Reading For The Glory Podcast
Episodes
(Episode 43) Dr. John Wilsey | Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. John Wilsey for a discussion about his "Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer" (Eerdman's, 2025) and a broade...
(Episode 42): Adam Pruitt | How Christianity Shaped the Modern West
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Adam Pruitt for a Book Club discussion around Tom Holland's seminal book "Dominion" and a broader disc...
(Episode 41): Fr. Hans Boersma | Reading the Bible Sacramentally
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
(Episode 40) Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie | Twelve Churches That Shaped Christianity
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie to discuss his new book "Twelve Churches: An Unlikely History of the Buildings That Made C...
(Episode 39) Doug O'Donnell | The Sing! Hymnal and the Importance of Hymns for Spiritual Formation
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach and Fr. Mike are joined by Doug O'Donnell to discuss the new Sing! Hymnal which was released in 2025 in collaboration between Get...
(Episode 38) Andrew Atherstone | J. C. Ryle on the Christian Life
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Andrew Atherstone to discuss his new book "Ryle on the Christian Life" (Crossway, 2025)Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divin...
(Episode 37) John Davis | Why You Should Read...and Re-Read...the Lord of the Rings!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by John Davis to discuss why the Lord of the Rings is the best book ever written (outside of the Bible...of course!). L...
(Episode 36) Fr. Mike Chitwood | The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Eugene Peterson
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Mike Chitwood for a discussion about the life, ministry, and legacy of the late Eugene Peterson. The conversatio...
(Episode 35) Molly Jean Piper | The Joyful and Penitent Anticipation of Advent
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Molly Jean Pieper for a discussion about the joyful and penitent anticipation of the season of Advent.Podcast Sponso...
(Episode 34) Steve Auth | Visions of the Divine: Art and the Eucharist
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Steve Auth to discuss his new book Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey into the Mystery of the Eucharist (Sop...
(Episode 33) Dr. Alan Harrelson | The Writings and Legacy of Wendell Berry
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Alan Harrelson the owner and proprietor of @thepipecottage to discuss the writing and legacy of Southern wri...
(Episode 32) Fr. Hans Boersma | Recovering A Sacramental Understanding of Reality
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it looks like to recover a sacramental understanding of reality. This discussion dr...
(Episode 31) Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reading For the Love of God
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss her book “Reading For the Love of God” (Brazos, 2023).Find a copy of Jessic...
(Episode 30) Tim Perry | When Politics Becomes Heresy
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Tim Perry to discuss his new book When Politics Becomes Heresy: The Idol of Power and the Gospel of Christ (Lexh...
(Episode 29) Molly Jean Pieper | An Anglican Journey
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Molly Jean Pieper to discuss her journey towards the broadly Catholic tradition, particularly in the Anglican Tradit...
(Episode 28) Andrew Perrin | Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds of the Dead Sea Scrolls
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Andrew Perrin to discuss his new book “Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds” (Lexham, 2025).Find a copy of Andy’...
(Episode 27) Karen Swallow Prior | You Have A Calling
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss her new book You Have A Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautif...
(Episode 26): Fr. Mike Chitwood | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Priest
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Mike Chitwood to discuss his journey towards the Anglican tradition, as well as an extended conversation about h...
(Episode 25) Daniel Hummel | The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Daniel Hummel to discuss his book The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the En...
(Episode 24) Bishop Page Brooks | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Bishop
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Bishop Page Brooks to discuss his journey towards the Anglican tradition, as well as an extended conversation about ...
(Episode 23) Matt Smethurst | Tim Keller on the Christian Life
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Fr. Mike Chitwood guest hosts the podcast and is joined by Matt Smethurst to discuss the life and ministry of Tim Keller through Matt’...
(Episode 22) Drew Nathaniel Keane | The BCP A Guide to Anglican Liturgy
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Drew Keane to discuss The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition (IVP) and How to Use the Book of Com...
A Sneak Preview!
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join RFTG podcast host Zach Kendrick for a sneak preview of the upcoming RFTG Podcast!We have a great line up of guests scheduled including Drew Keane...
(Episode 21) Nadya Williams | Cultural Christians in the Early Church
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of Season 1, Zach is joined by Dr. Nadya Williams to discuss her new book Cultural Christians in the Early Church: A Historical ...
