"It should come as no surprise when
So-called Christian powerhouses fall
Corporate greed dressed in Sunday best
od has always been in the business
Of toppling empires"
Meagan Ruby Wagner ~ Jericho
Presently, language is purposefully abused and exploited, often for evil ends, to benefit those in positions of power. How can we combat this? There are many ways to push back. Yet, one of those is frequently brushed aside as being unimportant in culture and society.
Today, we will talk about poetry as a tool of protest and expression. Poetry can evoke powerful images that inspire. It also breaks our hearts, cuts us to the core, and longs for better days. Much like political rhetoric and speech, poetry is seldom delivered carelessly. It is poignant and often timeless.
Joining us today is a poet and counselor Meagan Ruby Wagner. We'll discuss her debut poetry anthology, Honeysuckle.
The book is a fantastic read that touches on topics like parenting, changing faith, and mental health during turbulent times. Meagan can take ordinary circumstances and pinpoint the sensations we have all experienced intimately. She does this in an understated yet exquisite way.
In a time where prattle and rhetoric surround us like white noise, poetry may be the spark or the salve we all need the most.
Enjoy!
We'll talk about all that and plenty more snark!
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Show notes
Episode Timestamp:
Christian Crazy: 02:05
Power of Poetry: 13:55
Meagan Ruby Wagner Interview: 18:20
Christian Cringe: 56:30
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