What in the World is Christian Fiction? | Karen Kingsbury & Francine Rivers

Today on the show, Karen welcomes friend and author, Francine Rivers, and they share the story of how they became friends and colleagues. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story! Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life!
On her first ever podcast, Karen hopes and prays throughout these episodes you'll see yourself in the stories she shares.Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! Come back next week to hear all about how Karen Kingsbury began on the journey of writing Christian Fiction!
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[@kangyanggana7593]

As a growing teenager girl. I must confess that your books Francine gave me more resolute to live the a clean life. Not ony own strength. Hadassah from Mark of the Lion series was the influence. My first introduction to Rivers, I had to read up about her then I found out she gave her life to Christ the year I was born. Then I met Kingsbury, another author whose stroies just keep you looking for more. I praise God for you both. Praise God for the talents. Thank you Francine and Karen for submitting to His will.

[@mwendapolephiri5692]

Wow! I’m from South Africa and while working at a Christian book store in our little village, getting paid 31 dollars a month, I would read free books by these two ladies and that made my job worth it. I was studying how beautifully they told their stories and kept day dreaming that it could one day be me writing my own book and now I am!!!! After much suffering and abuse, Jesus Christ saved me and instructed me to write. Thank you ladies. You truly are an inspiration

[@preciousobasi6898]

Oh my goodness!!! Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury in one podcast!!!! Woowwwww! Can't wait to dive into this and hear my two favorite Christian fiction authors speak!!

[@journalofajesusgirl]

My exact reaction.😊

[@CarolynMatyjanka]

Redeeming Love is SUCH a life changing book!!! Two of my very favourite writers!!

[@kimberlylaursen4986]

The Last Sin Eater was an incredible story and the movie was beautiful

[@kcalley3638]

Praying for you & your husband, Francine. You are both such wonderful Christian women helping so many of us with your God given gifts. Thank you!

[@tammyblankenship6786]

2 great authors! Thank you both for your life's work for the Lord!

[@purposebehindthepen]

From a Christian Romance Author to Two Queens of Christian Fiction, thank you for inspiring generations and using your gift to uplift the Kingdom of God. Be blessed.

[@heebadeeba7279]

Thank you Lord - Francine Rivers is MY FAVE author of all time.

[@corilynnauthor]

It excites me to no end to see another faith based production company entering the film industry. So many CF authors have stories that should be movies without the propaganda being required by the Hollywood studios. 👏🏼

[@jasonandstephaniewise5068]

Karen your books helped me get through difficult times in my life. I can’t wait to see Someone like you. My mom wrote a children’s book and I’m working on a book with my photography and it’s going to be a devotional and prayer journal I’m working on getting more pictures. Your sister Susan saw my photography and she suggested it to me. I’m not great at writing I’m struggling with it. I was going to come to your seminar in Franklin but I got sick with my heart. My heart is so bad I was close to having a transplant so I have had to put it on hold. My dream is to get my photography in a book. She used one of my pictures with your butterfly poem it made my day more than you know.

[@sahanasukantha3506]

This really is amazing!!!!! Thank you so much for doing this, you both are such inspirational, Godly writers and I feel so grateful to God for showing me your books. I have read so many of both your books. They are truly incredible. God has used you both in such wonderous ways and it brings me such joy to see both of you talk together glorifying God in all you do.❤❤❤📖📖📖

[@kellyJW1414]

What an iconic interview. You both are doing amazing things for God's kingdom. ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your hearts.

[@pattyhopkins5682]

This was a great podcast. I love Francine Rivers and her books. You and Francine are great writers and I always come away feeling GOD 's presence when I am reading your books.

[@MegMDT6]

My daddy passed away last year. Your books have helped me through my depression more than I can tell you. You have a loyal fan for life. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

[@KarenKingsbury1]

Thank you for sharing that with me. My Dad passed away in 2007 and there's not a day that goes by that I don't miss him ... may God be with you during this time. I'm so glad my stories have encouraged your heart. Your words meant so much to me.

