S3 E14 - Incarnation and Imagination (with Malcolm Guite)

Malcolm Guite, an Anglican priest, poet, and teacher from Cambridge University, delves into the rich interplay between faith, imagination, and art. He discusses how Christ's incarnation inspires creativity, weaving through Shakespeare's works and the Gospel of John. Guite emphasizes the need for a renaissance of the Christian imagination that balances doctrine with artistic expression. He critiques superficial art and highlights the transformative power of poetry, suggesting it can deepen our understanding of faith and the divine.