Align by Line

Joshua reads "Hard Love" as he and Jasmine explore the kind of love that sometimes is hard to receive.

Jasmine reads "2024" and converses with Joshua as they try out a new format for the show.

Jasmine reads "For the Rest of My Life" and Joshua reads 'Missing' as they quetions whether love that can last a lifetime and beyond.

Joshua reads "Not All Fallen is Lost" and Jasmine reads "Perfect Timing" as they trade tips on how to wait well and stay motivated to achieve personal goals.

Jasmine reads "Black" and Joshua reads an excerpt from "Redemption" as they share stories and experiences to honor their cultures.

Jasmine reads "Number our Days" and Joshua read "Assurance" as they dive deep into how their faith impacts their lives and the decisions they make.

Joshua reads "Friends Are..." and Jasmine reads "What Will Be" as they challenge the definitions of feminine and masculine.

Jasmine reads "Is a Woman" and Joshua reads "This Same Body of a Man" as they challenge the definitions of feminine and masculine.

Joshua read "Underdog of the Deep Sea" and Jasmine reads "Black and Brown and Gold" as they trade stories of standing up for what you believe in and standing your ground for your value and your beliefs.

Jasmine reads "In Pursuit of Romance" and Joshua reads "The Golden Spear" as they share stories and spot the differences between romance and real love.

In the first episode of their third season together, Joshua reads "Be a Servant" and Jasmine reads "Go On and Do It" as they explore the impact of giving back to your community.

Jasmine read "Predictive Analysis" and Joshua reads "Letting Go" as Season 2 of Align by Line wraps up and we're preparing to welcome whatever change that might come our way!

Jasmine reads "Here We Stand" and Joshua reads "Unboxing Conversation Between Me and Noone" as they share the struggles and joy of building communities and connecting with people.

Jasmine reads "And that is Enough" and Joshua reads "Through the Mist" as they ponder the many meaning of peace and how to attain it.

Joshua reads "At the End of the Day" and Jasmine reads "Work Haiku" as they provide practical strategies for detecting and avoiding work-related burnout.

Jasmine reads "Songs of Joy" and Joshua reads "Because Hope Keeps Us Going" as they discuss strategies for finding hope in the midst of the struggles of everyday life. 

Joshua reads "The Eclipse of a Pluviophile" and Jasmine reads "Ease my Suffering" as they trade experiences navigating the darker parts of life. 

Jasmine reads "What Will Be" and Joshua reads "Love Is..." as they discuss growing love between friends and pursuing romantic love.

Joshua reads "Questioning" and Jasmine sings "Safe at Home" as they share their obsessions and trade tips on how they escape from their problems. 

Welcome to Align By Line. A podcast where we navigate life with the help of poetry. In each episode, we dive into meaningful topics while sharing and dissecting our own original works and experiences. 

This podcast is hosted by Joshua Kurnia, a Design Program Manager who has produced diverse creative projects at companies such as Disney and Instagram, and Jasmine Lawrence a Product Manager in the field of robotics who started a hair and body care company at the age of 13.

We’ll be launching new episodes every other week, on Thursdays. You can find us on Instagram and Twitter at @alignbyline. If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Be sure to hit follow so you don't miss new episodes, as we examine life, one line at a time!

In the FINAL episode of Season 1, Jasmine & Joshua read a duet piece titled "What's Next". They talk about "Facing The Future", which is a perfectly fitting topic as we wrap up Season 1 of Align by Line — the uncertainties and insecurities, but also excitement of the fact that we simply will never know our future.

Joshua reads "Beautiful Dreams" and Jasmine reads "Off the Grid" as they discuss the challenges of being yourself authentically on social media.

Jasmine reads "From Then Until Now" and Joshua reads "All The Imperfect Lovely Things My Mama Is" as they honor the impact their mothers have had on their lives.

Jasmine reads "Dream of Deaths" and Joshua reads "The Crease on The Painting" as they reflect on death and what it means to be alive.

Joshua reads "26 and Millions of Possibilities" and Jasmine reads "A Life Well Lived" as they reflect on how we can be the change we would like to see in this world through our words and small actions.

Joshua and Jasmine read & discuss poems from a range of diverse authors in honor of National Poetry Month!

In this new take on poetry, Jasmine & Joshua read a duet piece titled "Learning to Love Me". They talk about practicing self-care and being gentle to our physical and mental well-being as we go about life.

Joshua reads his poem "Emerging From The Maze" and Jasmine reads her poem "Loving Me" as they talk about the struggle of self-acceptance, embracing one's imperfection, and striving for authentic self.

Jasmine reads "Granddaddy" and Joshua reads "Missing". In this episode, they share the stories and honor family members who have been foundational & influential in shaping them to be who they are today. Their poems are reminders to actively cherish and appreciate those we hold dear before they're gone.

Joshua reads "Still, Yet Moving" and Jasmine reads "Your Life Tree". In this episode, they share how nature is both a restorative experience and a role model.

Jasmine reads "Children of the Slave" and Joshua reads "Yellow". In this episode, they discuss how they are overcoming experiences of racial bias, found pride in their racial identity, and the motivation to fight for change.