Redeeming Lit: A Christian Fiction Podcast

Listeners, did you really think we'd make it through a season without reading another Jane Austen retelling? 📚✨ This time, we're diving into a modern reimagining of Persuasion with Possibilities by Debra White Smith. Join us as we explore second chances, enduring love, and all the ways this contemporary retelling captures the heart of Austen's classic story while making it entirely i...

Listeners, join us for a rom-com adventure that proves revenge might not be nearly as sweet as love! 💕 In this episode, we're discussing How to Plot a Payback by Melissa Ferguson—a fun, lighthearted story filled with laughs, heart, and plenty of unexpected twists. Along the way, we explore what happens when we hold onto blame, how our perspective can shape the stories we tell ourselves, and w...

Listeners, what a treat we have for you today! 🎉 We had the chance to sit down with Susan May Warren and chat about all things writing, reading, and storytelling. We dive into her creative process, the hymns that inspire her books, her latest series, Call of the Wild , and how she masterfully weaves characters and stories together across multiple books. Plus, we cover so much more along the way!...

Listeners, you’re going to want to grab your warmest jacket for this episode because we’re heading to Alaska for Track of Courage —the first book in Susan May Warren’s Call of the Wild series! 🐺❄️ We’re talking all things dogs (yes, the dog is absolutely a hero 🐾), surviving the frozen tundra, faith, romance, found family, adventure, and so much more. Bundle up, listeners—this one is a wild ride...

Listeners, do we have a journey for you in this episode! 📚✨ We’re diving into The Bookshop of 99 Doors by Jaime Jo Wright—and we even got to interview her and ask all our burning questions! This episode is packed with mystery, dual timelines (hello 1880s and present day 👀), danger, betrayal, and… dare we say… ghosts or paranormal activity?? Tune in as we uncover centuries-old secrets and the st...

Listeners! The much-anticipated (mainly by us… thanks to schedules 😅) episode on Taming Lady Temperance by Karen Witemeyer is finally here! 🤠✨ Join us as we head back to the Old West for a story filled with singing, laughter, dancing, romance, unforgettable heroes and heroines, and powerful moments with God. This one has it all—and we can’t wait for you to experience it with us!

Listeners! One of our staple authors is back—Dee Henderson—and we’re diving into another of her romantic suspense reads, Kidnapped . Join us as we unravel the mystery, spot the twists, and talk about where we see God showing up along the way. Plus… yes, we’re definitely debating a few relationship red flags 👀🚩. This one’s a ride—come along with us! Book also mentioned: The Lost Story of Via Bell...

Listeners, we are SO excited for this one!! 🎭✨ This week we're diving into The Masked Baron by Anneka R. Walker, and oh my goodness, where do we even START?! Legends, romance, mystery, intrigue... this book truly has it all, and we have thoughts (so many thoughts 😉). Come join us for all the chaos and swooning because you're not going to want to miss this one!

Listeners!! What a TREAT we have for you today! 🤠✨ We’re sitting down with Karen Witemeyer to talk about her latest release, Taming Lady Temperance —and this conversation is packed. We dive into all things Westerns, the Prohibition era, faith woven through the story, the research behind the scenes, and so much more. This one is such a fun ride—enjoy! xx

Season 5 is officially here!!! 🎉 We’re kicking things off with a review of Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham—and let’s just say… we have thoughts (surprise, surprise 😉). This book completely delighted us, and we cannot wait to dive into all the swoony moments, clever twists, and heartwarming themes. We’re so excited to start this new season with you—let’s dive in!

A little surprise before Season 5! In this bonus episode, we sit down with the lovely Julie Klassen to talk about her latest novel, Whispers at Painswick Court . Our conversation wanders through the Regency period, Jane Austen adaptations, and the quiet goodness of God. We can’t wait for you to listen!

Listeners, this is our Season 4 finale! We’re closing things out with a bookshelf episode, sharing what we’re reading and reflecting on the season together. Thank you for listening!! We can’t wait to be back with Season 5. in February!! 💕📚

Listeners! In this episode, we’re diving into Mollie Rushmeyer’s newest release, The Rules of Falling for You —and it’s every bit as fun as it sounds. Join us for a whirlwind of mishaps, Regency-era romance (yes, we absolutely brought snacks), and all the whimsy and charm we’ve come to love from this author. Get ready, listeners—this delightful journey is just getting started!

Listeners! It’s been a minute since we dropped a hybrid episode, and this one is an absolute gem. We’re chatting with author Michelle Griep about her newest release, Of Silver and Secrets , and wow—there is so much to dig into. We’re bringing you a lively book review, plenty of swoony romance moments, a hunt for a lost Roman settlement, and all the ways we saw God show up in these pages. Buckle up...

Get ready for a rich and inspiring conversation! 💫 We’re sitting down with the incredible Tessa Afshar to chat about her newest release, The Royal Artisan . From the heart of Biblical fiction to ancient recipes, creative inspiration, and the ways God meets us in every season — this episode is full of beauty, depth, and joy.

We’re doing something brand-new — our first ever non-fiction guest! 🎉 (Don’t worry…our fiction-loving hearts are still fully intact 😉). This week we’re chatting with longtime friend Sharon Spirk about her book Redemption of a Royal Mess — a real-life story that reads like a romance. Join us as we dive into marriage, singleness, faith, family, God’s grace, and so much more!

Listeners, we’ve got treats for you! 🎉 Both Sara Blackard and Becca Wierwille are running Kickstarters for exciting new books and extended editions—and we couldn’t wait to share all the details with you this week!

Grab your coffee and join us for another author chat! ☕️ This week, we’re talking with Kate Angelo about all things romantic suspense and her latest page-turner, Girl Lost . It’s a fun, faith-filled conversation you won’t want to miss!

We’ve got another author interview this week! It was such a delight to chat with Melody Carlson about her brand-new Christmas book, Once Upon a Christmas Carol . Because let’s be honest—it’s never too early to get festive!! We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

The stack of summer reads was just too big for one episode—so here’s Part 2 of our Bookshelf Series! 📚 We’re finishing out the full list of 21 books and sharing our final thoughts as we close out our summer reading adventure.

We’re back with another book episode! This time we read Wes + Addie Had Their Chance by the lovely Bethany Turner. Join us as we return to Adelaide Springs, Colorado, for the third and final book in this delightful series. If you love second-chance romances, heartfelt drama, swoony moments, deep conversations, HEAs, and stories about fresh starts, this one’s for you. Come hang out with us—we can’t...

We’ve got a crowd favorite (and one of our favorites) back on the pod! Author Bethany Turner joins us for a lively book club chat as we dive into Everything's Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh. Expect laughter, a few tears, plenty of hot takes, and lots of bookish fun. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Get ready for a fun and inspiring chat with the one and only Robin Jones Gunn —prolific author, storyteller extraordinaire, and all-around delight! We're talking writing journeys, behind-the-scenes book moments, lots of laughter, and maybe even a few surprises. Come hang out with us for an episode full of heart, humor, and all the bookish joy you could ask for!

🎙️ Our first hybrid episode of Season 4 is here! We're joined by author Heather Nuttall Westover to dive into Esther: Queen of All Persia . Expect laughter, a few tears, deep reflections on faith, and an honest conversation about God and the story of Esther. Come join us!

We've got a well-traveled treat for you today, listeners! We're diving into all things Scottish and travel-related as we discuss Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham. Join us on this journey filled with laughter, faith-filled moments, a swoon-worthy hero, a charmingly clumsy yet strong heroine, and a cast of characters you'll come to love—just like we did!