This is our 50th Episode! All glory to Jesus! We also want to extend very special thanks to all of our guests and listeners who have made this possible. In this episode Zach is joined by Sarah Boyd for a discussion on how the noise of our modern world can lead to overstimulation and burnout. … Continue reading Turning Down the Noise in an Overstimulating World (Sarah Boyd) | Ep. 50
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Michael Niebauer for a discussion on how the lectionary invites us into story, symbol, and sacrament. The conversation is centered around Fr. Michael’s new book From Word to Worship (Baker, 2026). Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Find a copy of From Word to Worship here: https: … Continue reading The Lectionary as Story, Symbol, and Sacrament (Fr. Michael Niebauer) | Ep. 49
In this episode Zach is joined by Adam Pruitt for a Book Club discussion around Tom Holland’s seminal book “Dominion” and a broader discussion on how Christianity has shaped modern Western culture. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of “Dominion” by Tom Holland here: https://a.co/d/0epcEcvH Read Adam’s Nicene Creed article here. Get … Continue reading How Christianity Shaped the Modern West (Adam Pruitt) | Ep. 42
In The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is (Zondervan Academic, 2024), N.T. Wright offers a clear, accessible, and expansive look at Luke’s account of the early Church. Wright’s goal is to give his readers eyes to see Christ’s present rule and reign at the right hand of the Father (beginning at … Continue reading Book Review: The Challenge of Acts (N. T. Wright)
Theology matters. We might be tempted to think that we don’t need to worry ourselves with “all that theology stuff”. All we need is the Bible and Jesus. Yet what we believe matters. Let me give you an example, and one that has changed my life. A few months ago my family and I were … Continue reading Blood On My Hands: Why Theology Matters
In this episode Zach is joined by joined by Andrew Atherstone to discuss his new book Ryle on the Christian Life (Crossway, 2025) Get a copy of Andrew’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on … Continue reading (Episode 38) Andrew Atherstone | J. C. Ryle on the Christian Life
In his latest book installment of his Foundational Tool for Our Faith series, The Nicene Creed (Crossway, 2025), Kevin DeYoung analyzes the Nicene Creed and explains its theological and historical significance. He declares, “Without exaggeration it can be said that every church and every Christian ought to know the Nicene Creed (p. 9).” His approach … Continue reading Book Review: The Nicene Creed (Kevin DeYoung)
In our recent RFTG Ministry Update I shared that my family has made the decision to join the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), which is part of the global Anglican tradition. This may prompt questions from some who may wonder why I would leave the Baptist tradition considering it was the tradition in which … Continue reading Why Anglicanism? (Part One)
Dear readers, As you may have noticed, we have not posted any new content in the past few months. We have had several comments on that subject, and I would like to address that here. As the founder and editor of Reading For The Glory, the majority of the content that we have produced over … Continue reading RFTG Ministry Update
We live in a very divided age. Yet, this should not surprise us because, wherever there is human civilization and at least two differing opinions there will inevitably be divisions. In any given society there will be division politically, socially, economically, ideologically, morally, and religiously, etc. Unfortunately, the division doesn’t stop with the culture at … Continue reading What Should We Do When Doctrine Divides the People of God?
In recent years, in evangelical circles, much talk has centered around the idea of “theological triage”. The term has been credited to Dr. Albert Mohler, though the concept has been around for a long time. In a divided age, unfortunately even many Christians fall into dispute over a difference of opinion. This is made worse … Continue reading Is Every Hill One Worth Dying On?
This year was a great year for books! There were many excellent books released in 2023 that prove helpful for followers of Jesus to think biblically. RFTG is only able to review and recommend a tiny fraction of the many books that were released this year. However, we thought it would be helpful to release … Continue reading RFTG Best Books of 2023
