Life-Changing Fiction

About Life-Changing Fiction

Life-Changing Fiction is where story meets truth. Each week, we dive deep into the novels, characters, and authors that have changed lives—exploring how fiction can stir the heart, wrestle with life’s hardest questions, and draw us closer to God. From redemptive love stories to epic journeys of faith, these conversations and book discussions aren’t afraid to go to the broken places and point toward hope. Whether you’re an avid Christian romance reader or simply hungry for stories that linger long after the last page, you’ll find a place here.

Publisher

McKenna Kyllo

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jan 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Biblical Masculinity, Femininity, Identity & Surrender | What I Hold by Emily Ann

   What does it really mean to be strong? And what happens when we stop looking to the world to define who we are and start looking to Christ? In this episode of Life-Changing Fiction, McKenna chats with author Emily Ann all about her novel What I Hold, the third book in the Valiant Devotion series. What I Hold invites readers to consider questions of identity, purpose, independence, family, faith, and what it means to live according to God's design rather than the world's definition of freedom. We talk about: The role of fathers in shaping identity Biblical masculinity vs. the world's definition of masculinity Biblical femininity vs. the world's definition of femininity What does true strength actually look like? Why we are only as strong as our relationship with Christ The difference between happiness and joy The danger of allowing culture to define our identity What it looks like to surrender to the Lord How Christian fiction can challenge the way we think about culture and faith Connect with Emily Ann Instagram: @authoremilyann (https://www.instagram.com/authoremilyann) What I Hold (https://a.co/d/02beELIX) Connect with McKenna Instagram: @mckennakyllobooks (https://www.instagram.com/mckennakyllobooks/) Grab McKenna's Free Novella: Beyond the Promise of Life (https://mckennakyllo.com/books-2/) Keywords: Christian fiction, Christian historical fiction, Emily Ann, What I Hold, Valiant Devotion, Christian books, Christian historical romance, biblical masculinity, biblical femininity, Christian femininity, Christian masculinity, Christian identity, finding identity in Christ, surrender to God, trusting God, Christian women, faith-based fiction, books about faith, Christian book podcast, Life-Changing Fiction, Christian romance books, historical Christian fiction

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Introducing Season 2 of Life-Changing Fiction

   Life-Changing Fiction is back and McKenna is so excited to share all that this next season will have in store for you. In this episode, McKenna discusses: The definition of Life-Changing Fiction The importance of rest and taking breaks Some of her favorite episodes from Season 1 What to expect from Season 2 Grab your free copy of Between the Ashes: A Dust Bowl Short Story (https://dl.bookfunnel.com/ifqkdb2017) If you are looking forward to this next season, go ahead hit Follow and rate this podcast so more listeners (ahem readers) like you can find it.

3. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Finding Clean Books for Teens | Amy C. Shaw on Love, Sax, and All That Jazz

   Enjoying the Podcast? If you loved this conversation with Amy C. Shaw, would you take a moment to support the show? Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen. Your review helps more readers discover faith-filled stories and meaningful conversations with Christian authors. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Life-Changing Fiction. New interviews feature authors whose books inspire deeper faith, spark thoughtful discussion, and point readers back to Christ. Share this episode with a friend, parent, librarian, teacher, or fellow book lover looking for clean, Christ-centered fiction for teens and adults. Together, we can help more readers discover stories that entertain, encourage, and glorify God. Thank you for being part of the Life-Changing Fiction community! Finding Clean Books for Teens | Amy C. Shaw on Love, Sax, and All That Jazz Looking for clean young adult fiction that entertains without compromising your values? In this episode of Life-Changing Fiction, author Amy C. Shaw joins McKenna to discuss her debut novel, Love, Sax, and All That Jazz, the power of storytelling, and why faith-centered fiction matters for today's teen readers. Amy shares her journey to publication, the importance of surrendering our plans to God, and how Christ remains at the center of both her life and her writing. We also explore the growing need for clean YA books and practical ways readers can support authors creating uplifting, faith-filled stories. Whether you're a parent searching for wholesome books for your teen, a reader who loves clean romance, or a writer pursuing God's calling, this conversation offers encouragement, inspiration, and a reminder that God's plans are always greater than our own. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why stories have the power to shape hearts Amy's inspiration behind Love, Sax, and All That Jazz Learning to surrender your dreams and expectations to God's plan Trusting God when your journey doesn't unfold the way you imagined Why Christ must remain the foundation of our lives and creative work The growing demand for clean young adult fiction What makes a YA novel both engaging and wholesome How parents can find clean book options for teen readers Practical ways readers can support clean fiction authors Grab Your Copy Here: Love, Sax, and All That Jazz on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Sax-All-That-Jazz-ebook/dp/B0GX2XSRYM) Follow Amy on Instagram: @acshawya (https://www.instagram.com/acshawya/) Grab McKenna's Free Ebook: Beyond the Promise of Life (https://BookHip.com/JXVFZGS) Connect with McKenna on Instagram: @mckennakyllobooks (https://www.instagram.com/mckennakyllobooks/) SEO Keywords: Christian YA fiction, clean YA books, clean young adult romance, Christian teen fiction, wholesome YA novels, faith-based fiction, Amy C. Shaw, Love Sax and All That Jazz, Christian book podcast, clean books for teens, Christian romance books, young adult Christian novels, faith-filled stories, Christian author interview, clean fiction recommendations, Christian coming-of-age stories, books that point to Christ, wholesome books for young readers.

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