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).

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Resources for further study on the Creeds: 📖Light from Light by Bishop Robert Barron: https://a.co/d/0eXRhwfZ📖What We Believe by Bishop Robert Barron: https://a.co/d/09Kg3GHY📖The Nicene Creed by Philip Cary: https://a.co/d/08IISvFj📖The Apostle's Creed by Al Mohler: https://a.co/d/0dPFrqsW

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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)

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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.

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In this episode Zach is joined by Andrew Atherstone to discuss his new book "Ryle on the Christian Life" (Crossway, 2025)

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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.

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