Tongues Afire Podcast: Recent Episodes
Johnny Levy
My name is Johnny Levy, and I am an author, spoken word poet, and pastor. This podcast contains passionate poetry and fiction intended to inspire, challenge, and encourage. My pieces tend to revolve around pain, struggle, faith, and redemption. See more at www.tonguesafire.com
For those who wrestle with their greatest enemy -- themselves. Background music and production by James Butler.
A journey of persistently seeking the heart of God. Background music and production by Drew Bartels.
Even the greatest joy is tempered by the fact that it's temporary. Background music and production by James Butler.
How do we keep going when we are crushed beyond words? How do we defeat the constant enemies of doubt and death that assail us? What is the Loophole? Background piano by Drew Bartels.
An ode to my son, and to the power of fatherhood, and a tribute to the highest Father of all. Background music and production by James Butler.
This poem explores the ways that we are called to rise by the voice of God, and our daily struggle to find our seat at His table. Background piano provided by Drew Bartels.
This is the first chapter of the epic poem/story Solomen, which has been almost two decades in the making. Witness the exploits of a wandering storyteller with magic in his mouth. You can see the written piece, with illustrations by Isaiah Simpson, at www.solomenstory.com.
An exploration of how we grow. And encouragement to keep growing even when it hurts. Background music and production by James Butler.
This is the story I tell myself, and my children, and everyone who will listen. Not just a story. THE Story. Background music and production by James Butler.
Life is a constant gift, an adventure, and a miracle. An ode to the magic of ordinary life and fatherhood.
A loving flashback to my childhood, and one of the great lessons my father taught me. Background music and production by James Butler.
This poem is about the cultural and racial lines that divide us, and a precious 3-second moment when those lines were crossed for me.