Priest: A Love Story

Summary

In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Sara and Jennie discuss the book 'Priest' by Sierra Simone. They explore themes of love, BDSM, feminism, and the intersection of religion and sexuality. The book follows the story of Father Tyler Bell, a priest with a history of trauma and a calling to heal his town, and Poppy Danforth, a wealthy and intelligent woman seeking religion. The hosts praise the book for its profound insights, beautiful language, and the way it challenges traditional notions of sin and love. They also discuss the taboo nature of the book and its impact on their own perspectives.

 

Spoilers

Priest: A Love Story & Sinner by Sierra Simone

 

Content Warnings

Discussion of child sexual assault in a church setting
Discussion of suicide
Consensual sexual situations involving a priest
Scene where a sexual act is initiated while one partner is asleep
BDSM

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction 

01:44 - Spoiler and Trigger Warnings

03:35 - The Extensive Catalog of Sierra Simone

04:59 - Overview of the Plot

07:24 - Themes of Love, BDSM, and Feminism

10:03 - Personal Thoughts and Reactions

11:01 - Profound Insights and Transcendent Experiences

16:30 - The Tension of 'We Shouldn't Be Doing This'

27:14 - The Steamy Sex Scenes and Taboos Explored

38:27 - Favorite Scenes and Recommendations

46:20 - Outro