History – 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 17, 2026March 28, 2026

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)

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

May 27, 2025December 30, 2025

Book Review: The Nicene Creed (Kevin DeYoung)

In his latest book installment of his Foundational Tool for Our Faith series, The Nicene Creed (Crossway, 2025), Kevin DeYoung analyzes the Nicene Creed and explains its theological and historical significance. He declares, “Without exaggeration it can be said that every church and every Christian ought to know the Nicene Creed (p. 9).” His approach … Continue reading Book Review: The Nicene Creed (Kevin DeYoung)

December 23, 2024February 1, 2025

Why Anglicanism? (Part One)

In our recent RFTG Ministry Update I shared that my family has made the decision to join the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), which is part of the global Anglican tradition. This may prompt questions from some who may wonder why I would leave the Baptist tradition considering it was the tradition in which … Continue reading Why Anglicanism? (Part One)

September 11, 2024

RFTG Ministry Update

Dear readers, As you may have noticed, we have not posted any new content in the past few months. We have had several comments on that subject, and I would like to address that here. As the founder and editor of Reading For The Glory, the majority of the content that we have produced over … Continue reading RFTG Ministry Update

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

December 11, 2023December 2, 2024

RFTG Best Books of 2023

This year was a great year for books! There were many excellent books released in 2023 that prove helpful for followers of Jesus to think biblically. RFTG is only able to review and recommend a tiny fraction of the many books that were released this year. However, we thought it would be helpful to release … Continue reading RFTG Best Books of 2023

March 11, 2022February 1, 2023

What Abraham Lincoln Can Teach Us About God

Lincoln’s Battle with God chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s life and faith from his childhood up until his death. Both at the start of the book and the end of the book Stephen Mansfield does not ever indicate if Lincoln was a Christian or not. Instead, throughout the book, he presents compelling evidence that could suggest both … Continue reading What Abraham Lincoln Can Teach Us About God

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