Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears.In this episode, Joshua David Ling and the Brood gather to tackle everything from theological debates to classic literature and Disney lore. The conversation kicks off with life updates before grappling with a controversial internet take: Was Gaston actually the hero of Beauty and the Beast? The squad breaks down the narrative framing of Belle's "provincial" town and explores G.K. Chesterton's profound observation that "a thing must be loved before it is lovable."The discussion then sails into the high seas of Treasure Island, comparing the tragic heroism of John Silver across adaptations like Treasure Planet and Muppet Treasure Island. From there, the boys dive into deep theological waters, debating the nuances between Vantillian and Clarkian apologetics, the role of logic versus Scripture, and the concept of Christian humanism and sub-creation.In the second half, the Brood laments the current drought of good fantasy adaptations, analyzing the struggles of bringing The Chronicles of Narnia to the screen and anticipating the inevitable flood of fan films once Narnia hits the public domain. Finally, they wrap up with a deep dive into the non-fiction works of C.S. Lewis, discussing where new readers should start, the timeline of his final books, and the emotional weight of A Grief Observed.Timestamps: