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Counterfeit Gods | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Tim Keller has written some of the best books I've ever read. This book focuses on the empty promises of money, sex, and power that are so prevalent in our society. This podcast covers his introduction to the book, where he talk about idols we worship today.

A Toxic New Religion | The Apologist's Bookshelf

We are dealing with Critical Race Theory, Neo-Marxism, and postmodernism, which have combined into a huge threat to the Judeo-Christian culture of the West.  I'm covering their two opening chapters that talk about distorted stories we have been told about our country and how the assault on Western civilization began.

How Now Shall We Live? | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Chuck Colson, noted author and founder of Prison Fellowship, says this is his "legacy" book, which grapples with the important concept of worldview. This podcast covers the opening of his book, dealing with the first question any worldview has to answer--"How did the universe begin?"

The Christian Mind | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Harry Blamires asks an important question in his book--How should a Christian think? This podcast covers his charge that Christians have surrendered to secularism.

Answering Jehovah’s Witnesses Subject by Subject | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

This book covers so much useful information about the Watchtower organization. In this podcast I review three areas--the Watchtower organization (is it really God's organization?), the gospel as preached by Jehovah's Witnesses, and their secretive governing body.

The Ambassador’s Guide to Mormonism | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Stand to Reason (str.org), Greg Koukl's organization puts out amazing material for all people. This guide discusses the Mormon religion. I'm focusing on two questions raised in the booklet--Are Mormons Christians? Where do we start?

A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Islam | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Although it's a small book, this introduction to Islam does an excellent job. I'm using this podcast to look at chapter tow, where the author examines Islamic beliefs and practices.

Serious Times | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

James Emery White is one of my favorite authors. In this book, he challenges Christians to make our lives matter during these serious times. This podcast covers his introduction and first chapter, in which he urges us to make a difference, to change the world. He explains how we got to our present situation with a quick historical tour--the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution.

The Cell’s Design | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Fazale Rana's book tells how chemistry reveals the Creator's artistry inside the cell. This podcast covers the book's final chapter, which summarizes the features of life's chemical systems that appear exquisitely designed.

Immortality (Hell--Part 2) | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

This podcast finishes a discussion of hell as covered in Moreland and Habermas' book dealing with life after death.