In this episode, we discuss our opinions on the state of Christian fiction. We cover a brief history of Christian fiction, talk what trends we're liking, and cast our hopes and predictions for the market! Where did it start? How has it changed? Does it need to have a salvation narrative to be considered Christian? Listen to this week's episode to hear our thoughts.

Spoiler! We want more romantasy!

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Want to check out the books we mention?

When Calls The Heart, Janette Oke

This Present Darkness, Frank Peretti

Ted Dekker

Grace Livingston Hill

The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien

Redeeming Love and The Mark of the Lion, The Atonement Child, Francine Rivers

A Midnight Dance, Joanna Davidson Politano

He Should Have Told The Bees, Amanda Cox

Becky Wade

The Destiny Trilogy, A.C. Williams

Stats, data, and research articles can be found here:

Bestsellers:

https://christianbookexpo.com/bestseller/fiction.php?id=0924

https://christianbookexpo.com/bestseller/fiction.php?id=BO23

Data:

https://www.circana.com/intelligence/press-releases/2024/adult-fiction-outperforms-the-u-s-book-market-in-2023-circana-reports/

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/91845-redefining-christian-fiction.html

https://wng.org/articles/the-lost-realm-of-christian-sci-fi-and-fantasy-1725932830

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2023/12/christian-fiction-finally-has-issues-messy-clean/