

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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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.

Jul 8, 2025 • 58min
(Episode 25) Daniel Hummel | The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Daniel Hummel to discuss his book The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped A Nation (Eerdman’s, 2023).Find a copy of Daniel’s book here: https://amzn.to/3SyOBbdGet your FREEK 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: http://readingfortheglory.com/donate/———PODCAST SPONSORS: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/master-of-divinity?utm_source=reading-for-the-glory&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=divinity-fy24-25The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
(Episode 24) Bishop Page Brooks | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Bishop
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 episodeThe Celtic Way of Evangelism: https://amzn.to/3GG9AWLThe Accidental Anglican: https://amzn.to/437zOciGET YOUR FREE BOOK HERE: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/PODCAST SPONSOR: Beeson Divinity Schoolhttps://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/master-of-divinity?utm_source=reading-for-the-glory&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=divinity-fy24-25The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Jun 3, 2025 • 48min
(Episode 23) Matt Smethurst | Tim Keller on the Christian Life
In this episode Fr. Mike Chitwood guest hosts the podcast and is joined by Matt Smethurst to discuss the life and ministry of Tim Keller through Matt’s new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life (Crossway, 2025).Find a copy of Matt’s book here: https://amzn.to/44V3A6AGET YOUR FREE BOOK: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/Have Feedback or Questions?Email us: readingfortheglory@gmail.comFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on ThreadsFind us on YouTubePODCAST SPONSOR Beeson Divinity School : https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/master-of-divinity?utm_source=reading-for-the-glory&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=divinity-fy24-25

May 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
(Episode 22) Drew Nathaniel Keane | The BCP A Guide to Anglican Liturgy
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Drew Keane to discuss The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition (IVP) and How to Use the Book of Common Prayer (IVP, 2024).Find a copy of the 1662 BCP here: https://amzn.to/4cQuA9iFind a copy of Drew’s book here: https://amzn.to/3EDMXllGet your FREE BOOK here: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/PODCAST SPONSORS:Beeson Divinity School: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/master-of-divinity?utm_source=reading-for-the-glory&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=divinity-fy24-25The RFTG Podcast theme music was written and produced by Chris Wheeler.

Apr 29, 2025 • 8min
A Sneak Preview!
Join RFTG podcast host Zach Kendrick for a sneak preview of the upcoming RFTG Podcast!We have a great line up of guests scheduled including Drew Keane, Matt Smethurst, Karen Swallow Prior, and more! Join us May 20th for the official relaunch of the RFTG Podcast. Find us on all major podcast platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode, and we’d appreciate it if you’d leave us a review. We look forward to having you join us on May 20 as we discover truth, goodness, and beauty through the written word.Articles about Anglicanism:Why Anglicanism? (Part One): http://readingfortheglory.com/2024/09/17/why-anglicanism-part-one/Why Anglicanism? (Part Two): http://readingfortheglory.com/2024/10/08/why-anglicanism-part-two/Why Anglicanism? (Part Three) http://readingfortheglory.com/2024/11/12/why-anglicanism-part-three/FREE BOOK: http://readingfortheglory.com/freegift/The RFTG Podcast theme music written and produced by Chris Wheeler.Special thanks to Beeson Divinity School for sponsoring the podcast.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
(Episode 21) Nadya Williams | Cultural Christians in the Early Church
In the final episode of Season 1, Zach is joined by Dr. Nadya Williams to discuss her new book Cultural Christians in the Early Church: A Historical and Practical Introduction to Christians in the Greco-Roman World (Zondervan Academic, 2023).
Find a copy of Nadya’s book here.
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