No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 179: Unabridged Interview: Christian Wiman
Oct 29, 2024
In a poignant conversation, poet and Yale Divinity School teacher Christian Wiman, author of "Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair," reflects on his twenty-year journey with cancer. He discusses how suffering fosters an intimacy that enriches human connections and prompts deeper reflections on faith and doubt. Wiman delves into the complexities of joy versus happiness and the tension between personal spirituality and organized religion. His insights illuminate how sorrow can clarify life's truths, reshaping our understanding of love and existence.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Depths of Poetry and Intimacy
02:56 • 10min
Navigating Ambivalence in Faith and Art
13:01 • 18min
The Tension Between Self and Community in Therapeutic Language
31:13 • 4min
The Complex Interplay of Joy and Happiness
34:45 • 6min
Exploring Faith and Identity in Poetry
40:36 • 20min
Sorrow as Clarity: Insights from Pascal
01:00:38 • 3min