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02/09/22 • 17 min
Episode: A reflection on Psalm 82, a somewhat confusing poem about God and justice, and poetic adventures in missing the point. The episode discusses Mitch Roberson's "Every Day We Are Dancers" and Billie Collins' "Introduction to Poetry."
About: In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry. Please subscribe wherever you listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE.
Help Support In Parallel: Visit our Donate Page if you want to support this new show.
Season 1 Trailer
In Parallel
09/27/21 • 3 min
***Note: The podcast has been renamed In Parallel since the publication of this trailer***
Welcome to In Parallel, a podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry. This podcast is hosted by Brent Strawn of Duke Divinity School, and is produced by Keith Willis.
Check our other podcasts: OnScript and Biblical World
Check out the podcasts mentioned in the Trailer: Inverse podcast and Poetry Unbound
Logo design by Mim Ward
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A Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3)
In Parallel
01/19/22 • 12 min
Episode: A poetic reflection on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 by poetaster Brent A. Strawn. In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry.
For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE.
Help Support In Parallel: Visit our Donate Page if you want to support the show.
01/25/22 • 14 min
Episode: A meditation on Song of Songs 8:6-7, a poem about love and death, written and narrated by Brent Strawn. Please subscribe wherever you listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry.
For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE.
Poetry: This episode makes reference to Sharon Olds' poem "The Signs," from The Golden Cell, p. 78.
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02/02/22 • 14 min
Episode: Brent talks about the celebration of the body in Song of Songs and Sharon Olds' "Topography," in a series of what he calls "Whoohiya!" moments.
About: In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry. Please subscribe wherever you listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE.
Poetry Attribution: The Sharon Olds poem referenced in the podcast is “Topography” ©Sharon Olds 2012 from The Gold Cell published by Alfred J Knopf by permission of the author.
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02/16/22 • 24 min
Episode: What are we to make of the brutal last line in Psalm 137? "A blessing on the one who seizes your children and smashes them against the rock!" This episode explores unspeakable events, justice, revenge, death, and ... blessing. This episode engages John Savoie's poem "Trimmed and Burning."
Attributions: John Savoie’s poem, "Trimmed and Burning," appeared in Poetry Magazine in July 2003 (p. 207). It is used here with permission of the author.
About: In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry. Please subscribe wherever you listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE.
Help Support In Parallel: Visit our Donate Page if you want to support this new show.
03/02/22 • 20 min
Episode: A journey into the psalter's darkest poem (Psalm 88) to explore tone and emotional state in poetry. This episode engages Linda Pastan's poem "Why are Your Poems So Dark?" Thanks to Linda Pastan for permission to use her poem, which was first published in Poetry Magazine in 2003, and in her collection A Queen of a Rainy Country, published by W. W. Norton.
Attribution: ©2006 by Linda Pastan. Used by permission of Linda Pastan in care of the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency, Inc. ([email protected])
About: In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry. Please subscribe wherever you listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE.
Help Support In Parallel: Visit our Donate Page if you want to support this new show.
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How many episodes does In Parallel have?
In Parallel currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does In Parallel cover?
The podcast is about Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Books, Religion and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on In Parallel?
The episode title 'Season 1 Trailer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on In Parallel?
The average episode length on In Parallel is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of In Parallel released?
Episodes of In Parallel are typically released every 7 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of In Parallel?
The first episode of In Parallel was released on Sep 27, 2021.
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