Helping followers of Jesus to discover truth, goodness, and beauty through the written word.
Season 1: Episode 14 In this episode Zach is joined by Philip Nation to discuss the NET Bible and the work of Bible publishing at Thomas Nelson Bibles. Find a copy of the NET Bible here. Visit the Thomas Nelson Bibles catalog here. ——— ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on … Continue reading Podcast: Philip Nation | The NET Bible and The Work of Bible Translation
Today I’d like to introduce you to one of my all-time favorite authors: J.C. Ryle. Ryle was a bishop for the Church of England, writing and ministering in the latter half of the 1800’s. Even though he lived and wrote almost 200 years ago, his books are still as popular today as ever. You don’t … Continue reading J.C. Ryle: A Beloved Expositor
Season 1: Episode 13 In this episode Zach and RFTG contributor John Davis are joined by David Gibson his new book The Lord of Psalm 23 (Crossway, 2023). Find a copy of David’s book here. ——— ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube … Continue reading Podcast: David Gibson | The Lord of Psalm 23
You’ve heard it a thousand times — in sermons, devotionals, small group classes, and at countless funerals. You’ve almost memorized it without trying. It’s so familiar that, if we’re honest, at times it even seems boring. What more could you possibly learn about Psalm 23? In the introduction to his new book, The Lord of … Continue reading Jesus Our Good Shepherd, Companion, and Host
Season 1: Episode 12 In this episode Zach is joined by Ginger Blomberg to discuss her new book Charlie and the Preschool Prodigal (Crossway, 2024) as well as a broader discussion about how to use books and other media as aides for family discipleship. She also discusses how kids programs like Bluey can be a … Continue reading Podcast: Ginger Blomberg | Charlie and the Preschool Prodigal
Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. However, many Christians struggle in their prayer lives. This lack of prayer causes all sorts of issues including a lack of prayer over temptation. Prayer at its core is the way in which believers commune with God. A lack of prayer indicates a lack of trust … Continue reading Biblical Encouragement For When We Don’t Desire to Pray
Season 1: Episode 11 In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Contributor John Davis to discuss his new book Seeing The Unseen God (Christian Focus, 2023) Find a copy of John’s book here. ——— ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please … Continue reading Podcast: John Davis | Seeing The Unseen God
We live in a very divided age. Yet, this should not surprise us because, wherever there is human civilization and at least two differing opinions there will inevitably be divisions. In any given society there will be division politically, socially, economically, ideologically, morally, and religiously, etc. Unfortunately, the division doesn’t stop with the culture at … Continue reading What Should We Do When Doctrine Divides the People of God?
Season 1: Episode 10 In this episode Zach is joined by Matt Mason to discuss Matt’s work on the Christ-Centered Commentary series Exalting Jesus in Psalm 51-100 alongside David Platt and Jim Shaddix. As well as a broader discussion of the benefit of using the psalms in corporate and personal worship. Find a copy of … Continue reading Podcast: Matt Mason | Exalting Jesus in the Psalms
Pain and suffering is the part of the human experience that modern society tries its best to avoid. Most people are afraid of suffering and desire to get through it as quickly as possible when it comes. Yet, pain and suffering will come to all people, even followers of Christ. It is not if, but … Continue reading When Our Pain Is Real and God Seems Silent…Run To Jesus!
Season 1: Episode 9 In this episode Zach is joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss her new book The Evangelical Imagination (Brazos Press, 2023). Find a copy of Karen’s book here. ——— ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please rate and … Continue reading Podcast: Karen Swallow Prior | The Evangelical Imagination
Biography is a powerful medium. It captures the beauty and tragedy of the human story. A good biography draws the reader into the human story to see how the subject navigates through the tragedy to enjoy the beauty of the human experience. A person’s story may encompass that arch, but it takes a good storyteller … Continue reading Jon Meacham: An American Biographer
