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Poets & Saints

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Poets & Saints is a five-minute liturgical meditation, hosted by Cody Jensen, blending breath, scripture, and sacred writings from mystics and poets. Created for spiritual seekers and believers alike, it offers a quiet invitation to slow down and encounter God in the present moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a brief 5-minute episode from Poets & Saints that explores the spiritual meaning of tears through the lens of Scripture and literature. The episode centers on Revelation 21:3-4, a passage describing God's future kingdom where He will dwell with humanity and 'wipe every tear from their eyes,' promising an end…

Worth it if you seek a brief, poetic meditation on grief and faith that draws comfort from both Scripture and beloved literature.

This is a very brief episode (5 minutes) from Poets & Saints that explores the paradox of divine suffering as a source of help and hope. The episode centers on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's famous quote from his prison letters: "only the suffering God can help." Bonhoeffer argues that God's power lies not in omnipotence or…

Worth it if you're seeking spiritual comfort during suffering or interested in Bonhoeffer's theology of the cross.

This 5-minute episode from Poets & Saints centers on the biblical account of Jesus weeping at the death of Lazarus (John 11:33-35). The core insight, drawn from Brian Zahnd's work "Unseen Existences," reframes Jesus's tears as an act of solidarity with human grief. Zahnd's reflection emphasizes that Jesus wept not…

Worth it if you're grieving, experiencing spiritual silence, or seeking reassurance that God's presence includes compassionate suffering alongside divine power.

Poets & Saints ·1w ago ·5 min

He Whom You Love

This is a very brief episode (5 minutes) from Poets & Saints that centers on the biblical story of Lazarus's illness and Jesus's response, drawing from John 11:3-5. The episode uses this Scripture passage as its anchor point, emphasizing Jesus's love for Martha, Mary, and Lazarus—particularly the phrase "the one you…

Worth it if you appreciate short, poetic reflections on faith and relationships, or if you're familiar with Nouwen's work and want a quick spiritual touchstone.

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