The Clean Romance Podcast

Is Belle really in love with a beast? Did Ariel give up her voice for a man? And why are we still obsessed with fairy tales? This week, we're joined by Faith Moore, author of Saving Cinderella and host of Storytime for Grownups, to talk about why fairy tales and romance matter more than we might realize! We dive into Disney princesses, the hidden symbolism in our favorite stories, modern feminism, chivalry, and what makes Beauty and the Beast such a timeless romance. Plus, Faith helps Sarah...

Does Jesus have a sense of humor? We sure think so! 😂 This week we're chatting with Christian rom-com author B.R. Goodwin about why laughter matters, why Christian fiction doesn't always have to be serious, and how a funny, feel-good romance can still point readers to Jesus. We also get a little sidetracked talking about romance tropes that would be TERRIBLE in real life, embarrassing moments, and why sometimes you just need a book that makes you laugh. If you love clean romance, clo...

Love in the Storm with Mandi Blake | Grace, Redemption & the Power of Prayer Welcome to our first Clean Romance Getaways Book Club episode! We’re joined by Christian romance author Mandi Blake to discuss her book Love in the Storm—a swoony, snowed-in romance with a powerful message about grace, forgiveness, and second chances. We chat about writing redemption stories, overcoming shame, how Christians can better support people navigating addiction and recovery, and why our past mistakes do...

Is Bookstagram stealing the joy from reading? Between endless ARC commitments, Goodreads reading goals, social media algorithms, and the pressure to support ALL the authors, sometimes our favorite hobby starts feeling like a full-time job! This week on The Clean Romance Podcast, we're joined by Bookstagrammers Amy King and Maggie Blankenship for an honest (and hilarious!) conversation about Bookstagram burnout. We're talking about the pressure to keep up with reviews, comparing reading ...

What happens when a major publisher tells you your YA fantasy needs more spice, and you say no? This week, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are joined by international bestselling YA fantasy author Cassandra James to talk about faith, traditional publishing, and having the courage to stick to your convictions. Cass shares the incredible story of walking away from a potential publishing opportunity rather than adding sexual content to her book, and what came after. Plus, Cass share...