Christian Faith and Fiction

By Louise Allen

Chats about Christian fiction (and nonfiction) books and the Christian faith.

(Just a little note to authors — I’m sorry, I don’t take books for review and I don’t do interviews)... more

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December 06, 2023 Episode 111: New Christian fiction and nonfiction books releasing in August 2022
Here are some Christian fiction and Christian nonfiction books that I could find that release in August 2022.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HSJ8BWIK0ew
You can comment on the blog post and find more information about the books and their Goodreads page links here:
Christian fiction books: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/07/27/christian-fiction-books-releasing-in-august-2022/
Christian nonfiction books: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/07/27/christian-nonfiction-books-releasing-in-august-2022/
Which books would you like to read?
Books Mentioned:
Lifemark by Chris Fabry
By Way of the Moonlight by Elizabeth Musser
Sold on Love by Kathleen Fuller
The Last Way Home by Liz Johnson
Love and the Dream Come True by Tammy L. Gray
You’ll Be Mine by Rachel Hauck and Mandy Boerma
Ezekiel’s Song by Naomi Craig
Crossfire by Lynette Eason
Deception by Patricia Bradley
Forged in Steele by Susan Sleeman
Blood Secrets by Morgan L. Busse
Laura’s Shadow by Allison Pittman
Nonfiction:
Nevertheless, She Was Blessed by Carey Scott
365 Devotions on the Power of Prayer for Men by Donna K. Maltese
Rise Up by Rebecca Currington
3-Minute Devotions for Hope and Healing by JoAnne Simmons
Big Prayer by Jessie Fioritto
Spurgeon the Pastor by Geoffrey Chang
Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker
Fostered by Tori Hope
Fruitful Theology by Ronni Kurtz
Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito
Strong in Battle by Susie Larson
Prayers from the Parking Lot by Mary Carver
Chase the Fun by Annie F. Downs
Embracing Trust by Joanna Weaver
The God of the Way by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel
When Faith Meets Therapy by Anthony Evans and Stacy Kaiser
The Other Side of Hope by Danielle Strickland
Courage for Caregivers by Marjorie J. Thompson
Learning Our Names by Sabrina S. Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon and La Thao
Songs of Suffering by Joni Eareckson Tada
The Call to Follow by Richard Langer and Joanne J. Jung
The Epic Story of the Bible by Greg Gilbert
How to Save the World by Alice Matagora
Uncommon Influence by Lauren and Tony Dungy
Perfectly Suited by J.D. Peabody

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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December 06, 2023 Episode 110: The Quintessential Summer Book Tag (July 2022)
This is the Quintessential Summer Book Tag.
You can watch my video here: https://youtu.be/li2z8GEwdxg
I first saw this tag done by Lyndsey at Books For Christian Girls. You can watch her video here: https://youtu.be/YJlJgfVuTjQ
(The original tag was created by The Bookish Kat: https://youtube.com/c/TheBookishKat I have no idea what books they read and do not necessarily endorse their channel. But I’m giving credit to them for creating the tag)
If you want to play along leave your book suggestions in the blog post comments here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/07/21/the-quintessential-summer-book-tag/
Prompts:
1. Iced drink — a refreshing book
2. Cotton Candy — a book that was fluffy and sweet
3. Sunglasses — a dark book
4. Picnic on a Rainy Day — a sad book
5. Sand — a book that irritated you
6. Summer Blockbuster — favourite book-to-screen adaptation
7. Dropped Ice Cream — a book you were anticipating, but it wasn’t good
8. Palm Tree — a tall book you loved
9. Bonfire — a book you want to burn
10. Fireworks — a book that exploded onto the scene
Books Mentioned:
The Ice Swan by J’Nell Ciesielski
Once Upon a Summer by Andrea Boyd, Toni Shiloh, Teresa Tysinger and Jaycee Weaver
The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
The Epic Bible by Kingstone Media Group Inc
Endless Night by Agatha Christie
In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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10min
December 06, 2023 Episode 109: Award Winning Christian Historical Novels (part 2)
Here are some more Christian fiction historical books that have won awards in the last few years.
Have you read any of them?
Can you recommend them?
Which ones would you like to read?
Let me know in the comments.
Here is the link to the blog post for more information on these books and where you can also leave a comment: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/07/13/award-winning-christian-historical-fiction-part-2/

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/oD1VSIIPsYw
Have you missed any videos in this series? Check out this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgTzTE8OTm64GZULOkwUKGhT

Books Mentioned:
A Light on the Hill by Connilyn Cossette
MissTaken Identity (from the MissAdventure Brides Collection) by Kimberley Woodhouse
Freedom’s Ring by Heidi Chiavaroli
Isaiah’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews
Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson
The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz
A Note Yet Unsung by Tamera Alexander
Many Sparrows by Lori Benton
Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano
Missing Isaac by Valerie Fraser Luesse

