Baptist Fiction

The Beheading of John is an imaginary short story written from the perspective of John's executioner. It is a brief, thought-provoking recreation of the events leading up to the beheading of John the Baptist.

"This novel will grab you in the gut and hold you there. It’s absolutely outstanding. Once I entered this world I didn’t want to leave.” —Roxane Gay, author of Opinions "The cast delivers powerfully nuanced performances. [Narrator] Dion Graham’s Sabre is both cringe-inducingly unctuous...

By Henry S. Burrage, D.D. In the shadow of the Swiss Alps, a quiet revolution of faith is about to ignite a firestorm. Transport yourself back to the sixteenth century—a time of intense theological upheaval, political intrigue, and gripping human drama. In True to the End, acclaimed historian and theologian Henry S. Burrage weaves a masterful historical narrative that brings the Swiss Reformation vividly to life through the eyes of those who risked everything for the sake of the Gospel. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Zurich, the Limmat River, and the sweeping Swiss landscape, this ...

Zacharias has loved Elisabeth all his life. When negotiations are made for their marriage, the childhood friends trust that their future will be bright. But as their story unfolds in their village near Jerusalem, the life they build together is marked by both the joy of love and the sorrows of loss and longing, for as the years pass by, the steadfast couple is never blessed with the thing they desire above all: a child.

One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Joan of Arc is an essential book for any Christian. In understanding true poverty, practicing total detachment, lacking pride and demonstrating only obedience, John epitomized the call of Jesus Christ for his followers to take up their cross and follow him, before the true meaning of his words were even understood. While Jesus himself described John the Baptist as a burning and shining lamp, John understood he was born only to direct us to the light of the Savoir. Expressing heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifice, ...

Minister Terrell Crutchfield of Tabernacle Baptist Church deals with life consequences when his past and present romances collide. In this African American / Black contemporary church suspense romance story, Megan Hightower, and Madeline Webster, two brazen church harlots will bring on the drama. Marital infidelity and adultery take center stage in this delightfully entertaining church tale. Sometimes in life when it rains unfortunately it pours out deceit and deception. Mixing Madeline Webster into the equation literally adds fuel to the fire. Megan Hightower and Minister's Crutchfield's ...

What happens when truth burns too bright to hold alone? Nine-year-old Jesus meets his cousin John—a wild prophet child who sees everyone's sins as stains. When their gifts collide, they discover the most powerful truth: some burdens are too heavy for one soul to carry. For one month in the wilderness, two boys learn to see through each other's eyes. One sees problems. One sees solutions. Together, they see everything. What readers are saying: "My child finally understood why some kids are 'too honest'" ★★★★★ "The friendship my intense son needed to see" ★★★★★ "Two boys...

A Defense of Calvinism is a classic text by Charles H. Spurgeon. This rendition is beautifully narrated by Bryan Nyman.

WINNER OF THE ‘FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR’ AT CRT 2021 Includes an audiobook-exclusive interview with the author discussing his inspiration for Ashes and his family’s history during World War II. A deeply touching novel about two young women whose differences, which once united them, will...

“Shattered Glass Walls” - the tragic story of Sarah and Theresa, two friends of different Christian faiths caught up in a web spun by Satan; a world in which sin hides under the cloak of darkness – and behind the disguise of religion.

Pastor Jedidiah Crumblethwaite's faith was Texas-solid—until a twelve-year-old asked why dinosaur bones look 68 million years old if the Earth is only six thousand. Suddenly, the devoted Baptist preacher finds himself googling "radiometric dating debunked" at 3 AM, discovering Christmas trees have pagan roots, and watching his congregation rationalize prayer statistics that match pure chance. When a used-car-dealing deacon hides behind "saved by grace" to justify fraud, when a teenage backslider named Bubba dismantles free will with a chocolate pie analogy, and when an accidental lecture ...

"Baptismal Regeneration" is a classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon, first delivered on Sunday Morning, June 5, 1864. This narration is exquisitely performed by Bryan Nyman.

Faithful Through the Years A Novel Inspired by the Steadfast Legacy of Real Baptist Servants of God What does it look like to serve God faithfully from youth to old age… through joy and sorrow, gain and grief, growth and loss? In Faithful Through the Years, Marvin McKenzie presents a deeply moving fictional account inspired by true stories of Baptist pastors whose ministries left an eternal imprint on generations. This novel is a tribute to men like Charles Kearns and Bill Wambsganss—names changed in the book, but their legacy echoed on every page. The story follows Clark Harlan, a ...

Westboro Baptist Church has earned an unforgettable reputation for virulently anti-gay pickets. Westboro has even stooped to picketing funerals to spread their hateful message. Most people respond to this hate with more hate of their own, but through poetry, this book calls us to respond with understanding instead. This work strives to challenge common reactions and to stimulate new thoughtful dialogue.

A story of courage, faith, and the everyday battles every young believer faces. Twelve-year-old Caleb Turner never imagined that ordinary days could hide extraordinary battles. But when strange thoughts, sudden pressures, and unexpected fears begin interrupting his week, Caleb discovers a truth his family has known all along: the Christian life is a real war, and the battlefield is often the heart and mind. In this engaging children’s novella, Marvin McKenzie brings the truths of spiritual warfare to a level young readers can understand. Through simple storytelling and relatable moments ...

A richly textured coming-of-age story about fathers and sons, home and family, recalling classics by Thomas Wolfe and William Styron, by a powerful new voice in fiction Just before Henry Aster’s birth, his father—outsized literary ambition and pregnant wife in tow—reluctantly returns to...

At five years old, Poppy was found alone in the streets of Louisiana, drenched in blood and surrounded by whispers of unspeakable horrors. Years later, she returns to the forgotten mansion deep in the bayou where it all began. But what was meant to uncover the truth soon turns into a nightmare. Something is stalking them, killing her friends one by one. Shadows move in the corners, and Poppy fears the darkness is alive. Vampires? Demons? Or something far worse?

Built to Stand: One Man’s Call A Novel Inspired by the True Story of Marvin McKenzie He rode bulls before he could drive. He climbed steel beams hundreds of feet in the air. He stood behind pulpits with fire in his bones. But Micah Carson’s greatest strength wasn’t in his back or his fists—it was in his call from God. Born in a dusty timber town in 1958, Micah’s early life was a storm of broken promises and broken people. When his parents’ marriage collapsed during his grade school years, Micah learned to survive on grit and independence. Then Dan McGraw came along—his rough-...

Strong Hands, Stronger Faith A novel inspired by a true story of quiet obedience and lasting impact. Elias Creed Thatcher was never one to seek the spotlight. From the moment of his birth—just after midnight in a quiet Oregon hospital—he carried with him a calmness that would define his life. Born into a ministry family and raised in a home rooted in faith, Elias grew up as the quiet shadow to his older brother’s boldness. He watched. He learned. And though his presence was rarely loud, it was always steady. As he grew, Elias chose a life of humble labor and spiritual devotion. He ...

The Long Road to Reformation: A Pastor’s Crossroads What happens when a faithful man of God walks a little too close to the edge? Gideon Brenner was saved as a teenager in a hayfield revival where the gospel was preached straight— As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one… For all have sinned… For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord… For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 3:10, 3:23, 6:23, 10:13, KJV) He believed it, and he was never the same. Called to preach at a youth camp,...