Abram C. Van Engen
Humanities professor and chair of the English department at Washington University in St. Louis, director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, and author of Word Made Fresh, speaking about poetry and the church.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 47min
Poetry for the Church with Abram Van Engen
Join Abram Van Engen, a humanities professor and author of Word Made Fresh, as he dives into the transformative power of poetry for the Church. He passionately defends poetry as relational and meaningful, challenging the idea that it's esoteric. Abram shares how Scripture is rich with poetic elements, emphasizing its role in worship and personal encounters. He offers practical tips for reading and appreciating poetry, highlighting its ability to connect us across experiences and enhance our spiritual lives.
