Podcast appearances and mentions of christian fiction

Gabriella Batel is a vibrant young Catholic woman with an adrenaline craving and a passion for God, family, acting, movies, fanart, YA, and good food. Of course, she's also a writer and archivist of dark fantasy and thrills, including the highly praised Don't YA thriller series, the upcoming dark fantasy mystery Ending, and the prize-winning post-apocalyptic fantasy story “Antivenom.”    Batel is the founder of Bonepiercer Media, where she was the fiery audio narrator of Mary Rose Kreger's award-winning story “Fiona's Choice”; and she is a mentor at LegendFiction, where she uses her degree in English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology and experience in the trenches of indie publishing to help new indie authors make their stories shine and sing.   https://www.gabriellabatel.com/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/   Host Mark Stevens www.writermarkstevens.com   Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216

Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, who grew up on a family-owned winery in Franconia, Germany, is an independent researcher who long ago noticed the peculiar prominence of wine and vineyards in both the Old and New Testaments. In this episode she talks about learning the biblical languages in preparation for her work and their contribution to a sound understanding of the Bible's topics. In doing so, she highlights some key lessons taught through the agricultural theme of wine and vineyards in the Bible. Dr. Kreglinger has published Cup Overflowing: Wine's Place in Faith, Feasting, and Fellowship and The Spirituality of Wine, among other things. She also contributed articles to The Oxford Companion to Wine. In a different vein, she wrote, Storied Revelations: Parables, Imagination, and George MacDonald's Christian Fiction.  Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4lg6oB2  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/3Yh1ud6 

 What happens when you add apocalyptic elements to a dystopian world and splash a bit of sci-fi in it?  Exodus 2065.  Listen in as I chat with author Zach Samo about his exciting genre mashup! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  While I am not an expert on spec-fic, I've never quite heard of anything like this, especially in Christian Fiction, which I find refreshing.  I also loved that Zack has created a lot of YouTube content around his book so you can find out more about Adamu and Eva as they work to survive in this new, crazy world.   Exodus 2065 by Zack Samo This is the story of the end of the humanity chapter on Earth, and the beginning of an uncertain dawn for the human race. It began with the great quake of 2045 that decimated Los Angeles, and culminated with the massive asteroid, DMN 669, that impacted Earth twenty years later in 2065. As the Earth shifts its orbit closer to the sun from the asteroid impact, the great faults all around the planet open up. As the temperatures rise, strange and massive red-skinned demonic creatures start coming out of the depths of earth to finish off what's left of humanity after the asteroid impact. As the last of the mega spaceships known as Noah's Arks take off to the newly discovered planet from of the surface of the mega cube city, New L.A., Adamu and his companion Eva face a grim future as they decide to stay behind on Earth. They might be the only sliver of hope humanity has left on Earth as they escape the great city on their motorcycle and the hellish red demons in pursuit. Learn more about Zack on his YouTube and follow him on GoodReads. Watch the movie HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Mystics and prophets have reported receiving visions from the Divine for centuries—”Thus saith the Lord…”—Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Catherine of Siena, or Julian of Norwich. The list goes on.But what would you think if you met a seer of visions in the present day? Maybe you have.What about a prophet whose visions came like a movie screen unfurled before him, the images grotesque and vivid, all in the unsuspecting backwoods setting of Lookout Mountain, deep in the south of Tennessee.Would you believe it? Would you believe him? The beauty of fiction allows the reader to join the author in asking: What if?That's exactly what Jamie Quatro has allowed us to do in her newest work of literary fiction, Two-Step Devil.What if an earnest and wildly misunderstood Christian is left alone on Lookout Mountain? What if the receiver of visions makes art that reaches a girl who's stuck in the darkest grip of a fraught world? What if the Devil really did sit in the corner of the kitchen, wearing a cowboy hat, and what if he got to tell his own side of the Biblical story?On today's episode novelist Jamie Quatro joins Macie Bridge to share about her relationship to the theological exploration within her latest novel, Two-Step Devil; her experience of being a Christian and a writer, but not a “Christian Writer”; and how the trinity of main characters in the novel speak to and open up her own deepest concerns about the state of our country and the world we inhabit.Jamie Quatro is the New York Times Notable author of I Want to Show You More, and Fire Sermon. *Two-Step Devil* is her latest work and is the winner of the 2024 Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing, and it's also been named a New York Times Editor's Choice, among other accolades. Jamie teaches in the Sewanee School of Letters MFA program.SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains substantial spoilers to the novel's plot, so if you'd like to read it for yourself, first grab a copy from your local bookstore, then two-step on back over here to listen to this conversation!About Jamie QuatroJamie Quatro is the New York Times Notable author of I Want to Show You More, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Award and the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize, and Fire Sermon, a Book of the Year for the Economist, San Francisco Chronicle, LitHub, Bloomberg, and the Times Literary Supplement. Her most recent novel, Two-Step Devil, is the winner of the 2024 Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing. It has also been named a New York Times Editor's Choice, a 2025 ALA Notable Book, and a Best Book of 2024 by the Paris Review and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. A new story collection is forthcoming from Grove Press.Quatro's fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Harper's, the New York Review of Books, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships from MacDowell, Yaddo, Bread Loaf, and La Maison Dora Maar in Ménerbes, France, where she will be in residence in 2025. Quatro holds an MA in English from the College of William and Mary and an MFA in fiction from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. She teaches in the Sewanee School of Letters MFA program, and lives with her family in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Show NotesGet your copy of Two-Step Devil by Jamie QuatroClick here to view the art that inspired Jamie Quatro's Two-Step DevilProduction NotesThis podcast featured Jamie Quatro with Macie BridgeEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Macie Bridge, Alexa Rollow, Zoë Halaban, Kacie Barrett & Emily BrookfieldA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with author Trisha Goyer. Trisha shares her story of finding a life that is filled with love. Isn't that what you would expect from an author who writes romance? But Trisha's story is anything but what we might expect to hear. Her real-life journey is so much better than the fiction.

