A simple poetry reading - two by Christina Rossetti as we near our Summer hiatus on the podcast, “A Bruised Reed Shall He Not Break” and “A Better Resurrection” read by host Ransom Maggard

Nicholas and Ransom discuss the essential foundation of truth to all creativity.

Nicholas and Ransom discuss poems from George Herbert, Christina Rossetti, and John Newton. We hope you enjoy hearing about everything from nitgub, Job, galumphing, and more!

Nicholas and Ransom “um” and “like” their way through a discussion on the weight and worth of words, using words that are appropriate to a situation, and the value of exalted language.

Poems by CH Spurgeon, John Bunyan, John Flavel and more are part of this weeks discussion and encouragement to enjoy God’s creation and create something to spur rejoicing in others!

Nicholas and Ransom sit down with Pastor Garrett Soucy to discuss art, poetry, writing, truth, interpreting Scripture, and life as a pastor.

We had a few connection difficulties recording this episode so we’ll link our Substack where you can read the poem that Garrett reads at the end of the episode. As always, we hope you enjoy and share it with others!

Below is a link to Garrett’s book of poems: Between the Joints and the Marrow

https://www.amazon.com/Between-Joints-Marrow-Garrett-Soucy/dp/1594981469?dplnkId=3b4a678e-a8b1-4f54-a8a6-baf5cce67951&nodl=1

The Verse and Venture Substack

https://verseandventure.substack.com/

Occasionally we’ll be posting simple poetry readings. Sometimes these will be in place of a full-length episode, other times they’ll be in addition to the weekly posting. We hope you’ll enjoy this brief poem - an excerpt from William Shakespeare’s Henry V - the monologue just before the Battle of Agincourt.

Nicholas and Ransom discuss some of their favorite poems from CS Lewis to John Donne hear about the winding road, gallant knights, and even a unicorn. Listen in on this episode of Verse and Venture and discover some poems that evoke delight.