In Parallel Episodes
In Parallel will run periodic short seasons (5-7 episodes) that explore the relationships between biblical and contemporary poetry. This first season is written and narrated by Brent Strawn (Duke Divinity), and produced by Keith Willis.
- Shifting Imagery (Ps 23) – Brent Strawn
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… Read more: Shifting Imagery (Ps 23) – Brent Strawn - A Dark Poem from Within the Depths (Ps 88) – Brent StrawnEpisode: 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?” Special 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… Read more: A Dark Poem from Within the Depths (Ps 88) – Brent Strawn
- One Doozy of a Last Line (Ps 137) – Brent StrawnEpisode: 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,”… Read more: One Doozy of a Last Line (Ps 137) – Brent Strawn
- A Somewhat Confusing Poem about God and Justice (Psalm 82) – Brent StrawnEpisode: 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… Read more: A Somewhat Confusing Poem about God and Justice (Psalm 82) – Brent Strawn
- The Body, Love, Land, and Secrecy – Brent StrawnEpisode: 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… Read more: The Body, Love, Land, and Secrecy – Brent Strawn
- A Poem about Love and Death (Song 8:6-7) – Brent StrawnEpisode: 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… Read more: A Poem about Love and Death (Song 8:6-7) – Brent Strawn
- A Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3)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.
- Season 1 Trailer
***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… Read more: Season 1 Trailer