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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Christian Faith and Fiction episodes:

November 25, 2023 Episode 81: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (December 2021)
Hi everyone
Here are the Christian fiction and nonfiction books that I’ve finished reading in November 2021. I read some books on Narnia, some Christian devotional books, as well as fantasy, historical fiction and contemporary romance.
Have you read any of these books?
Have you read any other good books recently?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/12/03/november-wrap-up-christian-book-reviews-fiction-and-nonfiction/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_ARguoiTaIc
Books mentioned:
A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White
Finding God in the Land of Narnia by Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware
A Family Guide to Narnia by Christin Ditchfield
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
The Heart of the Chronicles of Narnia by Thomas Williams
Shadow by Kara Swanson
Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
Christmas at the Circus by Joanne Bischof
Authentically, Uniquely You by Joyce Meyer

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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16min
November 23, 2023 Episode 80: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in December 2021
Here are the Christian fiction books that I could find that release in December 2021. They are mostly historical fiction with one fantasy book.
Do you know of any more Christian books releasing this month?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/25/new-christian-fiction-book-releases-december-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Vo-MHKDHcno

Books Mentioned:
Elinor by Shannon McNear
Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen
Proposing Mischief by Regina Jennings
The Finder of Forgotten Things by Sarah Loudin Thomas
Of Fire and Ash by Gillian Bronte Adams

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
November 23, 2023 Episode 79: What I Want to Read for Christmas and December (2021)
Here are all the books on my Christmas TBR. They are mostly Christian fiction.
If you know any other Christmas themed Christian books — especially historical, mystery or fantasy/sci-fi — please let me know in the comments.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/18/all-the-books-on-my-christmas-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rLHHgwQNPFI
Books mentioned:
A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (illustrations), Charles Santore
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren
Because of Bethlehem by Max Lucado
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie
Wolf Soldier by James R. Hannibal
Like a Silver Bell by Lindsay Harrel
The Nutcracker Suite by Chautona Havig
Once Upon a Christmas by Andrea Boyd, Mikal Dawn, Toni Shiloh, Angela Ruth Strong and Jaycee Weaver
Home for Christmas: The Christmas Lights Collection by Chautona Havig, Toni Shiloh, Cathe Swanson and Jaycee Weaver
The Christmas Heirloom by Karen Witemeyer, Kristi Ann Hunter, Sarah Loudin Thomas and Becky Wade
Christmas in Mistletoe Square by Pepper Basham, Cara Putman, Janine Rosche and Teresa Tysinger
Something Borrowed: Christmas Wedding Collection by Jaycee Weaver, Toni Shiloh, Mikal Dawn Teresa Tysinger and Andrea Boyd
Hearts Aglow: The Christmas Lights Collection by Toni Shiloh, Jaycee Weaver, Cathe Swanson and Chautona Havig
The Christmas Swap by Melody Carlson
Once Upon a Winter’s Heart by Melody Carlson
The Christmas Shoppe by Melody Carlson
A Cinderella Christmas by Amanda Tru
A Sugar Creek Christmas by Jenny B. Jones
A Caffeine Conundrum by Angela Ruth Strong
Christmas Dinner by Pat Simmons
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
November 23, 2023 Episode 78: Book Nostalgia Tag (November 2021)
This is the Book Nostalgia Tag. I was tagged to do this video by Cathryn at Read, Journal, Love. You can find her YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@ReadJournalLove?si=RpVEDLmS4y500iDC
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/12/book-nostalgia-tag/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/m5qgFaQM0I4
Prompts:
1. Oldest book from your life that you own
2. First loved library book
3. A book given to you
4. A book recommended to you
5. A buddy read book
6. A book(s) introduced at school
7. Genre that inspires nostalgia
8. Literary work that inspires nostalgia
9. Spiritual work that inspires nostalgia
10. Tag someone!
I tagged:
Celestria
https://youtube.com/channel/UCQBybawQWs1gYdg4CfkkDkg
Oceana Gotta Read Em All
https://youtube.com/c/OceanaGottaReadEmAll
Lovely Day With Holly
https://youtube.com/channel/UCa2RBA1NR8JYmPRcVXXR1zA

