Poetry doesn’t give answers. It helps us notice.

When the pandemic hit, Drew Jackson found solace in an unexpected place: poetry. It became a spiritual practice that settled his soul, helping him notice the world around him and the presence of God.

Drew writes at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, with a passion to contribute toward a more just and whole world.

Join Drew and I as we discuss all things poetry – and he recites some of his beautiful poems and tells us the stories behind them.

**** Listener bonus: IVP is giving us 30% off and free shipping with code MUCHMORE until 5/3/2023 at https://www.ivpress.com/touch-the-earth

Some highlights from our conversation:

00:00:00 - Introduction, 

00:02:00 - Drew's Journey into Poetry, 

00:05:08 - Poetry as Spiritual Practice, 

00:11:12 - Personal Poem, 

00:13:55 - Using Poetry in Ministry, 

00:16:50 - The Relationship Between Peace and Justice, 

00:19:22 - Reflection on Luke's Gospel, 

00:23:59 - Meditation on Luke 11:1-4, 

00:30:34 - Reflection on Legacy and Passing on the Faith, 

00:31:45 - Conclusion



You can connect with Drew at: https://drewejackson.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d.jacksonpoetics

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.jacksonpoetics/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/djacksonpoetics

Poetry doesn’t give answers. It helps us notice.
When the pandemic hit, Drew Jackson found solace in an unexpected place: poetry. It became a spiritual practice that settled his soul, helping him notice the world around him and the presence of God.
Drew writes at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, with a passion to contribute toward a more just and whole world.
Join Drew and I as we discuss all things poetry – and he recites some of his beautiful poems and tells us the stories behind them.
**** Listener bonus: IVP is giving us 30% off and free shipping with code MUCHMORE until 5/3/2023 at <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/touch-the-earth">https://www.ivpress.com/touch-the-earth</a>
Some highlights from our conversation:
00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:02:00 - Drew's Journey into Poetry, 00:05:08 - Poetry as Spiritual Practice, 00:11:12 - Personal Poem, 00:13:55 - Using Poetry in Ministry, 00:16:50 - The Relationship Between Peace and Justice, 00:19:22 - Reflection on Luke's Gospel, 00:23:59 - Meditation on Luke 11:1-4, 00:30:34 - Reflection on Legacy and Passing on the Faith, 00:31:45 - Conclusion
 
You can connect with Drew at: <a href="https://drewejackson.com/">https://drewejackson.com/</a>
On Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/d.jacksonpoetics">https://www.facebook.com/d.jacksonpoetics</a>
On Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/d.jacksonpoetics/">https://www.instagram.com/d.jacksonpoetics/</a>
On Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/djacksonpoetics">https://twitter.com/djacksonpoetics</a>

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.

Topics Covered:

📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice
📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It
📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent

If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, https://www.jodieniznik.com/ for more information! 

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.
Topics Covered:
📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice 📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It 📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent
If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, <a href="https://www.jodieniznik.com/">https://www.jodieniznik.com/</a> for more information!