Reading For The Glory Podcast

Reading For The Glory
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 16min

(Episode 42): Adam Pruitt | How Christianity Shaped the Modern West

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.(Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-allFind a copy of "Dominion" by Tom Holland here: https://a.co/d/0epcEcvHRead Adam's Nicene Creed article here: https://readingfortheglory.com/2025/09/18/nicene-creed-for-our-sake-he-was-crucified-under-pontius-pilate-he-suffered-death-and-was-buried/Have feedback or questions? Email us: readingfortheglory.com/contactPlease rate and subscribe!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 2min

(Episode 41): Fr. Hans Boersma | Reading the Bible Sacramentally

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”.(Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-allBooks by Fr. Boersma discussed in this episodeScripture As Real Presence: https://amzn.to/3VTnN75Pierced by Love: https://amzn.to/4rYCzHYHave feedback or questions?Email us: readingfortheglory.com/contactPlease rate and subscribe!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 57min

(Episode 40) Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie | Twelve Churches That Shaped Christianity

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 Christianity" (Avid Reader Press, 2025)Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-allGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Get a copy of Rev Butler-Gallie’s book here: https://amzn.to/49vVcgi-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 54min

(Episode 39) Doug O'Donnell | The Sing! Hymnal and the Importance of Hymns for Spiritual Formation

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 Getty Music and Crossway.Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-allGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Get a copy of the Sing! Hymnal here: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-sing-hymnal-hconly/-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 57min

(Episode 38) Andrew Atherstone | J. C. Ryle on the Christian Life

In this episode Zach is joined by Andrew Atherstone to discuss his new book "Ryle on the Christian Life" (Crossway, 2025)Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-allGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Get a copy of Andrew's book here: https://www.crossway.org/books/ryle-on-the-christian-life-tpb/-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 57min

(Episode 37) John Davis | Why You Should Read...and Re-Read...the Lord of the Rings!

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!). LOTR is the classic tale of Middle-Earth by J.R.R. Tolkien and is worth reading over and over. Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-allGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 8min

(Episode 36) Fr. Mike Chitwood | The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Eugene Peterson

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 conversation centers around Winn Collier’s biography of Peterson titled “A Burning in My Bones.” Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Get a copy of “A Burning in My Bones” here: https://amzn.to/47N1QNS-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 59min

(Episode 35) Molly Jean Piper | The Joyful and Penitent Anticipation of Advent

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 Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Books discussed in this episodeThe Liturgical Home Advent: https://amzn.to/485Cmu1The Liturgical Home Christmas: https://amzn.to/4nVWnt3The Biggest Story Advent: https://amzn.to/4nVOHXx-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 18min

(Episode 34) Steve Auth | Visions of the Divine: Art and the Eucharist

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 (Sophia Press, 2025).Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Get a copy of Steve's book here: https://amzn.to/3VZzrxn-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 3min

(Episode 33) Dr. Alan Harrelson | The Writings and Legacy of Wendell Berry

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Alan Harrelson the owner and proprietor of  @thepipecottage  to discuss the writing and legacy of Southern writer Wendell Berry. Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity SchoolApply Today! https://bit.ly/4khUuWpGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Dr. Harrelson's Substack: https://thepipecottagejournal.substack.com/-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

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