Poets At War Ep. 228: Kpop Demons and Desert Dangers

Poets at War is a monthly podcast documenting The Brood Community of Christian creators as they actively forge narrative art to the Glory of God, serving as a digital Inklings group where artists gather to encourage and edify one another through their craft. Each expansive episode captures the ongoing creative journeys of The Brood, featuring rotating segments including author interviews, fully-produced story presentations, deep media discussions, and workshop sessions where members share works-in-progress ranging from epic poetry to fantasy novels. Host Joshua David Ling champions the mission of creating stories that encourage hearts for generations to come, building a supportive fellowship where Christian artists sharpen one another through constructive critique, mutual accountability, and shared dedication to excellence in storytelling. Like the Inklings of old, The Brood gathers monthly to document their progress, celebrate victories, work through challenges, and pursue the calling of creating narrative art that points toward truth, goodness, beauty, and the Kingdom of God.

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Chapters for #PAW228:

00:00:00 - #OA1 - Ollie's Announcements 1 - (9/9/2025)
Sergeant Ollie and his newly arrived squad take command of the trenches, announcing Poets at War's shift to a monthly format. The colorful crew of soldiers promises more segments and chaos in future episodes.

00:02:46 - #GR101 - Going Monthly - (9/9/2025)
Joshua explains the transition to monthly episodes to allow more time for creating Brood Tales content. He emphasizes the new focus on Christian creators documenting their artistic journeys.

00:04:55 - #CC60 - Creators and Crusaders Episode 60 With Ian Wilson (6) - (8/20/2025)
Ian Wilson discusses selling books, finding therapy, and the challenge of monetizing creative skills. Joshua and Ian explore personal branding, social media's role in art, and the board game renaissance.

00:35:24 - #BT3 - Brood Tales Episode 3 (Ghost Trucker S1E1: Stragglers) - (8/30/2025)
Mike Kraft encounters a mysterious girl on Route 50 and supernatural forces that bend reality around his truck. Government agents close in as the cargo he's hauling holds dark secrets.

00:56:55 - #BM47 - Kpop Demon Hunters (Joshua, Alex, Brendan) - (8/28/2025)
The crew analyzes K-pop Demon Hunters, debating its themes of shame, redemption, and whether demons can be saved. They discuss the film's stunning animation choices and compare and contrast its message to Disney's Frozen.

01:42:07 - #BC30 - Broodcast August 2025 (Joshua, Joel, Ian, Kerith, Brendan) - (8/29/2025)
Ian shares his great-grandfather's 1936 journal discovering dinosaurs and the Heart of the Stars in a forbidden Himalayan valley. Joel continues Nanite Wars with Hope's rescue, Joshua presents wrestling poetry revealing The Big Dog's past, and Brendan's throne room scene explores a young baron's crushing doubts about leadership.