#realconversations #bestsellingauthor #marketing #branding #Maryland #Einstein       CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES Meet KAE WAGNER; “I am hugely grateful to the exigencies of the universe (and Dan R. Morris) for connecting best-selling author KAE WAGNER and me. That connection morphed into this amazing interview. Amazing because KAE is the author of “The Frankie Girl Series (first book, ‘Saturday Night at The Trailer Park'), and is the founder of North Star Marketing and Bold Authors Network. Of course, I'm a relatively new author with ‘There's a Tortoise in My Hair' which received the prestigious Kirkus Star for literary excellence. “80% of writers are introverted.” Kae's knowledge and background are consummate. More amazing parts of this interview. I asked Kae someone living or dead that she'd like to spend a day with. “Albert Einstein,” she said. Einstein is my personal answer, too. Chemistry and synchronicity abound with us….and it's only round one.”  Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 420 Interviews/Videos   7800 SUBSCRIBERS GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** TITLE: KAE WAGNER; Best-selling author ‘Frankie Girl' Series; Founder, North Star Marketing & Bold Authors Network; Univ of Maryland; Live fr Pennsylvania YouTube: https://youtu.be/vr2Qlk8Xz6U Contact:     https://www.BoldAuthorsNetwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaewagner/ https://www.facebook.com/kae.wagner http://www.northstar-m.com/ BIO: Writing in the genres of Modern Fiction, Coming-of-Age fiction, and Women's Christian Fiction, Kae Wagner is a seasoned storyteller who weaves love and redemption into captivating tales. Her fast-paced, emotionally charged stories will both break your heart and fill your soul with hope. Kae Wagner's characters face challenges that highlight the multifaceted nature of the human spirit, providing readers with profound insights into the enduring qualities of resilience and redemption, which are at the core of the human experience. When not in fiction writing mode, she works with C-Suite Executives and Leaders as an executive coach, writing business books and creating leadership and personal development online courses. Escaping the world of words, she slips away for her guilty pleasure of riding quarter horses in the mountains of Wyoming. ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIO AUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs” ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPq SPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeC APPLE PODCASTS BREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJ GOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfM POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzait RADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

In this cozy and heartwarming episode of The Booked Solid Podcast, we're sitting down with Christian indie romance author India Tungate, whose sweet and swoon-worthy stories are perfect for readers who love a warm hug in book form. India's novels are full of heart, charm, and all the feels you crave from a good romance, and today, we're diving into her writing journey and the personal inspiration behind her work. She opens up about the profound loss of her grandmother and how it pushed her to finally chase her dream of becoming an author. From there, she set off on her self-publishing journey, crafting stories that give readers that comforting, feel-good experience we all need. When she's not writing, India is juggling a full-time photography business, homeschooling her children, and staying involved in her church, all while making time for family and, of course, reading more swoony romances. If you're a fan of sweet, cozy romances that leave you with a smile, this episode is for you! India's journey will inspire you, and her stories will make you believe in love all over again. Follow India Tungate on social media for updates on her latest releases and all things swoony romance! Follow J.A Forde, guest host, on social media for all of her indie updates and upcoming novel On The Slopes of Tahoe Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Booked Solid Podcast—we're here to bring you even more inspiring stories from your favorite authors! Find us on Instagram (⁠⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@stephanienmack⁠)! ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to Hannah's Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to Stephanie's Newsletter⁠⁠ Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!

