What happens when a podcaster and a novelist share their mutual passion for using stories to draw people to Christ? In this powerful conversation, Jacquiline Cox (ListenLinda) welcomes Pat Simmons, Christian romance author of 18 years, to explore spiritual storytelling as ministry.
Simmons opens her heart about the Intercessors series and her latest release "Day of Salvation," revealing how these books visualize spiritual battles happening around us daily. "Show my people the spiritual battles I fight for them every day," God instructed her—taking her writing far beyond her usual romance genre comfort zone. The result? Fiction that readers describe as "riveting," "eye-opening," and "a challenge to all believers."
With remarkable candor, Pat shares how the character Catherine Kincaid represents prayer warriors everywhere—those dedicated intercessors in churches who fight unseen battles. Drawing from Ephesians 6:12, she crafts stories that make spiritual warfare tangible while encouraging readers to become more spiritually vigilant.
The conversation takes a particularly moving turn when both women discuss protecting children through prayer. Pat shares a touching story about praying for six young boys she met randomly at a restaurant, adding them permanently to her prayer list because "our boys are in trouble." Her testimony illustrates how fiction can illuminate biblical truths and inspire readers to become more dedicated prayer warriors in their own lives.
This episode isn't just about books—it's about using our voices to share God's goodness. As Jacqueline powerfully states, quoting Romans 10:14-15, "How can people believe in what they have not heard, and how can they hear without someone preaching?" Whether through novels, podcasts, or personal testimonies, this conversation challenges us all to share our stories of faith.
Ready to experience spiritual fiction that strengthens your walk with Christ? Discover Pat Simmons' Intercessors series and join the movement of believers using their voices to bring others closer to God.
