Apr 21, 2020
Definition of "Redemptive Fiction" for the purposes of this podcast: Redemptive fiction is fiction in which one or more characters have a transformation in some part of their lives.
Four kinds of redemptive fiction.
1. SALVATION.
- All In by L.K. Simonds. The video I mentioned.
- The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan.
- Not My Will by Francena Arnold
- Mission Hollywood by Michelle Keener.
- Thatcher Sisters series by Beth Vogt
My books with conversion as an important part of the story.
2. “Worldly Past”
Blog post that sparked this episode:
Okay, excellent examples of this kind of redemptive arc are…
-
Mercy’s
Fight by Tammy L. Gray
Review/interview with Matt here. - Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
- Shadows over England series by Roseanna M. White
My strongest “worldly to saved” redemption arc.
Books recommended to me:
When Hearts Collide by Sara Beth Williams.
3. Personal Redemption
- The Forgiving Hour by Robin Lee Hatcher
- Out of North Korea by Alana Terry
- Found Treasure by Grace Livingston Hill
- Delayed Justice by Cara Putman
- Charles Martin and his books--in particular, The Water Keeper.
- Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette.
- Grayfox by Michael Phillips (and probably anything by him!)
- The "Grace books" by Christine Dillon.
My strongest personal redemption books would be:
4. Symbolic
Eustace in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
David Rawlings' Books:
James L. Rubart
My books with symbolic redemptive elements:
The Journey of Dreams Series
Recommended to me books and authors.
- Joy Ohagwu
- Robert Whitlow (time to rediscover him)
- Valley of Shadows by Candace West.
- Homestands by Sally Bradley,
Blog post on the future of Christian fiction/
Sponsor:
This week, I'm sponsoring the podcast with a spotlight on Alana Terry's Whispers of Refuge series. Purchases help fund the escape of refugees from North Korea. Box set of the series can be found HERE.