Christian Fiction o’ Clock

Rume Emma-Okerhe

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Author interviews and Christian fiction chat

Jul 16

Writing Compelling Historical Fiction for Today’s Christians: Rume in Conversation with Heather

In this episode of Christian Fiction O’Clock, Rume Emma-Okerhe welcomes author Heather Kaufman to discuss the art of writing compelling biblical and historical fiction for modern Christian readers. Heather shares what first drew her to historical fiction, how she moved from contemporary fiction into biblical storytelling, and why she believes stories set in biblical times still speak powerfully to today’s struggles. Together, they explore the value of immersive research, the challenge of crafting authentic Bible characters, and the importance of balancing creative imagination with reverence for Scripture. Heather also offers encouragement for aspiring Christian writers and explains why her deepest goal is always to point readers back to Jesus. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 00:32 - Heather's inspiration for writing biblical fiction 01:09 - The personal love for historical fiction and God's calling 02:32 - How biblical fiction builds faith through immersive storytelling 03:16 - Heather's journey from contemporary to biblical fiction 04:47 - Relevance of biblical stories to today's challenges 05:54 - Exploring universal human struggles across eras 08:23 - Surprising facts uncovered during research 09:11 - The research process: online, books, and travel insights 11:11 - Preparing to write: Deep research and foundational reading 12:36 - Balancing historical detail with narrative flow 13:34 - Crafting authentic, relatable Bible characters 14:09 - Tips for new Christian writers entering biblical fiction 16:17 - Honoring scripture while engaging imagination 17:27 - The importance of scripture in dialogue and character development 18:35 - Boldness in storytelling while respecting the Word 20:13 - Practical advice for aspiring biblical fiction authors 21:56 - Using translations and engaging with the Bible’s language 22:33 - Encouragement for hesitant Christian fiction readers 23:02 - Centering Christ in every story 23:48 - The ultimate goal: inspiring love for Jesus through storytelling 24:25 - Connecting with Heather and finding her online Connect with Heather: https://www.hmkstories.com/ Connect with Rume: https://rumeemmaokerhe.com/
Jun 24

Addressing Real Life Issues through Fiction: Rume Emma-Okerhe in conversation with Jenny Erlingsson

In this episode of the Christian Fiction o’ Clock podcast, Rume and Jenny chat about Jenny’s new book, Almost by Design, and Rume’ s debut novel, Rains of Mercy. They talk about how readers can find solace in God through fiction. Connect with Rume & Jenny via their websites: https://jennyerlingsson.com https://rumeemmaokerhe.com
May 13

Writing clean, engaging Christian romance. Iyanuoluwa Olorede’s chat with Rume Emma-Okerhe

In a world where romance is interpreted in different lights, how do Christian romance authors write stories that point people to Jesus? Connect with Iyanuoluwa on her website https://iyanuoluwaolorode.com.ng Connect with Rume on her website https://rumeemmaokerhe.com/
12/10/2025

Author chat with Enewerome: God and Fiction

On this episode Christian Fiction o’ Clock, Enewerome and Rume chat about their Christian walk and their author journeys. They also show how the themes in their new books apply to everyday Christian living.
12/25/2024

Rains of Mercy🎄

A story of grace and mercy righting naive mistakes
11/26/2023

Daughter of Benin

Lisa knows she must exploit her husband’s frivolities, plunge into the dangerous waters of the abolition movement, while subtly propagating the message of redemption in Benin - the land of her birth and heart. She is about to reach a headway when her hideous past calls, threatening to hamper both her secret quests and her husband’s reputation in society.
11/10/2023

One Christmas to Remember Again🎄

When Fanny gets wrongly joined at a mass Christmas wedding her life takes an ugly spin, but uncovered truths soon birth the unexpected.
08/31/2023

By the Rivulet of Grace

Miriam must find a way out of slavery or otherwise birth her child into the very life she has always detested. But at the face of death, she yields to her mother’s words and does the incredible.
08/31/2023

Oceans Beyond

Jeremy must find his wife in Birmingham, England, but the ghosts of his past stand in his way. Could his quest for a godly woman remain futile despite the truth of God’s word?

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Author interviews and Christian fiction chat

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Rume Emma-Okerhe
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9
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