The Blasters & Blades Podcast We had a deeply philosophical chat about Christian fiction. We talked about the good, the bad and the worse. We waxed poetic about the things that we like, what inspired us and more generally danced through the fields of literature past. This time we've got Angela Watts, Declan Finn, Herman Hunter, MD Boncher, Michael LaVoice and Nathan Tycho Abrahams on to talk nerdy with us. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's Sponsor Slay Bells Ring by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Slay-Bells-Ring-Operation-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0BJ9RHC7H/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Angela Watts on social media Angela's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Angela-R.-Watts/author/B07F97JNMY Angela's Website: https://angelarwatts.com/ Angela's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/angelarwatts Follow Declan Finn on social media Declan's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Declan-Finn/e/B008I8JO2G Declan's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DeclanFinn Declan's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/declanf Follow Herman Hunter on social media Herman's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Herman-Hunter/author/B09S32D9TK Herman's Website: http://www.hphunterwriter.com Herman's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hphunterwriter/ Follow MD Boncher on social media MD's Website: https://www.resonantmedia.com/ MD's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560033563181 MD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdboncher/ Follow Michael LaVoice on social media Michael's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michaellavoice Michael's Website: https://michaellavoice.com/ Michael's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/michaellavoice Follow Nathan Abrahams on social media Nathan's Website: https://ntabrahams87.carrd.co/ Nathan's Twitter: https://x.com/ntabrahams87 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #AngelaWatts #DeclanFinn #HermanHunter #MDBoncher #MichaelLaVoice #NathanTychoAbrahams #PumpkinPie #PeacanPie #ApplePie #Fudge #Chai #TransSiberianOrchestra #GoodKingWenceslas #ChristmasCelticSojourn #CarolOfTheBells #NationalLampoonsChristmasVacation #DieHard #TheNativity #LethalWeapon #Elf #YoureAMeanOneMisterGrinch #HogFather #RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer #HowTheGrinchStoleChristmas #TheSantaClauseSeries #StarWarsHolidaySpecial #Spirited #WillFerral #RyanReynolds #PeppermintMocha #IcedTea #SweetIcedTea #CarmelLatte #Eggnog #PeppermintMocha #HomemadeHotChocolate #Coffee #Bourbon #CliveBarker #TimPowers #DeanKoontz #OHolyNight #CruxShadows #DeadfallByDeanKoontz #OComeOComeEmmanuel #ForKing&Country #ChristmasAtGroundZeroByWeirdAl #OnceInRoyalDavidsCity #ReasonForTheSeasonByStryper #DingFriesAreDone #IWonderAsIWander #ScroogedMovie #Scrooged #BillMaury #IBelieveInFatherChristmas #Emerson #EmmetOttersJugmanChristmas #TheDeadlineTrilogyByRandyAlcorn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blasters-and-blades/support

Joy's exposure to p*rn in fifth grade and a traumatic college experience created a burden and contributed to trapping her in a cycle of shame. But through God's grace, Joy discovered a path to freedom and healing. Today, Joy opens up about overcoming shame and destructive habits, addressing the lack of conversation around women's struggles with pornography within church communities. Her insights, drawn from surveying over 1,000 Christian women, reveal how understanding God's design for sexuality and fostering intimacy with Him and a supportive community can lead to profound transformation. Find her on Instagram @JoySkarka. The book, "Her Freedom Journey" is available on Amazon (affiliate link) Also mentioned in this episode: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen God, Sex and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery Authentic Intimacy (ministry) Birds_Bees on Instagram Java With Juli podcast Avid Readers of Christian Fiction on Facebook Other podcasts on this topic: #187 Overcoming Shame with Teresa Whiting #184 Faith in Crisis: Confronting a Partner's Pornography Addiction with Jody Allen #156 Resilient, Renewed, Remade with Ruth Hovsepian

In this BONUS episode, Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Robin Lee Hatcher to chat all about Christian fiction, where it started, how it's evolved, and where it's going. If you've ever wondered what the book writing world is like, this is one chat you'll for sure want to eavesdrop in on!

