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FamilyFiction·Hosted by Jaime Vaughn·10 episodes

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Christian Fiction Bookshelf is a quick, author-focused show for readers who want to keep up with Christian fiction without a long time commitment. Host Jaime Vaughn talks with novelists, classicists, and book-world guests about new releases, faith-shaped reading, romance, suspense, historical fiction, and family reading life. It is a good fit for Christian readers, homeschool families, book club members, and anyone who likes hearing the story behind a book before choosing what to read next.

Episodes

15 min
Apr 1, 2026
Nadya Williams on Rediscovering the Classics Through Faith | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 50

The FamilyFiction Christian Bookshelf Podcast is back, and host Jaime Vaughn returns with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Nadya Williams of Christians Reading Classics. In this episode, Nadya shares her passion for classical literature and offers a fresh perspective on why ancient Greek and Roman works still matter for Christian readers today. Drawing from her background as a classicist, author, and homeschool mom, Nadya explains how reading the classics can deepen our understanding of Scripture, sharpen critical thinking, and even reignite a sense of awe for the gospel. She unpacks the concept of “chronological snobbery,” explores how early Christians engaged with pagan literature, and provides practical guidance for introducing these timeless works to children in age-appropriate ways. Whether you’ve always found the classics intimidating or you’re looking for meaningful ways to engage your family in deeper reading, this episode offers encouragement and practical insight. Nadya also shares how her book Christians Reading Classics serves as a helpful guide for parents, homeschoolers, and everyday readers who want to rediscover the beauty and value of ancient literature through a Christian lens. The post Nadya Williams on Rediscovering the Classics Through Faith | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 50 appeared first on Family Fiction.

Sep 3, 2025
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10 min
Oct 16, 2024
Angela Ruth Strong | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 50

In Chapter 50 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Angela Ruth Strong talks to us about her new Kregel Publications release Fiancé Finale. Fiancé Finale Angela Strong Kregel Publications Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance Release Date: October 22, 2024 Book Summary: Charlie Newberg is sure about one thing: Nicole Lemaire is the woman God wants him to marry. There’s a slight problem, though—he’s already left her once. The day before their wedding. To make a documentary. But he’s got a plan. The marketing firm she works for is the ideal choice for promoting his new film. Collaborating will give him the perfect chance to propose again, so he conspires with her boss to make sure she runs the campaign for the same kind of documentary Charlie left her—basically at the altar—for. Despite Nicole’s resistance, the two work well together. But Charlie’s going to need more than teamwork to convince the jilted bride to give him a second chance. In fact, he might need to fall in love in a way he’s never really understood. The post Angela Ruth Strong | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 50 appeared first on Family Fiction.

11 min
Feb 20, 2024
Sara Brunsvold | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 49

In Chapter 49 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Sara Brunsvold talks to us about her new Revell release The Divine Proverb of Streusel. The Divine Proverb of Streusel Sara Brunsvold Revell Genres: Contemporary, Women’s Fiction Release Date: January 16, 2024 ISBN-10: ‎0800742990 ISBN-13: ‎978-0800742997 Book Summary: Shaken by her parents’ divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle’s farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She’ll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is a past she barely knows. Among her late grandmother’s belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with handwritten German recipes and wise sayings pulled from the book of Proverbs. With each recipe she makes, she invites locals to the family table to hear their stories about the town’s history, her ancestors–and her estranged father. What started as a cathartic way to connect to her heritage soon becomes the means through which she learns how the women before her endured–with the help of their cooking prowess. Nikki realizes how delicious streusel with a healthy dollop of faith can serve as a guide to heal wounds of the past.   BUY BOOK IN FAMILYFICTION STORE BUY BOOK ON AMAZON   The post Sara Brunsvold | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 49 appeared first on Family Fiction.

7 min
Dec 5, 2023
Amanda Barrat | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 48

In Chapter 48 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Amanda Barratt talks to us about her new Revell release The Warsaw Sisters This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence. Follow Amanda Barratt: https://amandabarratt.net/ The Warsaw Sisters A Novel of WWII Poland Amanda Barratt Revell Genres: WWII Fiction, Historical Release Date: November 7, 2023 ISBN-10: ‎ 0800741714 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0800741716 Click HERE to buy on Amazon Click HERE to buy in FamilyFiction Store The post Amanda Barrat | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 48 appeared first on Family Fiction.

19 min
Nov 8, 2023
Jen Turano | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 47

In Chapter 47 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Jen Turano talked to us about her new Bethany House release To Spark a Match. This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers. Follow Jen Turano: https://jenturano.com To Spark a Match Matchmakers Series #2 Jen Turano Bethany House Genres: Historical Romance Release Date: November 14, 2023 ISBN-10: ‎0764240218 ISBN-13: ‎978-0764240218 Click HERE to buy on Amazon Click HERE to buy in FamilyFiction Store. The post Jen Turano | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 47 appeared first on Family Fiction.

