Summary: <br> This week, <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com">Jasmin Singer</a> talks to Rachel McCrystal, Executive Director of <a href="http://woodstocksanctuary.org">Woodstock Farm Sanctuary</a>, about why sanctuaries matter, the intersections of social justice and sanctuary work, and the powerful role of women in the animal rights movement. Rachel McCrystal is the Executive Director of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, one of the country’s leading sanctuaries and animal rights organizations. Prior to joining Woodstock Sanctuary, Rachel served in senior leadership positions at Best Friends Animal Society and the Pennsylvania SPCA. She has been an animal rights and social justice activist for two decades.<br> Then, Mariann Sullivan talks to author and teacher <a href="http://charlescamosy.com">Charles Camosy</a> about the moral status and treatment of non-human animals, what the Bible says about eating animals, and the intersection of Christian and secular ethics. Camosy is an award-winning author of four books including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Singer-Christian-Ethics-Polarization/dp/0521149339/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1437953100&sr=1-3">Peter Singer and Christian Ethics</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Animals-Christian-Ethics-Consistent/dp/1616366621/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1437953163&sr=1-2">For Love Of Animals: Christian Ethics, Consistent Action</a>. He is the founder and co-director of the<a href="http://ncronline.org/blogs/distinctly-catholic/catholic-conversation-project"> Catholic Conversation Project</a>, an editor and contributor for<a href="http://catholicmoraltheology.com"> catholicmoraltheology.com</a>, and a board member of Democrats for Life.<br><br> <br> Plus, Mariann covers this week’s News and Rising Anxieties!<br> As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasmin Singer</a>.<br> <br> This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of <a href="http://awfw.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Well-Fed World</a>. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at <a href="http://awfw.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">awfw.org</a>.<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website, or subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it and leave us a comment on iTunes! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/animallaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Animal Law Podcast</a>.<br>
