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Verse and VentureEpisode 2.9: Poetry, Ramen, and The Goblin MarketHost Ransom Maggard shares about Poetry&Ramen a middle-school & high-school lunchtime club to encourage interest in poetry and an inside listen to one of those gatherings with a reading of The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti.
2025-10-2822 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.8: Poetry Reading - A Little WorldNicholas Wells reading John Donne’s A Little World Made Cunningly
2025-10-2202 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.7: Psalms, Truth, Beauty, and AlbertaNicholas Wells and Ransom Maggard are joined by Nathan Zekveld pastoring in Grand Prairie, AB as they discuss truth, beauty, the Psalms and how poetry is used to instruct and edify the Church.
2025-10-1442 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.6: Christians and HorrorNicholas and Ransom discuss how Christians should interact with the horror genre, how to define it, and what are some helpful boundaries, red flags, and warnings.
2025-10-0739 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.5 Of Times and Seasons and the FallNicholas and Ransom discuss the goodness of God in giving us seasons, particularly the season of Fall and how we as believers can redeem these times purposefully for the glory of God. They also discuss some things to look forward to on the podcast through the month of October.
2025-09-3044 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.4: Heaven and the Golden CalfTwo poems read by Ransom Maggard - one by Irish poet, William Cowan, the other an original poem titled: How Does the Calf Look Now?
2025-09-2303 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.3: Falling Stars and Burning ShipsSelections from John Donne read by Nicholas Wells in this poetry reading episode.
2025-09-1603 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.2: Death & ResurrectionDiscussing a few poems on themes like the futility of life, the fleeting nature of beauty, and the glorious hope of resurrection.
2025-09-1028 minVerse and VentureEpisode 2.1: Godliness & BeautySeason 2 of Verse and Venture returns with a discussion on godliness and genuine beauty
2025-09-0248 minVerse and VentureEpisode 12: Poetry Reading John Doan and Frances Ridley HavergalTwo poems read by Nicholas Wells - one by John Doan and another by Frances Ridley Havergal. We hope these both will be a blessing to you!
2025-07-0104 minVerse and VentureEpisode 11: Poetry Reading a Pair by Christina RossettiA simple poetry reading - two by Christina Rossetti as we near our Summer hiatus on the podcast, “A Bruised Reed Shall He Not Break” and “A Better Resurrection” read by host Ransom Maggard
2025-06-2402 minVerse and VentureEpisode 10: Truth and BeautyNicholas and Ransom discuss the essential foundation of truth to all creativity.
2025-06-1735 minVerse and VentureEpisode 9: Nonsense and Heavy ThemesNicholas and Ransom discuss poems from George Herbert, Christina Rossetti, and John Newton. We hope you enjoy hearing about everything from nitgub, Job, galumphing, and more!
2025-06-0343 minVerse and VentureEpisode 8: Words that MatterNicholas and Ransom “um” and “like” their way through a discussion on the weight and worth of words, using words that are appropriate to a situation, and the value of exalted language.
2025-05-2746 minVerse and VentureEpisode 7: Enjoy & CreatePoems by CH Spurgeon, John Bunyan, John Flavel and more are part of this weeks discussion and encouragement to enjoy God’s creation and create something to spur rejoicing in others!
2025-05-2038 minVerse and VentureEpisode 6: Interview with Garrett SoucyNicholas and Ransom sit down with Pastor Garrett Soucy to discuss art, poetry, writing, truth, interpreting Scripture, and life as a pastor. We had a few connection difficulties recording this episode so we’ll link our Substack where you can read the poem that Garrett reads at the end of the episode. As always, we hope you enjoy and share it with others! Below is a link to Garrett’s book of poems: Between the Joints and the Marrow https://www.amazon.com/Between-Joints-Marrow-Garrett-Soucy/dp/1594981469?dplnkId=3b4a678...
2025-05-1357 minVerse and VentureEpisode 5: Poetry Reading Henry VOccasionally we’ll be posting simple poetry readings. Sometimes these will be in place of a full-length episode, other times they’ll be in addition to the weekly posting. We hope you’ll enjoy this brief poem - an excerpt from William Shakespeare’s Henry V - the monologue just before the Battle of Agincourt.
2025-05-0603 minVerse and VentureEpisode 4: Delighting in PoetryNicholas and Ransom discuss some of their favorite poems from CS Lewis to John Donne hear about the winding road, gallant knights, and even a unicorn. Listen in on this episode of Verse and Venture and discover some poems that evoke delight.
2025-04-2950 minVerse and VentureEpisode 3: Joffre Swait InterviewAn interview with Joffre Swait on the topics of poetry, feasting, creativity, and the goodness of God’s gifts.
2025-04-231h 01Verse and VentureEpisode 2: Sub-creationAs creatures made in the image of God, what is the responsibility that we have as sub-creators to God’s glory?
2025-04-2336 minVerse and VentureEpisode 1: What is Verse and Venture?A discussion introducing the podcast and our theme of glorifying God by encouraging believers to develop a biblical framework for art, beauty, and creation.
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