Reading For The Glory Podcast

In this episode Zach is joined by Robert Spriddell for a discussion on his new book "Living Devotion and the Whole Desire of God" (Wipf & Stock, 2025). Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School: https://bit.ly/4fbdRPO Find a copy of Robert's book here: https://a.co/d/04GMZ8u2 Have feedback or questions? Email us:...

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Matthew Avery Sutton for a discussion on his new book "Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity" (Basic Books, 2026). Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School:https://bit.ly/4fbdRPO Find a copy of Dr. Sutton's book here: https://a.co/d/02GgYhBQ...

In this episode Zach is joined by Andrew Wilson for a discussion on his new book Happiness (Crossway, 2026). Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://bit.ly/4fbdRPO Find a copy of Andrew's book here: https://a.co/d/0anJgE8v Have feedback or questions? Email us: http://coramdeocenter.org/contact Please rate and subscribe...

In this episode Zach is joined by Rev. Will Shafferman for a discussion on the spiritual practice of simplicity. Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://bit.ly/4fbdRPO Have feedback or questions? Email us: http://coramdeocenter.org/contact Please rate and subscribe! The Coram Deo Podcast theme music was written and produce...

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Alan Harrelson for a broad discussion on the beauty and goodness of Southern culture, agrarianism, and the Catholic tradition. The conversation is based around Dr. Harrelson's contribution the book The American Catholic Land Movement (TAN, 2026). Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps:/...

This is our 50th Episode! All glory to Jesus! We also want to extend very special thanks to all of our guests and listeners who have made this possible. In this episode Zach is joined by Sarah Boyd for a discussion on how the noise of our modern world can lead to overstimulation and burnout. Through her research and book "Turn Down the Noise" (Tyndale 2025) Sarah discusses practical ways to "turn...

In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Michael Niebauer for a discussion on how the lectionary invites us into story, symbol, and sacrament. The conversation is centered around Fr. Michael’s new book From Word to Worship (Baker, 2026). Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://bit.ly/4fbdRPO Find a copy of From Word to Worshi...

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. John Wilsey for a discussion about how history and our vocation as citizens prepares us for eternity. The conversation is centered around Dr. Wilsey's new book God and Country (B&H, 2026) Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4fbdRPO Find a copy of God and Country here: https...

In this episode Zach is joined by artist and illustrator Stephen Crotts for a conversation about his work with Malcolm Guite and the Merlin's Isle series (Rabbit Room, 2026), and a broader discussion of what it looks like to view art, beauty, and goodness as vocation. Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4fbdRPO...

We are excited to launch the new Coram Deo Podcast (fka RFTG Podcast). In this episode Zach shares about why the ministry has changed names and where the Lord may be leading it in the future! Coram Deo Ministry Parter link: https://coramdeocenter.org/partners/ Why Anglicanism? Part One: https://coramdeocenter.org/2024/09/17/why-anglicanism-part-one/ Part Two: https://coramdeocenter.org/2024/10/08/...

In this episode Zach is joined by Neal Embry for a discussion around the importance of the Creeds and confessions both in the life of the Church and individual believer. The conversation is based around Carl Trueman's book "Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity" (Crossway, 2024). (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity Sch...

In this episode Zach is joined by RFTG Editorial Intern Nate Humston for a conversation with writer Douglas McKevley on his new book "Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage" (Rabbit Room Press, 2026). (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/BeesonPreachingConference Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Doug's book here: https://...

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 "Galahad and the Grail" (Rabbit Room Press, 2026). (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Malcolm's book her...

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. John Wilsey for a discussion about his "Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer" (Eerdman's, 2025) and a broader discussion of America at 250: A Christian Perspective. (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of Dr. Wilsey's book here: https://a.c...

In this episode Zach is joined by Adam Pruitt for a Book Club discussion around Tom Holland's seminal book "Dominion" and a broader discussion on how Christianity has shaped modern Western culture. (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Find a copy of "Dominion" by Tom Holland here: https://a.co...

In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it looks like to recover a sacramental understanding of Holy Scripture. This discussion draws upon Fr. Boersma’s books “Scripture As Real Presence” and “Pierced By Love”. (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Books by Fr. Boersm...

In this episode Zach is joined by Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie to discuss his new book "Twelve Churches: An Unlikely History of the Buildings That Made Christianity" (Avid Reader Press, 2025) Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Get a copy of Rev...

In this episode Zach and Fr. Mike are joined by Doug O'Donnell to discuss the new Sing! Hymnal which was released in 2025 in collaboration between Getty Music and Crossway. Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Get a copy of the Sing! Hymnal he...

In this episode Zach is joined by Andrew Atherstone to discuss his new book "Ryle on the Christian Life" (Crossway, 2025) Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Get a copy of Andrew's book here: https://www.crossway.org/books/ryle-on-the-christi...

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. Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWpTry Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all Get your FREE BOOK here:...

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.” Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Get a copy of “A Burning in My Bones...

In this episode Zach is joined by Molly Jean Pieper for a discussion about the joyful and penitent anticipation of the season of Advent. Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Books discussed in this episode The Liturgical Home Advent: https://amzn.to/485Cmu1 The Liturgical Home Christmas: https://amzn.to/4nVW...

In this episode Zach is joined by Steve Auth to discuss his new book Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey into the Mystery of the Eucharist (Sophia Press, 2025). Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity School https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Get a copy of Steve's book here: https://amzn.to/3VZzrxn ----- Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!...

In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Alan Harrelson the owner and proprietor of  @thepipecottage  to discuss the writing and legacy of Southern writer Wendell Berry. Podcast Sponsor: Beeson Divinity SchoolApply Today! https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Dr. Harrelson's Substack: https://thepipecottagejournal.substack.com/ ----- Please rate and s...

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). (Podcast Sponsor) Beeson Divinity School Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4khUuWp Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/ Books by Fr. Boersma discussed in this...