Christine chats with writer Rachel Joy Welcher about the purpose of poetry and how it serves as an invitation to notice beauty and interact with the sorrows, joys, and tensions of life. Rachel shares more about the loves and losses that have inspired her work, and Christine asks her to read some of her favorite poems aloud. Rachel then offers helpful writing tips plus 3 poetry prompts, inviting listeners to share their work online.    Support the show CONNECTIONS: View the ShownotesVisit...

EPISODE 18: BEING WITH AND BECOMING LIKE JESUS

Willing to be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God? Let's explore the complexities of life, the paradoxes of faith, and how the upside-down kingdom of God always points the right way forward. Host Christine Crawford uses art, story, and humor to explore faith without flinching — and invites some fascinating guests to the table along the way. Pull up a chair.&nbsp;