literature – Reading For The Glory

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

(Episode 44) Malcolm Guite | Gallahad and the Grail: An Arthuriad

In this episode Zach is joined by poet and writer ⁠Malcolm Guite to discuss his new project Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad in particular the first volume in that series title Gallahad and the Grail (Rabbit Room Press, 2026). Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Malcolm’s book here: https://a.co/d/0hewzIl2 Get your FREE … Continue reading (Episode 44) Malcolm Guite | Gallahad and the Grail: An Arthuriad

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

(Episode 37) John Davis | Why You Should Read…and Re-Read…the Lord of the Rings!

In this episode Zach is joined by John Davis to discuss why the Lord of the Rings is the best book ever written (outside of the Bible…of course!). LOTR is the classic tale of Middle-Earth by J.R.R. Tolkien and is worth reading over and over. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! … Continue reading (Episode 37) John Davis | Why You Should Read…and Re-Read…the Lord of the Rings!

November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

(Episode 33): Dr. Alan Harrelson | The Writings and Legacy of Wendell Berry

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Alan Harrelson to discuss the writing and legacy of Wendell Berry. Get your FREE BOOK here. Get a copy of Jayber Crow here. Dr. Harrelson’s Substack: https://thepipecottagejournal.substack.com/ ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on Instagram⁠Follow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please … Continue reading (Episode 33): Dr. Alan Harrelson | The Writings and Legacy of Wendell Berry

October 7, 2025October 9, 2025

(Episode 31): Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reading for the Love of God

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the importance of reading and the discovery of beauty through the written word. This is the subject of her book Reading For The Love of God (Brazos Press). Find a copy of Jessica’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have … Continue reading (Episode 31): Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reading for the Love of God

August 5, 2025October 7, 2025

(Episode 27): Karen Swallow Prior | You Have A Calling

In this episode Zach is joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss her new book You Have A Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Brazos, 2025). Find a copy of Karen’s book here. Check out Karen’s Substack here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on … Continue reading (Episode 27): Karen Swallow Prior | You Have A Calling

June 22, 2021February 1, 2023

The Making of C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis is the most important apologists of the twentieth century. His influence even extends well into the twenty-first century. Among evangelicals, his writings are read and quoted as much today as when he he wrote them some seventy years ago. C. S. Lewis, however, did not enter the twentieth century as a Christian … Continue reading The Making of C. S. Lewis

March 23, 2021February 4, 2023

Recovering the Lost Art of Reading

Reading is an endangered species. How is that, you say? Sure, people read all the time. The average person consumes thousands of words everyday. We are daily bombarded by advertisements, news media, social media, texting, emails, and the list goes on and on. Yet, the art of leisurely reading that is what is endangered. As … Continue reading Recovering the Lost Art of Reading