Redeeming Lit: A Christian Fiction Podcast

Listeners, you know we can't resist a good Jane Austen retelling! 📚💕 And this time, we're heading South for a historical romance twist on the beloved Pride and Prejudice!

We're diving into The Heart of Bennet Hollow by Joanne Bischof DeWitt, and let's just say… we have THOUGHTS! 👀 Join us as we chat about all things Austen, romance, Southern charm, and how this reimagining brings a beloved classic to life in a whole new way.

Grab your sweet tea, settle in, and come along for the journey! ✨

Listeners, anyone in the mood for a fairy tale? ✨📚 We sure are! This week, we’re diving into Karen Witemeyer’s To Love a Beast—a reimagining of a classic tale with a Western twist.

Picture this: Beauty and the Beast… but in 1800s Texas. 🤠🌹 Join us for the wonderfully magical story of a beautiful, kind, and intelligent bookbinder and a man whose inner scars run even deeper than the ones on the outside. Can love see beyond shame and help heal the wounds we try hardest to hide? Tune in and find out!

Spoiler alert: there’s a fantastic HEA waiting at the end. 💕

Listeners, we’ve reached the end of the Belles of Lordsburg series—and we’re finishing on a winner! 🤠📚 We’re diving into The Outlaw’s Twin Sister by Stephen Bly, and there is SO much to talk about.

Join us as we head back to the Wild West one last time to chat about everything from Del Norte (our swoony hero 👀) to romance, adventure, Westerns, faith, and so much more. Saddle up, listeners—we’re giving Lordsburg one final yee haw! 🤠

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!