Ben Palpant loves, for reasons that become apparent in this episode. On assignment from the Rabbit Room, Ben sat down to interview a few poets. He enjoyed it so much, he interviewed a few more, then a few more. When he had interviewed seventeen poets, he collected those interviews into a book called An Axe for the Frozen Sea. It’s a fascinating look into the minds and hearts of poets who work out of gratitude, out of abundance—sometimes out of grief, never out of grievance.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Love, Happiness, and Creativity: An Essay
This week's episode is an essay, written and read by Jonathan Rogers. "Love, Happiness, and Creativity" begins (and ends) with an idea from Taylor Leonhardt's song "Diamonds"—the theme song for The Habit Podcast: "You are not an afterthought: Love himself dreamed you up."Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kelly Kapic Doesn't Think Too Highly of Himself (from the Archives)
Kelly Kapic is a professor of theology at Covenant College near Chattanooga. His most recent book is You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's design, and Why That Is Good News. In this episode, Dr Kapik and Jonathan Rogers talk about productivity, shame, gratitude and the truth that finiteness is actually a blessing. Also, they talk about magnanimity and pusillanimity. This week’s episode comes from the archives. This conversation with Kelly Kapic first aired in January of 2022; it’s one of the Habit Podcast episodes I think about the most often.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Charlie Peacock's Roots and Rhythm
Charlie Peacock is a legendary musician, producer, and songwriter. His impact on the music industry spans decades. A Grammy-winning producer and a visionary artist, he's worked with some of the most influential names in music. But even more importantly, Charlie is known for his generosity and hospitality, pouring into the lives and work of artists through the Art House and other creative endeavors. His passion for nurturing talent and fostering deep artistic and spiritual conversations has shaped countless musicians and writers. In his new memoir, Roots and Rhythm, he shares his own journey, offering a rich reflection on music, faith, and the creative life. In this episode, Charlie and Jonathan Rogers talk about success, identity, embracing failure and suffering, and navigating more than one economy at a time.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andrew Osenga Live at The Habit Winter Writers' Weekend
Andrew Osenga is a singer-songwriter, a guitarist, a record producer, a podcaster, a writer, and a friend and mentor to countless artists. For twenty years and more, he has been right in the middle of things in Nashville’s creative community. In this episode, recorded live at The Habit 2025 Winter Writers’ Weekend, Andy speaks with Jonathan Rogers about being a jack of all trades, the importance of community, and Andy's journey from bitterness to joy and purpose in his work.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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