Join us on The Artistic Vision Podcast for a deep and inspiring conversation with renowned poet and theologian Scott Cairns in this episode, Toward a Mystical Poetics. We explore the intersection of Christian spirituality and creative expression, offering profound insight for Christian artists, faith-driven creatives, and writers of faith. Discover how a sacramental imagination can shape your artistic process, nurture your spiritual life, and lead you toward deeper communion with the divine. Perfect for anyone seeking to integrate Christian faith and art in meaningful, transformative ways. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on Christian creativity.

Scott Cairns is the author of ten books of poetry. His most recent book is Lacunae, published by Paraclete Press. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New Republic, Poetry, and elsewhere, and has been anthologized in Best Spiritual Writing and Best American Spiritual Writing. Besides writing poetry, Cairns has also written a spiritual memoir, and the libretto for the oratorios “The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp” and “A Melancholy Beauty.” Cairns has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and was awarded the Denise Levertov Award in 2014.

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