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6 Modern Myths | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

As the title indicates, this book seeks to dispel myths that have been created to tarnish Christianity. In this podcast I cover a chapter which deals with witches and witchcraft.

The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Jehovah’s Witness | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Let's take a look at the New World Translation of the Bible used by the Jehovah's Witness organization. It has a lot of problems.

Reflections on the Existence of God | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

In his chapter "Hope for a Broken World," author Richard Simmons talks about what is unique about Christianity, and in a short chapter called "A Different Perspective on Pain and Suffering" he deals with the complaint that there can't be a good God with all the evil in the world.

Seven Days That Divide the World | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

John Lennox, one of my favorite apologists, discusses human beings as special creations by God. He deals with the issues of theistic evolution, the age of the earth, and death before the Fall.

Raised the Third Day | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

I'm focusing this time on the third chapter, which covers one of my favorite mysteries--the image on the Shroud of Turin. Is it the burial cloth of Jesus? The author analyzes all the possible causes for the image on the Shroud and shows how the man-made explanations fail.

Immortality: The Other Side of Death | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

J. P. Moreland and Gary Habermas, two noted scholars and authors,  discuss the evidence for life after death. I look at their fascinating information on near-death experiences and what they tell us.

Christianity on Trial | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Carroll and Shiflett create effective arguments against anti-religious bigotry. In this podcast I cover chapter 4, which tackles the issue of whether Christianity is to blame for all the wars of the world. Think of the Crusades, the barbarian hordes, Native Americans,, the Inquisition, . . . 

On Death | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Tim Keller, who recently died, has written so many powerful books. In this one he discusses what gives the Christian hope in the face of death. Thank you, Tim, for all you did to build up Christians.

If God Is Good | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Randy Alcorn, a best-selling author, examines six worldviews that respond to the problem of evil and suffering. He's convinced the Christian answer beats that of any other worldview.

Faithfully Different | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

In chapter 4 of this book, Natasha Crain discusses how we as Christians can regain a supernatural worldview in the face of a culture that buys into naturalism (the belief that the natural world is all that exists).