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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
Season 1: Episode 21 In this episode Zach is joined by 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. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us … Continue reading Podcast: Nadya Williams | Cultural Christians in the Early Church
Consider these statistics: 42% of pastors considered quitting in the last year. 50% of pastors do not make it past five years in ministry. 80% do not last ten years. We are seeing an epidemic of pastoral burnout in our day. Why? In their new book The Unhurried Pastor (The Good Book Company, 2024), Brian … Continue reading Redefining What it Means to Be Productive in Ministry
Season 1: Episode 20 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. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on … Continue reading Podcast: Jonathan Carswell | 10 of Those Books
In his new book Love The Ones Who Drive You Crazy (Crossway, 2023), Jamie Dunlop makes a bold claim: Churches should be united around Christ alone, not Christ plus other shared convictions. And yet, when churches do this well, they are ripe for conflict. If we are truly committed to welcoming those with different opinions … Continue reading How to Love Fellow Christians, Even When They Drive You Crazy
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
Season 1: Episode 19 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. PBS Documentary “The Black Church” by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. … Continue reading Podcast: Dr. Elesha Coffman | Turning Points in American Church History
One of the most central figures of the Swiss Reformation was a man named Ulrich Zwingli. Zwingli spent twelve years shepherding the people of Zurich. He led and taught them how to properly worship, how to love and believe the Bible and how to live out the gospel. He helped Zurich understand Reformation. Even though he … Continue reading Ulrich Zwingli: A Life in Conflict
Season 1: Episode 18 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. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please rate … Continue reading Podcast: Andy Davis | How to Memorize Scripture for Life
The heart of God is at the center of the gospel message. His affections towards His people is not a great mystery that needs to be discovered. It has been revealed in the person and work of Jesus. God’s heart towards His people is seen all throughout scripture. His desire is that sinners experience His … Continue reading The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Season 1: Episode 17 In this episode Zach is joined by Ryan Adams for a book discussion episode on 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 … Continue reading Podcast: Ryan Adams | Expositional Leadership
Season 1: Episode 16 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. ——— … Continue reading Podcast: Harry Lee Poe | The Life and Influence of C. S. Lewis
