(Episode 36) Fr. Mike Chitwood | The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Eugene Peterson

In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Mike Chitwood for a discussion about the life, ministry, and legacy of the late Eugene Peterson. The conversation centers around Winn Collier’s biography of Peterson titled A Burning in My Bones. Get your FREE BOOK here. Get a copy of the Peterson biographs here. ——— Have Feedback … Continue reading (Episode 36) Fr. Mike Chitwood | The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Eugene Peterson

(Nicene Creed): One Baptism For the Forgiveness of Sins

We believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins My favorite seminary professor, the late Dr. Jack Cottrell, did his doctoral dissertation on The History of Baptism. His findings have been summarized and published in two books Baptism and the Remission of Sins (Hester Publications, edited by David Fletcher), and more recently, and also more … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): One Baptism For the Forgiveness of Sins

(Nicene Creed): Who Has Spoken Through The Prophets…

In the south transept of Chartres Cathedral looms a magnificent rose window portraying the exaltation of Christ. Just beneath visitors will find five smaller lancet windows—the central featuring a regal Mary holding the infant Christ. The four on either side are more difficult to make out. Each window shows two men—one resting on the shoulders … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): Who Has Spoken Through The Prophets…

(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

(Episode 32): Fr. Hans Boersma | Recovering A Sacramental Understanding of Reality

In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it looks like to recover a sacramental understanding of reality. This discussion draws upon Fr. Boersma book Heavenly Participation (Eerdmans, 2011). Find a copy of Fr. Boersma’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on … Continue reading (Episode 32): Fr. Hans Boersma | Recovering A Sacramental Understanding of Reality

(Nicene Creed): We Believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life…

As we continue to deepen our exploration and understanding of the Nicene Creed we come to the statement “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life . . .”  The first part of the creed established foundational and unifying clarity on such core beliefs as the divinity of Christ, along with a fuller understanding of his life and atoning work.  The … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): We Believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life…

(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

William Tyndale: Priest, Bible Translator, and Martyr

On this day in 1536, the grim gates of Belgium’s Vilvoorde Castle opened as William Tyndale was led from the dungeons to the courtyard. Weeks earlier he had been marched onto the same grounds, admonished by local clerics, and stripped of his priesthood in ritual humiliation. Now formally expelled from the bosom of the church, … Continue reading William Tyndale: Priest, Bible Translator, and Martyr

(Episode 28): Andrew Perrin | Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds of the Dead Sea Scrolls

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Andrew Perrin to discuss his new book Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls (Lexham, 2025). Find a copy of Andy’s book here. Check out Andy’s YouTube channel here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on Instagram⁠Follow us … Continue reading (Episode 28): Andrew Perrin | Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds of the Dead Sea Scrolls