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 sits down with Ian, Brendan, Daniel, and others for a wide-ranging conversation spanning sci-fi lore, fantasy writing, career changes, and deep theology. They kick things off by debating the best and worst Star Trek captains, the charm of 80s practical effects, and why the four-episode rule applies to almost every show.Ian then pitches his new Arthurian tragedy following Uther Pendragon, leading to a masterclass discussion on writing tragic character arcs, the narrative structure of the Star Wars prequels, and using magic as a metaphor for AI. Later, the guys discuss the nobility of the trades as Daniel shares his journey to becoming an electrician, touching on the foster care system and the vital need for strong fathers. Finally, Ian opens up about conquering intrusive thoughts through Eastern Orthodox practices, sparking a profound theological discussion on Anselm's Satisfaction Theory, Calvinism, and the nature of sin.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 https://joshuadavidling.com Over and out!Chapters: