Redeeming Lit: A Christian Fiction Podcast

This episode is a TKO that you won’t want to miss! Just kidding 😂 but we did read Carmen Schober’s After She Falls and delve into the world of professional fighting, gritty stories, and God’s beautiful redemption. We also got to talk to Carmen and get some inside scoop on her motivation for the story along with her process as a writer. Y’all are going to love this one!

Today’s episode features a book by one of our all time podcast faves. That’s right, we are reading the newest Laura Frantz book and taking about all things France, rebuilding your life from the ground up, family restoration, and or course some sweet romance thrown in! Get transported back in time with us as we discuss the lush Georgian setting that Frantz does so well!

It’s here listeners!! Our first book episode of Season 3!! We are delighted to have Becky Wade, fan favorite and friend of the pod, back on to chat about her newest installment in The Sons of Scandal Series! We chat with Becky about all things swoony and self publishing, and of course we gush about the book. We are certain you will not want to miss this conversation!

We’re BAAACCCCKK! Making our grand entrance into Season 3 with a super fun conversation with Shannon from @thereelbookery on Instagram. We talk all about some of our favorite Christian Fiction books and what we love about the genre! We also can’t talk about books without also talking about the goodness of God, so we get a little deep in this one😂 Have a listen, and buckle up for Season 3!!

This is it listeners! We have arrived at the end of Season 2! What an absolutely amazing year this has been for all three of us! In this episode we talk about our highs (and a few lows) as we look back over the whole season. We love and appreciate you all. We couldn’t do this without you! See you in Season 3!

Well friends, we have made it. This is our final book episode of Season 2 🥲. We wanted to end Season 2 with a bang, so we had to choose a Julie Klassen book! In this episode we discuss Klassen’s newest release, AND we chat with the author, AND we have a special guest on to talk about the book with us. Buckle up friends, this episode is a long one but we think you will enjoy the journey!

We have arrived, dear listeners, at our penultimate book episode of Season 2. For this episode, also the last in our YA theme, we decided to with a Jane Austen retelling. We read this lovely adaptation of Austen’s (arguably) most famous work, Pride and Prejudice. We had a ton of fun talking about this book and hope you have just as much fun listening!

Happy December Listeners! We are ushering in the Christmas season with a first here on the podcast. Today we read and discuss a delightful Christmas novella collection and we get to chat with ALL THREE authors at the same time. You guys, this was an absolute delight to record and we hope it will be just as fun to listen to!

Another installment in our YA theme hits your podcast app today! In this episode we talk about the super intense Sci-fi Dystopian novel The Recruit of Talionis and we imagine what it would be like if we found ourselves stuck in this crazy place. We also talk to the talented author, CJ Milacci, and get all the scoop about how she created this insane world! We think you all will really enjoy this episode!

Hello listeners! Today we start our first episode in our YA theme, but we decided to make it a hybrid! We loved the book so much that we absolutely needed to talk to the author as well! Do you love stories filled with hope and finding Jesus in unexpected ways? Do you love a swoony romance? If so, then this episode is for you!

Pack your bags and survival gear because in this episode we head to the Canadian wilderness for, possibly, the scariest vacation imaginable. This book wraps up our Sci-Fi/Fantasy series, although this book probably fits more into the Thriller vein. Heart pounding action, scary situations, and lots of hunting descriptions. Intrigued? Have a listen!

Get ready everyone, this book was a doozy! We read the iconic Christian horror book The Oath and, surprise surprise, we had a lot to say about it. 😂 This episode features a guest, some giggles, and a God factor segment that may surprise you. We hope you tune in!

We have a lovely Author interview for you all today! Kristi Ann Hunter talks to us all about the switch from traditional publishing to indie publishing, the difference in writing contemporary vs. historical, and gives us a peek into her writing process. This was such a fun conversation and we hope you all enjoy!

Wow,wow,wow. We have got a treat for your ears today, listeners! We read an absolute classic in the Christian Fiction world, and one of the formidable entries in the Narnia series! Not only do we get to discuss this rich text, but we also get to collaborate with a dear friend and fellow Narnia devotee. This is a must listen for all Christian Fiction fans!

Identity, belonging, and history are some of the themes that are present in the beautiful book that we read today. We also got to speak to the author about her writing process and some of the historical details that inspired this story. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is a doozy friends. Today we discuss the very controversial series that took the world by storm in the late 90’s. We get serious,silly,then serious again. Buckle your squashes and dive in with us!

Happy Monday Listeners! Today we have a fabulous interview for you with debut author Laura Conaway! Her suspense novel, Expired Vows, is out wherever books are sold! So have a listen, and then go get yourself a copy of the book!

You guys!!! We have the biggest treat for you all today. In this episode, not only do we talk about one our most anticipated books of the year, but we discuss the book with *drumroll please* author Bethany Turner!! That’s right! We spend the entire episode chatting with the author about the book, amongst other things, and had the absolute best time. You guys WILL NOT want to miss this!

We couldn’t get enough of Sara Blackard so we decided to read another of her swoony books! Danger, excitement, and romance await you. Dive in with us!