Chris Fabry Live is going on the road to the Art of Writing Conference at the Christy Awards. We'll talk about how writers and readers process pain through Christian fiction. Novelist and psychologist Kelly Flanagan and Christy Award winner and therapist Amanda Cox will discuss their process of using pain to touch the hearts of readers. Don't miss this live seminar on Chris Fabry Live. Watch the Livestream of The Christy Award Gala at 7:00pm CT For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Carol McLeod welcomes a new friend to today's episode of the Significant Women Podcast! Johanna Janssen was born in southern Ontario among rolling vineyards, fragrant orchards and strawberry patches, where in winter, the sunlight glints off the snow. Before this, her parents left the shores of the Netherlands, boarded the S.S. Waterman with three young children for Halifax harbor, leaving family, friends and most of their belongings behind.Johanna, now a retired nurse, writes inspirational fiction that fights for joy in the dark pages of history. The passing down of faith, of core values, throughout the generations and how that looks through fiction, inspires her work, which is loosely based on her parents' journey through WW2 that eventually led them to Canada. The faith those early settlers took with them across the waters to the new land is what kept them. That same faith now inspires Johanna's writing.Connect with Johanna at https://johannajanssen.com/ Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Alissa and Nicole discuss how they got into Christian Fiction what genres they have explored and why love it so much.

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Join Carol McLeod on today's episode for an encouraging conversation with prolific and talented author Shelley Shepard Gray! Shelley is a NY Times best-selling author of over 100 books, many of them falling into the category of ‘Amish Fiction'. Listen in to learn more about Shelley's life, why she ended up writing about the Amish, and the joys of being a grandmother. Connect with Shelley and order her books at https://shelleyshepardgray.com/  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Treat yourself to some quality time with the wonderful T.I. Lowe! For our first guest interview episode of the season, we're honored to share this sit-down with the internationally bestselling author of Under the Magnolias, Lulu's Café, Lowcountry Lost, and so many more! What did breakout debut success look like for her? How does she approach tackling difficult topics through fiction? What industry observations and advice does she have to share with Christian authors? Don't miss this chat on “grit and grace” with one of the best in the business. We're so grateful for this time with you, Tonya! “The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature.” – C.S. Lewis Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!  Find T.I. Lowe on ⁠Instagram⁠ and her ⁠website⁠!  Find us on Instagram (⁠@hannahbooksit⁠,⁠ @stephanienmack⁠ + ⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠)!  TODAY'S SOLID BOOKS: ⁠Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe⁠ ⁠Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe⁠ ⁠Lulu's Café by T.I. Lowe⁠ ⁠All of Tonya's Wonderful Books!⁠ ⁠Plum Series by Janet Evanovich

In Chapter 50 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Angela Ruth Strong talks to us about her new Kregel Publications release 'Fiancé Finale.' The post Angela Ruth Strong | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 50 appeared first on Family Fiction.

Welcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod. On today's show Carol is joined by prolific author of over 250 books, Melody Carlson! Melody's most recent book is coming in right in time for early Christmas shopping and is titled ‘The Christmas Tree Farm.” Listen in to be inspired by Melody's story.Order The Christmas Tree Farm from Baker Book House at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/579828Connect with Melody on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melodycarlsonauthor/Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw   Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Welcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod! On today's show Carol is joined by best selling author Lynette Eason, whose latest book is titled ‘Target Acquired.” Lynette writes fiction in a unique and intriguing genre - romantic suspense! Listen in to hear her story and the ways her faith in Jesus shapes her writing.Order Target Acquired from Baker Book House at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/553563Connect with Lynette at lynetteeason.comConnect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

David Lee Martin is an ordained pastor, a creative, and passionate follower of Christ. He has dedicated his life to sharing the message of Jesus Christ with others and prays that you will be drawn closer to the Savior through his books and publications. Mentioned in This Episode Free book - Made to Be a Maker | David Lee MartinChristian Creative AcademyPure ReadJesusChrist.co.ukVellum.PubAtticusDeuteronomy 8:18 Connect with David Lee Martin Website | Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

As you already know, I am a fan of Christian fiction, and as a believer in Jesus Christ, I am compelled to support those authors and artists who are creating God-honoring content in a broken culture. My guest today is bestselling author Rachel Hauck who has been penning heartwarming and inspiring Christian Fiction for nearly thirty years. She's just released a novel that takes us back to the 80s! Lean in and listen as we get to know her. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Let's talk about the "wolfies" and so much more when we explore the world of paranormal within Christian fiction. Can it be done? Can it be done well? See what Author Amanda G. Stevens has to say!