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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14min
November 22, 2023 Episode 77: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis Reading Vlog— A Christian Perspective on the Chronicles of Narnia
Here is the last instalment in my series — Reading the Chronicles of Narnia from a Christian Perspective — where I reread the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis looking for the parallels with the Bible and the Christian faith.
In this reading vlog I look at The Last Battle.
If you want to watch the other videos in this series you can find them here:
Chronicles of Narnia playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgRQVtZ5QKnLgbBVsRtQusJn
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/10/the-last-battle-a-christian-perspective-on-the-chronicles-of-narnia/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/qOXItuc81ZM
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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17min
November 22, 2023 Episode 76: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (November 2021)
Hi everyone
Here are some book reviews for the Christian books I’ve been reading recently, as well some other recent reads.
Let me know in the comments what you’ve been reading recently.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/05/christian-fiction-book-reviews-and-other-recent-reads/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/GH8OVSLTCx8
Books mentioned are:
The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
Chasing the White Lion by James R. Hannibal
We Are the Winter People by Jenny Rowbory
You Are Never Alone by Max Lucado
The Hollow by Agatha Christie
No Greater Love by A.W. Tozer
Finding the Peacemakers by Dan Morrice
To Save a King by Rachel Hauck
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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15min
November 22, 2023 Episode 75: What I Want to Read in November 2021
This month I need to finish several books so that I can start on the Christmas books I want to pick up in December. I have a number of Christian fiction and Christian nonfiction books that I still haven’t finished.
What are you hoping to read in November?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/28/november-tbr-finishing-all-the-books/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/9B8e-11QRIs
Books Mentioned:
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Shadow by Kara Swanson
A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White
Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
Authentically, Uniquely You by Joyce Meyer
A Family Guide to Narnia by Christin Ditchfield
Finding God in the Land of Narnia by Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware
The Heart of the Chronicles of Narnia by Thomas Williams

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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5min
November 18, 2023 Episode 74: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in November 2021
Hi everyone
Here are the Christian fiction books I could find that are releasing in November 2021.
Can you think of any more?
Books are in the following genres: historical fiction, mystery and suspense, romance, fantasy and sci-fi, true life.
Do you think you’ll read any of these books?
Books Mentioned:
Lost in Darkness by Michelle Griep
As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin
Every Word Unsaid by Kimberly Duffy
The Lost Dutchman’s Secret by Rebekah Jones
The Nutcracker’s Suite by Chautona Havig
Deadly Target by Elizabeth Goddard
Dead Fall by Nancy Mehl
Lights Out by Natalie Walters
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley
Stand by Me by Pat Simmons
Like a Silver Bell by Lindsay Harrel
Recorder by Cathy McCrumb
Carved in Ebony by Jasmine L. Holmes
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/christian-fiction-new-book-releases-november-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/pkP1kA2Bs_s
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
November 18, 2023 Episode 73: How Do I Deal With Bad News? Christian Faith Chat and Discussion (October 2021)
This month’s Christian Faith Chat and Discussion video is all about dealing with bad news.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/15/how-do-i-deal-with-bad-news-christian-faith-chat-and-discussion/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O1iuAbsBBVo
Do you have any examples of when you received bad news that you’d like to share and how did you react?
Was there anything that helped you come back to a place of faith and peace?
Would you have reacted in the way the Shunammite did when she lost her son?
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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17min
November 18, 2023 Episode 72: 20 Questions Tag (Book tag October 2021)
I was tagged by Celestria to do this tag. Here is her video: https://youtu.be/N-vSKaOE34w
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/07/20-questions-tag/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Xgc-ZVFKP0Y
Here are the 20 Questions to answer:
1. How many books is too many books in a series?
2. How do you feel about cliffhangers?
3. Hardcover or paperback?
4. Favourite book?
5. Least favourite book?
6. Love triangles, yes or no?
7. The most recent book you just couldn’t finish?
8. A book you’re currently reading?
9. Last book you recommended to someone?
10. Oldest book you’ve read? (Publication date)
11. Newest book you’ve read? (Publication date)
12. Favourite author?
13. Buying books or borrowing books?
14. A book you dislike that everyone else seems to love?
15. Bookmarks or dog-ears?
16. A book you can always reread?
17. Can you read while listening to music?
18. One POV or multiple POVs? (Point of view)
19. Do you read a book in one sitting or over multiple days?
20. Who do you tag?
I tag:
Ink and Page
https://youtube.com/channel/UCYgH8su_dN-TWJF11DKfXaA
Sierra Trotter
https://youtube.com/channel/UCnmkI2nqbW6d9DCHgd9DNMg
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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17min

FAQs about Christian Faith and Fiction:

How many episodes does Christian Faith and Fiction have?

The podcast currently has 261 episodes available.