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The Because Fiction Podcast

Exploring Christian Fiction from its early days to the most anticipated upcoming books. We love all fiction that points the reader to Jesus. Let"s talk books!

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Episode 506: A Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2026/01/12

The charming Amish district of Stoney Ridge has new residents. Listen in as Suzanne Woods Fisher and I chat about this latest book, A Hidden Hope, and the fun she had writing it. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Chats with Suzanne Woods Fisher are always lovely. We talked about this book and about her love of writing about outsiders and how they find their place in the world. A Hidden Hope by Suzanne Woods Fisher

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Episode:505 A Chat with Becca Wierwille

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2026/01/10

For those who loved Becca Wierwille's Road Trip series, she's back with chapter books for young readers--mysteries, no less! Listen in to see why I'm eager to read the Scout and Barnaby series myself. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Don't forget that book one, Book 1 The Case of the Four-Legged Friend just came out. You can get it on Kindle, paperback, or audiobook!!! The next book releases February 4th and the third

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Episode 504: A Chat with Julie Klassen

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2026/01/05

When I read that Julie Klassen's Whispers at Painswick Court was perfect for lovers of Austen and Agatha Christie, I knew this was the book for me, but the story of her visit to Painswick... yeah, sold me. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. After talking to Julie, I'm now eager to read the book, of course, but I want to go to Painswick, preferably in a Tardis about three years back. Because, come on

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Episode 503: A Chat with Megan Soja

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Don't know about you, but America's 250th anniversary has me a bit obsessed with finding all the best Christian fiction focused on the War for Independence. Megan Soja's Scars of the Revolution will definitely make my reading list. Listen in to hear why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. It's easy to forget just how torn this country was before it was even it's own country. Neighbors held opposing opinions (kind of like

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28:55

Episode 502: A Chat with Kelli Galyean

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/12/01

I'm a sucker for a Christmas play novel, and second chances? Listen in to see why I'm eager for Kelli Galyean's I Know the Feeling. #BecauseChristmas! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Don't we all know someone who doesn't know when to quit? The shock that comes the one time they could keep pushing... and don't? Yeah that! OY! I Know the Feeling by Kelli Galyean They say timing is everything. ER Nurse Maddie Reed is

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Episode 501: A Chat with Heidi Gray McGill

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/30

The only thing better than historical Christian fiction is possibly... historical Christian fiction at Christmas? One full of faith and possibility? Listen in as Heidi Gray McGill talk about her Discerning God's Best series and her new release, A Place to Belong. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Don't miss tomorrow's release Before We Belong--the PREQUEL to the whole series FREE from Heidi's WEBSITE. A Place to Belong by

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Episode 500: A Chat with Joy Crain

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/29

All authors put a bit of themselves in their books. They can't help it. But while chatting with author Joy Crain, I saw it in a whole new way. Her books in the Royals of Andelar series are her story--and not. But they are. Listen in to see what I mean and to hear her amazing life story. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What happens when an author lives where internet is tightly regulated? We get creative. My usual recording

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Episode 499: A Chat with Jessica Wakefield

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Author Jessica Wakefield has pulled together a Christmas romance extravaganza. Calling it "Gilmore Girls meets Romeo and Juliet" (sans unintentional death pact), Wakefield offers a Christmas party like no other. Listen in to see what I mean. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Full of fun tropes, It Shouldn't Be You is exactly what the Christmaws doctor ordered. It Shouldn't Be You by Jessica Wakefield To revive his

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Episode 498: A Chat with Sarah Hanks

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Nothing hurts more than family turning against you--unless it's God's family. Listen in as author Sarah Hanks and I talk about her Brave Authors anthologies, why she organized them, and more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Large publishing houses have to be careful with what they offer the public. Taking risks is a fine way to ensure they go under. But many readers want the tougher stories, the grittier, "this hurts but we

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41:05

Episode 497: A Chat with Michael E. Cafferky

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/26

In a world that says, "be silent about your faith," Michael E. Cafferky writes about one man who risks everything to be authentic and open about who he is in Christ. Listen in to learn more about Cafferky's inspiration and what's coming down the line. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Sometimes, life-altering moments show us just what is most important and changes our trajectory. But what if doing the right thing has further

