The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Understanding the Times | The Apologist's Bookshelf

This book surveys several important worldviews to show the superiority of Christianity. In this podcast we go over the chapter on ethics and how various worldviews deal with the concept of right and wrong.

The Story of Reality | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Greg Koukl's book attempts to clarify Christianity for a new generation. Chapter 18, titled "The Rescue," explains why Jesus came to earth. It wasn't for social justice.

Should Christians Support Israel? | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Here's a new book dealing with the terrible war between Hamas and Israel that continues to rage in the Middle East. The author, Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries, tells in chapter 4 the Biblical aspects of Israel and the Jewish people.

A Good and True Story | The Apologist's Bookshelf

This book by Paul Gould attempts to show that Christianity holds the most satisfying answers to life's biggest questions. I cover two chapters that focus on how life got started and the origin of species.

Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message | The Apologist's Bookshelf

This book is written by several former Mormons who have great insights into effective ways of communicating the true message of Christianity to LDS members. This podcast covers an introduction to the book.

Can a Smart Person Believe in God? | The Apologist's Bookshelf

The author, a former ABC news science correspondent and theoretical physicist, tackles a big question here. You won't be surprised to find out his answer is "Yes." 

Decision Making and the Will of God | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Does God have three wills for us--sovereign, moral, and individual? Most Christians say yes to all three, but Garry Friesen argues that Scripture doesn't teach that God has an individual will for each of us that we must discover.

Fire in the Streets | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Douglas Groothuis, a terrific thinker, writer, and teacher, has a good book that deals with incendiary cultural topics. In this podcast, I go over his preface and introduction, which explores critical race theory.