Did you know that reading fiction increases empathy, creativity, communication skills, and your ability to reason? If you are someone who thinks reading fiction is a waste of time, today's episode is going to challenge those assumptions and show you what happens when fiction meets faith. My guests today are prolific historical fiction authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse, and they are going to prove to you why fiction matters. Lean in and listen as we get to know them and the heart of their ministry.  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Talking Life and Legacy with Christian Fiction Author, Robin W. Pearson. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-robin-w-pearson   *Resources mentioned in this episode: -  Robin's Website -  Robin's Books -  Angie Baughman – Steady On University -  https://www.bookmarksnc.org/ Enter to Win a FREE BOOK! Each month, take a screen shot of you reviewing or sharing the show, and email it to me at jenny@jennyzentz.com. Each month on the 1st I will draw a name, and the winner will get to pick any book you like from "Jenny's Recommended Reads for Christian Women" list as a FREE gift from me to you! Printable Scripture Memorization Cards – NOW ON SALE! The Bible tells us the Word of God is our weapon. Are you ready to take on whatever life brings your way?  Perhaps nothing has strengthened my walk with the Lord more than memorizing scripture. When we have spent time meditating on His Word, these verses will rise up in our spirits when we need them most.   With these printable scripture cards (one for each week of the year) you can begin truly hiding His Word in your heart and taking practical steps to a powerful life and a more grounded faith. Get Yours Today!     And please don't forget to subscribe, share, rate and review. Together we can help more women discover practical ways to apply the power of God's Word to our everyday stuff!

Jesus loved to use stories to communicate Biblical truth, and I think that's one of the reasons I love Christian historical fiction authors so much. We can learn about God and ourselves through the stories they create. We can be transported to different times and different places, and we can see ourselves and God's redemptive plan across time. My guest today, Ann Gabhart, is a best-selling author who has been creating memorable stories for over twenty years, and her latest book, The Song of Sourwood Mountain, takes us to the dawn of the twentieth century in Eastern Kentucky with the story of Mira. Her story reminds us all of the unexpected blessings that can come when we dare to give up control of our lives to God. Lean in and listen as we get to know Ann Gabhart and the heart of her latest book.  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Jill Lynn is a two-time ACFW - that's American Christian Fiction Writers - Carol Award winning author of inspirational romance for Harlequin Love Inspired and a co-author of the Selah Award winning nonfiction book of the year Just Show Up. She lives near the Colorado Rocky Mountains with her husband and two teenage children. Jill's latest book, just out, is The Summer of Keeping Secrets. More at https://www.jill-lynn.com/    Host Mark Stevens www.writermarkstevens.com  Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216   Intro by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/   Outro by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

I have loved to read for as long as I can remember. I mean who else but an avid reader would choose “Marmee” from Little Women as her grandma name? The Significant Women podcast has allowed me to meet so many of my favorite authors, and today is no exception. I can't wait for you to meet Suzanne Woods Fisher, the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 40 books, including The Cape Cod Creamery series, as well as many beloved clean contemporary romance novels.Connect with Suzanne Woods Fisher at https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/The Significant Women podcast is full of personal stories, dynamic hope, and sage wisdom from women who have gleaned all that they can from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. They aren't significant because of their fame or success…they are significant because Jesus is in the details of their lives. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Every human heart longs for heaven. And, as Christians, the anticipation of going home to heaven one day is a unique theme we can poignantly wrestle with in our fiction.We can explore the tension we feel between the now of living for Christ in an imperfect world and the not yet of experiencing the new heavens and earth.In today's episode, Daeus, Mariposa, and Josiah discuss how to write about a home we yearn for but haven't yet seen. They also give advice on staying faithful each day without wishing to “escape” to heaven.Show notes:- Purchase 'The Shards of Elan' tetralogy by Laura VanArendonk Baugh here!- You can visit Laura VanArendonk Baugh's website by clicking here.- Comment on this episode on our blog!- Become a supporter and get access to exclusive Story Embers updates, swag, and more! (https://www.patreon.com/storyembers)Music credits:Positive Motivation - Purple Planet Music (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Support the Show.

Today I want to introduce you to the incomparable Bodie Thoene. She (along with her husband Brock) have authored over 70 historical fiction novels. Over 35 million copies of her books are in print in over 30 languages across the globe. I have been a fan for many, many years, and I know our conversation is going to encourage your heart today. Lean in and listen as you get to know Bodie Thoene, award-winning and best-selling author. Connect with Bodie Thoene on her website: https://www.thoenebooks.com/ and be sure to grab any one of her incredible books: https://amzn.to/49nj95R The Significant Women podcast is full of personal stories, dynamic hope, and sage wisdom from women who have gleaned all that they can from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. They aren't significant because of their fame or success…they are significant because Jesus is in the details of their lives. Connect with Carol McLeod at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com  Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

If you still think Christian-made stories have shallow heroes and cheap evangelism, you may be surprised how much these stories have grown.

