

Reading For The Glory Podcast
Reading For The Glory
The Reading For The Glory Podcast features author interviews, book discussions, and other content from our website to help followers Jesus discover truth, goodness, and beauty through the written word. Hosted by RFTG founder Zach Kendrick.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 59min
(Episode 35) Molly Jean Piper | The Joyful and Penitent Anticipation of Advent
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/4khUuWpGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Books discussed in this episodeThe Liturgical Home Advent: https://amzn.to/485Cmu1The Liturgical Home Christmas: https://amzn.to/4nVWnt3The Biggest Story Advent: https://amzn.to/4nVOHXx-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 18min
(Episode 34) Steve Auth | Visions of the Divine: Art and the Eucharist
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/4khUuWpGet 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!The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
(Episode 33) Dr. Alan Harrelson | The Writings and Legacy of Wendell Berry
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/4khUuWpGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Dr. Harrelson's Substack: https://thepipecottagejournal.substack.com/-----Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 13min
(Episode 32) Fr. Hans Boersma | Recovering A Sacramental Understanding of Reality
Fr. Hans Boersma, an Anglican priest and theologian renowned for his work in sacramentality, discusses recovering a sacramental understanding of reality. He explains how young Christians are drawn to ancient traditions amid cultural fragmentation. Boersma defines sacraments as visible signs of invisible grace and argues all of creation participates in God's being. He addresses the disenchantment of modernity, encouraging personal holiness and sacramental living as responses. He also shares insights from his upcoming books, linking theology and everyday life.

Oct 7, 2025 • 49min
(Episode 31) Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reading For the Love of God
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss her book “Reading For the Love of God” (Brazos, 2023).Find a copy of Jessica’s book here: https://amzn.to/3IwcMoPGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/———Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on ThreadsFind us on YouTubePlease rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!Support the show———PODCAST SPONSOR: Beeson Divinity SchoolApply Today! https://bit.ly/4khUuWpThe RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Sep 23, 2025 • 48min
(Episode 30) Tim Perry | When Politics Becomes Heresy
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Tim Perry to discuss his new book When Politics Becomes Heresy: The Idol of Power and the Gospel of Christ (Lexham, 2025).Get a copy of Tim’s book here: https://amzn.to/45mCZzlGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!Support the show: http://readingfortheglory.com/donate/———PODCAST SPONSOR: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://bit.ly/45zDc2rThe RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
(Episode 29) Molly Jean Pieper | An Anglican Journey
In this episode Zach is joined by Molly Jean Pieper to discuss her journey towards the broadly Catholic tradition, particularly in the Anglican Tradition.Get your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!Support the show: http://readingfortheglory.com/donate/———PODCAST SPONSOR: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://bit.ly/45zDc2rThe RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
(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” (Lexham, 2025).Find a copy of Andy’s book here: https://amzn.to/40nnAvGCheck out Andy’s YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@drandrewperrin?feature=sharedGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/———Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on ThreadsFind us on YouTubePlease rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!Support the show———PODCAST SPONSOR: Beeson Divinity SchoolApply Today! https://bit.ly/4khUuWpThe RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Aug 5, 2025 • 49min
(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: https://amzn.to/4eM6LAICheck out Karen’s Substack here: https://karenswallowprior.substack.comGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Have Feedback or Questions?Email us: readingfortheglory.com/contactFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on ThreadsFind us on YouTubePlease rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use!Support the show: http://readingfortheglory.com/donate/—————PODCAST SPONSOR: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://bit.ly/3FBa3czThe RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Jul 22, 2025 • 55min
(Episode 26): Fr. Mike Chitwood | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Priest
Fr. Mike Chitwood, an Anglican priest and retired Army chaplain, shares his inspiring journey from Baptist pastor to Anglicanism, driven by a deep search for theological roots. He discusses the challenges faced in his Baptist pastorates that prompted a personal reckoning and his deliberate eight-year exploration of Anglican beliefs. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of connection with early church practices and offers practical advice for those exploring faith traditions, arguing that returning to ancient practices provides the depth and continuity often missing in modern approaches.


