Ryanne Molinari

An Active & Imaginative Life

February 10, 2023

Thin Places – Podcast Recommendation and Personal Reflection

I listened to this podcast on my drive today and found it deeply enjoyable and thought-provoking. I am eager to read Tracy Balzer’s books and encourage you to listen as well!

“Thin Places” with Tracy Balzer

The conversation on this podcast also reminded me of my own experiences with “thin places” such as the hike to the Hermitage of St. Francis of Assisi and one of my favorite running trails in St. Andrew’s that leads to an ancient Christian burial site. Both of these places inspired wonder, prayer, and—of course—poetry. You can skim my old verses below:

https://abookishcharm.com/2017/01/22/to-the-hermitage-of-st-francis/

https://abookishcharm.com/2019/09/26/hallow-hill/

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Ryanne Molinari (MLitt, University of St. Andrew’s) is a pianist/organist, pastor’s wife, and lover of words. She is the author of Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together, and her writing has been published in journals such as the Journal of the T. S. Eliot Society (UK). Connect with Ryanne by subscribing to her blog or following her on Instagram.