Known as “The Queen of Christian Fiction,” bestselling author Karen Kingsbury has a new movie out- and it's about embryo adoption! Karen joins The Embryo Adoption Podcast to talk about her newly released film Someone Like You (based on her book of the same name). It's a story she believes in so much, she used her life savings to finance it! Share, rate, review, and subscribe to The Embryo Adoption Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode, host Kristin Fitch interviews Farah Adkins, a Christian fiction author and freelance writer. Farah shares her journey of stepping into writing and how God called her to share her faith through fiction. She emphasizes the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and taking small steps towards our desires. Farah also discusses the challenges of managing expectations and to-do lists, and how faith plays a role in her writing process. She encourages listeners to trust in God's plan and stay diligent in prayer. The episode concludes with information on where to find Farah's books.TakeawaysStepping out of our comfort zones and taking small steps towards our desires is important in fulfilling God's plan for our lives.Managing expectations and to-do lists can be challenging, but starting the day with a positive mindset and focusing on God's list can bring peace and fulfillment.Faith plays a significant role in the writing process, as it allows for inspiration and guidance from God.It is important to trust in God's plan and stay diligent in prayer, knowing that He will make a way.Taking action on desires and stepping out in faith can lead to unexpected blessings and opportunities.Connect with Farrah Adkins (aka F.D. Adkins) at fdadkins.com or follow her on Instagram @fdadkinsCheck out Farrah (F.D. Adkins Books)Truth In The Name: A Political Thriller Paperback: Book 1Truth in the Word: A Political Thriller: Book 2Never Forget the Truth: A Political Thriller: Book 3Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.Check out My Joyful Living Devotional Journal (free download)Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.Get ready to let your faith guide you, fuel you and fill you with God's incredible peace, wisdom and joy. From finding calm in the chaos, to forming deep Christian friendships, to everyday ways to connect with God- we'll cover it all.Do you want to feel less frazzled and more joyful in your daily life? Join host, Kristin Fitch, as she helps Christian women deepen their faith, reconnect with God, and find peace in their journey as mothers, wives, and friends.With practical tips, personal stories, and spiritual guidance, Faith Fueled Woman equips Christian women to put God first in their daily lives, promotes fellowship and friendship, and provides a roadmap to experiencing more of the fruits of the Spirit: joy, peace, love, and kindness. Podcast for Christian Women, Christian Devotionals, Bible verses, Scriptures, Biblical Principles#godscalling #christianauthor #fictionauthor #stepintospotlight #overcomingfear #christianmom #christianwriter #godsplanSome links contain affiliate links in the show notes.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:31 Stepping into Writing09:39 Stepping Out of Comfort Zone12:27 Managing Expectations and To-Do Lists15:53 Writing Process and Faith21:44 Overcoming Challenges25:29 Taking Action on Desires29:39 Encouragement and Scripture34:02 Book Availability and Conclusion

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The delightful Award-winning Author, Keely Brooke Keith returns to talk about her just-released 13th novel -UNCHARTED PEACE that weaves an exciting faith-filled story and points us in the direction of true peace in Jesus Christ!  Keely writes the popular  UNCHARTED series and talks about how God gave her the desire & passion for writing Christian fiction! As the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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Jennifer discusses her latest novel, LOVE'S GRAND SWEET SONG, set in the world of grand opera in Chicago during World War I.  Love's Grand Sweet Song e-book Love's Grand Sweet Song softcover Love's Grand Sweet Song audio  

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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

Today on the show, Karen welcomes friend and author, Francine Rivers, and they share the story of how they became friends and colleagues. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story!  Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life! On her first ever podcast, Karen hopes and prays throughout these episodes you'll see yourself in the stories she shares.Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! Come back next week to hear all about how Karen Kingsbury began on the journey of writing Christian Fiction!Show Links:For tickets and more information about Karen's movie SOMEONE LIKE YOU, visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie.Click here to view the trailer for SOMEONE LIKE YOU movieFor information about Karen's books, visit KarenKingsbury.comTo sign up for Karen's Newsletter, visit KarenKingsbury.com/newsletterTo receive information about an adoption grant, visit KarenKingsbury.com/foundation Read by Ryan Grow.  Personal ad for Someone like you. Check out Someone Like You, a new film from Karen Kingsbury.You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE. You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE.

What can your favorite novels teach you about prayer? Today Alana is chatting with her friend Mackenzie about prayer lessons from Christian fiction, specifically from Alana's bestselling Kennedy Stern series. Special Offer! Praying Christian Women listeners can get all 9 of these fast-paced Christian mysteries PLUS 9 bonus audios and an entire prayer journal based on the Kennedy series on sale! Go to ⁠https://bit.ly/pcw-kennedy⁠ to dive headfirst into Alana's thrilling series today!

