue

“Animal killing looks like a very morally serious act. In those rules about sacrifice and consumption of animals in the Old Testament. And then animal sacrifice, is not saying that animal lives don’t matter. It’s saying quite reverse. Animals are somehow able to mediate nothing less than a sort of …continue

Are we truly giving our furry companions the life they deserve? As pet owners, we often assume that we’re providing a safe and comfortable environment for our dogs. However, in this thought-provoking podcast episode, certified dog behavior consultant and author Kim Brophey sheds light on the natural context of animals, …continue

The sacred status of the cow is so widespread, so institutionalized, so deeply entrenched in Hindu culture, that it is actually quite a central question about the whole notion of Hinduism identity and cows. – Yamini Narayanan Episode 3 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine ⁠Transcript⁠ In this amazing …continue

Episode 2 of Series 7: Animals and The Divine Transcript I’m talking to Anat Ben-Yonatan, a researcher at Tel Aviv University whose research is as fascinating as it is disturbing. But don’t let that scare you away, We won’t be going into any detailed descriptions of violence, but we are …continue

Episode 2 of Series 7: Animals and The Divine Transcript I’m talking to Anat Ben-Yonatan, a researcher at Tel Aviv University whose research is as fascinating as it is disturbing. But don’t let that scare you away, We won’t be going into any detailed descriptions of violence, but we are …continue

Episode 1 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine  Transcript Dr Lisa Kemmerer shares with us the role of animals in a wide range of religions. From deities, tricksters, shapeshifters, emblems and mora agents. Animals are truly one thing that all belief systems have in common.  We discuss the value …continue

Part 6: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript I chat with both Kris Hill and Jacqui Sadashige about their research in Free Living cats and Farm Animal Sanctuaries respectively. And we talk about our takeways from The Emerging Voices For Animals in Tourism Conference. A fun and …continue