Get ready for an episode full of all things wibbly wobbly and timey wimey. Well, maybe not exactly, but we do read a time travel book and talk with author Sara Blackard all about her inspiration for the story. Buckle up and Tune in!

Avast me Hearties! Ahoy there! Here There be Pirates! In this episode we take a look at a book with a slightly unusual theme. M.L. Tyndall swashbuckling tale of romance, revenge, and redemption is not one you want to miss! Come along with us on this high seas adventure!

Happy Monday Listeners! We are so, so excited to bring you this episode today! We got to chat with author Johanna Rojas Vann about her debut novel. We also, as you can see from the episode title, did a deep dive on the book! This book was poignant and lovely and we can’t wait to tell you all about it!

We absolutely had to read Becky Wade’s newest book on the podcast and discuss it for all of you guys! This book was absolutely fabulous and contains so many delightful tropes of the genre! Amnesia? ✅ Forced Proximity? ✅ Hero falls first? ✅ We know you will love this book as much as we did! Enjoy the listen!

We had the chance to go to the Mississippi River Reader’s Retreat this year. and we tell you all about it in this week’s bonus episode!

Ok you guys! This one is an oldie but a goodie! We read The Gentle Rebel by THE Gilbert Morris, which takes place during The Revolutionary War. Drama, Intrigue, Romance, and more await you in this exciting episode! You don’t want to miss it!

We continue on with our new hybrid episodes with this spectacular book and author interview! The Wayward, a Sci-fi dystopian novel by Tabitha Caplinger, had us all reeling and on the edge of our seats! We also had a super special guest hosting with us. You WILL NOT want to miss this episode.

The second book in our military theme has us journeying back in time to WWII era France. We follow along with one couple’s harrowing journey to fight for their beliefs in a time of great turmoil. Danger, intrigue, and romance abound. You will NOT want to miss this episode!

In this episode we interview southern fiction writer T.I. Lowe all about her newest book, Indigo Isle. If you like Beauty and the Beast retellings, then you will absolutely love this lush, summertime story. You guys won’t want to miss this!

New Theme Alert! This book is the first offering of our new Military theme. We chose to read another Dee Henderson book on the podcast and boy, do we have thoughts! Stick around and have a listen!

Our first ever Hybrid episode drops today! We interview author Dani Pettrey about her newest novella release The Shifting Current, and we loved the book so much that we decided to do a mini deep dive as well! Join us for this super special episode!

Today we discuss the final book in our Historical Fiction theme! Get ready for a story full of mystery, explosions, secrets, and romance. You won’t want to miss it!

In this interview we got to chat with the talented and super fun Biblical fiction author Mesu Andrews! We talk about her journey to writing fiction and her processes. You don’t want to miss this one!

What was that? You want to read another Stephen Bly book with us? Well today is your lucky day, because this episode we are talking about The Marquesa written by the one and only Stephen Bly. This book was so fun and sparked some good discussion. Have a listen and enjoy!

Surprise!! Episode on a Wednesday just to keep everyone guessing. We had so much fun chatting all things historical with the fabulous Laura Frantz!

Take a trip back in time with us to 1715 era Scotland! Experience Laura Frantz’ lush writing and knack for historical details, along with the overall swoon factor of a brooding Scottish laird (😍). All this and more in today’s episode!

What?! Another author interview?! That’s right! We were able to interview the delightful Kim Vogel Sawyer about her book “The Tapestry of Grace” and about her writing journey. We hope you enjoy this delightful conversation!

Are you surprised? We deviated from a schedule a little to discuss this delightful new release! Tapestry of Grace is a beautifully woven together story about family, prayers, opportunities, and God’s grace. Intrigued? Have a listen!

Here it is folks! The first bonus author interview of Season 2! We were so delighted to talk to Mollie Rushmeyer, the author of The Bookshop of Secrets, and it definitely shows in the interview. We gush about history and literature, we talk all things publishing industry, and we bond over our mutual love of all things Austen. This episode is definitely worth a listen!

Do you like books about books? We sure do! In this fun bookish adventure we explore a small town with lots of fascinating history, go on a hunt for rare books, cool lots of good food, and (hopefully) find love along the way! All this and more in today’s amazing episode!

Here is another entry in our mystery thriller category. This was a wild story that took us all by surprise! Murder, suspense, and just a touch of romance all contribute to this nail biting book and our fun discussion. Hope you enjoy!

Hold onto your hats everyone, because today’s episode is a little bit of a wild one. We read the book Thr3e by the indomitable Ted Dekker, and what a wild ride it was. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Surprise Surprise! We are kicking off our book episode this season with a mystery thriller theme! Today we talk about Mayhem and Mass, a Sister Lou cozy mystery. This was a fun one, so get ready to dive in with us!

In this episode we reflect and chat about some of our favorite and least favorite characters (annndd what we love and hate about them) from Season 1. We have some very special guests on this episode so you won’t want to miss it!

The wait is over!!! We are back with Season 2 and we’ve got a fantastic kick off for you!
We are taking a walk down memory lane and recapping Season 1’s #bookboyfriends - the good, the bad and the DelNorte (if you know, you know 😂)!