Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears.This massive, wide-ranging transmission of the Poets at War podcast kicks off with Joshua David Ling and the "brood" discussing the intricacies of musical adaptations and the enduring legacy of audio dramas like Adventures in Odyssey. The conversation takes a wild, rural turn as Carrie shares stories of hunting and cooking exotic game, including pot roast beaver, skunk, and literally eating crow. This leads to a fascinating historical deep-dive with Mr. Wade, who schools the group on the surprising realities of Old West gun control, the complex origins of American slavery with figures like Anthony Johnson and John Rolfe, and the massive scale of the Islamic slave trade. In the second half, the tone shifts as Joshua addresses the rising tensions within the Christian creative community over the use of AI, issuing a heartfelt plea for unity and grace among artists. The group then flexes their theological muscles, debating the confusing "Baptism for the Dead" passage in 1 Corinthians and the nuances between Federal Vision and Classical Calvinism. Finally, they play a game of "theological triangulation," mapping their spiritual identities using historical giants like St. Patrick, John Knox, and Jonathan Edwards, before wrapping up with a poignant discussion on J.R.R. Tolkien's deep-seated hatred for the assembly line and industrialization.You 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.