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!
Episode 24 In this episode Zach is joined by Bishop Page Brooks to discuss his journey towards the Anglican tradition, as well as an extended conversation about his work through Missio Mosaic and a few points of Anglican theology. Books discussed in this episode: The Celtic Way of Evangelism The Accidental Anglican ——— Have Feedback … Continue reading (Episode 24): Bishop Page Brooks | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Bishop
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 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
Season 1: Episode 5 In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Contributor John Davis to discuss the life, ministry, and legacy of the late Dr. Jack Cottrell. Dr. Cottrell was a beloved theologian in the Restoration (Stone-Campbell Movement), and served as a professor at Cincinnati Bible Seminary for many years. He dedicated his life … Continue reading Podcast: Jack Cottrell | Beloved Theologian (A Conversation with John Davis)
All throughout church history, followers of Jesus have held fast to the belief that the Bible is the word of God. There are skeptics today who seriously doubt this claim, however, it has been an essential doctrine of the church down through the ages. Modern day Christians stand on the shoulders of those who have … Continue reading Studying the Bible Through Church History
“I don’t like music. I love it.” So writes pastor, church-planter, and hymn-writer Chris Anderson. Man oh man, I love it too. Don’t we all? Needless to say, he hooked me from the start. In his new book, Theology That Sticks: The Life-Changing Power of Exceptional Hymns (Church Works Media), Anderson seeks to compel every … Continue reading The Life-Changing Power of Hymns
Jesus. There’s just something about that name.* On one hand he is one of the most well known figures in all of human history. On the other hand he is one of the most controversial figures in human history. Yet he is also one of the most misunderstood figures to ever walk the earth. For … Continue reading Confronting The Real Jesus
The Christian life is a wonderful life and has many benefits. The most important of these benefits is being reconciled to God the Father through the finished work of Jesus Christ. Yet the Christian life can be difficult and arduous. For this reason it is crucial that we fellowship with other believers for worship, discipleship, … Continue reading Church Questions Series from 9Marks (Updated)
Did you know that Jesus had female disciples? That would come as a surprise to most people, and many (if not most) Christians. This is likely because we tend to confuse the disciples with the Apostles. All twelve Apostles were men, but those twelve were not his only disciples. In Jesus Through the Eyes of … Continue reading Women Were Key Witnesses to Jesus’ Ministry
RFTG exists to “equip followers of Christ with biblically-focused resources.” One way we know that this goal can be achieved is by encouraging and equipping pastors who will in turn, equip the people in their local church. Most of the writers on our team either serve in or have served pastoral ministry. For this reason, … Continue reading For Pastors: A Resource Guide
Prayer is essential to the Christian life. Along with reading the Bible, prayer is the lifeline through which the believer communes with God. Disconnect prayer from the Christian’s life, and you won’t be a healthy Christian for long. Yet for many believers, prayer is one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life. There … Continue reading Learning From Jesus’ Model Prayer
