(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. 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 (Episode 42): Adam Pruitt | How Christianity Shaped the Modern West
Book Review: The Challenge of Acts (N. T. Wright)
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)
(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”. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Books by Fr. Boersma discussed in this episode: Get your … Continue reading (Episode 41) Fr. Hans Boersma | Reading The Bible Sacramentally
Blood On My Hands: Why Theology Matters
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
(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) Get a copy of Rev. Butler Gallie’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email … Continue reading (Episode 40) Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie | Twelve Churches That Shaped Christianity
(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. Get a copy of The Sing! Hymnal here. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind … Continue reading (Episode 39) Doug O’Donnell | The Sing! Hymnal and the Importance of Hymns for Spiritual Formation
(Episode 38) Andrew Atherstone | J. C. Ryle on the Christian Life
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
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(Nicene Creed): Who Proceeds from the Father…[and the Son]
Editorial Note: Last year we went line by line through the Nicene Creed in celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the start of the Council of Nicaea in 325AD. For keen readers, you probably noticed that we skipped a line. In fact we did, and for good reason as you will see in Alex’s article … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): Who Proceeds from the Father…[and the Son]
(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. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! … Continue reading (Episode 37) John Davis | Why You Should Read…and Re-Read…the Lord of the Rings!
Top 10 Articles, Reviews, and Podcasts from 2025
As we mark the end of 2025, we are thankful for the work that the Lord has done through RFTG to help others discover truth, goodness, and beauty through the written word. We are excited to announce that we have expanded our reach this year by having the highest number of people connect with our … Continue reading Top 10 Articles, Reviews, and Podcasts from 2025
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day!
Since late October our radios and playlists have been flooded with Christmas and holiday songs, both secular and sacred. We all have our favorites, even as we grow tired of others being on continual repeat. One of my favorite Christmas songs is a classic that doesn’t get played much anymore. The is song “I Heard … Continue reading I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day!
Love: A Meditation for the Fourth Week of Advent
“Gates, lift high your heads, raise high the ancient gateways, and the king of glory shall enter! Who is he, this king of glory? It is Yahweh, strong and valiant, Yahweh valiant in battle. Gates, lift high your heads, raise high the ancient gateways, and the king of glory shall enter! Who is he, this … Continue reading Love: A Meditation for the Fourth Week of Advent
