Your Matron Saints of Spice are back, and this time we're diving headfirst into the thorny world of Sarah J. Maas! 💫
Join Kate, Sarah, and Liz as we unpack A Court of Thorns and Roses - that spicy fantasy novel your church friends might raise eyebrows at that is often the gateway to the world of romantasy … but we're here to tell you contains more theological insight than meets the eye!
We're blending fae courts with faith questions because who says you can't find spiritual wisdom between steamy scenes? 📚✨
Topics Covered:
One-sided covenants and the toxic aftermath - How Feyre's impossible promise to her mother mirrors the unhealthy expectations we see in families, relationships, and yes, even your favorite megachurch 👀
Creating healing spaces (and why your "self-care isn't selfish" coffee mug is actually theological) - The revolutionary importance of environments that allow for rest and creative expression when recovering from trauma
Racism dressed as tradition - How the human/fae prejudice in ACOTAR makes us question which "traditions" we might be clinging to that are actually just prejudice in fancy clothing
Reading fiction as spiritual rebellion - Why losing yourself in a fantasy world might actually be teaching you to read scripture with fresh eyes (and why that makes some people nervous!)
Warning: This episode might leave you questioning power structures, reaching for more "inappropriate" books, and possibly reexamining your entire approach to faith formation. We're not sorry! 💁♀️🔥
Timestamps:
01:00 Purpose and Vision of the Podcast
03:00 Diving into A Court of Thorns and Roses
04:02 Themes of Covenant and Promises
05:24 Healthy Choices and Relationships
08:07 Spiritual and Systemic Reflections
24:59 Safe Spaces for Growth and Healing
44:08 Racism and Classism in ACOTAR
54:35 Conclusion and Call to Action
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