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Poets At WarAuthor: Joshua David Ling
Art. Theology. Philosophy. Fun. Poets At War is a gathering place for Christian artists engaged in the culture war of worldviews. Hosted by Joshua David Ling, this podcast explores the intersection of creativity and faith through conversations that range from deeply philosophical to lightheartedly humorous. Drawing inspiration from Tolkien, Lewis, Calvin, Augustine, and Chesterton, Poets At War invites listeners into an authentic community of creators who are serious about their craft and convictions while maintaining a spirit of camaraderie and joy. Language: en-us Genres: Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Poets At War Ep. 254: Broodcast April 2026
Friday, 1 May, 2026
Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, we gather the troops for the monthly Broodcast! The writers assemble in the barracks to share their latest dispatches from the creative front lines.First, Ian Wilson reads Chapter 4 of his sci-fi/fantasy novel, Heart of the Stars, where Eddie faces his fears in an entomology lab and later confronts bullies in the woods. Next, Brendan shares a visceral flash fiction piece titled "The Umbral Forces of Trag," exploring the dark, undead magic of Caltifas and his hounds. Abigail Falonga then pitches a complex Beauty and the Beast retelling featuring plant-based magic, ice walls, and thorny barriers, sparking a collaborative brainstorming session with the Brood. General Joshua David Ling steps up to the mic to read the next installment of his wrestling narrative poetry, where Jessica and Joshua finally turn the tables on the corrupt William Rothschild. Finally, Joshua reads a sci-fi chapter from Joel Stanley, diving into the telepathic nanite connections of the Astari and the emotional weight of being a "handler" for traumatized soldiers. The episode wraps up with Jesse Marsalis showing off a stunning gold-leaf masquerade mask and sharing a hilarious Hobby Lobby anecdote.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & Broodcast Roll Call00:07:45 - Ian Wilson's Story: Heart of the Stars (Chapter 4)00:22:14 - Feedback on Ian's Story00:32:16 - Brendan's Story: The Umbral Forces of Trag00:37:46 - Feedback on Brendan's Story00:42:49 - Abigail Falonga's Story Pitch: Beauty and the Beast Retelling00:46:12 - Brainstorming & Feedback for Abigail00:56:20 - Joshua David Ling's Poetry: Wrestling Ribs & Sweethearts01:07:25 - Feedback on Joshua's Poetry01:19:20 - Joel Stanley's Story (Read by Joshua): Astari Nanites & Handlers01:30:29 - Feedback on Joel's Story01:36:30 - Jesse Marsalis's Art: Golden Masquerade Mask01:39:50 - Outro & Sign-offYou too can be a part of the brood of writers and Poets at War. Just visit https://JoshuaDavidLing.com/Discord to join. If you're a true poetry patriot, you can support us on Substack and Patreon and get the recordings of all of our encouraging and strategic meetings, along with much more. Once again, all links can be found at joshuadavidling.com. Over and out.
