Forged

Brian Williams
  • 5.0 (4)
  • EDUCATION

Forged: A timeless way of living. A podcast about forging lives of discipline, delight, craft, and calling that carry enduring wisdom into modern life.

Episodes

  1. Crafting a Poetic Life with Malcolm Guite

    FEB 20

    Crafting a Poetic Life with Malcolm Guite

    Poet, priest, and professor Malcolm Guite invites us into a conversation that moves from the Arthurian legend of the wounded king and ruined land to our own modern struggle to see the world as meaningful and alive. He shares how a childhood encounter with the Grail stories taught him that one reckless act can wound a whole world, and how healing begins with recovering wonder. Guite makes a compelling case for poetry and story as wisdom-bearers that help restore our vision. He closes with his radiant poem “O Sapientia,” a final invitation to recognize hidden wisdom “disguised as everything.”

    56 min
  2. The Ranger, the Teacher, and the Farmer: Forging a Coherent Life with Doug Woolery

    FEB 4

    The Ranger, the Teacher, and the Farmer: Forging a Coherent Life with Doug Woolery

    In this episode of Forged, host Brian Williams speaks with Doug Woolery—Army Ranger, teacher, coach, and farmer—about a life shaped by service, learning, and faith. Doug reflects on his journey from the military to the classroom, the impact of male educators, the importance of parental involvement, and the quiet lessons of farming. Drawing on his experiences as a parent and grandparent, he shares insights on coherence, contentment, and living a well-rounded life.

    1h 13m
  3. The Opening Question

    FEB 4

    The Opening Question

    In the inaugural episode of the Forged and Composed podcasts, our hosts come together for a conversation about what it means to “forge” and “compose” a life marked by beauty, order, and purpose. Their dialogue explores human flourishing, focal practices, and the formative power of beauty, art, and community. Drawing on personal experience, they reflect on hospitality, generosity, nature, and the role of exemplars in shaping lives marked by meaning and fulfillment. Join us at the beginning.

    54 min
  • 3 Episodes

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Forged: A timeless way of living. A podcast about forging lives of discipline, delight, craft, and calling that carry enduring wisdom into modern life.

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  • Creator
    Brian Williams
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Brian Williams