[@tammyblankenship6786]

My Dad passed away suddenly of a heart attack in 2006. I still miss him to this day as well. I pray that God gives you the peace that passes all understanding. John 14:27 really helped me after my Dad's death.

[@19jacinta88]

Recommend ya'll read Francine Rivers' "And the shofar blew". It is SO good!

[@kajehomar7503]

This is my first time watching a Karen Kingsbury podcast and all I can say is wow. I am an aspiring writer and the conversation today was a wonderful learning experience and so inspiring.

[@julieb9389]

Thank you for sharing ur story . My brother also died at 39 Jan 29 2005 . I am so sorry for ur lost

[@StephanieRodda]

I am enjoying this entire series so much. I’m feeling a stirring in my spirit to stop procrastinating. This particular episode is particularly touching.

[@isaacheil2419]

This was great! These are my 2 favorite authors! Love love love both their books! Elizabeth

[@topealege4289]

My two favourite authors!

[@louisae1234]

Thank you for sharing your story ma'am. I'm a teen and want to be a christian fiction author like you someday

[@purposebehindthepen]

I am a Christian Romance Author. Your comment made my heart smile.

[@jesssmith5687]

What a wonderful conversation! Absolutely enjoyed it. Thank you, Karen and Francine. Love to both of you!

[@KarenKingsbury1]

Thank you so much for listening! I'm so glad it encouraged your heart!

[@charlenejulius8501]

Read Redeeming love, and I will read it again. It is a beautiful book to read.. Both of you, beautiful ladies, are my favorite authors . God bless you 🙏

[@katrinahill2972]

I got to of her books and the movie can’t wait to read rivers

[@avivalifemary.6122]

Thank you karen. Learnt so much listening to this.

[@joyjanczak3334]

I have read ALL of your books. Thank you for sharing your God-given talent! I am curious what happened to all three of your adopted boys in adulthood. Only one shows up in family photos.

[@lynettefix5311]

Love this podcast!! Thank you so very much. Kaen your books have inspired me , challenged me, made me cry. So excited to see your new movie in April!! Love and hugs!!❤❤❤

[@KarenKingsbury1]

You are just too sweet. Thank you!!

[@preciousadeagbo1]

This is so amazing! My favourite Authors! Thanks for sharing this story.

[@KarenKingsbury1]

Thank you so much for listening!

[@pamelajozwik4537]

Proud of you karen

[@KarenKingsbury1]

Thank you for listening!

[@judymanges9913]

I love you both and I agree about letting Jesus take control of your writing...keep on keeping on.

[@trinahaigler292]

I love Redeeming Love

[@journalofajesusgirl]

Feels likw im dreaming. My favourite Christian authors. In one podcast😮

[@eroane84]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU KAREN & FRANCINE❤❤❤❤❤ I just bought a copy of Redeeming Love and praying that this book will help me take the Lord’s hand and create comics for the sake of Christ…^_____

[@lucillegriffinwatkins7023]

Tagged some friends and family.❤

[@KarenKingsbury1]

That's so sweet! Thank you for listening!

[@lucillegriffinwatkins7023]

Glad I got to watch this morning miss a little ,but was great and great to have Francine Rivers, I have only read a couple of her books but was not the one you two were talking about. What was the name of that one. I hope my tagged people will watch, and all I shared to.

[@eroane84]

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you both sooooooo much as I enjoy your books❤❤❤❤❤ I have a passion for creating and writing Christian graphic novels and as well as a Christian testimony autobiography graphic novel about my life’s story growing up in a somewhat complex Christian home…I love this podcast episode^______

[@arriolacb]

Loved this podcast! My two favorite authors together! Such a treat. Thanks for your ministry. May God continue to bless and use you in a mighty way!

[@kimberlylaursen4986]

Please, please, know that Mary Magdalena was a disciple of Jesus and a financial supporter of his ministry. She was delivered from seven demononic spirits who had possession of her. She was not a prostitute. And certainly not a romantic of Jesus. Thank you both for sharing your stories and your journey to faith and writing Christian fiction. I have been blessed by each of you and your stories. ❤