Brian D. McLaren, prominent Christian pastor, author, activist, speaker and leading figure in the emerging church movement speaks to Sarx about animal theological concern, responsible stewardship and God’s redemptive action within creation.
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Dr Tony Campolo speaks with passion and conviction on why animals and animal issues are prime theological concerns and how the work of Christ has cosmic, redemptive consequences for all creation.
All of Creation Worships God! – Dr Tony Campolo was last modified: May 24th, 2017 by admin
Michael Gilmour, Professor of New Testament and English Literature at Providence, University College explores the works of C.S Lewis; revealing a man with a deep love of animals and whose faith inspired him to emphasise their goodness and dignity in his world-famous novels.
“A Love That Splashes Over”: The Impenitent C.S Lewis – Michael Gilmour was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
Revd Dr Trystan Owain Hughes explores the interrelatedness of all living beings and demonstrates how the common origin and essential unity of creation necessitates that every animal is treated with respect, compassion and love.
“Who Hears When Animals Cry?” – Trystan Owain Hughes was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
Professor Ryan McLaughlin, lecturer of theology at Siena College, New York, discusses the theological status of animals, the work of Christ and the practical implications of animal theological concern within the Christian life.
Do Animals Have Meaning In and Of Themselves? – Ryan McLaughlin was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
Bruce Gregory Friedrich, Executive Director of The Good Food Institute and founding partner of New Crop Capital, talks about the role of faith in inspiring his concern for animals, the amazing developments in the ethical food industry and his vision of making sustainable and humane food choices; the default choice.
Could Humane Food Ever Become the Norm? – Bruce Gregory Friedrich was last modified: December 7th, 2020 by admin
Author and lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, Dr David Grumett, discusses the distinctively Christian approach to food, the example of Christ in challenging social norms and how Christians might example responsible food production as part of their Gospel witness to wider society.
The Heavenly Banquet: Christianity and Food was last modified: September 11th, 2018 by admin
Dr Steve McMullen, Assistant Professor at Hope College, Michigan, is interviewed on his new book Animals and the Economy and discusses his Christian faith, animal ethics and how to utilise our power as consumers to bring about change in favour of animals.
Animals and the Economy – Steve McMullen was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
Professor Donovan Schaefer, lecturer at Oxford University, is interviewed on his new book Religious Affects. He discusses how a positive understanding of animals can help us live out Christian values and that being attentive to the well-being of others, humans and animals alike, should be taken seriously as part of the everyday practice of living a life of compassion.
Religious Affects – Professor Donovan Schaefer was last modified: February 6th, 2018 by admin