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Authentic, inspiring conversations about what draws us to become more human and live more poetically. Therapist Susan Haroutunian Cunningham welcomes guests to bring a favorite poem into discussion about relationships, art, and God.

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Scott Gibson | 2:00 a.m.

Episode 43

"The Well of Grief" by David Whyte

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poem read at 18:03

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw

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Kelsey Colón-Schwenk | Oh Good, It's Bad Bunny!

Episode 42

"Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawáii" by Bad Bunny

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translated lyrics read at 16:40

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Lane Cowin | Eyes Wide Open

Episode 41

[you fit into me] by Margaret Atwood

www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/151653/you-fit-into-me

read at 15:00 and 20:39

"The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes

A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken (1977) more

"The Old Barns of Skagit County" (2025) read at 05:45

"Pleasures" (2025) read at 19:25

"Anticipation" (2020) read at 33:38

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An Incremental Life (2025)

Reversing Entropy (2024)

The Generosity (2020)

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Recent Guests

Carla Funk
Poet, writer, and educator
Episode: Gifts of Boredom - Carla Funk
Corey Widmer
Lead pastor at Third Church in Richmond, Virginia, and a thoughtful speaker on faith and poetry.
Third Church
Episode: Be Still & Know I am Lost - Corey Widmer
Gail Worsham Pitt
Spiritual director and therapist who discusses poetry and its impact on spirituality
Episode: Let Doves Come - Gail Worsham Pitt
Pádraig Ó Tuama
An Irish poet, theologian, and conflict mediator, author of five poetry collections and editor of two anthologies.
On Being Project
Episode: In the Laboratory of God - Pádraig Ó Tuama
Vanessa Sadler
Spiritual director and story work specialist
Episode: Kendrick Lamar: Dollars & Change - Vanessa Sadler
Scott Sawyer
Ghostwriter and co-author of 'The House That Love Built'
Episode: Chaotic Incidents & Detained Immigrants - Scott Sawyer
Logan Baker
A therapist working with adolescent boys and a friend of Susan.
Episode: How to Kill Community - Logan Baker
Elise Kazanjian
A poet and longtime family friend of Susan's parents
Episode: More is Less - Elise Kazanjian
Mark Hargreaves
Reverend and writer, involved in exploring the intersections of art and faith.
St. James by the Sea, La Jolla
Episode: Drag Queens & Being Seen - Mark Hargreaves

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Susan Haroutunian Cunningham
Host of Living Poetry

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Poetry and a sink full of dishes

    What a gift. This podcast brings poetry to its listeners in accessible, resonant conversations centered on the question of how to be human. Susan and her guests bring a sense of belonging, not just to poetry but to ourselves—a place to be and feel seen in our own experiences of confusion, hope, love, despair, joy and redemption. While the premise is poetry, the theme is people - Susan’s hospitality shines a light on the beauty and complexity her guests and the importance of understanding within ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali McIlroy
    United States5 months ago
  • In the Laboratory of God

    I’ve listened since you launched—partly because you’re a longtime friend and partly because these conversations are so often rich, meandering into new and beautiful territory. This episode with Pádraig Ó Tuama was one of those wonderful meanderings—from the inclusion of R. S. Thomas’s poem to Pádraig’s own.

    I was especially struck by the idea that each of our journeys with God grows and evolves in its own way—into new questions and quests that remain connected to where we began, yet are so diff... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    urock13
    United States5 months ago
  • Consistently interesting and moving

    Consistently interesting and moving

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cville123
    United States7 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    Love the premise of this podcast, and the execution is beautiful. Highly recommend. We all need poetry and the creative arts in our lives. It may just save us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bex Garrett
    United Statesa year ago
  • Seeing Beauty

    This podcast uses poetry to weave beauty into hard places. The conversations are engaging and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Russell APN
    United States2 years ago

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Available to Surprises - Luci Shaw
Q: What have you done with doubt? Has it ever enriched your faith?
Yes, I think it does, because it's part of the whole spectrum of experiences. Doubt coexists with experiences of connection and security, especially in relationships.
Available to Surprises - Luci Shaw
Q: How has beauty changed for you over the years, over the decades?
I've learned to focus in on the very small, like little envelopes being handed to me, of something interesting or unusual, unique or beautiful in its own right.
The Art of Memory - Lee Herrick
Q: Can you explain for people what a prose poem is and how they would know if they were reading one?
Lee describes prose poems as looking more like prose paragraphs while retaining a lyrical quality, distinct from typical poetic forms.
The Art of Memory - Lee Herrick
Q: Did you start writing poetry in high school or when did you become interested in expressing yourself that way?
Lee became interested in poetry in high school, encouraged by his teachers and influenced by the sound and rhythm of language.
In the Laboratory of God - Pádraig Ó Tuama
Q: Can you just talk for a minute about what you think shaped you maybe into the poet and theologian and the mediator that you are today?
Pádraig reflected that it was his circumstances growing up in Ireland, including the cultural context of religion and colonization, alongside his family's interests in music and the Irish language, that shaped him into who he is today.

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What is Living Poetry about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show centers poetry as a lens on human experience, exploring how art, relationships, and faith intertwine in everyday life. Conversations pair intimate storytelling with readings of favorite poems, guided by a therapist host who invites guests—from poets and spiritual directors to writers and pastors—to unpack transformation, grief, joy, and identity. A recurring strength is bringing accessible, reflective dialogue to weighty topics, often anchored by personal anecdotes and striking poems that illuminate how ordinary moments become meaningful. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on hospitality, empathy, and how poetry can foster connection, belonging, and resilience for listeners who seek thoughtful, human-centered co... more

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1. Carla Funk
2. Corey Widmer
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4. Pádraig Ó Tuama
5. Vanessa Sadler
6. Scott Sawyer
7. Logan Baker
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