Podcast Show Notes
Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.
Episode Title: Hope as Resistance: Poetry & Peace with David Joseph Junior
Episode Description: Welcome to another episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, where host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with powerful poetry to nourish your heart and nervous system. This week, we explore "Hope is a Form of Resistance" by poet David Joseph Junior—a moving piece that reframes hope not as passive wishing, but as an active, embodied practice of courage and defiance.
Key Themes Explored:
Hope as active resistance rather than passive waiting
The intersection of faith, justice, and healing
Poetry as a tool for processing grief and building resilience
The sacred nature of hope in difficult times
How hope becomes a weapon against oppression
Featured Poem
"Hope is a Form of Resistance" by David Joseph Junior
Key Quotes from the Episode
"Hope is not passive. It does not whisper only when the storm subsides. It roars in the middle of the flood."
"Hope wears work boots, not wings."
"Hope is not for the untested. Hope is for the bold."
"Hope is how we resist without becoming what we resist."
About the Featured Poet:
David Joseph Junior is a writer, poet, and storyteller who explores faith, identity, and the quiet places where God still speaks. He writes for "the wilderness-walkers, the midnight wrestlers, and anyone learning to breathe again." Find his work on Substack at Whispers & Wildfires, where "quiet words ignite bold faith, healing community, and justice."
Episode Highlights:
Laura's reflection on hope as embodied practice vs. wishful thinking
Analysis of the poem's powerful imagery and metaphors
Discussion of hope's role in social justice movements
The sacred responsibility of carrying hope forward
How poetry can serve as both comfort and call to action
Resources Mentioned:
David Joseph Junior's Substack: Whispers & Wildfires
Midweek Pause for Peace series archive
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Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world.
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