Episode 93 - Satire TV, Warrior Nun (S1, E4): Ecclesiasticus 26: 9-10

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06/19/21 • 58 min

In this episode on Warrior Nun we discuss the growing tensions and animosity between the Order of the Cruciform Sword (nun squad) and Arq Tech (portal scientists), as well as the struggle within Ava between living mas or playing the hero. There is also dissent within the church ranks, and everyone just wants a piece of that divine pie, so that they can control others and the narrative. Listen in as we speculate wildly about Ava’s emerging powers, the motivations of the different stakeholders, who can be trusted and who is and is not a demon in disguise.

Content Warning: This episode covers sensitive themes, such as harm done to children in a past tense, as part of our discussion of events that come up in this episode of the Warrior Nun. Please listen at your own discretion.

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