Redeeming Lit: A Christian Fiction Podcast

Listeners, we’re heading back to the Wild West for book two in Stephen Bly’s Belles of Lordsburg series! 🤠📚 And boy, oh boy, does this one take us on an adventure from the very first page to the very end.We’ve got danger, surprises, plenty to talk about, and all the Western fun we loved from book one. So saddle up and come along for the ride. Yee haw!

Saddle up, listeners, because we’re jumping back in time for the first book in Stephen Bly’s Belles of Lordsburg series! The Senator’s Other Daughter has all the makings of a Western romance we love: intrigue, mystery, romance, mysterious cowboys, meaningful God moments, and so much more!Join us as we head to the Wild West and dive into all the twists, turns, and swoony moments along the way. Yee Haw! 🤠

Get ready for a finger-lickin' good episode, listeners! 🍗📚 We're diving into another delightful Persuasion retelling with Persuasion, Captain Wentworth and Cracklin' Cornbread by Mary Jane Hathaway.Join us as we compare it to Jane Austen's beloved classic, swoon over the romance, soak up the Southern charm, and chat about love, family, and second chances. Plus, we even dream up a few Persuasion retelling ideas of our own! This episode is full of laughs, lively discussion, and plenty of Austen-inspired fun.

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 its own. Come along on the journey as we discover what might be possible when a beloved classic gets a modern twist!

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 why forgiveness often leads to the sweetest ending of all. Grab your favorite snack and settle in for this delightful conversation!

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! This conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of fun—enjoy!

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 stories hidden beneath the surface—you won’t want to miss this one!

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 Belle by Melanie Dobson

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—this episode is packed!

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 wait to dive in!

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!

You know how much we love author interviews—and this one is especially fun! We’re chatting with Elizabeth Goddard about her brand-new series, Hidden Bay, and the latest installment that just hit shelves. Join us as we dive into plot twists, the writing process, faith, romance, and, of course, suspense!

Hi listeners! Yeehaw — we’re thrilled to have you join us for this episode! Whether you’re new here or a returning friend, you already know (or you're about to find out) that our love for Stephen Bly’s books is unmatched. This season, we’re kicking things up a notch by diving into three books — all in this episode! Get ready for a wild West adventure filled with laughter, clever heroines, cunning outlaws, swoon-worthy heroes, and, of course, sweet redemption woven through every story.

We’ve got a treat for you today! In this episode, we’re reviewing a middle-grade mystery book, Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle by Taryn Souders. We’re also joined by two special guests—Amanda Trumpower and Becca Wierwille! Come join the fun as we dive into mysteries, chat about what our guests are writing, hear about their new podcast, and so much more.

In this episode, we’re chatting with the fabulous Lynn H. Blackburn for a lively chat full of laughs and swoons. We dive into dreamy characters, heart-pounding mysteries, behind-the-scenes research, and how she strikes the perfect balance between romance and suspense in her stories. Trust us — this was such a fun conversation, and we can’t wait for you to join in on the fun!

We’ve got a wild ride for you today, listeners! It’s time for another Bookshelf Episode, where we dive into all the books we’ve been reading—16 of them, for those curious minds out there! There’s something for everyone in this lineup, and we hope you enjoy the episode and find a few new titles to add to your TBR list.

The wonderfully talented Laura Frantz is back on the podcast for a chat with us. We discuss all things historical romance, her new book The Indigo Heiress, travel, writing, and all the gushing and swooning you can expect. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

We’re wrapping up the final book in our Hanger’s Horsemen series review in today’s episode! It’s been such a blast reading through an entire series on the podcast this season, and we can guarantee we’ll be diving into more—because we just can’t get enough!Get ready for a wild ride filled with swoony romance, gripping mysteries, heartfelt God-moments, and heroes (and heroines!) saving the day. Book 3, In Honor’s Defense by Karen Witemeyer, brings it all and more. Enjoy!

As promised, we are talking all about the Hanger's Horsemen Series here on the pod! This week's episode is focused on Book 2, "The Heart's Charge" by Karen Witemeyer, continuing our journey in the Old West. Get ready for action, adventure, sweet kids, romance, swoony moments, a second chance at love, a first chance at love, horses, danger, twists and turns, and so much more! Yee haw, howdy, buckle in for this delightfully, wild ride.

Listeners!! We have a treat for you today with our first book episode of Season 4! We're reading a full series on the pod! Today's episode kicks Karen Witemeyer's Series, Hanger's Horsemen, "At Love's Command." Get ready for romance, the Old West life, outlaws, bandits, vigilantes, courage, faith and even some laughs. Yee Haw!

Happy Valentine's Day, Listeners!! 💕 💖 We have a sweet surprise for you on this day celebrating love! Becky Wade's latest book, Uneasy Street, comes out today (2/14/25) and we got to interview her! We talk all about the book, gush about our love of her book series, and the best news, (NO SPOILERS 😉) for her new book. We hope you enjoy this extra episode! xoxoxo

We're back listeners for SEASON 4!! We're talking about what we've been reading and what we're excited about for the new season!!! Ahhh we're sooo excited to be back for a NEW SEASON!

It's timmmmmmeeee - said in our MOST excited voices! This week, we have our Christmas Party episode featuring special guest and author Bethany Turner. Join us as we discuss our favorite things this holiday season, sing Christmas songs, share laughs, and enjoy some holly jolly merriment!

In this episode, we chat with Marline Williams about her new book, All Men Are Liars. Join us for laughs, thought-provoking insights, and a deep dive into our shared love of history.

We have a special treat for all our listeners! This is our 100th episode, and we're celebrating with our first (but definitely not our last) Bookish Hot Takes!!!! We had so much fun recording this episode, and we hope you enjoy it!!

Looking for great book recommendations for the kids in your life? We've got you covered! In this week's episode, we're joined by the kind and delightful author Becca Wierwille, creator of the Road Trip Rescue series. Tune in for a fun convo, and we hope you enjoy!

In this week's episode, we’re chatting all about True to You by Becky Wade! We’re rounding out our series of episodes where each of us picks a title, and this one was Odette’s choice. Come along for this journey of romance, mystery, swoony heros, plot twists, and surprising reveals, complete with a HEA.

This week, we're diving into Dee Henderson's book The Truth Seeker as we continue our tradition of reading and reviewing one of her works each season. Join us for a thrilling tale of murder, cold cases, romance, and plenty of clues to unravel! We’re also excited to welcome Odette's sister, Amelia, back on the pod as our guest!

We're continuing our streak of reading and deep diving into a Stephen Bly novel each season! This time, we're discussing Strangers and Pilgrims. This book is full of family, laughter, prairie life, and the spirit of the 1800s. Come join us!

Y'all! We’ve got a new book episode coming in hot! We’re diving into Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe. Get ready for secrets, island adventures, romance, redemption, and even fairy tales! Intrigued? Then join us for this deep dive into the book!

What a fun adventure this episode was! We had the pleasure of interviewing the talented author, DiAnn Mills about her latest book, Lethal Standoff. We delve into topics like writing, research, and her passion for understanding characters through hands-on experiences. Come join us!

We’re back with another deep dive book discussion! In this episode, we are reading, Jane of Austin by Hillary Manton Lodge. Come with us on a journey of Sweet Tea and Sensibility (as the secondary title tells us) of this modern Sense and Sensibility retelling. Grab your favorite bevvy and join us! 

In this week's episode, we dive into a conversation with Jared Michaud about his book Brightstar and explore the vital role stories play in childhood development. Join us for an engaging discussion that sheds light on the magic of storytelling and its impact on young minds!