Cultural Events – Reading For The Glory

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

(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

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

(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

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

(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

September 30, 2025October 7, 2025

Lord, Show Us Your Love and Mercy

As a general rule, RFTG does now write articles in response to cultural events, whether those events are of a political or social nature. The reason for this is both practical and intentional. On the practical side we don’t have the staff to keep up with the 24/7 news cycle. Yet we also intentionally publish … Continue reading Lord, Show Us Your Love and Mercy

April 21, 2025April 25, 2025

Remembering Pope Francis (1936 – 2025)

Today, we join Christians around the world and mourn the death of Pope Francis. Although the pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and I am an Anglican, I do recognize his appointment as a bishop and respect the leadership he provides for global Christianity. The pope is recognized the world over as … Continue reading Remembering Pope Francis (1936 – 2025)

March 4, 2025April 2, 2026

What is Lent and Why it Matters?

This week begins the most solemn fast of the Christian liturgical calendar known throughout the world as Lent. Growing up in a non-liturgical tradition, I did not observe the Lenten season. It was not until I was older that I was exposed to the broader celebration of Lent. Even then, I didn’t observe it in … Continue reading What is Lent and Why it Matters?

December 25, 2024December 24, 2024

Christmas Day: The Feast of the Nativity

Today marks one of the highest feast days of the liturgical calendar. It is the day we set aside to celebrate the incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christmas day is celebrated so widely around the world that many non-Christians celebrate the holiday in some way. Likely you have been introduced to Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Day: The Feast of the Nativity

December 1, 2024December 15, 2025

Advent: A Season of New Beginnings

The season of Advent, which is comprised of the four Sundays before Christmas Day, begins today and marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year. Advent is a season of reflection and anticipation designed to focus our attention on the Incarnation of our God and Savior Jesus. There is nothing in the world worth celebrating … Continue reading Advent: A Season of New Beginnings

November 28, 2024November 28, 2025

A Feast of Thanksgiving

This week, here in America, the nation pauses to mark a national day of Thanksgiving. While it is not officially a liturgical feast day, it is certainly a good opportunity to express our gratitude to the Lord for his many blessings. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln made the last Thursday in November a day of … Continue reading A Feast of Thanksgiving

October 29, 2024November 10, 2024

A Prayer for America and the 2024 Election

RFTG has historically chosen to take the official position of political neutrality (and we will remain so). There are many issues on both sides of the political spectrum that are of import for gospel focused issues. Additionally, there are many biblically faithful followers of Jesus who vote both Republican and Democrat. The 2024 election cycle … Continue reading A Prayer for America and the 2024 Election

May 21, 2024May 22, 2024

Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture

Scott Klusendorf in The Case For Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture (Crossway, 2023) compares the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to Dunkirk in WWII. He notes that Churchill advised his fellow British citizens not to mistake the miraculous withdrawal of the English army fromDunkirk for a victory: the murderous Hitler regime still controlled the continent of Europe. Likewise, Klusendorf points out that every time abortion … Continue reading Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture

January 30, 2024October 23, 2024

How 1776 Made Us WEIRDER

Do you think that you’re weird? No, really stop and think about it. I’ll give you a minute. Now do you think that you’re weird? If you don’t, then maybe this article will help. If you’re reading this, you are likely from Western society, most likely in America but maybe in Europe or even Australia. … Continue reading How 1776 Made Us WEIRDER