Forged: Timeless Ways of Living
Crafting a Poetic Life with Malcolm Guite
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Poet, priest, and professor Malcolm Guite invites us into a conversation that moves from the Arthurian legend of the wounded king and ruined land to our own modern struggle to see the world as meaningful and alive. He shares how a childhood encounter with the Grail stories taught him that one reckless act can wound a whole world, and how healing begins with recovering wonder. Guite makes a compelling case for poetry and story as wisdom-bearers that help restore our vision. He closes with his radiant poem “O Sapientia,” a final invitation to recognize hidden wisdom “disguised as everything.”
Contributors
Host
Dr. Brian Williams
Podcast Host and Contributing Writer
Brian A. Williams (DPhil, Oxon) is Dean of the Templeton Honors College, Professor of Ethics and Liberal Studies, and Co-Director of the MA in Classical Teaching at Eastern University in Philadelphia. He is the founding editor of Principia: A Journal of Classical Education, speaks internationally on classical education, and serves on several academic and educational boards, including the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Previously, he taught at Cair Paravel Latin School and the University of Oxford. Dr. Williams earned degrees in theology and Christian ethics from Regent College and the University of Oxford, and his research focuses on education and formation in the Christian Intellectual Tradition. Brian is a runner, art collector, and traveler, having visited over 40 countries, often in search of sites and cities of the ancient world. He is married to Kim, a visual artist and teacher, and has three children: Ilia, Brecon, and Maeve.
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