From falling in love with the Word of God to navigating a dating relationship, on today's episode Donald and Karen share more of their journey together. Through laughter and even a few squeals, Donald and Karen share their hearts about finding a church, living in a garage, and experiencing a miracle. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story!  Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life! On her first ever podcast, Karen hopes and prays throughout these episodes you'll see yourself in the stories she shares.Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! Come back next week to hear all about how Karen Kingsbury began on the journey of writing Christian Fiction!Show Links:For tickets and more information about Karen's movie SOMEONE LIKE YOU, visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie.Click here to view the trailer for SOMEONE LIKE YOU movieFor information about Karen's books, visit KarenKingsbury.comTo sign up for Karen's Newsletter, visit KarenKingsbury.com/newsletterTo receive information about an adoption grant, visit KarenKingsbury.com/foundation Check out Someone Like You, a new film from Karen Kingsbury.You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE. You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE.

Bonjour! Stephanie here. I just had the most fun and delightful, enthusiastic, encouraging conversation with my dear friend Jenny Cote. She has been on Gospel Spice before, but that was over 3 years ago, and I thought it was high time to invite her back because I believe she creates some of the very top resources we can use in our Christian walk – us, and kids of all ages! Jenny write historical fiction with a touch of delightful fantasy. I never have time to read fiction, which is one of the great sadness of my life! But I want to always make time for Jenny's books. Her writing is deeply Biblical, and she will make you fall in love with Jesus more. And even though she writes for kids of all ages, I think I want to include myself in that bracket of kids of all ages – all of us grown ups have much to enjoy in her books. Like so many of her readers, I initially picked up her book for my son. But then I started reading… and I was hooked! You will be too. it's still early to talk about Christmas, but I think this should make your list for your kids, grandkids, cousins, nieces and nephews – just don't forget to read it for yourself first. MORE ABOUT "THE MARQUIS, THE ESCAPE AND THE FOX" Escape through a maze of deception, betrayal, and death is the key to survival for thirteen rebellious colonies that dare to fight against tyranny and win their independence. Powerful forces seek to cut off the head of their Don't Tread on Me snake by assassinating General George Washington as the unstoppable British fleet sails into New York Harbor. The Epic Order of the Seven must identify and stop the assassin, or the epic Battle of New York will be over before it even begins. The Declaration of Independence rallies patriots to tear down the statue of King George III, but will its words be worth dying for? The Howe Brothers chase Washington and his dwindling Continental Army across New Jersey until he learns how to outfox them and lives to fight another day at Trenton and Princeton. The animal team knows those small victories won't be enough to win a war and must convince France to covertly join the fight. They must help France's wealthy Marquis de Lafayette sail for America to fight alongside Washington, but first he must escape King Louis XVI who has other plans for the reluctant courtier. The third installment in the Epic Revolutionary saga, The Marquis, the Escape, and the Fox covers events from April 1776 to April 1777. MORE ABOUT JENNY COTE Award-winning author and speaker Jenny L. Cote, who developed an early passion for God, history, and young people, beautifully blends these three passions in her two fantasy fiction series, The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz® and Epic Order of the Seven®. Likened to C. S. Lewis by readers and book reviewers alike, she speaks on creative writing to schools, universities and conferences around the world.  Jenny has a passion for making history fun for kids of all ages, instilling in them a desire to discover their part in HIStory. Her love for research has taken her to most Revolutionary sites in the U.S., to London (with unprecedented access to Handel House Museum to write in Handel's composing room), Oxford (to stay in the home of C. S. Lewis, ‘the Kilns', and interview Lewis' secretary, Walter Hooper at the Inklings' famed The Eagle and Child Pub), Paris, Normandy, Rome, Israel, and Egypt. She partnered with the National Park Service to produce Epic Patriot Camp, a summer writing camp at Revolutionary parks to excite kids about history, research and writing. Jenny's books are available online and in stores around the world, as well as in multiple e-book formats. Jenny holds two marketing degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. A Virginia native, Jenny now lives with her husband, Jock and Liz in Roswell, Georgia. Find more at https://www.epicorderoftheseven.net/ MORE ABOUT MAX AND LIZ The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz® is a two-book prequel series that begins the adventures of brave Scottie dog Max and brilliant French cat Liz. Book One: The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud introduces Max and Liz, who meet on the way to the Ark and foil a plot by a stowaway who is out to kill Noah and stop his mission. Book Two: The Dreamer, the Schemer, and the Robe brings Max, Liz, and friends to work behind the scenes in the life of Joseph in the land of Egypt. The Epic Order of the Seven® series picks up where the Max and Liz series left off. Book One: The Prophet, the Shepherd, and the Star gives Max, Liz, and the gang their most important mission yet: preparing for the birth of the promised Messiah. Their seven-hundred–year mission takes them to the lives of Isaiah, Daniel, and those in the Christmas story. Book Two: The Roman, the Twelve, and the King unfolds the childhood, ministry and passion of Jesus Christ with a twist – his story is told within the story of George F. Handel composing Messiah. Book Three: The Wind, the Road, and the Way covers Acts 1-18 and Paul's first two missionary journeys. Book Four: The Fire, the Revelation, and the Fall concludes the story of Acts to the fall of Rome, showing the miraculous birth of the church amidst persecution by the Roman Empire. Book Five: The Voice, the Revolution, and the Key begins a five book Revolutionary War saga featuring Patrick Henry and the Marquis de Lafayette. Her latest release is The Declaration, the Sword, and the Spy (April 2020), covering events from Lexington and Concord through the Declaration of Independence. Future books will feature C.S. Lewis and WWII. Jenny's books have been developed into audiobooks (The Ark and The Voice) and VBS curriculum (Heroes of HIStory) with animation by Magnetic Dreams in Nashville, TN, and original music by Marco Randazzo. DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking. (*ListenNotes ranking, 2023) The perfect gift for everyone - apparel, drinkware, stickers and more for all the women, men and kids in your life! https://www.gospelspice.com/merch Experience the peace and presence of Jesus like never before, by walking in His footsteps on this virtual, highly personable tour of first-century Israel! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. DATES | October 5 to November 16, 2023 (registration closes on October 10, so register now!) LOCATION | Online!  Life is busy, and full of worry, anxiety, and stress. What if what we needed was a solid reminder of Jesus' very real presence in our lives? What if walking in His footsteps for a few weeks might prove the cure to our endless challenges, so that we may view our life as He does? It's said that a visit to Israel will forever change your experience of Scripture. That statement is right. But more than that, it will forever change your experience of Jesus. Here at Gospel Spice, our goal is to know Jesus more. It means deepening our theology, for sure, but what about discovering the little things Jesus enjoyed? Think of your best friends, or deeply loved ones. You know their favorite color, food, and scent. Not because it's life-changing, but because it is about intimacy, and knowing one another well. So, how about discovering one of Jesus' favorite childhood smells, or the Galilee skyline He woke up to every morning? It may not alter your theology, but it will help you know Him more. Do you need a full measure of His peace and comfort? Do you need to be reminded of His love for you? Do you need His guidance to navigate your life right now? Stephanie just returned from the Holy Land and invites you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus on this virtual tour of first-century Israel from the comfort of your own home. We will be journeying through Scripture together to meet Jesus where He walked, taught, and fellowshipped with His friends in Galilee. We will encounter Him on the Passion walk, from the Upper Room to Golgotha. We will meet Him in the Garden Tomb. So, pack your virtual sandals, along with a very real Bible and pen, to journey through Scripture in the footsteps of Jesus! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. Support us on Other, PayPal and Other!

