McKenna Kyllo

Life-Changing Fiction

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Life-Changing Fiction is where story meets truth. Each week, we dive deep into the novels, characters, and authors that have changed lives—exploring how fiction can stir the heart, wrestle with life’s hardest questions, and draw us closer to God. From redemptive love stories to epic journeys of faith, these conversations and book discussions aren’t afraid to go to the broken places and point toward hope. Whether you’re an avid Christian romance reader or simply hungry for stories that linger long after the last page, you’ll find a place here.

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McKenna Kyllo

Episodes

Living Intentionally, Walking by Faith: Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren featuring S.L. Klein 30.01.2026 32:56

What does it mean to truly live intentionally, especially when life feels uncertain or out of our control? In this episode of Life-Changing Fiction , I’m joined by author S.L. Klein for a conversation about Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren and the deeper questions this story invites us to wrestle with. Together, we explore how fiction can gently awaken us to God’s presence, challenge us to examine our...

Love Conquers All: Finding Belonging in Arranged with the Earl featuring Author Jackie Killelea 23.01.2026 30:54

What happens when we are fully seen and fully loved? In this week’s episode of Life-Changing Fiction , we explore a story that powerfully reminds us of a core Gospel truth: Jesus will always love you and accept you. Not the curated version of you. Not the healed version of you. You, as you are. So many of us live in quiet fear that if others truly knew the deepest parts of us—our wounds, failu...

The Joy of Being Known: Faith Lessons from The Number of Love (by Roseanna M. White) Featuring Joanna K. Harris 16.01.2026 38:26

What does it look like when God pursues His children personally and uniquely? In this episode of Life-Changing Fiction , I’m joined by author and reader Joanna K. Harris to discuss The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White , a story that explores how God knows us intimately and speaks to us in ways we can understand. We dive into how the novel’s two main characters understand God (as well as the...

Life-Changing Choices and a Sovereign God: A Deep Dive into When the Day Comes (by Gabrielle Meyer) featuring Meagan Robertson 09.01.2026 38:16

In this episode of Life-Changing Fiction , I’m joined by bookstagrammer Megan Robertson ( @robertson.reads ) to discuss When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer. This is a powerful story that invites readers to wrestle with choice, free will, and the sovereignty of God. At the heart of this novel is Libby’s reality: living two lives and being forced to choose between them. As we explore her journey,...

What is Life-Changing Fiction: Why Stories Matter 02.01.2026 10:26

Welcome to the very first episode of Life-Changing Fiction In this solo introduction, McKenna shares the heart behind the show, why fiction has played such a formative role in her own walk with Jesus, and what you can expect from upcoming conversations with authors and readers. Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode: Free Guide: Finding God Through Fiction Grab your copy here: https://mckenna-kyl...