

Reading For The Glory Podcast
Reading For The Glory
The Reading For The Glory Podcast features author interviews, book discussions, and other content from our website to help followers Jesus discover truth, goodness, and beauty through the written word. Hosted by RFTG founder Zach Kendrick.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 48min
(Episode 23) Matt Smethurst | Tim Keller on the Christian Life
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’s new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life (Crossway, 2025).Find a copy of Matt’s book here: https://amzn.to/44V3A6AGET YOUR FREE BOOK: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Have Feedback or Questions?Email us: readingfortheglory@gmail.comFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on ThreadsFind us on YouTubePODCAST SPONSOR Beeson Divinity School : https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/master-of-divinity?utm_source=reading-for-the-glory&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=divinity-fy24-25

May 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
(Episode 22) Drew Nathaniel Keane | The BCP A Guide to Anglican Liturgy
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 Common Prayer (IVP, 2024).Find a copy of the 1662 BCP here: https://amzn.to/4cQuA9iFind a copy of Drew’s book here: https://amzn.to/3EDMXllGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/PODCAST SPONSORS:Beeson Divinity School: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/master-of-divinity?utm_source=reading-for-the-glory&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=divinity-fy24-25The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Apr 29, 2025 • 8min
A Sneak Preview!
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, Matt Smethurst, Karen Swallow Prior, and more! Join us May 20th for the official relaunch of the RFTG Podcast. Find us on all major podcast platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode, and we’d appreciate it if you’d leave us a review. We look forward to having you join us on May 20 as we discover truth, goodness, and beauty through the written word.Articles about Anglicanism:Why Anglicanism? (Part One): http://readingfortheglory.com/2024/09/17/why-anglicanism-part-one/Why Anglicanism? (Part Two): http://readingfortheglory.com/2024/10/08/why-anglicanism-part-two/Why Anglicanism? (Part Three) http://readingfortheglory.com/2024/11/12/why-anglicanism-part-three/FREE BOOK: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/The RFTG Podcast theme music written and produced by Chris Wheeler.Special thanks to Beeson Divinity School for sponsoring the podcast.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
(Episode 21) Nadya Williams | Cultural Christians in the Early Church
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 and Practical Introduction to Christians in the Greco-Roman World (Zondervan Academic, 2023).
Find a copy of Nadya’s book here.
PODCAST SPONSORS:
Airbender, LLC
Beeson Divinity School
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 10min
(Episode 20) Jonathan Carswell | 10 of Those Books
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!
Check out the RFTG Bookstore here.
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May 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
(Episode 19) Dr. Elesha Coffman | Turning Points in American Church History
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 Nation and a Faith (Baker Academic, 2024).
Find a copy of Dr. Coffman’s book here.
PODCAST SPONSORS:
Airbender, LLC
Beeson Divinity School
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The RFTG Podcast is mixed and edited by Chris Wheeler. Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

May 9, 2024 • 1h 4min
(Episode 18) Andy Davis | How to Memorize Scripture for Life
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 Andy’s book here.
PODCAST SPONSORS:
Beeson Divinity School
Crossway
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The RFTG Podcast is mixed and edited by Chris Wheeler. Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
Special thanks to The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL

May 2, 2024 • 50min
(Episode 17) Ryan Adams | Expositional Leadership
In this episode Zach is joined by Ryan Adams for a book discussion episode pastoral leadership from the pulpit. Ryan gives his thoughts on Expositional Leadership by Jim Shaddix and R. Scott Pace (Crossway, 2024).
Find a copy of Expositional Leadership here.
Other books discussed in this episode:
Power in the Pulpit by Jerry Vines and Jim Shaddix
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever & Paul Alexander
PODCAST SPONSORS:
Beeson Divinity School
Crossway
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The RFTG Podcast is mixed and edited by Chris Wheeler. Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 26min
(Episode 16) Harry Lee Poe | The Life and Influence of C. S. Lewis
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. Lewis, The Making of C. S. Lewis, and The Completion of C. S. Lewis.
Find a copy of Dr. Poe’s books here.PODCAST SPONSORS:Beeson Divinity School
CrosswayHave Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads
Find us on YouTubePlease rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!The RFTG Podcast is mixed and edited by Chris Wheeler. Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 52min
(Episode 15) Drew Dyck | Just Show Up
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 (Moody, 2023)
Find a copy of Drew’s book here.PODCAST SPONSORS:
Airbender, LLC
Beeson Divinity SchoolHave Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads
Find us on YouTube
Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!The RFTG Podcast is mixed and edited by Chris Wheeler. Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.
Support the show
http://readingfortheglory.com


