Poets At War Ep. 229: Cædmon's Muse & Midwife's Calling

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Poets At War

Joshua David Ling

232 episodes

5 days ago

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.

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Poets At War Ep. 229: Cædmon's Muse & Midwife's Calling

Poets At War

1 hour 6 minutes

1 month ago

Poets At War Ep. 229: Cædmon's Muse & Midwife's Calling

(NOTE: These recordings were from 9/2/2025 NOT 9/3/2025 like I say in the video.)

Poets at War is a monthly podcast following The Brood, a community of Christian creators who craft narrative art to glorify God. Episodes feature author interviews, story presentations, media discussions, and workshop sessions. Host Joshua David Ling fosters a supportive Christian fellowship where artists encourage one another and pursue excellence in storytelling that points toward truth, goodness, and beauty.

Join The Brood: https://joshuadavidling.com/discord

Chapters for #PAW229:

00:00:31 - #CC61 - Creators & Crusaders 61 with Jesse Marsalis - (9/2/2025)

Jesse and Joshua discuss podcast thumbnails and creative workflows before turning to Jesse's goal of recording an album by year's end. They spend considerable time exploring baby names for Joshua's third child, leading to a historical discussion about Cædmon, the earliest known English poet.

00:23:03 - #PB10 - Going Monthly with Daniel Reed - (9/2/2025)

Daniel shares his struggle to write "The Maiden's Child" while working full-time. He workshops a tense birth scene where his protagonist Katira, a midwife, loses a patient. Joshua helps refine the narrative, suggesting ways to convey the death powerfully and explore Katira's conflict between grief and duty.