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Episode 496: A Chat with Marline Williams

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Marline Williams' love for Jesus and His people shine through her Jesus Revolution romances. Listen in while we learn what Marline has in store next for her characters... in LONDON! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Had a great conversation about London in the seventies, how the Jesus People changed how the church looked to those outside, about atheism and so much more. Love the One You're With by Marline Williams To

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Episode 495: A Chat with Kay DiBianca

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Nothing pulls at my inner middle-grade than a good mystery, and Kay DiBianca provides that in spades! Listen in to learn what her young sleuths, Reen and Joanie, are up to next! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. After their success with the time capsule treasure, Reen and Joanie head off to "The Big Apple" for more adventures! Knights in Manhattan by Kay DiBianca WHO NEEDS ARMOR? TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS IN SNEAKERS TAKE ON

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Episode 494: A Chat with Terrie Todd

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/23

Not all historical fiction focuses on an actual person, but Terrie Todd found one amazing woman and her story set during WWII to bring to life through story. Listen in and learn why she wrote it and who this amazing woman was. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. WWII is full of incredible stories and has inspired some of fiction's greatest novels. Terrie Todd adds to her own collection of amazing WWII novels with the

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Episode 493: A Chat with D. T. Powell

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/22

There's so much pain in the world, and the church doesn't escape it. Whether "friendly fire" or abuse, people hurt, and the authors of Every Voice Heard decided to tackle it through story. Listen in as I chat with D. T. Powell about her story in the anthology. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Powell gives us her reasons and her heart behind her story of church hurt. Every Voice Heard by N. Y. Dunlap, D. T. Powell, and

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Episode 492: A Chat with J. A. Webb

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Secret police, an enslaved populace, a suppressed faith. Listen in to see what you can expect in J. A. Webb's next thriller in the Seeker Series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I want to say that when you look at the world today and compare it to Webb's Seeker Series, you can see where things could lead to. But it's not just today. Compare it to the 1950s or the 1910s or... or... or... Interregnum by J. A. Webb The

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Episode 491: A Chat with Tasha Hackett

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Looking for a cozy holiday read, Tasha Tackett's got you covered. Listen in while we talk about her Holidays in Hadley Springs series. Don't know about you, but Planning for Nickie sounds delightful. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. EEEP! I had a blast chatting with Tasha about her Hadley Springs series. I'm thinking we need to urge her to go on to do more than just major holidays. What about National Donut Day or Beach

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Episode 490: A Chat with Lori DeJong

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/15

After a pile of sweet romances, sometimes you need something with... teeth. You know? And what's better than a book with a bit of both? Listen in while Lori DeJong and I chat about Mistletoe and Malice! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This was such a fun conversation. And chatting about the fun of hiding from would-be abductors, reluctant bodyguards, and all the fun? How could it not be??? Mistletoe and Malice by

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Episode 489: A Chat with Rachel Hauck

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/14

What's better than a second-chance romance? Maybe one wrapped in a beautiful women's fiction story? Listen as Rachel Hauck and I chat about her latest book, The Sands of Sea Blue Beach. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Loves writing about characters healing their wounds and coming to the knowledge of Truth. Psst... don't miss Meet Me at the Starlight Inn, too! Sands of Sea Blue Beach by Rachel Hauck Can anything

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Episode 488: A Chat with Jane Kirkpatrick

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Writing with passion for women of the past, Jane Kirkpatrick is back with Across the Crying Sands, book one of The Women of Cannon Beach. Listen in to learn about the woman who inspired this book. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Women can be crazy resilient--using seemingly odd things to overcome difficulties. Taking on a mail route for mental health? Well, if that's what she needs, I'm all for it! I love the way Jane

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Episode 487: A Chat with Jenny Marceline

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/08

Chapter books about sharing Jesus with the world? Yes, please! Listen in as Jenny Marcelene and I chat about her new series and the heart behind her stories. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I keep thinking of this series as "Jumanji meets The Chosen Kids" but for new readers. How cool is that! Christmas is coming, and this would be a great stocking stuffer for a new reader in your life! The Dreamer by Jenny

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