In Parallel

Episode: With a biblical poem that shifts imagery (Ps 23), and another (Robert Hayden's "Those Winter Sundays") that provides perspective, Brent Strawn takes us into an "uber-famous" biblical poem-this "nightingale of the Psalms" (Henry Ward Beecher)-that needs to be heard again. Themes of life, death, and asylum redound. Enjoy this last episode of Season 1 of our podcast In Parallel . Poem Attrib...

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 Pasta...

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...

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...

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 . P...

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 O...

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.

***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...