We are the Lit Ladies: Three writers and moms exploring how to live out our faith in our literary lives. We span the country–from the coasts to the midwest—and with different stages of life, careers, and favorite genres, we are sure to cover the literary landscape.
In every episode, we’ll discuss books we love, reading life, and writing craft, using the Bible as our guide for beauty, goodness, and truth.
New episodes drop every other Friday!
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Join our discussion with author and apologist James Finke. We take a deep dive into both fiction and nonfiction and discuss James’ writing journey and the heart and motive behind his work. His passion for apologetics and the ministry of writing will encourage both readers and writers. He shares a few apologetics tips, how he wrote a story for his wife, and why he started his own publishing company.
Bonus! James put together a helpful resource for writers who want to get stories into the world to bring glory to the Lord. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode.
James Finke website (https://authorjamesfinke.com/)
You Don't Need a Ph.D to Find God by James Finke (https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-don-t-need-a-ph-d-to-find-g-o-d-james-finke/0d1b41ac9bbe29a3?ean=9798227172624&affiliate=118489)
Still Judas by James Finke (https://www.amazon.com/Still-Judas-Christian-fiction-Screwtape-ebook/dp/B0H4WXMKWN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=78AGKPH5A6ZV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J5jOBHAFTDyoC6ySQt4ttpEvxnre3qxeG4qcwq-YM5J2oLndJHSygAqyLmdn3wrOkmMOe4T2rYstmRfTOyJLmmyQUwJivSowzYUYtAijO6TP8p3XioSlDSAKD7k8P1vo-6uL2GxohAaNTrBA3jcIEHYF4ab47Ym2ejmtOgJ5FiPhuLK4CQ7c1QYEZhsVZuL_2CX-KEN0yGuzndt464rtGtRiuDQLBOyC7ayYJvLvF0Q.vzA68yW0BiACujWbKY6fLfPvgZVpsAhGkik-w7L_jyQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=james+finke&qid=1789348653&sprefix=james+fink%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1)
Writing Toolkit by James Finke featured on the Lit Ladies Podcast (https://authorjamesfinke.com/litladies/)
Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation-ebook/dp/B01863JLK2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19B0P6ENZE1T8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ApDtVFuKCGgzx75HA-hINOj98kISXUcMPy4KT9FEte-K_7kUdNXxqeWaF946maA_The2Z034APUbSmEDn1z0A3uXKY0aZ2FC0Jm_u36iUDJtd-HlpPKd2rGTI9sEUxfcK8cECFQuXW3393259bBPSK7b4FbNQDPjt_TqAQwQm9MCgUmwEYpcTUzqc14KERB6TQh88alHd5d2iKbkvd0502rRTEfw6vWF07oxxCAO-_Y.M9BisheVQelJqOZ5JR7txEDpxCh5vSMcgHAnqF4SHHc&dib_tag=se&keywords=case+for+christ&qid=1789907462&sprefix=case+for+christ%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1)
I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman L. Geisler and and Frank Turek (https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1433580756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M71P0U0U9P8D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qoSv0aFumt97FfiT7tNpBTmQ2SyV5py4ZNG89b0HoS7Vu5Cpnj6vrk8mYGi_FYT8_Bi_GEa5Tc--nJ8q6f3oqwIQBcOn60f_4IEmeniTpaJg568U3QUczoiBuBuOntl9rIemAfTjqLoOz_vHEXw0Aw1vSwBBDMXCCQR78yl0fiO-azf8oXQmF6NtgJ1k-IdgUfAARJDPaeTQVSfHRtwPjIhPoua3466IhiVaIbPk04o.rb6P8NFaDX0rrh4Sx9EXZGj83GA1NGd-754wkN0vbIQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=i+don%27t+have+enough+faith+to+be+an+atheist&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1789907505&sprefix=I+don%27t+have+en%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1)
Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner WallaceMere Christianity by C.S. Lewi (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830785302/?bestFormat=true&k=cold%20case%20christianity&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k0_1_12_de&crid=3TXM5VQJ45DM7&sprefix=cold%20case%20ch)s
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-Senior-Tempter-Corrupt-ebook/dp/B0H4NLZ27L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SUDVLEUSGLRR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gTP0MVnMbZtQjI3A644gVzt6qY6-cLObhZLElyTh2abN5YYA6pSn4EYxoOszWjFuQC1xvBPAYWcP4WM0t3RKUXw5mxwQF-z_1CkBZjoUwGiEp121uWpKjoNvO-3kDq_B20Sae9TNxfdEaeE5ZEgfL54a_0uWJO3Q7a9WoY_TpcMyQRhPLEhDI4agGxStHfydctOpHrDkVa4qD0snWmeEriPlVb_0Tx_Mftmd2F7jI_A.5F1S3RSiWjpNkOrXUEItpLKz0hlItFd75hyZpl6xQa0&dib_tag=se&keywords=screwtape+letters+by+c.s.+lewis&qid=1789909060&s=books&sprefix=screwtape%2Cstripbooks%2C176&sr=1-1)