(Episode 20) Jonathan Carswell | 10 of Those Books
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Jonathan Carswell to discuss the work and ministry of 10 of Those as well as a few good book recommendations! Che...
(Episode 19) Dr. Elesha Coffman | Turning Points in American Church History
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Elesha Coffman to discuss her new book Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a N...
(Episode 18) Andy Davis | How to Memorize Scripture for Life
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by pastor Andy Davis to discuss his new book How to Memorize Scripture for Life (Crossway, 2024). Find a copy of And...
(Episode 17) Ryan Adams | Expositional Leadership
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Ryan Adams for a book discussion episode pastoral leadership from the pulpit. Ryan gives his thoughts on Exposition...
(Episode 16) Harry Lee Poe | The Life and Influence of C. S. Lewis
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Harry Lee Poe to discuss the life and influence of C. S. Lewis through his biographical trilogy: Becoming C. S....
(Episode 15) Drew Dyck | Just Show Up
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Podcast Editor Chris Wheeler for a conversation with author Drew Dyck to discuss his new book Just Show Up (M...
(Episode 14) Philip Nation | The NET Bible and The Work of Bible Translation
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Philip Nation to discuss the NET Bible and the work of Bible publishing at Thomas Nelson Bibles. Find a copy of the ...
(Episode 13) David Gibson | The Lord of Psalm 23
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach and by RFTG contributor John Davis are joined by David Gibson his new book The Lord of Psalm 23 (Crossway, 2023). Find a copy o...
(Episode 12) Ginger Blomberg | Charlie and the Preschool Prodigal
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Ginger Blomberg to discuss her new book Charlie and the Preschool Prodigal (Crossway, 2024) as well as a broader d...
(Episode 11) John Davis | Seeing The Unseen God
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Contributor John Davis to discuss his new book Seeing The Unseen God (Christian Focus, 2023) Find a copy of J...
(Episode 10) Matt Mason | Exalting Jesus in the Psalms
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Matt Mason to discuss Matt’s work on the Christ-Centered Commentary series Exalting Jesus in Psalm 51-100alongs...
(Episode 9) Karen Swallow Prior | The Evangelical Imagination
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss her new book The Evangelical Imagination(Brazos Press, 2023). Find a copy of Karen...
(Episode 8) Dr. Chris Crain | Baptist Beliefs (E. Y. Mullins)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Chris Crain to discuss his new book Baptist Beliefs, and updated edition of the seminal work by E. Y. Mullins f...
(Episode 7) Lucy S. R. Austen | Elisabeth Elliot: A Life
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Lucy S. R. Austen to discuss her new book Elisabeth Elliot: A Life(Crossway, 2023). Listeners will likely be famili...
(Episode 6) Andrew Hébert | Shepherding Like Jesus
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Andrew Hébert to discuss why character still matters in pastoral ministry, as well as Dr. Hébert’s book She...
(Episode 5) Jack Cottrell | Beloved Theologian (A Conversation with John Davis)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Contributor John Davis to discuss the life, ministry, and legacy of the late Dr. Jack Cottrell. Dr. Cottrell wa...
(Episode 4) William Varner | Handbook For Praying Scripture (LSB)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. William Varner to discuss his new devotional book Handbook For Praying Scripture(316 Publishing, 2023), as well...
(Episode 3) Bill Norton | Sojourn on the Veld
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach is joined by Bill Norton to discuss his book Sojourn on the Veld: A Call to Ministry, Machines, and Brotherhood in South Africa’...
(Episode 2) Wendell Berry: An American Treasure
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zach discusses the writings and influence of the novelist, essayist, poet, and farmer Wendell Berry for our Authors You Should Knowse...
(Episode 1) The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Timothy Keller
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the RFTG Podcast, Zach is joined by RFTG Podcast editor Chris Wheeler to discuss the life, ministry, and legacy of the late T...
A Sneak Preview!
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join RFTG Podcast host Zach Kendrick, and RFTG Podcast editor Chris Wheeler for a sneak preview of the upcoming podcast season!We have a great line up...
Introducing Reading For The Glory Podcast
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce the launch of the new RFTG podcast, coming January 2024! The show will be hosted by RFTG Editor Zach Kendrick. Episodes wil...