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Christian Fiction o’ Clock episodes
- Tessa Afshar in conversation with Rume: How Stories Shape Faith Across Generations and Cultures
Tessa chats with Rume about her writing process and her new book, The Palace Spy. She also gives some advice aspiring writers.
Tessa’s website: https://tessaafshar.com/
Rume’s website: https://rumeemmaokerhe.com/
29 min - Writing Compelling Historical Fiction for Today’s Christians: Rume in Conversation with Heather
In this episode of Christian Fiction O’Clock, Rume Emma-Okerhe welcomes author Heather Kaufman to discuss the art of writing compelling biblical and historical fiction for modern Christian readers. Heather shares what first drew her to historical fiction, how she moved from contemporary fiction into biblical storytelling, and why she believes stories set in biblical times still speak powerfully to today’s struggles. Together, they explore the value of immersive research, the challenge of crafting authentic Bible characters, and the importance of balancing creative imagination with reverence for Scripture. Heather also offers encouragement for aspiring Christian writers and explains why her deepest goal is always to point readers back to Jesus.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
00:32 - Heather's inspiration for writing biblical fiction
01:09 - The personal love for historical fiction and God's calling
02:32 - How biblical fiction builds faith through immersive storytelling
03:16 - Heather's journey from contemporary to biblical fiction
04:47 - Relevance of biblical stories to today's challenges
05:54 - Exploring universal human struggles across eras
08:23 - Surprising facts uncovered during research
09:11 - The research process: online, books, and travel insights
11:11 - Preparing to write: Deep research and foundational reading
12:36 - Balancing historical detail with narrative flow
13:34 - Crafting authentic, relatable Bible characters
14:09 - Tips for new Christian writers entering biblical fiction
16:17 - Honoring scripture while engaging imagination
17:27 - The importance of scripture in dialogue and character development
18:35 - Boldness in storytelling while respecting the Word
20:13 - Practical advice for aspiring biblical fiction authors
21:56 - Using translations and engaging with the Bible’s language
22:33 - Encouragement for hesitant Christian fiction readers
23:02 - Centering Christ in every story
23:48 - The ultimate goal: inspiring love for Jesus through storytelling
24:25 - Connecting with Heather and finding her online
Connect with Heather: https://www.hmkstories.com/
Connect with Rume: https://rumeemmaokerhe.com/
21 min - Addressing Real Life Issues through Fiction: Rume Emma-Okerhe in conversation with Jenny Erlingsson
In this episode of the Christian Fiction o’ Clock podcast, Rume and Jenny chat about Jenny’s new book, Almost by Design, and Rume’ s debut novel, Rains of Mercy. They talk about how readers can find solace in God through fiction.
Connect with Rume & Jenny via their websites:
https://jennyerlingsson.com
https://rumeemmaokerhe.com
20 min - Writing clean, engaging Christian romance. Iyanuoluwa Olorede’s chat with Rume Emma-Okerhe
In a world where romance is interpreted in different lights, how do Christian romance authors write stories that point people to Jesus?
Connect with Iyanuoluwa on her website https://iyanuoluwaolorode.com.ng
Connect with Rume on her website
https://rumeemmaokerhe.com/
21 min - Author chat with Enewerome: God and Fiction
On this episode Christian Fiction o’ Clock, Enewerome and Rume chat about their Christian walk and their author journeys. They also show how the themes in their new books apply to everyday Christian living.
49 min - 20 min
- Daughter of BeninLisa knows she must exploit her husband’s frivolities, plunge into the dangerous waters of the abolition movement, while subtly propagating the message of redemption in Benin - the land of her birth and heart. She is about to reach a headway when her hideous past calls, threatening to hamper both her secret quests and her husband’s reputation in society.23 min
- One Christmas to Remember Again🎄When Fanny gets wrongly joined at a mass Christmas wedding her life takes an ugly spin, but uncovered truths soon birth the unexpected.20 min
- By the Rivulet of GraceMiriam must find a way out of slavery or otherwise birth her child into the very life she has always detested. But at the face of death, she yields to her mother’s words and does the incredible.14 min
- Oceans BeyondJeremy must find his wife in Birmingham, England, but the ghosts of his past stand in his way. Could his quest for a godly woman remain futile despite the truth of God’s word?22 min
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