The Science of Near-Death Experiences by John C. Hagan, III (https://www.amazon.com/Science-Near-Death-Experiences-John-Hagan/dp/0826221033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29UDYYY6DFDSQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RqspjQB7rkuyEEAIa5ZSJYn5R_w7NoerHzBusSVj-7mFjXDh3plyGL7Zk9egdOHgUWwBt7l9OllIMk1uY57adFhmJ0tdSwSivZHeGlpEYClTQGdgFRWqXBE2o0MmUmHqMNd9pcfnAcgWUam-osH8sO608mhWNqjeJ6-hcexTDqGuBZPEKrluiuSiR7t0NjLQsYtwAoSo59U9YPMl41ieLgiLKSKhcFs6Xu1EHWVRaKg.btFm-VHOtKFOpr4GnsV5aH37MqOlfqtQJzrl-wEpJWk&dib_tag=se&keywords=science+of+near+death+experiences+book&qid=1789911693&s=books&sprefix=science+of+near+death+experiences+book%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1)
The Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization by Vishal Mangalwadi (https://www.amazon.com/Book-that-Made-Your-World/dp/1595555455/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T2W5AZRCUUSG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1r9-9QjRaVOxbMR8poqekz42kfXhKA3Dp3bVCpbdwg9X9verw0-Iahfbdkx3rBMXUL6SWOC_HgWzH2CWI0i7hrowEbQmYq87k5i8PCMcjbWLZZPgTyIBDS-UlZ_7edQOL_hBl9zDQ3I2EPHCQ0PpjqoH9pFefANs5I_2LoJoqX2h6Ozqr6KBiYc6hknUK1jvwzYH6qBKNNUbNf7zCDH-bjuvhwPojlX196Rqa2W0hSE.35AYbHg4SOo-zDNQ1nQ9mtoYBjqm2c6j2wEBHx88olo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+book+that+made+your+world&qid=1789912339&s=books&sprefix=the+book+that+made+your+world%2Cstripbooks%2C168&sr=1-1)
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2 Oct 2026
S3 E3 The Art of Co-writing with Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood
Join us for this very special conversation with TWO amazing authors, Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood ,as we discuss their newest release, Deadly Charade. We peel back the curtain on the art of cowriting a series: brainstorming, plotting, editing, and keeping track of all the details! You'll hear the inspiration behind the series, how they researched the FBI details, and even some fascinating perspective from Lynette, who is both an author AND an agent.
Don't miss this episode! For up to date information, sign up for each newsletter:
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Purchase Deadly Charade (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX2KXKXM?lv=shuf&crid=29BREDKO76Y3N&keywords=deadly+charade&sprefix=deadly+charad%2Caps%2C246&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9BUpPvbLek2cBKNjbj1UpeGmY-Vt9jMV3OQZ__ZLZVRuxHnCj51rA4khQxszuy3vCnjjtQUGO2JLbnWlgecPKtqP_awwwhiFarTkZGDsCm7cImD5M82VBGUrzMSVOlT-Di0tblNFM3QBVL3XEMuHdEDp_M7m62STfPPOkrgTp7X03t8VTqjq_Uml0OxxUXx0AzOPyw6QIhODIFTSmRf_XERQ7YRKBm4co6TU5UX4hu0.sBlrVNnlBPvVBYShBs8e8IVI_GghbzPCYxGr0UvK2eI&qid=1790521883&sr=8-1&channelId=500&ref_=sr_1_1&plpRedirect=mhFallback)Here!
Kelly Underwood has a fall giveaway pack: Details Here! (https://kellyunderwoodauthor.com/giveaway/)
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Linked Books/Resources:
Elite Guardians Series (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NYMMXQQ?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback)
The Story Equation by Susie May Warren (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWXKLZV?lv=shuf&psc=1&s=books&crid=2ZDXK2NHHHI6P&keywords=story+equation&sprefix=story+equation%2Cstripbooks%2C185&dib_tag=se&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zPxA42_dK_3Ijq2w3v0eu7OChzfqlUehrG8RO1I5vpEomxr59CBdZvrVxCgVwue9D4U9RmrLy3Z0uwt6Qs7lMMsUuQ2IC54KbUGs5urJKwC7N9kU3OoeU0SPuGPxuAn7lo03whaP2t2kGTA8HXJ-Ke-0feod48jS4IsLCwMgjf0nA1QUkZVlv_PVvdkUAhoPGKCEiFancgJxCyDtI_GeqGg8DX65_PXkrhmwFSu3Z7w.eeaMPKa2xaHeTOrdP0Y8XUZ8FQGplSQhspSRqUaUSLw&qid=1790522917&sr=1-1-spons&channelId=500&ref_=sr_1_1_sspa&plpRedirect=mhFallback)
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody (https://savethecat.com/products/books/save-the-cat-writes-a-novel)
Novel Crafter (https://type.ai/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23871897507&utm_term=novelcrafter&utm_content=810051630406&utm_id=196918574316&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23871897507&gbraid=0AAAAApm_AiYusMbHAUQkkMKotgbXXCIXg&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5vLVBhCiARIsAD56SFJV24p_AFoPfADFmuQ_6JnBUO--BvlWrucp_s7x25FRf5s72Y9nQ58aAp2TEALw_wcB)
18 Sept 2026
S3 E2 History and Heart with Heidi Gray McGill
Join us as we talk to Heidi Gray McGil, an award-winning author of Christian historical and contemporary romance. Her stories carry readers through heartbreak, healing, and the moments where grace breaks through.
We talk about her writing journey, her heart for her readers, and how she keeps all of her stories straight. You won't want to miss Heidi share how she has overcome struggles and how she pours hope into her books!
Find Heidi Here: https://heidigraymcgill.com/ (https://heidigraymcgill.com/)
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