Facing Death, A Poet Searches For Meaning

This podcast episode explores the nature of pain, despair, faith, and the search for meaning in the face of suffering. It delves into personal experiences with chronic pain, addiction, illness, and mortality, highlighting the transformative power of love, shared experience, and faith. The speakers discuss the role of poetry as an act of faith and the paradoxical nature of despair. The episode also includes a discussion of the return of the beloved TV character Adrian Monk in the movie "Mr. Monk's Last Case," providing a comforting and enjoyable experience for viewers.