6 min
Oct 24, 2023
Elizabeth Goddard | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 46

In Chapter 46 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Elizabeth Goddard talked to us about her new Revell release ‘Shadows at Dusk.’ This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence. Follow Tosca Lee: https://ElizabethGoddard.com Shadows at Dusk Missing in Alaska Series #2 Elizabeth Goddard Revell Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Romantic Suspense Release Date: October 17, 2023 ISBN-10: ‎0800742052 ISBN-13: ‎978-0800742058 Buy in the FF Store: Buy on Amazon The post Elizabeth Goddard | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 46 appeared first on Family Fiction.

16 min
Aug 29, 2023
Tracie Peterson & Kimberly Woodhouse | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 45

In Chapter 45 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse talked to us about their new Bethany House release The Heart’s Choice. SBN-10: ‎0764238973 ISBN-13: ‎978-0764238970 Book Summary: They must uncover the truth before it’s buried forever. After witnessing a wrongful conviction as a young girl, Rebecca Whitman—the first female court reporter in Montana–is now determined to defend the innocent. During a murder trial, something doesn’t sit well with her about the case, but no one except the handsome new Carnegie librarian will listen to her. Librarian Mark Andrews’s father sent him to college hoping he would take over the business side of the family ranch, but Mark would rather wrangle books than cows. When a patron seeks help with research in hopes of proving a man’s innocence, Mark is immediately drawn to her and her cause. In a race against time, will Rebecca and Mark find the evidence they need–and open their hearts to love—before it’s too late CLICK TO BUY The post Tracie Peterson & Kimberly Woodhouse | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 45 appeared first on Family Fiction.

13 min
Aug 21, 2023
Leslie Gould | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 44

In Chapter 44 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Leslie Gould talks to us about her new release ‘A Brighter Gold.’ A Brighter Dawn Amish Memories Series #1 Leslie Gould Bethany House Genres: Amish Romance Release Date: March 28, 2023 ISBN-10: ‎ 0764240242 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0764240249 Book Summary: Ivy Zimmerman is successfully navigating her life as a young Mennonite woman, one generation removed from her parents’ Old Order Amish upbringing. But when her parents are killed in a tragic accident, Ivy’s way of life is upended. As she deals with her grief, her sisters’ needs, and her Dawdi and Mammi’s strict rules, Ivy finds solace in both an upcoming trip to Germany for an international Mennonite youth gathering and in her great-aunt’s story about Clare Simons, another young girl who visited Germany in the late 1930s. As Ivy grows suspicious that her parents’ deaths weren’t, in fact, an accident, she gains courage from what she learns of Clare’s time in pre-World War II Germany. With her great-aunt’s encouragement, Ivy seeks justice for her parents, her sisters, and herself. Buy A Brighter Dawn from the FF Store HERE Buy A Brighter Dawn from Amazon: The post Leslie Gould | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 44 appeared first on Family Fiction.

10 min
Jul 24, 2023
Dani Pettrey | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 43

In Chapter 43 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Dani Pettrey talks to us about her new release ‘The Shifting Current.’ This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by: Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, Dani Pettrey. Dani has has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Follow Dani Pettrey: https://www.danipettrey.com The Shifting Current A Coastal Guardian Novella Dani Pettrey Independent Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Romantic Suspense Release Date: June 2023 ASIN: ‎ B0B6WY9JPM ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8218021306 Buy on Amazon The post Dani Pettrey | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 43 appeared first on Family Fiction.

10 min
Jun 29, 2023
Rachel Hauck | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 42

In Chapter 42 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Rachel Hauck talks to us about her new Bethany House release The Best Summer of Our Lives. This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers. Follow Rachel Hauck: https://rachelhauck.com The Best Summer of Our Lives Rachel Hauck Bethany House Genres: Romance Release Date: June 27, 2023 ISBN-10: ‎0764240978 ISBN-13: ‎978-0764240973 Buy in FamilyFiciton store Buy on Amazon The post Rachel Hauck | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 42 appeared first on Family Fiction.

12 min
Jun 12, 2023
Jaime Jo Wright | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 41

In Chapter 41 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Jaime Jo Wright talks to us about her new Bethany House release The Vanishing at Castle Moreau. The post Jaime Jo Wright | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 41 appeared first on Family Fiction.

11 min
Jun 6, 2023
Karen Witemyer | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 40

In Chapter 40 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Karen Witemeyer talks to us about her new Revell release Fairest of Hopewhich. This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers. Follow Karen Witemeyer: https://www.karenwitemeyer.com Fairest of Heart Texas Ever After Series #1 Karen Witemeyer Bethany House Genres: Historical Romance Release Date: June 6, 2023 ISBN-10: ‎ 0764240412 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0764240416 Buy in FamilyFiction Store Buy on Amazon The post Karen Witemyer | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 40 appeared first on Family Fiction.

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