The increasing number of pets in the US has led to a rise in pet anxiety and the use of medication to treat it, but experts argue that this is a result of humans projecting their own mental struggles onto their pets, and that the emotional demands made by isolated people on pets may be too much for them. [... more]

Jerry Jenkins, a prolific author of over 200 books, discusses the impact of his novels and his son Dallas's television series, The Chosen, on people's lives. He shares his approach to writing, which involves making biblical characters more relatable and human, and how this has helped people connect with the stories on a deeper level. [... more]