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 05, 2023 Episode 21: Christian Fiction Book Reviews (July and August 2020)
Here are the Christian Fiction books I’ve read recently in July and August 2020.
You can comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/08/12/christian-fiction-recent-reads-2020-5/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/gHv55abTL8A
Books Mentioned:
The Trouble With Love by Toni Shiloh
The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien
Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan

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
15min
November 04, 2023 Episode 20: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (July and August 2020)
Which Christian fiction books are you most excited about this summer?
Here is a link to my list of books releasing in July and August 2020, that I like the sound of: you can comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/06/26/christian-fiction-new-releases-july-august-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/wMQ0OnAuGVM
Books mentioned:
Under Scottish Stars by Carla Laureano
The Peasant’s Dream by Melanie Dickerson
The Truth About Fame by Toni Shiloh
The Price of Dreams by Toni Shiloh
Dust by Kara Swanson
To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck
Swift by RJ Anderson
How Sweet It Is by Robin Lee Hatcher
Sea Glass Castle by TI Lowe
A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson
Love and a Little White Lie by Tammy L Gray
Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks
Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason
Minutes to Die by Susan Sleeman
Fragments of Light by Michelle Phoenix
Vying for the Viscount by Kristi Ann Hunter

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
13min
November 04, 2023 Episode 19: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Reading Log (May 2020)
Here are my thoughts on the Christian fiction books I’ve read recently.
You can find out more about these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/05/28/reading-vlog-recent-reads-3-christian-fiction-and-lotr/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/1TEJZd9RRu4
Books mentioned:
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
The Solid Grounds Coffee Company by Carla Laureano
The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien
Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble
The Fifth Avenue Story Society 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
...more
14min
November 04, 2023 Episode 18: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (May and June 2020)
These are some of the Christian fiction books releasing in May and June 2020.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the dates may change. Certainly in the UK I can’t get hold of any newly released books because Amazon has (quite rightly) prioritised shipping food and medical supplies.
You can find more information about these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/04/30/christian-fiction-new-releases-may-to-june-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Da5HklBkQIM

Books mentioned:
A Mosaic of Wings by Kimberly Duffy
Stay With Me by Becky Wade
Of Literature and Lattes by Katherine Reay
The Story Hunter by Lindsay A. Franklin
Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson
A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden
The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey
Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes

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
9min
November 04, 2023 Episode 17: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Reading Log (March 2020)
Hi everyone! This is my Christian fiction reading vlog for February and March. As you’ll see I read several books in February and then Coronavirus hit the country and everything has been up in the air. I pray that you are all safe. We are in isolation here.
Let me know how you’re doing and what you’re currently reading in the comments.
Find out more and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/christian-fiction-reading-vlog-february-march-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/qQYZe7iZBS8
Books mentioned:
Books I’ve read:
The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson
The Piper’s Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson
The Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse (skim read)
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse (skim read)
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Books I’m currently reading:
The Solid Grounds Coffee Company by Carla Laureano
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson

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
16min
November 04, 2023 Episode 16: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (March and April 2020)
Here are some new Christian fiction books releasing in March and April 2020.
You can find out more and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/christian-fiction-new-releases-march-to-april-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/5dNuMWMNdpg
Which of these books interest you the most?
Books mentioned:
Chasing the White Lion by James R Hannibal
The Happy Camper by Melody Carlson
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
For Whom the Sun Sings by WA Fulkerson
Beach Haven by TI Lowe
The Socialite by J’Nell Ciesielski
The Joy of Falling by Lindsay Harrel
Mortal Sight by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

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
11min
November 04, 2023 Episode 15: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Reading Log (January 2020)
This month I’ve read some good Christian books. I’ve been ill more than I’d like but here’s my January reading vlog and wrap up.
You can find out more about the books I’ve read and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/02/07/january-christian-fiction-vlog-and-wrap-up/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/8dzAEynrtBE
Links I mentioned —:
The Read Scripture App
https://www.readscripture.org/
The Bible Project
https://thebibleproject.com/
The Bible Project YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/jointhebibleproject
Jenna Van Mourik’s interview with Mesu Andrews
https://youtu.be/q1zqrq-WHqU
Books mentioned:
The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron
On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna M. White
Of Fire and Lions by Mesu Andrews
She Prays by Debbie Lindell
Also mentioned:
The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson
The Piper’s Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson
The One Year Bible Illustrated NIV
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
26min
November 03, 2023 Episode 14: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (January and February 2020)
There are loads of Christian fiction books coming out in January and February 2020. I’ve picked eight of them to talk about. These are the ones that really interest me from their Goodreads’ descriptions.
You can find links to these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/christian-fiction-new-releases-january-february-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/eacjKis72Gw
Which books are you most looking forward to in January and February?

Books mentioned:
On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna M. White
The Solid Grounds Coffee Company by Carla Laureano
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli
Veiled in Smoke by Jocelyn Green
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar
The Vault Between Spaces by Chawna Schroeder

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
14min
November 03, 2023 Episode 13: Christian Fiction Books I’ve Read Recently (December 2019)
This is something new for me. I’ve kept a vlog throughout December of my thoughts on the Christian fiction books I’ve been reading and the ideas on Christian faith that they inspired.
You can find more information about the books I’ve mentioned and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/01/03/december-vlog-and-wrap-up/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/weK3nxyJzy0
Let me know what you think of the new format.
Do you have any reading plans for January?
#tistheseasonathon vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ntdU8p1SA
Daughter of Increase channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoV2cT-BuGytejEcebuGpYw
Quilting, Beauty and Books Christmas Eve tag - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gd27p5mtEQ

Books mentioned:
Christmas in Winter Hill by Melody Carlson
Like a Winter Snow by Lindsay Harrel
The End of the Magi by Patrick W. Carr
The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock
The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

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
26min
November 03, 2023 Episode 12: New Year’s Resolutions Book Tag (December 2019)
Today I’m going to be doing the New Year’s Resolutions Book Tag.
I first saw this tag on Heather’s channel Bookables here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsCQYbvUFq4
You can comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/12/30/new-years-reading-resolutions-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/dxd55c-FOi0
Questions:
Q1: An author you’d like to read (that you’ve never read before)
Q2: A book you’d like to read
Q3: A classic you’d like to read
Q4: A book you’d like to re-read
Q5: A book you’ve had for ages and want to read
Q6: A big book you’d like to read
Q7: An author you’ve previously read and want to read more of
Q8: A book you got for Christmas and would like to read
Q9: A series you want to read (start and finish)
Q10: A series you want to finish that you’ve already started
Q11: Do you set reading goals? If so how many books do you want to read next year?
Q12: Any other reading goals?

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
11min

FAQs about Christian Faith and Fiction:

How many episodes does Christian Faith and Fiction have?

The podcast currently has 261 episodes available.