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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9min
December 04, 2023 Episode 108: How I Rate Books — Goodreads/Story Enjoyment Rating/Christian Faith Rating
Do you rate and review books?
Where do you post your ratings? (Goodreads, blog, Amazon?)
What system do you use to rate books?
How do you decide what to give each book?
Let me know in the comments.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AT1uNzeaDNc
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/07/07/how-i-rate-books-goodreads-blogging-story-rating-christian-faith-rating/

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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12min
December 04, 2023 Episode 107: What I want to read in July and August (2022)
These are the books I’d like to read over the summer. They are mostly Christian fiction.
What type of books do you like to read in the summer? Let me know in the comments.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7ZAZPSmmAPQ
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/my-july-august-tbr/
Books Mentioned:
The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck
If I’m Found by Terri Blackstock
If I Live by Terri Blackstock
Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M. White
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron
Veil of Winter by Melanie Dickerson
The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella
Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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6min
December 04, 2023 Episode 106: New Christian fiction books releasing in July 2022
Here are the Christian fiction books that I could find that are releasing in July 2022.
Let me know in the comments which ones you want to read.
Also let me know if you know of any other books releasing in this category in July.
Alicia’s channel: fortheloveofchristianfiction — https://youtube.com/channel/UCYlY-e6Bw7gX0uB_vDip1NA
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tEcbPTqZzZo
You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/06/23/christian-fiction-new-book-releases-july-2022/

Books Mentioned:
The Record Keeper by Charles Martin
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold
Walking in Tall Weeds by Robin W. Pearson
The Deadly Shallows by Dani Pettrey
Critical Alliance by Elizabeth Goddard
Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble
Inventions of the Heart by Mary Connealy
A Feeling of Home by Susan Anne Mason
Beyond the Desert Sands by Tracie Peterson
The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron
Veil of Winter by Melanie Dickerson
The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen

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12min
December 03, 2023 Episode 105: Award Winning Christian Historical Fiction Novels (part 1)
Here are some Christian historical fiction books that have won awards in the last few years.
Have you read any of these books? Let me know what you thought of them in the comments.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3CCIv7So5-Y
If you want more information about the books you can find it on my blog where you can also leave a comment: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/06/16/award-winning-christian-historical-fiction-books-part-1/
Award Winning Christian Fiction video playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgTzTE8OTm64GZULOkwUKGhT

Books Mentioned:
The White Rose Resists by Amanda Barrett
Things We Didn’t Say by Amy Lynn Green
A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M White
Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron
Becoming Mrs Lewis by Patti Callahan
Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette
The Solace of Water by Elizabeth Byler Younts
With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen

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11min
December 03, 2023 Episode 104: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (June 2022)
I’ve read quite a few Christian fiction, Christian nonfiction and other books lately. Here is what I thought of them.
Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them?
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ivVV4aJfCks
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/06/09/christian-book-reviews-and-other-recent-reads/
Books Mentioned:
The Sea of Adventure by Enid Blyton
One, Two, Buckle Me Shoe by Agatha Christie
The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright
Uncovering the Love of Jesus by Asheritah Ciuciu
Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie
Oathbound by Victoria McCombs
The Mystery of the Hidden House by Enid Blyton
Close to You by Kara Isaac
Five Go to Smuggler’s Top by Enid Blyton
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli
Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
You Were Made for This Moment by Max Lucado

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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20min
December 03, 2023 Episode 103: What I Want to Read in June (2022)
Here are all the Christian fiction and nonfiction books I’d like to read in June 2022.
What are you planning to read?
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6N247aZVB2s
You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/06/02/june-tbr-books-i-want-to-read-in-june-2022/
Books Mentioned:
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson
The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck
If I Run by Terri Blackstock
‘Til I Want No More by Robin W. Pearson
The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
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6min
December 01, 2023 Episode 102: New Christian fiction books releasing in June 2022
Here are some new Christian fiction books that I’ve found that release in June 2022 and are listed as Christian fiction on Amazon.
If you know of any more, please add them in the comments.
Which of these books would you read?
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/bfKaBcxt6bA
You can read the full book descriptions and leave a comment on my blog here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/05/19/christian-fiction-new-releases-june-2022/
Books Mentioned:
The Apostle’s Sister by Angela Hunt
Elysium Tide by James R. Hannibal
Sunburst by Susan May Warren
Free Fall by Nancy Mehl
Unfailing Love by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
In Honor’s Defense by Karen Witemeyer
A Time to Bloom by Lauraine Snelling
Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham
Long Way Home by Lynn Austin
I’ll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher
Shadow of Honor by Ronie Kendig

You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
...more
10min

FAQs about Christian Faith and Fiction:

How many episodes does Christian Faith and Fiction have?

The podcast currently has 261 episodes available.