Recently, I was reminded of the lyrics to a popular song among Christian youth about twenty years ago. The song is titled “Thankful” by the —at the time— immensely popular band Caedmon’s Call. In the opening few lines, the songwriter muses about finding a box of letters while sifting through items that needed to be … Continue reading Seek First The Kingdom
We are excited to launch the new Coram Deo Podcast (fka RFTG Podcast). In this episode Zach shares about why the ministry has changed names and where the Lord may be leading it in the future! Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Why Anglicanism?Part One: https://coramdeocenter.org/2024/09/17/why-anglicanism-part-one/ Part Two: https://coramdeocenter.org/2024/10/08/why-anglicanism-part-two/ Part Three: https://coramdeocenter.org/2024/11/12/why-anglicanism-part-three/ ——— Have Feedback … Continue reading Introducing the Coram Deo Podcast!
If you’ve been around the ministry of Reading For The Glory long enough, you’ve probably noticed that things look a little different around here. The, hopefully obvious, change is that we are no longer called Reading For The Glory, but have changed the ministry’s name to Coram Deo. This “rebrand” (and I hate to use … Continue reading Formation Before the Face of God
Listen carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart. This is advice from a father who loves you; welcome it and faithfully put it into practice. Hearken, O my con, to the precepts of thy master, and incline the ear of thy heart; willingly receive and … Continue reading The Feast of St. Benedict of Nursia
In this episode Zach is joined by Neal Embry for a discussion about the importance of creeds and confessions in the Christian life. The discussion is based around Carl Trueman’s book Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy … Continue reading The Importance of Creeds and Confessions (Neal Embry) | Ep. 46
In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Editorial Intern Nate Humston for a conversation with writer Douglas McKevley on his new book Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage (Rabbit Room Press, 2026). Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Doug’s book here: https://a.co/d/0aJvB9nk Get your FREE BOOK here ——— Have Feedback … Continue reading Everyday Liturgy for Rites of Passage (Douglas McKelvey) | Ep. 45
In this episode Zach is joined by poet and writer Malcolm Guite to discuss his new project Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad in particular the first volume in that series title Galahad and the Grail (Rabbit Room Press, 2026). Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Malcolm’s book here: https://a.co/d/0hewzIl2 Get your FREE … Continue reading Galahad and the Grail: An Arthuriad (Malcolm Guite) | Ep. 44
Over the last month I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to “hear, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest” the newest edition in the devotional series Every Moment Holy, aptly named Rites of Passage: A Companion for Early Adulthood. In recent days, one of my personal prayers has been to receive all good things in my … Continue reading (Book Review) Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. John Wilsey for a discussion about his book Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (Eerdman’s, 2025) and a broader discussion of America at 250: A Christian Perspective. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Dr. Wilsey’s book here: https://a.co/d/0isskdfB Get your FREE BOOK here ——— … Continue reading Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (Dr. John Wilsey) | Ep. 43
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)
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it looks like to recover a sacramental understanding of Holy Scripture. This discussion draws upon Fr. Boersma’s books “Scripture As Real Presence” and “Pierced By Love”. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Books by Fr. Boersma discussed in this episode: Scripture As … Continue reading (Episode 41) Fr. Hans Boersma | Reading The Bible Sacramentally