The very last word of the Bible isn't, "OHHH ME" it's AMEN. Does your amen sound like "AYE-MEN" a little more southern or... "AWE-MEN" a little... daintier, shall we say?! No matter what the ending of your prayers sounds like, have you ever taken a deep dive into this word. AMEN, SO BE IT. When we close our prayers with, "amen" we release them back up to God saying, "not my will, but yours be done. I trust this up to you, Father." One of my FAVORITE humans on this side of Heaven, Karen Kingsbury, #1 best-selling Author of Christian Fiction writings, joins us today as we talk about, The Release. AMEN. This is actually something she taught me as she joyfully sees her book release days as a day of offering to the Lord. *cue all the tears* In this episode we talk about... -3 ways that Mrs. Karen prays and feels close to God -The significance of releasing back to God her books,  any project, or prayer up to Heaven -The walk of faith & journey of prayer Karen's family experienced in 2022 as they opened, "Karen Kingsbury Productions" -Precious stories from the set of, "Someone Like You" -What my role of CRAFTY looked like!! -Encouragement to the friend who is looking for new ways to dwell in Gods presence I pray this episode blesses & encourages you! I always love time with Mrs. K. She is a bright light for Gods Kingdom and her works, from books, to movies, to tv series, to precious time together... impact me deeply. It's an honor and sincere joy to share her with YOU! love you! -GBHas this episode, or any of our conversations here on Faith & Friends impacted you? Please leave us a 5 star review! We would love to hear from you! Instagram YoutubeWebsite