Verse and Venture

Join Nicholas and Ransom as they discuss Advent traditions and enjoying Christmas to the glory of God.

Host Ransom Maggard shares about Poetry&Ramen a middle-school & high-school lunchtime club to encourage interest in poetry and an inside listen to one of those gatherings with a reading of The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti.

Nicholas Wells reading John Donne’s A Little World Made Cunningly

Nicholas Wells and Ransom Maggard are joined by Nathan Zekveld pastoring in Grand Prairie, AB as they discuss truth, beauty, the Psalms and how poetry is used to instruct and edify the Church.

Nicholas and Ransom discuss how Christians should interact with the horror genre, how to define it, and what are some helpful boundaries, red flags, and warnings.

Nicholas and Ransom discuss the goodness of God in giving us seasons, particularly the season of Fall and how we as believers can redeem these times purposefully for the glory of God. They also discuss some things to look forward to on the podcast through the month of October.

Two poems read by Ransom Maggard - one by Irish poet, William Cowan, the other an original poem titled: How Does the Calf Look Now?

Selections from John Donne read by Nicholas Wells in this poetry reading episode.

Discussing a few poems on themes like the futility of life, the fleeting nature of beauty, and the glorious hope of resurrection.

Season 2 of Verse and Venture returns with a discussion on godliness and genuine beauty

Two poems read by Nicholas Wells - one by John Doan and another by Frances Ridley Havergal. We hope these both will be a blessing to you!

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:...

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.

An interview with Joffre Swait on the topics of poetry, feasting, creativity, and the goodness of God’s gifts.

As creatures made in the image of God, what is the responsibility that we have as sub-creators to God’s glory?

A discussion introducing the podcast and our theme of glorifying God by encouraging believers to develop a biblical framework for art, beauty, and creation.